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PeopleSmart in Business eBook - The Platinum Rule

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• slower paced--wait until they know the steps or guidel<strong>in</strong>es before<br />

act<strong>in</strong>g, then move forward <strong>in</strong> a pre-set manner<br />

• patient-- defi ne themselves by their desire for stable relationships<br />

with others; oft en view problems or concerns as workable<br />

• predictable--favor rout<strong>in</strong>e and stable conditions and practices<br />

• persever<strong>in</strong>g--likely to stick to a project for longer periods of time<br />

or at least until the concrete results have been produced<br />

• modest--less likely to "blow their own horns", but are appreciative<br />

when others acknowledge their contributions<br />

• accommodat<strong>in</strong>g--like to get along with others through predictable<br />

role relationships<br />

• neighborly--prefer friendly, pleasant, helpful work<strong>in</strong>g relationships<br />

Action Plan...<br />

STEADY RELATER<br />

CHARACTERISTICS SO YOU . . .<br />

Concerned with stability — Show how your idea<br />

m<strong>in</strong>imizes risk<br />

Th <strong>in</strong>k logically — Show your reason<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Want documentation — Provide facts and proof<br />

Like personal <strong>in</strong>volvement — Demonstrate your <strong>in</strong>terest<br />

<strong>in</strong> them<br />

Need to know — Provide outl<strong>in</strong>e and/or one<br />

two-step-by-step sequence three <strong>in</strong>structions as you<br />

personally “walk them through”<br />

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