HDS Conflicts: Animated and Edgy – Excitable and Reserved
In this article, we will explore coaching strategies for individuals who exhibit both high Excitable and high Reserved tendencies under stress and pressure. Those scoring high on Excitable tend to be overly emotional and unpredictable, which may result in stressed relationships or an overly critical nature. They may have a tendency to lose interest in […]
HDS Conflicts: What (or Rather Who) is Bothering Jane? – Excitable and Leisurely
In this article, we will explore a seemingly at odds combination of high scale scores: Excitable and Leisurely. As we discussed in the last post, high Leisurely individuals tend to exhibit more passive aggressive behaviors when they find themselves in stressful situations. They will appear cooperative on the surface, but may be privately stubborn and […]
HDS Conflicts: Smile & Nod – Leisurely & Dutiful
Today, we will discuss the conflict between Leisurely and Dutiful. A common theme between these two scales is that they both contain a desire to avoid conflict and confrontation with others. We likely will see high Leisurely individuals avoiding conflict due to their independent nature of wanting to focus on their own agenda. Their need […]
HDS Conflicts: It’s My Agenda, I’ll Do It My Way – Leisurely & Diligent
This article will discuss how to coach individuals who are high on both high Leisurely and Diligent, and what we typically see from this combination of scale scores. Last week we discussed how high Diligent individuals typically hold very strong beliefs about how things should be done and tend to micromanage those around them by […]
HDS Conflicts: Forget That, Let’s Do Things My Way – Mischievous and Diligent
High Mischievous folks are daring individuals who rush decision-making, push boundaries and test limits. These individuals may not adhere to rules in pursuit of their own agenda. High Diligent folks share a common theme with high Mischievous individuals, as they tend to be stubborn and adamant that their mindset is right when under pressure. Those […]
HDS Conflicts: Hurry Up & Wait Dichotomy – Cautious and Mischievous
In this article we will discuss the conflict between someone who scores high on both Cautious and Mischievous and how to coach around these tendencies. High Cautious individuals typically tend to weigh all options before moving forward with a decision and are less likely to engage in risky types of situations. On the other […]
HDS Conflicts: Indecisive Disciples – Cautious and Dutiful
An individual who scores high on Cautious will likely be a very slow decision maker when feeling stressed. These individuals will stall decisions for fear of being criticised or called a failure. High Cautious folks may even be motivated by a fear of failure. They worry about making mistakes, and tend to keep their thoughts […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Power
The Power scale measures desire for success, accomplishment, and status. Those that score high tend to aspire for leadership positions, enjoy telling others what to do, and are driven to succeed. When we encounter moderate or low scores, we can look to the item themes to gain a better understanding of how the value operates […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Hedonism
The Hedonism scale measures values that include having fun and entertaining others. Higher scorers will desire excitement, variety, and a lifestyle organised around good food, entertaining friends, and fun times. In addition, an organisation that values Hedonism could be characterised as a work hard/play hard culture. To provide a deeper interpretation of the Hedonism scale, […]
MVPI Deep Dive – Commerce
The Commerce scale measures one’s interests regarding business and money. Those that score higher will tend to enjoy working on budget issues and will likely show interest in moneymaking opportunities. It is important to note that in developed countries, such as the U.S., most people are interested in making money, however, those scoring lower on […]