PeopleSmart in Business eBook - The Platinum Rule
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Five: On the Job<br />
task and take a more logical approach, then they can improve their<br />
follow-through.<br />
For <strong>in</strong>stance, Interact<strong>in</strong>g Socializers may have so many th<strong>in</strong>gs go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that they may forget to fi nish tasks by a deadl<strong>in</strong>e; or they procrast<strong>in</strong>ate<br />
until the last m<strong>in</strong>ute because of their multiple priorities. Writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs down and prioritiz<strong>in</strong>g can help the Interact<strong>in</strong>g Socializer<br />
remember when to do what<br />
Remember . . .<br />
INTERACTING SOCIALIZER BUSINESS<br />
CHARACTERISTICS<br />
• Like to bra<strong>in</strong>storm and <strong>in</strong>teract with colleagues and others<br />
• Want freedom from control, details, or complexity<br />
• Like to have the chance to <strong>in</strong>fl uence or motivate others<br />
• Like the feel<strong>in</strong>g of be<strong>in</strong>g a key part of an excit<strong>in</strong>g team<br />
• Want to be <strong>in</strong>cluded by others <strong>in</strong> important projects, activities,<br />
or events<br />
• Get easily bored by rout<strong>in</strong>e and repetition<br />
• May trust others without reservation—take others at their word and<br />
don't check for themselves<br />
• Typically have short attention spans, so they do well with many<br />
short breaks<br />
INTERACTING SOCIALIZER:<br />
PREFERRED BUSINESS SITUATIONS<br />
• Like to work participatively with others<br />
• Need immediate feedback to get, or stay, on course<br />
• Like to m<strong>in</strong>gle with all levels of associates and call them by their<br />
fi rst names