PARTICIPANT’S MANUALDecoding the Leader’s Message Observing, learning, and connecting with leaders Course designed by: Mennen M. Aracid JCI Philippines 130 HV dela Costa St., Salcedo Village Makati, Philippines Email: [email protected] Cell: +63918.936.7326 (April 1996).org/wiki/Four_humours Leadership Styles A la True Colors Washington State University http://cub.oneishy. Please Understand Me II Keirsey.wsu.edu/lead/library/resources/self%20assess ment/Colors-Leadership%20Styles.com/personality/index. David.keirsey.php 2 .com http://www. Prometheus Nemesis Book Company.wikipedia. Personality Plus Florence Littauer Monarch Books.Credits: Four Temperaments Wikipedia. various authors http://en. (January 1995). New Ed edition.pdf People Styles at Work (Making Bad Relationships Good and Good Relationships Better) Robert Bolton & Dorothy Grover Bolton American Management Association. 3rd edition (November 1984) http://www.com Personalities and Temperaments Jehiah Czebotar jehiah@gmail. confident.” . At the same time.John F. Good luck and enjoy the workshop! 3 . (4) Phlegmatic A phlegmatic leader is often loyal and consultative. our greater challenge is put to put to good use the insights you and your classmates will share during the session. his true influence lies in getting your support and cooperation. He is often branded as shy and quiet. they are very good motivators. Learning your style is important Why must I learn my style? In this workshop you will also discover that leaders view the same situation differently. they are often misconstrued as pushy and autocratic. Melancholics are logical thinkers. often seeking their thoughts and opinions. they are always looking out for things that should be improved. Being the leader in a group. at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. popular. They also tend to be more dominant over the other types of leaders. Because of their high standards for accuracy. He is a leader that draws his strength from the members. the leader’s skill is also tested when he is among his peers. When you encounter a sanguine leader. even-tempered. And yet. Your opinion matters to him. Decoding the Leader’s message will help you understand four different leadership preferences described by Hippocrates and how best to adjust to each one of them: (1) Sanguine Sanguines are generally optimistic. cheerful. They are determined leaders. they see to it that all details are carefully considered. As leaders. Because of their commitment and drive. Encounters with Cholerics are often short and straight to the point as they are very formal and business-like. prepare to stay a bit longer because the sanguine will definitely engage you in an animated discussion. Thus. they will react to the situation according to the way they perceive it. (2) Choleric Cholerics love going after challenges. (3) Melancholic Melancholics love order and system.DECODING THE LEADER’S MESSAGES “If we cannot end now our differences. They are quick to decide. Apply At the end of the day. Kennedy Leadership is situational The great leader is one who can adapt to changing situations. and funloving. rational. WHAT’S MY LEADERSHIP PREFERENCE? GREEN RED YELLOW BLUE NOTES 4 . SELF-EVALUATION What people say about my leadership style My strengths My weaknesses NOTES 5 . THE TYPES OF LEADERS 6 . They like having fun. They are the life of the party. storyteller • Life of the party • Good sense of humor • Physically holds on to listener • Emotional and demonstrative • Enthusiastic and expressive • Cheerful • Sincere THE SANGUINE AT WORK • Volunteers for jobs • Thinks up new activities • Looks great on the surface • Creative and colorful • Has energy and enthusiasm • Inspires other to join • Charms other to work THE SANGUINE AS A FRIEND • Makes friends easily • Loves people • Thrives on compliments • Envied by others • Doesn’t hold grudges • Apologizes quickly • Prevents dull moments • Likes spontaneous activities Personalities and Temperaments Jehiah Zebotar http://www.com/personality/index.php WEAKNESSES THE SANGUINE EMOTIONS • Compulsive talker • Exaggerates and elaborates • Dwells on trivia • Can’t remember names • Too happy for some • Has restless energy • Has loud voice and laugh • Controlled by circumstances • Gets angry easily THE SANGUINE AT WORK • Would rather talk • Forgets obligations • Doesn’t follow through • Confidence fades fast • Priorities out of order • Decides by feelings • Easily distracted THE SANGUINE AS A FRIEND • Hates to be alone • Needs to be center stage • Wants to be popular • Interrupts and doesn’t listen • Answers for others • Fickle and forgetful • Makes excuses • Repeats stories NOTES 7 .SANGUINES This is the social-type.oneishy. chatting. and telling stories. socializing. STRENGTHS THE SANGUINE EMOTIONS • Appealing personality • Talkative. They are strong and decisive. "I’m sorry" • May be right.oneishy.CHOLERICS This is the dominant leader. but unpopular Personalities and Temperaments Jehiah Zebotar http://www.com/personality/index. They like being in control at all times.php NOTES 8 . STRENGTHS THE CHOLERIC’S EMOTIONS • Born leader • Dynamic and active • Compulsive need for change • Must correct wrongs • Strong-willed and decisive • Unemotional WEAKNESSES THE CHOLERIC’S EMOTIONS • Bossy • Impatient • Quick-tempered • Too impetuous • Enjoys controversy and arguments THE CHOLERIC AT WORK • Goal oriented • Sees the whole picture • Organizes well • Seeks practical solutions • Moves quickly to acton • Delegates work • Insists on production • Makes the goal THE CHOLERIC AS A FRIEND • Has little need for friends • Will work for group activity • Will lead and organize • Is usually right • Excels in emergencies THE CHOLERIC AT WORK • Little tolerance for mistakes • Doesn’t analyze details • May make rash decisions • May be rude or tactless • Demanding of others • End justifies the means • Work may become his god • Demands loyalty in the ranks THE CHOLERIC AS A FRIEND • Tend to use people • Dominates others • Decides for others • Knows everything • Can do everything better • Can’t say. MELANCHOLICS Melancholics are systematic and logical. They like to think. lists THE MELANCHOLY AS A FRIEND • Content to stay in background • Avoids causing attention • Will listen to complaints • Can solve other’s problems • Deep concern for other people • Moved to tears with compassion WEAKNESSES THE MELANCHOLY’S EMOTIONS • Remembers the negatives • Moody and depressed • Has false humility • Has selective hearing • Self-centered • Too introspective • Guilt feelings THE MELANCHOLY AT WORK • Not people oriented • Depressed over imperfections • Chooses difficult work • Hesitant to start programs • Spends too much time planning • Prefers analysis to work • Hard to please • Standards often too high THE MELANCHOLY AS A FRIEND • Lives through others • Withdrawn and remote • Critical of others • Holds back affection • Dislikes those in opposition • Full of contradictions Personalities and Temperaments Jehiah Zebotar http://www. to analyze.php NOTES 9 . high standards • Detail conscious • Orderly and organized • Neat and tidy • Sees the problems • Finds creative solutions • Likes charts. graphs.com/personality/index. figures.oneishy. STRENGTHS THE MELANCHOLY’S EMOTIONS • Deep and thoughtful • Analytical • Serious and purposeful • Talented and creative • Sensitive to others • Conscientious • Idealistic THE MELANCHOLY AT WORK • Schedule oriented • Perfectionist. and to evaluate. to make lists. oneishy. cool. and collected • Patient.PHLEGMATICS Phlegmatic leaders are peaceful leaders. The prefer cooperation and consensus over confrontation and disagreement.php THE PHLEGMATIC AT WORK • Not goal oriented • Lacks self-motivation • Hard to get moving • Resents being pushed • Lazy and careless • Discourages other • Would rather watch THE PHLEGMATIC AS A FRIEND • Dampens enthusiasm • Stays uninvolved • Is not exciting • Indifferent to plans • Judges other • Sarcastic and teasing • Resists change NOTES 10 .com/personality/index. well balanced • Consistent life • Sympathetic and kind • Keeps emotions hidden WEAKNESSES THE PHLEGMATIC’S EMOTIONS • Unenthusiastic • Fearful and worried • Indecisive • Avoids responsibility • Quiet will of iron • Selfish • Too compromising THE PHLEGMATIC AT WORK • Competent and steady • Peaceful and agreeable • Has administrative ability • Mediates problems • Avoids conflicts • Good under pressure • Finds the easy way THE PHLEGMATIC AS A FRIEND • Easy to get along with • Pleasant and enjoyable • Inoffensive • Good listener • Dry sense of humor • Enjoys watching people • Has many friends • Has compassion and concerns Personalities and Temperaments Jehiah Zebotar http://www. STRENGTHS THE PHLEGMATIC’S EMOTIONS • Low-key personality • Easygoing and relaxed • Calm. MOVING FORWARD What do I want to STOP doing for myself and others? What do I want to START doing for myself and others? What do I want to CONTINUE doing for myself and others? NOTES 11 .