Here is a quick and light hearted look at how personality dimensions can derail how leaders work with people.

If You Are Aloof

Derailer: Distant and Unapproachable

Key Challenge: Engage Others and Empathy

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If You Are Warm

Derailer: Over-sympathetic

Key Challenge: Maintain objectivity when dealing with people

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If You Are Accommodating

Derailer: Overly compliant

Key Challenge: Learning to be assertive

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If You Are Dominant

Derailer: Poor listener and forcing

Key Challenge: Learning to listen and accommodate others

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If You Are Shy

Derailer: Avoiding people

Key Challenge: Learning to speak up

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If You Are Bold

Derailer: Taking over in discussions

Key Challenge: Making others heard

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If You Are Trusting

Derailer: Naive, Gullible

Key Challenge: Learning to be vigilant

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If You Are Suspicious

Derailer: Mistrustful and Harsh

Key Challenge: Building Trust

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If You Are Interpersonally Unaware


Derailer: Misreading interpersonal situations

Key Challenge: Accurately judge interpersonal situations and tailor behavior accordingly

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If You Are Interpersonally Aware

Derailer: Manipulative

Key Challenge: Learning to be open with others

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If You Are Group Dependent

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Derailer: Group Think

Key Challenge: Voice unpopular opinions

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If You Are Self - Sufficient

Derailer: Intolerant of groups

Key Challenge: Learn to tolerate interdependence

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