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r Relating to People and Environment This section describes how Jen may tend to relate to other people and her environment based on her natural behavioral tendencies. Some of these behaviors may have been modified or eliminated by Jen due to her life experiences and her values system. Therefore, some Items may represent only potential behaviors. Additionally, some of the behaviors may appear to be conflicting because of the range of responses possible - r for Jen, given the nature of her behavioral style. Review, discuss, and revise the list as appropriate. Inspirational How Jen Tends to Communicate • Tends to be direct, factual, bottom -line oriented ■ Tends to avoid wasting time on small talk or social amenities • Tends to tell others what to do, without being asked to do so • May be so direct and forceful in communicating that others have difficulty asking questions, clarifying understanding, or pointing out problems ■ May be perceived by others as blunt, cold, or uncaring because of her brief communication style • May have difficulty expressing positive emotions, even though she feels them ■ Tends to assume that others know how she feels, especially if she told them once in the past • May be more comfortable in expressing her feelings through actions, assuming that others can decode the message • Tends to be comfortable in expressing anger, sometimes using anger when sadness, hurt or fear would be a more accurate expression of her true feelings ■ Tends to be impatient, have difficulty listening to long narratives, preferring people to "get to the point" • Tends to be a selective listener, hearing and storing information as it fits her perception ■ Tends to be uncomfortable with other people's emotional displays, wanting to "fix" the situation or deal with it more "rationally" ■ May tend to undervalue the importance of frequent, quality communication in maintaining work relationships ■ Likes to communicate frequently in person or on the phone in an informal, friendly manner, covering a wide range of subjects ■ Tends to be spontaneous, fast -paced, and emotionally expressive ■ May feel most comfortable with people who respond to her emotional expressions ® 2004 by Inscape Publishing, Inc. and The Gary We Company, Inc. Ail rights reserved. Reproduaon in any form, In Mote or in part, is prohibited, 19 Jen VOI t@S 19