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Management By Strengths - Improving Communication and Teamwork with Employees and Customers Helping you better understand people's differing communication and decision making styles. Mike Postlewait Owner, MBS, Inc.

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Management By Strengths -Improving Communication and Teamwork with Employees and Customers

Helping you better understand people's differing communication and decision making styles.

Mike Postlewait

Owner, MBS, Inc.

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Moderator

Rebecca Ward

Marketing Content

Specialist

(303) 219-7802

[email protected]

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Presenter

Mike Postlewait

Owner, MBS, Inc.

[email protected]

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Questions

If you have questions during

the presentation, please

submit them using the

“Questions” feature

Questions will be answered

at the end of the webinar

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MANAGEMENT BY

STRENGTHS

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LEADERSHIP

How do you know if you are a good leader?

Look over your shoulder….

If you happen to see someone…

Perhaps you are a leader…

People follow leaders.

Why would someone follow you?

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All 4 temperament traits are strengths

and should be considered

“good.”

Our challenge is to recognize and

appeal to the other person’s

temperament.

Four temperament Traits

D

E

P

S

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Provide an environment where

people get more done and have

more fun.

Improve teamwork.

Understand important differences

in communication styles.

Understanding temperament helps

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You’ll understand how people

listen to you.

You’ll discover how to get people

to agree with you .

Help you resolve interpersonal

conflicts.

Understanding temperament helps

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OR

Equipment People

WHY?

WHICH DO YOU FIND EASIER TO WORK WITH?

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WOULD YOU PURCHASE

EQUIPMENT WITHOUT

KNOWING THE SPECIFICATIONS?

What size hard drive does

it have?

How much RAM?

Does it have preloaded

software?

Does it come with DVD

and/or CDRW?

What other “bells and

whistles” does it have?

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A PROFILE REPORT IS LIKE THE

SPECIFICATION STICKER ON THE

WINDOW OF A NEW CAR.

The sticker doesn’t tell us

• Mechanical history

of the car

• Quality of the parts

• Resale value in 3 yrs

• CSI of the Service Dept.

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Temperament

Experience

Integrity

Intelligence

Race

Education

Religion

etc...

Who You Are ...

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DYNAMETRICS

NEW in interpersonal application

AGED in relationship concepts

The Statistical Measurement of

Temperament Traits

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HIPPOCRATES

Choleric

Sanguine

Phlegmatic

Melancholy

Directness

Extroversion

Pace

Structure

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The 4 Temperament Traits

Directness

Extroversion

Pace

Structure

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The 4 Temperament Traits

Why Red ?

Directness-- Like a stop sign … Bold to get your attention

-- Symbol is a gavel

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“D”RESULTS - CONTROL

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Directness - Above The Line

Results-oriented

Self-confident

Decisive

Hard-driving

Candid

Confident

Self-made

“Big Picture”

Tellers

Analytical

Authoritative

Outspoken

Direct

Accountable

Problem Solvers

Adventurous

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Directness - Above The Line

Results-oriented

Self-confident

Decisive

Hard-driving

Candid

Confident

Self-made

“Big Picture”

Tellers

Analytical

Authoritative

Outspoken

Direct

Accountable

Problem Solvers

Adventurous

Some people may take this candor as criticism.

Defensiveness always results

when people feel criticized.

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Directness - Above The Line

Results-oriented

Self-confident

Decisive

Hard-driving

Candid

Confident

Self-made

“Big Picture”

Tellers

Analytical

Authoritative

Outspoken

Direct

Accountable

Problem Solvers

Adventurous

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The 4 Temperament Traits

Why Red ?

Directness

Why Green ?

Extroversion

-- Like a stop sign … Bold to get your attention

-- Symbol is a gavel

-- Like a traffic light … they are on GO

-- Symbol is an open symbol

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“E”PEOPLE - TEAMWORK

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Focus on people

Out-going

Friendly

Pleasant

Eclectic

Empathetic

Persuasive

“Blue Sky”

Cheerful

Talkative

Enthusiastic

Team oriented

Diplomatic

Intuitive

Optimistic

Extroversion - Above The Line

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Focus on people

Out-going

Friendly

Pleasant

Eclectic

Empathetic

Persuasive

“Blue Sky”

Cheerful

Talkative

Enthusiastic

Team oriented

Diplomatic

Intuitive

Optimistic

Extroversion - Above The Line

Brainstorming is how “High E’s” make decisions,

generate new ideas and solve problems

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Focus on people

Out-going

Friendly

Pleasant

Eclectic

Empathetic

Persuasive

“Blue Sky”

Cheerful

Talkative

Enthusiastic

Team oriented

Diplomatic

Intuitive

Optimistic

Extroversion - Above The Line

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The 4 Temperament Traits

Why Red ?

Directness

Why Green ?

Extroversion

Why Blue ?

Pace

-- Like a stop sign … Bold to get your attention

-- Symbol is a gavel

-- Like a traffic light … they are on GO

-- Symbol is an open symbol

-- Color of the ocean or sky … Calm

-- Symbol is a long fuse

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“P”Timing - Harmony

Cooperation

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Pace - Above The Line

o Steady

o Easy-going

o Relaxed

o Cooperative

o Patient

o Good memory

o Timing

o Long fuse

o Persistent

o Reliable

o Harmonious

o Dependable

o Friendly

o Good listener

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Pace - Above The Line

o Steady

o Easy-going

o Relaxed

o Cooperative

o Patient

o Good memory

o Timing

o Long fuse

o Persistent

o Reliable

o Harmonious

o Dependable

o Friendly

o Good listener

They do not like to be rushed at the last minute.

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You need it WHEN?

When working with the Paced person we need to get

agreement as to when.

FridayThursdayWednesdayTuesdayMonday

X !

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Pace - Above The Line

o Steady

o Easy-going

o Relaxed

o Cooperative

o Patient

o Good memory

o Timing

o Long fuse

o Persistent

o Reliable

o Harmonious

o Dependable

o Friendly

o Good listener

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The 4 Temperament Traits

Why Red ?

Directness

Why Green ?

Extroversion

Why Blue ?

Pace

Why Yellow ?

Structure

-- Like a stop sign … Bold to get your attention

-- Symbol is a gavel

-- Like a traffic light … they are on GO

-- Symbol is an open symbol

-- Color of the ocean or sky … Calm

-- Symbol is a long fuse

-- Blinking yellow light or NASCAR flag … Caution

-- Symbol is a circle

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“S”TO BE RIGHT

TO DO RIGHT

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Meticulous

Careful

Accurate

Precise

Thorough

Itemizes

Loyal

Detail-oriented

Conscientious

Organized

Quality-oriented

Systems-oriented

Structure - Above The Line

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Meticulous

Careful

Accurate

Precise

Thorough

Itemizes

Loyal

Detail-oriented

Conscientious

Organized

Quality-oriented

Systems-oriented

Structure - Above The Line

They like to have all the facts before making

decisions. They appreciate knowing the rules and

expectations from the beginning.

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Meticulous

Careful

Accurate

Precise

Thorough

Itemizes

Loyal

Detail-oriented

Conscientious

Organized

Quality-oriented

Systems-oriented

Structure - Above The Line

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The MBS Survey

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Profile Report

Self Adjustment Role

D

D

DE

E

E

P

P

P

S

S

SL

C

360

Date: ______

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Profile Report

Self Adjustment Role

D

DE

E

E

P

P

P

S

S

SL

C

360

Date: ______

D

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Profile Report

Self Adjustment Role

D

D

D

E

E

P

P

P

S

S

SL

C

360

Date: ______

E

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Profile Report

Self Adjustment Role

D

D

DE

E

E

P

P

P

S

S

SL

C

360

Date: ______

Wants results (+ D)

Through people (+ E)

Quickly (- P)

Any way s/he can get it (- S)

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D

E

P

S

L

“L” above the line indicates

a “fact-oriented” approach to

decision making.

“L” below the line indicates a

“feeling-oriented” approach

to decision making.

Profile Report - “Logic” Indicator

L

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The “Self” grid indicates the way you really are.

The “Adjustment” grid indicates the temperament adjustments

you make to achieve goals.

SELF ADJUSTMENT ROLE

D

E

P

S

LD E

P

S

DE

PS

360

C

Profile Report - Self, Adjustment & Role

6 weeks ago

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The “Self” grid indicates the way you really are.

The “Adjustment” grid indicates the temperament adjustments

you make to achieve goals.

SELF ADJUSTMENT ROLE

D

E

P

S

LD E

P

S

DE

PS

360

C

Profile Report - Self, Adjustment & Role

6 weeks ago

D going up: asserting

yourself more

D going down: delegating

control/decisions

E going up: more talkative

outgoing & persuasive

E going down: less out-

going perhaps working

alone

P going up: more patient,

“hanging in there”

P going down: more urgent,

having to hurry more

S going up: paying more

attention to details, making

sure things were done right

S going down: more flexible

more independent

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ADJUSTMENT

D E

P

S

CComfortable If your “C” is in the

“comfort zone”, you felt comfortable that your goals would be achieved.

Profile Report - “C” Level

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ADJUSTMENT

D E

P

S

C Concern If your “C” is below the

“comfort zone,” you felt concern that your goals would not be achieved.

Profile Report - “C” Level

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ADJUSTMENT

D E

P

S

C Concern Concern causes energy to

burn faster than normal.

Profile Report - “C” Level

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ADJUSTMENT

D E

P

SC

Profile Report - “C” Level

Critical

If your “C” is above the “comfort zone”, you were self-critical … hard on yourself

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ADJUSTMENT

D E

P

S

C

Comfortable If your “C” is in the “comfort zone”, you felt comfortable that your goals would be achieved.

Concern If your “C” is below the

“comfort zone,” you felt concern that your goals would not be achieved.

Profile Report - “C” Level

Critical

If your “C” is above the “comfort zone”, you were self-critical … hard on yourself

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The “Self” grid indicates the way you really are.

The “Adjustment” grid indicates the temperament adjustments

you make to achieve goals.

The “Role” grid indicates the manner in which you come across

to others.

SELF ADJUSTMENT ROLE

D

E

P

S

L D E

P

S

DE

PS

360

C

Profile Report - Self, Adjustment & Role

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Profile Report

Self Adjustment Role

D

D

DE

E

E

P

P

P

S

S

SL

C

360

Date: ______

A + B = C

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Your Energy Level is a reflection

of your physical and mental

energy.

You have more energy available

when you are comfortable.

Your Energy Level tends to

remain the same from birth to

death.ROLE

DE

P

S

360

Profile Report - Energy Level

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Profile Report

Self Adjustment Role

D

D

DE

E

E

P

P

P

S

S

SL

C

360

Date: ______

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Complete the

MBS Survey at

www.strengths.com

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A Tool to Help Improve Relationships

Online Profile Viewer

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Create 2 additional free reports for

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MBS will email you your “client

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Questions and Answers

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Contact Information

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