Intolerance for discord can sometimes make Jane too quick to give in when there is an argument. Maintaining a harmonious environment is probably more important to her than being right, so most of the time she would rather switch than fight. Having an average degree of emotional independence, she can act in cooperation with others or autonomously, depending on the situation. She appreciates the support of others, but is not totally dependent upon it. She is careful in choosing which goals to set for herself. Aware of her limitations, she avoids exceeding what she feels she can achieve. Her need for autonomy is not excessive, but some latitude makes her feel that she has some choices. She is probably at her most productive when working on a flexible schedule.
Personal Dynamics
An innate need to finish what she starts keeps her going until she has completed a task. Even in the face of obstacles, she is unlikely to leave any obligation or commitment unfulfilled. She uses her practical experience and common sense to develop a plan of action. Doing things in ways that have proved successful before gives her a secure comfort level. She is the very definition of the word "persistent." With her high level of determination, she simply keeps on going in the face of opposition until she has reached the level of achievement she is working toward. She wants everyone to be satisfied and is willing to make an effort to that end. So, while she might really prefer to stick to her initial plans, she adapts to unscheduled events that might be hard for a more highly structured person.
Ego Strength
Self-confident and outgoing, she sees herself as a Star. She has no trouble being in the limelight and accepting recognition. Her sense of honor is based on the norms and expectations of her social group. When she recognizes that her behavior doesn't live up to expectations, she is willing to reconsider her position. Her sense of personal pride is strong enough that she can give herself pats on the back when she thinks she deserves them. Having good enough self-esteem to understand that she is "okay," she doesn't feel compelled to push her own opinions and needs ahead of everyone else's. Assuming her objectives don't require too large an output of energy, she has sufficient willpower to meet them. Even after she has decided what she wants to do, she is able to switch gears and find the most effective way to accomplish her aims.
Defenses & Controls
Fear of failing or looking foolish dampen her enthusiasm for speaking up in a group. Since she often suffers doubts about her abilities, she may hang back when opportunities are available. Thus, some of her potentially meaningful remarks may be left unsaid. Creating balance in one's life requires knowing when to say "no" to your impulses and when to act on them. She appears to have learned this lesson, as she usually weighs and balances all the factors under consideration before reacting. Parting with money is probably a source of distress to her even thought she might have plenty of it. Even paying bills might make her feel anxious, as she feels a compulsion to hold on to what she's got. A person of high standards, Jane refuses to tolerate anything less than perfection in others. She also can be quite hard on herself in judging her own performance. This kind of perfectionism may result from insecurity.
Intellectual Style
She analyzes and reviews the available data when she forced to, but more often than not, in her quest for answers, explores new information somewhat less than thoroughly. She is willing to accept new techniques or methods, but only when a very sound, logical reason exists for making the accommodation. When standard methods are not working for her, Meghan uses her imagination to invent more effective ways of dealing with problems. She is willing to consider various options and alternatives. She works at keeping her emotions separate from the facts when she has to make a decision. By staying objective, no one can attack her for her choice. She prefers to maintain a conventional status quo and takes time to investigate innovative ideas before accepting them. When a concept seems to be founded in logic and common sense, she is open-minded enough to give it a chance. Although she may be quite creative and inventive, it takes support and encouragement for her creativity to blossom to its full potential.
Communication Style
She may be friendly and congenial, but even after a long period of acquaintance, one can never say they really know her. Jane carefully keeps her own council, perhaps to the point of secretiveness. Her strong reluctance to share anything of a personal nature seems to draw an invisible line that keeps others from asking questions. Her sense of humor paves the way for good communication, as she remembers to laugh once in a while. Although she is diplomatic and tactful in most situations, if she feels strongly about a matter, you can expect her to come right out and say what's on her mind. She might like to be more outspoken, but good manners usually prevail and she generally opts to keep negative thoughts to herself.
Interpersonal Style
Her friendly manner helps promote a harmonious environment where everyone can feel that their contributions are appreciated. She has a way of relating to other people on their own level so that they feel she understands them. Somewhat sensitive, when she is on the receiving end of negative feedback, it may sting at first. After licking her wounds, though, she analyzes what was said and tries to grow from the experience. More or less responsive, she feels free to express her emotions within reasonable boundaries. She has learned how to appropriately draw the line between expressing herself and restraint.
Work Style
She is capable of handling complex tasks and pays close attention to the many fine details. Observant and meticulous, she sees the things that others miss and insists upon a step-by- step method of handling every undertaking. As a team player, she is ready to set her personal needs and desires aside for the good of the whole group. She works at motivating the group members and does her best to develop a spirit of cooperation. Dependable and conscientious, she does what is required of her. She may not do too much more than what is expected, but you can usually count on her to contribute what she ought. She doesn't resist change entirely, but it takes some time for her to assimilate alternate ways of doing things. Her caution may come from painful past experiences that have taught her not to rush into a new situation. Keeping her general objectives in the back of her mind, she wants to enjoy the process as well as the result. She is not strongly goal-oriented, but has a more casual approach.
Sales Style
She follows through when something interests her, but may let the ball drop if things drag on for too long. A friendly reminder wouldn't go amiss. Do not expect her just to hang around, waiting to be told what to do. Once she understands the requirements of the task, she is able to take the initiative and get things going. While Jane doesn't expend a great deal of effort on drawing attention to herself, neither does she altogether shun it when it is due her. Money is not a primary motivator for her, but she is realistic enough to recognize that she needs it to live comfortably.
Management Style
Jane is able to weigh all the facts and reach a conclusion without allowing personal interest to enter in. She looks at the big picture and makes a decision based on the benefit to all concerned. She doesn't easily forget what she perceives as her failures. She tends to beat herself up with bad experiences, rather than using them as a tool for learning from experience, where they could act as a springboard to success. She will perform as expected, no more, no less. Her skills may best be used in a supporting role, rather than in a leadership position. She doesn't need to be in a position of power and control to do her best work. Operating within a familiar pattern, either independently or as part of a team, is more comfortable for her than taking charge. When there are disruptions to her schedule she can change horses midstream and find a new direction without getting too upset. She simply reorganizes her plans and moves on.
Keyword Report for - Jane Doe
Motivating Forces
Avoids arguments whenever possible Comfortable asking others' opinions Needs a good schedule
Personal Dynamics
Strong need for closure Relies on past experience and common sense Does not give up easily Somewhat adaptable
Ego Strength
Does not depend on the good opinion of others Strongly self-assertive Lives by her own values Recognition not top priority Aware of her own value Short-term goals encourage more ambitious ones later
Defenses & Controls
Doubts ability to succeed Restrains impulses Insists everything be done "right"
Intellectual Style
Surface information meets her needs Prefers logic over intuition Practical, but also some idealism Tries to remain neutral Weighs and measures each new idea Somewhat original and creative
Communication Style
Artificial behavior turns her off Quick to pick up on irony Shows diplomacy when needed Prefers conversational generalities
Interpersonal Style
Comfortable with all sorts of people Careful not to tread on anyone's toes Expresses emotions appropriately
Work Style
Strongly detail-oriented Works for the good of the group Usually does what is expected Moderate, rational behavior
Sales Style
Can blend in or stand out Wants the finer things in life, but not to excess
Management Style
Fears disapproval Difficulty in setting priorities Loosely schedules work and time
Strength Indicator
Interest Graph
Relationship Matching Report
Me - Motivator, Him - Entertainer
The Motivator-Entertainer couple share many qualities that can help them develop a successful relationship. Both are busy, active individuals, always on the go and involved in some new and interesting project. If at least some of their interests are mutual, that will give them an excuse to spend time together! Otherwise, they will need to schedule some regular activities that allow time to bring each other up to date on what's going on in their lives.
This relationship is filled with energy and competition. Active and outgoing, both require plenty of freedom and autonomy. The Motivator revels in the Entertainer's fun-loving attitude and enjoys sharing in the fun. At the same time, however, he can become frustrated by the amount of time and attention the Entertainer requires because he is just too busy to always "be there" for his partner. Because the Entertainer is fairly high maintenance in the need for attention department, when the Motivator gets involved in her projects, it takes her focus away from the Entertainer and he will likely turn elsewhere to get his needs met.
Neither partner wants to talk about it when there is trouble in paradise. They would rather ignore problems and hope they'll go away. Instead, they concentrate on all the fun, happy times that make life together so satisfying. While this may forestall problems for a while, some mildly troublesome predicaments may build up to nightmarish proportions before they are finally addressed.
There are times when the Entertainer drops the ball and expects the Motivator to pick up the pieces, which can be a sore spot. Power struggles over who will be top dog can also arise and produce friction. Focused and goal-oriented, the Motivator takes great pride in following through on commitments and sticking to the schedule. It drives her crazy when her Entertainer partner gets sidetracked and forgets to take care of the important plans they have made together or when her Entertainer partner doesn't do what he said she would (which may happen fairly frequently). Probably the best way for the Motivator to handle this type of situation is to lower her expectations and make allowances, just in case. Otherwise she is letting herself in for a lifetime of frustration, as the Entertainer is unlikely to change his happy-go-lucky way of dealing with life.
When deeply involved in a relationship, as one must be in a relationship with an Entertainer, the Motivator tends to become anxious because she begins spending more time on her emotional life and less on her work and career. This leads to feeling less productive than is comfortable for her. The Entertainer, for his part, fears losing his freedom if he makes a "real" commitment. The need to be able to take off whenever he wants to has a strong pull. These are challenges this couple needs to work out, rather than running from them, as is their natural inclination when emotional challenges arise. It may take some counseling to help them deal with these types of issues, but with the right kind of help, there is enormouspotential for happiness.
When they work together in the long term, the Motivator can help her Entertainer partner get more focused and productive, while the Entertainer can help the Motivator have more fun. Certainly, this is a pairing that will produce a cheerful, upbeat partnership with plenty of adventures to keep them busy.
Note: If I had known this back then, maybe today I wouldn't be divorced. I would have known my partner's needs, who I loved so much, and made things right. :(
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