Powerful Choleric
When I am in a group, people naturally look to me for decisions and direction--even if I am not in charge. I think my take-charge attitude is an asset.
Understanding Your Personality
Place in the Team: Leadership person
Emotional Needs: Loyalty, sense of control, appreciation, accomplishment
Best at:
- Motivating people to action
- Controlling the plans and productivity
- Giving quick and clear instructions
- Making sure the group sees the immediate gain
Is Apt to Be: Too impulsive and intimidating
Presentation Style: Authoritative and convincing
Warning:
- May come on too overpowering
- Seems to look down on others
- Often intimidates less confident people
Realize they need action and excitement!
Strengths
Emotions
Born Leader
Dynamic and active
Compulsive need for change
Must correct wrongs
Strong-willed and decisive
Unemotional
Not easily discouraged
Independent and self-sufficient
Exudes confidence
Can run anything
Work
Goal-oriented
Sees the whole picture
Organizes well
Seeks practical solutions
Moves quickly to action
Delegates work
Insists on production
Makes the goal
Stimulates activity
Thrives on opposition
Friends
Has little need for friends
Will work for group activity
Will lead and organize
Is usually right
Excels in emergencies
Weaknesses
Emotions
Bossy
Impatient
Quick-tempered
Can’t relax
Too impetuous
Enjoys controversy and arguments
Won’t give up when losing
Comes on too strong
Inflexible
Is not complimentary
Dislikes tears and emotions
Is unsympathetic
Work
Little tolerance for mistakes
Doesn’t analyze details
Bored by trivia
May make rash decisions
May be rude or tactless
Manipulates people
Demanding of others
End justifies the means
Work may become his or her god
Demands loyalty in the ranks
Friends
Tends to use people
Dominates others
Decides for others
Knows everything
Can do everything better
Is too independent
Possessive of friends and mate
Can’t say, “I’m sorry”
May be right, but unpopular