PeopleSmart in Business eBook - The Platinum Rule

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Five: On the Job
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Stability motivates them
In business and in their personal lives, Steady Relaters take one day
at a time and may consciously avoid gambles and uncertainties. Th ey
tend to respect traditions and oft en demonstrate loyalty to everyone
else while they trek along. Because stability in the workplace motivates
them, Steady Relaters are apt to have the most compatible of all
working relationships with each of the four types. Steady Relaters have
patience, staying power, and stick-to-it-ivity, so they commit themselves
to making relationships work.
Th ey are extremely uncomfortable with confl ict. In the workplace,
this type may notice how others complete their tasks, but typically say
nothing negative about their observations (with the possible exception
of a close friend or family member). Why? Th ey don’t want to
make waves and they don’t want to appear to be know-it-alls. Silently,
Steady Relaters may think they’re shouldering the lion’s share of duties,
but they generally won’t tell the boss or fellow employees. Th ey’ll
just continue performing their own work and make the best of it.
“Be prepared”
If they need to make a presentation, Steady Relaters will probably
thoroughly prepare and organize their material in advance. Since they
feel comfortable with proven methods, they like to carefully acquaint
themselves with each step of a procedure so they can duplicate it later.
When taken to an extreme, this adherence to following instructions
and maintaining the status quo can limit their actions.
Since Steady Relaters wear well and favor step-by-step procedures,
they’re natural choices for assisting/tutoring others, maintaining