Life Styles Inventory™LSI Individual Feedback ReportDescription by Others Profile (LSI 2)Item By Item Report

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Description by Others ProfileDescription by Others Item by ItemSummary PerceptionsLSI 1 & 2 Summary Grid

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en-au V.1.0 (n2)

Description by Others Profile

n = 7

Overall, the strongest extensions are in the Constructive cluster.

With respect to the twelve specific thinking and behavioural styles measured, your...

Primary Style is Self-Actualising

Items measuring this style include:

• communicates ideas easily• optimistic & realistic• high personal integrity

Secondary Style is Oppositional

Items measuring this style include:

• blames others for own mistakes• cynical• slow to forgive a wrong

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Description by Others Profile

ConstructiveStyles

PercentileScore

RawScore

StandardDeviation

Passive/DefensiveStyles

PercentileScore

RawScore

StandardDeviation

Aggressive/DefensiveStyles

PercentileScore

RawScore

StandardDeviation

Humanistic-Encouraging

Affiliative

Achievement

Self-Actualising

33%

46%

41%

80%

25.71

28.14

28.14

30.71

10.03

7.43

7.17

7.02

Approval

Conventional

Dependent

Avoidance

41%

8%

6%

45%

10.29

9.43

8.57

5.29

9.81

9.62

8.00

4.23

Oppositional

Power

Competitive

Perfectionistic

79%

46%

66%

5%

9.43

4.29

12.57

11.00

8.94

3.25

7.87

3.16

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Description by Others Item by ItemDescription by Others Item by ItemDescription by Others Item by ItemDescription by Others Item by ItemThe following tables list by style your average scores for the LSI items.

Constructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your Δs represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive Δs indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person; negative Δs indicate that they are less like you and thus the behaviours described are potential targets fordevelopment.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and positivelypositivelypositivelypositively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with negative Δ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Humanistic­Encouraging 1 o'clockHumanistic­Encouraging 1 o'clockHumanistic­Encouraging 1 o'clockHumanistic­Encouraging 1 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

trusted by others 1.43 1.60 ­0.17

supportive of others 1.86 1.50 0.36

good teacher 1.29 1.29 0.00

sought out by others for assistance 1.00 1.40 ­0.40

popular leader 0.71 1.20 ­0.49

good listener 1.00 1.50 ­0.50

encourages others 1.43 1.50 ­0.07

knows people's needs 0.86 1.20 ­0.34

develops others 0.86 1.25 ­0.39

considerate 1.43 1.60 ­0.17

understanding 1.71 1.60 0.11

thinks of others 1.71 1.40 0.31

thoughtful 1.43 1.60 ­0.17

enjoys teaching others 1.29 1.40 ­0.11

willing to take time with people 1.29 1.56 ­0.27

respects confidences 1.29 1.60 ­0.31

makes others think for themselves 1.14 1.25 ­0.11

sees others as basically good 1.29 1.40 ­0.11

humanistic 1.71 1.57 0.14

enjoys settling disputes 1.00 1.00 0.00

Total 25.73 28.42 ­2.69

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Constructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your Δs represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive Δs indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person; negative Δs indicate that they are less like you and thus the behaviours described are potential targets fordevelopment.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and positivelypositivelypositivelypositively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with negative Δ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Affiliative 2 o'clockAffiliative 2 o'clockAffiliative 2 o'clockAffiliative 2 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

trusted by others 1.29 1.60 ­0.31

liked by others 1.57 1.60 ­0.03

good at interpersonal relations 1.71 1.40 0.31

tries to help others 1.71 1.60 0.11

cooperative 1.14 1.60 ­0.46

helpful 1.57 1.75 ­0.18

sincere 1.43 1.60 ­0.17

sees best in others 1.29 1.40 ­0.11

genuine concern for people 1.43 1.50 ­0.07

leads because liked by others 0.71 1.00 ­0.29

diplomatic, tactful 1.29 1.40 ­0.11

pleasant 1.71 1.75 ­0.04

relaxed, at ease with people 1.86 1.50 0.36

warm, open 1.43 1.40 0.03

likes to include others in activities 1.14 1.40 ­0.26

friendly 1.86 1.75 0.11

accepts change easily 1.00 1.20 ­0.20

thinks people more important than things 1.43 1.43 0.00

likes to share feelings and thoughts 1.86 1.20 0.66

judgment influenced by liking for people 0.71 0.60 0.11

Total 28.14 28.68 ­0.54

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Constructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your Δs represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive Δs indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person; negative Δs indicate that they are less like you and thus the behaviours described are potential targets fordevelopment.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and positivelypositivelypositivelypositively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with negative Δ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Achievement 11 o'clockAchievement 11 o'clockAchievement 11 o'clockAchievement 11 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

earns others' confidence, respect 1.29 1.57 ­0.28

learns from mistakes, and corrects 1.29 1.50 ­0.21

shares responsibility well 1.57 1.40 0.17

goes to the heart of the matter 1.29 1.40 ­0.11

explores most alternatives before acting 0.86 1.40 ­0.54

realistic 1.43 1.50 ­0.07

usually thinks ahead 1.43 1.50 ­0.07

achieving 1.43 1.60 ­0.17

sets own goals 1.29 1.60 ­0.31

honest and direct in feelings 2.00 1.57 0.43

results­oriented leader 0.57 1.50 ­0.93

good analytic skills 1.29 1.60 ­0.31

enjoys a challenge 1.57 1.60 ­0.03

enthusiastic 1.43 1.57 ­0.14

enjoys planning 1.14 1.33 ­0.19

enjoys difficult tasks 1.43 1.40 0.03

likes tasks that require skill 1.57 1.50 0.07

thinks for self 1.71 1.50 0.21

high level of aspiration 1.86 1.33 0.53

ambitious 1.71 1.40 0.31

Total 28.16 29.77 ­1.61

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Constructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive StylesConstructive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your Δs represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive Δs indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person; negative Δs indicate that they are less like you and thus the behaviours described are potential targets fordevelopment.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and positivelypositivelypositivelypositively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with negative Δ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Self­Actualising 12 o'clockSelf­Actualising 12 o'clockSelf­Actualising 12 o'clockSelf­Actualising 12 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

respected and well­thought­of 1.57 1.60 ­0.03

good leader 0.71 1.40 ­0.69

optimistic and realistic 1.71 1.50 0.21

sound judgment 1.14 1.40 ­0.26

communicates ideas easily 1.71 1.40 0.31

high personal integrity 1.57 1.75 ­0.18

confident, relaxed 1.86 1.50 0.36

knows how people feel 1.43 1.20 0.23

exciting to know 1.86 1.40 0.46

self­respecting 1.86 1.60 0.26

likes responsibility 1.71 1.67 0.04

nondefensive 0.86 1.20 ­0.34

creative and original thinker 1.71 1.20 0.51

energetic, active 1.57 1.40 0.17

not easily upset 0.71 1.20 ­0.49

very alive kind of 'earthy' person 1.71 1.20 0.51

very aware of own feelings 1.71 1.33 0.38

open about self 1.71 1.00 0.71

unique and independent in thought 1.86 1.00 0.86

spontaneous 1.71 1.00 0.71

Total 30.68 26.95 3.73

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Passive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Approval 3 o'clockApproval 3 o'clockApproval 3 o'clockApproval 3 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

wants to be trusted, but it's hard 0.29 0.25 0.04

vague and uncertain 0.00 0.17 ­0.17

does things for approval only 0.43 0.00 0.43

naive 0.14 0.13 0.01

upset if not accepted by others 0.57 0.40 0.17

needs others' approval 0.43 0.60 ­0.17

upset by conflict 0.86 0.50 0.36

needs to be liked by everyone 0.57 0.60 ­0.03

wants to be liked 1.00 0.80 0.20

over­optimistic 0.57 0.33 0.24

dependent on family and friends 0.71 0.50 0.21

thinks in terms of what others think 0.29 0.60 ­0.31

seeks approval from others 0.71 1.00 ­0.29

overly sympathetic 0.43 0.25 0.18

agrees with everyone 0.43 0.40 0.03

spoils people with kindness 0.29 0.25 0.04

generous to a fault 0.29 0.75 ­0.46

forgives anything 0.57 0.75 ­0.18

friendly all the time 1.00 1.40 ­0.40

accepts others' values easily 0.71 1.20 ­0.49

Total 10.29 10.88 ­0.59

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Passive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Conventional 4 o'clockConventional 4 o'clockConventional 4 o'clockConventional 4 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

inconsistent 0.14 0.14 0.00

seems to understand others but doesn't 0.29 0.20 0.09

often uncertain 0.29 0.00 0.29

indecisive 0.43 0.00 0.43

offers tentative ideas mostly 0.43 0.25 0.18

too concerned with looking good 0.71 0.20 0.51

thinks rules more important than ideas 0.14 0.25 ­0.11

tends to accept the status quo 0.29 0.50 ­0.21

enjoys being recognised by superiors 1.43 1.20 0.23

achieves by conforming 0.29 0.60 ­0.31

concerned with what others think 0.71 0.75 ­0.04

very conventional 0.14 0.60 ­0.46

avoids conflict 0.29 0.75 ­0.46

suggestible 0.71 0.80 ­0.09

conservative 0.43 0.80 ­0.37

conforming 0.29 1.00 ­0.71

restrained 0.29 1.00 ­0.71

agreeable 0.71 1.20 ­0.49

very respectful to others 0.71 1.40 ­0.69

reliable and steady 0.71 1.60 ­0.89

Total 9.43 13.24 ­3.81

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Passive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Dependent 5 o'clockDependent 5 o'clockDependent 5 o'clockDependent 5 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

reacts rather than initiates 0.71 0.40 0.31

dependent on others 0.57 0.40 0.17

easily fooled 0.14 0.00 0.14

self­doubting 0.43 0.20 0.23

easily influenced by friends 0.57 0.20 0.37

worries a lot 0.43 0.50 ­0.07

obeys too willingly 0.14 0.25 ­0.11

over­cautious 0.00 0.60 ­0.60

predictable 0.57 0.80 ­0.23

says what's expected 0.43 0.67 ­0.24

meek 0.14 0.22 ­0.08

apologetic 0.43 0.40 0.03

compliant 0.29 0.80 ­0.51

a good follower 0.43 0.80 ­0.37

eager to please 0.86 1.00 ­0.14

does things by the book 0.14 1.00 ­0.86

seeks help from others 0.86 1.00 ­0.14

very respectful to superiors 0.57 1.40 ­0.83

modest 0.57 1.20 ­0.63

very tactful 0.29 1.20 ­0.91

Total 8.57 13.04 ­4.47

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Passive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive StylesPassive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Avoidance 6 o'clockAvoidance 6 o'clockAvoidance 6 o'clockAvoidance 6 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

doesn't relate well to others 0.00 0.00 0.00

has difficulty being accepted 0.14 0.00 0.14

seems to have strong conflicts 0.43 0.00 0.43

evasive 0.00 0.20 ­0.20

narrow interests 0.14 0.13 0.01

avoids decisions 0.57 0.18 0.39

easily upset in most situations 0.14 0.00 0.14

leaves decisions to others 0.57 0.20 0.37

concerned with own problems 1.00 0.33 0.67

tense, uneasy 0.14 0.20 ­0.06

lacks self­confidence 0.00 0.13 ­0.13

little interest in achievement 0.00 0.00 0.00

takes few chances 0.14 0.50 ­0.36

self­condemning 0.00 0.00 0.00

easily led 0.57 0.25 0.32

easily embarrassed 0.00 0.20 ­0.20

self­depreciative 0.00 0.20 ­0.20

presents safe ideas 0.43 0.75 ­0.32

reserved 0.14 0.40 ­0.26

not aggressive 0.86 0.80 0.06

Total 5.27 4.47 0.80

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Aggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Oppositional 7 o'clockOppositional 7 o'clockOppositional 7 o'clockOppositional 7 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

doesn't accept criticism well 0.71 0.40 0.31

blames others for own mistakes 0.29 0.00 0.29

negative 0.14 0.00 0.14

critical of others behind their backs 0.57 0.20 0.37

complaining 0.86 0.17 0.69

distrusts others 0.29 0.20 0.09

opposes things indirectly 0.57 0.25 0.32

usually against things 0.57 0.00 0.57

doesn't talk about things directly 0.29 0.22 0.07

opposes new ideas 0.43 0.20 0.23

unfeeling 0.14 0.00 0.14

resentful 0.14 0.00 0.14

cynical 0.14 0.20 ­0.06

suspicious 0.43 0.33 0.10

slow to forgive a wrong 0.43 0.25 0.18

stubborn 0.71 0.50 0.21

snobbish 0.57 0.00 0.57

concerned with status 0.86 0.50 0.36

hard to impress 0.71 0.57 0.14

never opposes authority directly 0.57 0.60 ­0.03

Total 9.42 4.59 4.83

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Aggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Power 8 o'clockPower 8 o'clockPower 8 o'clockPower 8 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

seldom admits mistakes 0.29 0.20 0.09

resists suggestions made by others 0.29 0.20 0.09

little confidence in people 0.00 0.20 ­0.20

dogmatic and rigid 0.00 0.14 ­0.14

easily offended 0.43 0.20 0.23

abrupt 0.14 0.17 ­0.03

dictatorial 0.00 0.00 0.00

critical of others 0.43 0.29 0.14

gets angry easily 0.00 0.00 0.00

hostile, aggressive 0.00 0.00 0.00

on the offensive 0.29 0.20 0.09

sees others as selfish 0.00 0.00 0.00

needs to control others 0.00 0.20 ­0.20

vengeful and mean 0.00 0.00 0.00

argumentative 0.43 0.25 0.18

bossy 0.57 0.25 0.32

dominating 0.43 0.25 0.18

believes in force 0.00 0.17 ­0.17

runs things by self 0.86 0.75 0.11

hard, tough 0.14 0.43 ­0.29

Total 4.30 3.90 0.40

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Aggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Competitive 9 o'clockCompetitive 9 o'clockCompetitive 9 o'clockCompetitive 9 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

thinks only of self 0.14 0.17 ­0.03

makes snap judgments 1.00 0.25 0.75

overestimates ability 0.43 0.20 0.23

egotistical 0.71 0.20 0.51

always has to be right 0.57 0.25 0.32

tries to maintain a sense of superiority 0.71 0.40 0.31

inclined to be reckless 0.29 0.00 0.29

constantly comparing self to others 0.57 0.20 0.37

boastful 0.43 0.20 0.23

expects to be admired by others 0.43 0.40 0.03

gets upset over losing 0.00 0.50 ­0.50

tries hard to impress others 0.29 0.57 ­0.28

likes to be seen and noticed 1.00 0.60 0.40

tries to be too successful 0.29 0.40 ­0.11

builds self up 1.29 0.50 0.79

everything is a challenge 0.57 0.40 0.17

strong need to win 0.57 1.00 ­0.43

likes to compete 0.57 1.00 ­0.43

proud, self­sufficient 1.29 1.20 0.09

self­assertive 1.43 1.20 0.23

Total 12.58 9.64 2.94

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Aggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive StylesAggressive / Defensive Styles

Your item scoresscoresscoresscores can range from 0.00 (essentially unlike you) to 2.00 (like you most of the time). Your ∆s represent yourscores minus the medianmedianmedianmedian scores for the norming group. Positive ∆s indicate that the word or phrase is more like you than theaverage person and thus the behaviours described are potential targets for development.

Note that the items are listed in order of the strength of their relationship to effectiveness—with those near the top morestrongly and negativelynegativelynegativelynegatively related to effectiveness than those toward the bottom. Thus, the most meaningful targets for changeare likely to be those near the top with positive ∆ scores.

The sum of the 20 item scores for each style may not equal the total score reported in the table above if one or more of thepeople describing you did not respond to all of the items.

Perfectionistic 10 o'clockPerfectionistic 10 o'clockPerfectionistic 10 o'clockPerfectionistic 10 o'clock

Item Score Median Δ

self­centered 0.14 0.20 ­0.06

can be indifferent 0.43 0.40 0.03

often seems unfriendly 0.00 0.00 0.00

doesn't seem to need others 0.14 0.33 ­0.19

forceful, direct, almost hostile 0.00 0.00 0.00

seeks recognition 0.29 0.75 ­0.46

de­emphasises feelings 0.00 0.40 ­0.40

tries hard to prove self 0.43 0.80 ­0.37

shrewd and calculative 0.14 0.33 ­0.19

impatient with own errors 0.14 0.67 ­0.53

tends to be perfectionistic 0.00 0.75 ­0.75

seems to be driven to succeed 1.14 1.00 0.14

tries to be best at things 0.43 1.20 ­0.77

stern but fair 0.57 0.83 ­0.26

believes in action, not words 1.43 1.20 0.23

persistent, enduring 1.00 1.20 ­0.20

businesslike 0.86 1.60 ­0.74

practical 1.29 1.50 ­0.21

looks for challenges 1.00 1.43 ­0.43

competent 1.57 1.75 ­0.18

Total 11.00 16.34 ­5.34

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Summary PerceptionsIndicates Self Scores

Indicates Others' Scores

Indicates Others' Standard Deviation

X_

Indicates Average Scores *

* Mean scores for 14,000 people in the norming data set.** These items are included in the measure used to order the LSI 2 items in terms of their relation to effectiveness (in theitem-level feedback tables).

How do you view this person's level of effectiveness in his/her job or assignment? **

Marginal; not as effectiveas he/she could be

Excellent; gets things done andmaintains high standardsX

_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How would you describe the quality of this person's work relationships with others? **

Does not get along with others;is better off working alone

Gets along well with others

X_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How do you view this person's level of stress and tension on the job?

Relaxed; at ease Tense; under stress

X_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How well do you think this person “fits in” as a member of his/her organisation?

Not well at all;would be better off somewhere else

Extremely well;a perfect fit with the organisationX

_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How well do you think this person manages his/her time? **

Not well at all;manages time poorly

Extremely well;manages time effectivelyX

_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Do you think this person is ready for a promotion to a position of greater responsibility? **

Not ready; might never be ready Should be promoted now

X_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Do you think this person's organisation provides the necessary support for him/her to do well?

Organisation provides little or nosupport/encouragement

Organisation provides a great deal ofsupport/encouragementX

_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How open and truthful were you in completing this inventory?

Guarded; felt uncomfortableanswering honestly

Open; felt comfortableanswering honestlyX

_X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How do you think this person would react to any negative feedback received from this program? **

Defensively;may become angry or deny it

Constructively;would accept and use itX

_ X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How interested does this person appear to be in improving him/her self? **

Not interested at all; is mostlyconcerned with “getting by”

Extremely interested; actively seeksideas for self-improvementX

_ X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Summary PerceptionsIndicates Self Scores

Indicates Others' Scores

Indicates Others' Standard Deviation

X_

Indicates Average Scores *

* Mean scores for 14,000 people in the norming data set.** These items are included in the measure used to order the LSI 2 items in terms of their relation to effectiveness (in theitem-level feedback tables).

Question asked only of Self

Do you think you would be able to change your behaviour – adjust your personal style – if you desired to do so?

Probably not Definitely yesX_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Questions asked only of Others

Do you think this person is consistent, steady and predictable in the way he/she behaves at work? **

Extremely unpredictable; never surehow he/she will react to events

Extremely predictable; quite certainhow he/she will react to eventsX

_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How would you describe this person's level of job satisfaction?

Extremely dissatisfied Extremely satisfied

X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How frequently do you come into contact with this person?

Not often; once a week or less Often; at least once a day

X_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How difficult was it for you to describe this person?

Extremely difficult;I don't know this person well

Extremely easy;I know this person wellX

_

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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LSI 1 & 2 Summary GridLSI 1 & 2 Summary GridLSI 1 & 2 Summary GridLSI 1 & 2 Summary Grid

BLIND

BLIND

BLIND

BLIND

SPOT

SPOT

SPOT

SPOT

UNRECOGNIZED

UNRECOGNIZED

UNRECOGNIZED

UNRECOGNIZED

STRENGTH

STRENGTH

STRENGTH

STRENGTHSTUM

BLING

STUMBLING

STUMBLING

STUMBLING

BLOCK

BLOCK

BLOCK

BLOCK

CONFIRMED

CONFIRMED

CONFIRMED

CONFIRMED

STRENGTH

STRENGTH

STRENGTH

STRENGTH

1111 2222

3333

4444

5555

66667777

8888

9999

10101010

11111111 12121212

High Others' Reports of Your Defensive Styles (LSI 2) Low

99% 90% 75% 50% 25% 10% 1%

1% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 99%

Low Others' Reports of Your Constructive Styles (LSI 2) High

Low

S

elf-

Rep

orts

of Y

our

Con

stru

ctiv

e S

tyle

s (L

SI 1

) H

igh

1%

10%

25

%

50%

75

%

90%

99

%Low

S

elf- Reports of Y

our Defensive S

tyles (LSI 1)

High

1%

10%

25%

50%

75%

90%

99%

You should use the results presented on this Grid rather than the Comparison Graphs in the LSI Self-DevelopmentGuide to identify your confirmed strengths, unrecognised strengths, stumbling blocks, and blind spots. (Your LSI resultsare based on a newer set of statistical norms than those on which the Comparison Graphs in the Guide are based.)

Styles along which Self and Others either strongly agree or disagree, if any, fall in the dark gray cells near the corners.Agreement or disagreement is more moderate for styles plotted in the lighter cells toward the middle of the Grid.

ConstructiveConstructiveConstructiveConstructive Passive/DefensivePassive/DefensivePassive/DefensivePassive/Defensive Aggressive/DefensiveAggressive/DefensiveAggressive/DefensiveAggressive/Defensive

(1) Humanistic-Encouraging

(2) Affiliative

(11) Achievement

(12) Self-Actualising

(3) Approval

(4) Conventional

(5) Dependent

(6) Avoidance

(7) Oppositional

(8) Power

(9) Competitive

(10) Perfectionistic

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Interpreting the Summary Grid

C O N S T R U C T I V E

Self BLINDSPOT Others

D E F E N S I V E

Others disagree with Selfthat a Constructive style is strong

or a Defensive style is weak

C O N S T R U C T I V E

Self CONFIRMEDSTRENGTH Others

D E F E N S I V E

Self and Others Agreethat a Constructive style is strong

or a Defensive style is weak

C O N S T R U C T I V E

Self STUMBLINGBLOCK Others

D E F E N S I V E

Self and Others Agreea Constructive style is weakor a Defensive style is strong

C O N S T R U C T I V E

Self UNRECOGNIZEDSTRENGTH Others

D E F E N S I V E

Others Disagree with Selfthat a Constructive style is weak

or a Defensive style is strong

Denotes strong Self extension Denotes strong Others extension

Denotes weak Self extension Denotes weak Others extension

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