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Personality styles have been around a long time!  Way back when…in 450 BC Hippocrates created a Personality Styles assessment using body fluids to include Choleric, Phlegmatic, Melancholic and Sanguine.  Paracelsus, in the middle ages, created a Personality Assessment using Nymphs, Sylphs, Gnomes, and Salamanders!

Today, we have some very well known Personality Style Assessments, Myers Briggs, Disc, and many more!  I have a Personality Assessment that I have used for years….it actually includes 5 different personality types.  Of course, we are all a combination of the different styles depending on the Environment we are in, our Genetic traits and our Core Personality.   However, typically we have a Primary Personality Style.

This personality style assessment uses geometric shapes!  Below is an overview of each of the shapes.  What is your primary personality style?

Triangle:  This personality style is into Power and Control.  These people are the delegators, they know how to keep others on task.  They take action and make decisions quickly!  They are Strategic Thinkers.  They come from a place of Get it Done!  They accept challenges and they believe they control the environment; they are competitive and like to win!  They are leaders not followers.  They can manage trouble and take charge in a crisis situation.  They know how to solve problems quickly, they are Bottom Line Focused.  They are Smart!  There communication style is Direct!  Their leadership style is Results Driven. Their favorite thought is “Get to the point!”

Square:  This personality style is into Quality and Accuracy.  They can handle enormous amounts of detail.  They will dot every “i” and cross every “t”.  They love research!  They are methodical and systematic.  They are Analytical Thinkers.  They are rule oriented.  They are Organized!  Their communication style is a bit slower, they weigh out the pro’s and con’s and do not respond quickly verbally or in writing. They have a subtle approach to conflict using Facts and Figures to support their position.  Their favorite thought is “It’s the principle of it!”  Their leadership style is Process Based.  They will create processes and systems to keep everyone on track. 

Circle:  This personality style Loves People!  They are loyal, helpful, great listeners and will take care of others before themselves.  They are patient, calm and predictable.  They like a Harmonious Work Environment with lots of collaboration, cooperation and a sense of community.  They are an Emotional Thinker.  They base their decisions on how others will react to those decisions, not necessarily what is the greatest good for the greatest number of people.  They have a Collaborative Leadership Style.  Their communication style is very caring, Empathetic and understanding.  They do not like conflict.  Their favorite thought is “It’s the relationship that is important!”  They are great Networkers and Relationship Builders!

Squiggle:  This personality style looks for the Fun and Excitement in life!  These people are Abstract Thinkers, they think outside the box and are Idea Oriented.  They are very creative and passionate.  Their leadership style is based on high Motivation and excitement.  They are Influential and Persuasive.  They are Optimistic and Spontaneous to the point of being fickle!  Their favorite thought is “Where is the party?”  They are extremely Bright and can think fast on their feet.

If you are familiar with the Disc personality assessment, the reference below will help you make the connection!

• Triangle = D = Dominant
• Squiggle = I = Influencers
• Circle = S = Steadiness
• Square = C = Conscientious

There is one more personality style that can show up and “lay over” any of the other personality styles!  The Star!  The Star has two (2) sides to it:

• Circumstance Star
• Leader Star

The Circumstance Star

This personality style can show up at many different times of our lives.  For example:  puberty, adolescence, job change, career change, promotion, marriage, divorce, loss of job, loss of a loved one, being in an abusive relationship, birth of a child, etc.   This person is in reactive mode, also know as Survival Mode.   They are reacting to a circumstance in their lives, a situation that has caused chaos and change in their lives. 

What will we see with a person in the Circumstance driven star? 

A person who jumps chaotically and irrationally from one personality style to another for no rhyme or reason!  They are trying to survive through a difficult situation and they unconsciously jump from one personality style to another to survive!

The Leader Star

This personality style comes from proactively developing leadership skills!   A leaders star is constantly reviewing, evaluating, and shifting to strive for the best of who they can be and how they can help others be the best they can be! 

They have the ability to quickly evaluate any situation, and know which personality style will serve the situation and people the best.  They can sincerely, consciously and smoothly shift from one personality style to another with grace and effectiveness to lead any group of people where they need to go. 

People are naturally attracted to Leader Stars, they emanate a sense of calm power and control without being overbearing.  They know how to delegate tasks without being a dictator. 

They are reflective and able to evaluate data and at the same time able to take action quickly.  They are dynamic thinkers and have a strong ability to follow through and make things happen.  They are intuitive, kind and create powerful, effective teams. 

They constantly strive to improve themselves and learn more to be more to all those they come in contact with.  They have a servant leadership mindset.

If you are interested in a Personality Assessment, let me know.  I will be happy to offer you the Disc Profile Assessment!