Personality I.D.

- Building Stronger Marriages Individual Report Male - Strydom PID Style: Deep Thinker

Individual Report

Tuesday 29 Apr 2014 12:50:27

Individual Report
Ann Smit h: Deep Thinker
The natural personality profile for Ann Smith, is indicated by the solid line on the graph below. Note also the dotted line; it represents the Blended Profile that most nearly matches Ann Smith's graph. Seventeen Blended Profiles are used as the baseline for interpreting the combinations of four basic dimensions of personality. The information in this section is derived from the Deep Thinker Blended Profile. Typically, the more closely the solid line graph matches this Blended Profile, the more accurately the information will describe Ann Smith's natural behavior style.

As a Deep Thinker, you are analytical, logical, and philosophical in your sincere search for meaning, truth, and purpose in life. You are able to cut through emotion and confusion to draw incisive conclusions from observations, data, and research.

Ideal Environment :
Analyze - Research facts - Organize - Critique and improve - Be thorough - Be accurate - Think and process Follow procedures - Work with things and data - Develop plans.

T ypical Areas of St rengt h

Deep Thinkers, like you, tend to be logical, organized, conscientious, thorough, analytical, and prepared. You are very focused and strive for high standards, precision, and integrity in all you do.

T ypical Areas of St ruggle

Due to your tendency to be somewhat perfectionist in your approach to life, you may feel more disappointment than most people when truth or your ideals are violated. At times, your family and friends may feel that you are hypersensitive and too easily offended by suggestions or criticism.

Deep Thinkers at work and home:

Preferred Act ivit ies
To maximize your talents, you look for situations in which you can be given time to process ideas at a deep level -- to think, reason, analyze, and organize details into logical, creative, and pragmatic solutions.

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Cont ribut ions t o Relat ionships

As a Deep Thinker, you are conscientious about almost everything. You are a supreme advocate of truth and tend to focus on the meaning and purpose of life and work.

Leadership St yle
You lead most effectively when you can establish and encourage high standards and compliance. You may prefer working alone on projects, involving others only when assured that correct standards are in place.

T ask or People Orient at ion

You are primarily concept- and task-oriented, and you have a strongly felt need to bring a sense of order and purpose to your life and, by extension, to family and friends.

Communicat ion St yle

You tend to communicate impersonally through the logical presentation of well-thought-out ideas and facts. Often, the explanations of your thought processes go far deeper than others wish to explore.

Deep Thinkers and Issues

St abilit y/Flexibilit y Fact ors
Your style almost demands frequent periods of uninterrupted isolation as you consider new concepts or schedules, develop creative solutions, and ponder the issues at hand.

St ress Fact ors

You tend to experience stress when confronted by changes without thorough explanation or preparation, when excluded from decision-making processes, or when time constraints cause compromises in quality.

Relat ionship Improvement Suggest ions

You may notice improvement in relationships as you agree to a plan of action with others by settling on a "good" solution, rather than causing others to feel frustrated as you delay while seeking the "ideal" solution.

Cooperat ion and Cont rol Fact ors

You prefer that others execute a plan, since you tend to be more interested in the theoretical or the ideal. However, you can be resentful of leaders who compromise in quality or integrity. You tend to rebel if others point out your mistakes or lead through emotion.

Underlying Concerns
A strong "de-motivator" for you can be the fear of being asked to produce, perform, or formulate solutions without having adequate time to prepare or think through your options. You may fear appearing incompetent if you make a mistake.

Deep Thinkers and Finances

Financial Management
You typically excel in budgeting and in keeping financial records. You set very high standards and strive to be accurate and to account for all expenditures.

Budget and Financial Issues

You probably are very responsible in paying your bills, very timely in balancing your checkbook, very precise in calculating a tip, and very controlled in your spending. Extreme control may result in hoarding.

Shopping T endencies
You are a meticulous shopper. You may delay making decisions about purchasing to insure that the very best product is chosen, even if the best is also the most expensive.

Giving T endecies
You typically keep your saved finances for yourself and your family. Biblical teaching on giving and generosity
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may change your approach to giving to one of orderly planned giving to carefully chosen programs.

Saving T endecies
You have detailed plans for saving for short-term and long-term objectives with specific dates and amounts projected. You anticipate achieving your objectives as you steadily add to your accounts.

Money Perspect ive

You have detailed plans for giving and enjoy active participation in projects and programs that you support. You frequently donate substantial amounts of personal time as well as financial resources.

Dimensions of Personalit y
This report is based on four dimensions of personality. Each dimension has a continuum of behaviors associated with it as shown below. 1. Adapt ive 2. Reserved 3. Object ive 4. Unconvent ional Mid-range Mid-range Mid-range Mid-range Direct ing Int eract ing Support ive Conscient ious

St rengt hs and St ruggles

The strengths and struggles in this section of the report relate to Ann Smith's Personality I.D.scores for the four individual dimensions. This information gives more depth to the report and helps you as to focus on the unique style of this individual. There are many advantages of understanding a person's unique set of talents and motivations. Ann Smith will enjoy operating in some environments more than in others simply because they are a better fit for this person's natural style. A goal should be to align Ann Smith's family- and work expectations as much as possible with the personal profile strengths and minimize exposure in the areas in which people with this profile typically struggle. On the other hand, a partner, spouse or family can coach a individual to help improve weak areas. For example, a person who tends to be impatient and is not a naturally a good listener can improve relationships through a focused effort to improve these areas of struggle. Also keep in mind that strengths overdone become weaknesses. The lists of strengths and struggles that follow are typical for people who share a common profile score. Keep in mind that every individual is unique, so some of the items may not fit Ann Smith. The list should be objectively reviewed to help determine whether all of the descriptions apply.

Dimension one: Adapt ive - Direct ing

Pliable Conforming Passive Assertive D ecisive Controlling

Adaptive versus Directing. This dimension indicates a person's tendency to either follow another person's agenda or set a personal agenda. This person's score in this dimension was in the Adaptive range.

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Adapt ive St rengt h

is a loyal follower stays with the tried and proven speaks tactfully cooperates with others moves cautiously into new areas prefers to focus on one task at the time sees the practical for here and now

Adapt ive St ruggle

can be shy and unassertive tends to be passive rather than active hesitates to speak out may avoid taking charge tends to underestimate own abilities may agree, then regret or resent it may lack strategizing skill or vision

Dimension t wo: Reserved - Int eract ing

Modest Quiet D istant Outgoing Convincing Excitable

Reserved versus Interacting. This dimension indicates a person's preference for either solitude and private time or extensive interaction with others. This person's score in this dimension was in the Mid-range. Ann Smith's Mid-Range score on the Reserved - Interacting dimension reveals this person's interest in being with people, but it also indicates a need for time alone. The team usually will see Ann Smith as outgoing and friendly, but they also should understand and support the time needed for solitude and reflection. When possible, allow Ann Smith to set aside work time for study and preferred activities. Ann Smith definitely needs these solitary times for recharging energy without the obligation of other duties. It will be helpful for coworkers to recognize this preference and help protect Ann Smith's schedule.

Dimension t hree: Object ive - Support ive

Questioning Impatient Critical Harmonious Patient Lenient

Objective versus Supportive. This dimension indicates a person's natural motivation to be either cool and objective or warm and compassionate. This person's score in this dimension was in the Mid-range. Ann Smith's Mid-Range score on the Objective - Supportive dimension indicates a healthy balance between being patient and eager, or steady and dynamic. Ann Smith's even pace helps take the stress out of the family environment without being too passive or too impulsive. Ann Smith can be a stabilizer on the family and in work because of a natural capacity to be a compassionate listener and still retain a degree of objectivity. Maintaining this balance will enable Ann Smith to build successful relationships at all levels. By continuing to look on others with warm regard and high respect, and at the same time caring enough to confront when appropriate, Ann Smith can have a positive influence on other members of the family and friends.

Dimension four: Unconvent ional - Conscient ious

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Instinctive Improvised Unorganized

D etailed Precise Perfectionist

Unconventional versus Conscientious. This dimension reflects a tendency to be either spontaneous and instinctive or to be prepared and structured. This person's score in this dimension was in the Conscientious range.

Conscient ious St rengt hs

is organized and scheduled is attentive to details follows established procedures is systematic, prepared, and consistent analyzes thoughtfully before deciding conducts research to determine facts responds accurately and diplomatically

Conscient ious St ruggle

tends to be rigid and inflexible may be too picky is too reliant on rules may over-prepare but lack confidence paralysis of analysis may prevent progress may focus on details and miss the goal may be too rigid or formal

Conclusion
It can be very empowering for Ann Smith to know this unique personal design. It is also very enlightening for you as a partner/spouse to understand your partner's unique design. Each person has been given certain natural personality strengths that can be used in work, ministry, key roles within the family and other relationships. As you begin to use the concept of the individual differences presented in this and other Personality I.D. Profile reports, you will see yourself and those around you in a new light. Your knowledge of these differences will equip you to maximize your relationship and growth efforts, help members interact effectively with others who have different styles and viewpoints, and appreciate the unique value each partner and family member brings to your life.

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