Dominance - the Take Charge Trait

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Dominance is "the Take Charge Trait."

To the point, direct, results-driven, “big picture” oriented, self-assured, forceful decision-makers

When High Dominance leaders communicate, they tend to:

·       focus on getting things done

·       make forceful and direct statements

·       say things once

·       express strong opinions

·       prefer to give orders rather than take them

·       like competition

·       believe verbal conflict is helpful

·       demand a great deal from self and others

When communicating to a High Dominance leader:

·       use direct and concise messages

·       do not repeat details

·       be willing to express disagreement

·       emphasize solving problems and getting results

·       focus on goals and “winning”

High Dominance leaders like:

·       bottom line results

·       taking risks

·       control

·       delegating responsibility, but not authority

·       competition and challenges

High Dominance leaders tend to dislike:

·       vagueness

·       indecisiveness

·       laziness

·       small talk

·       lack of confidence

·       mediocrity

Although we emphasize understanding our highest PDP traits, it is important to recognize our inverse leadership tendencies. Here are characteristics of leaders with low measures of Dominance (below the mid-line).

Low Dominance = Supportive

Supportive, collaborative, moderate, accepting, tolerant, helpful, non-controlling, deferring, agreeable, modest, contributing, accommodating, humble

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