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PeopleSmart in Business eBook - The Platinum Rule

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WHEN OTHERS ARE DOMINANT DIRECTORS, HELP<br />

THEM LEARN TO:<br />

• More realistically gauge risks<br />

• Exercise more caution and deliberation before mak<strong>in</strong>g decisions<br />

and com<strong>in</strong>g to conclusions<br />

• Follow pert<strong>in</strong>ent rules, regulations, and expectations<br />

• Recognize and solicit others' contributions, both as <strong>in</strong>dividuals<br />

and with<strong>in</strong> a group<br />

• Tell others the reasons for decisions<br />

• Cultivate more attention/responsiveness to emotions<br />

<strong>The</strong> Interact<strong>in</strong>g Socializer Leader<br />

Help them focus their abilities<br />

With their energy and enthusiasm, Interact<strong>in</strong>g Socializers can get so<br />

<strong>in</strong>volved with so many diff erent activities that they may accomplish<br />

goals with a fl ourish. Or, they may show fl urries of activity, but not<br />

actually accomplish th<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> the most effi cient way. Managers and<br />

co-workers can help channel that energy and enthusiasm with tactful<br />

rem<strong>in</strong>ders and hands-on assistance to help them prioritize and organize.<br />

Th en, the entire offi ce may function more smoothly. S<strong>in</strong>ce Interact<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Socializers tend to be open books, the other types oft en can<br />

detect when Interact<strong>in</strong>g Socializers are hav<strong>in</strong>g off days and give them<br />

verbal boosts with a compliment and personal attention.<br />

How to develop Interact<strong>in</strong>g Socializers<br />

When coach<strong>in</strong>g Interact<strong>in</strong>g Socializers, don’t give them too much<br />

at once or they’ll become overwhelmed. Skip as much of the detailed,<br />

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