Who is Driving Your Company/Organization?
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I often wonder what makes companies/organizations tick! Based on my personal experiences, I am amazed that anything gets done in highly structure corporate/ organizational setting. My observations have caused me to think about the different personality types of the people who make up the corporate/organizational workforce. While reading business section of Saturday’s NY Times I happened upon the musings of Robert Kiyosaki, whose ideas about organizational personality types were surprisingly consistent with mine.
Mr. Kiyosaki posits that there are only 4 personality types found in any organization. They are:
- Those who want to be liked. “These are the social directors who want everyone to be happy, especially with them.”
- Those who want to be comfortable. They want job security. They will do a good job, “but don’t expect them to stretch or push themselves” or to respond well to pressure.
- Those who want to be right. “These people are strong in their opinions and will defend their ideas to the death.” They can be reluctant to accept other points of view.
- Those who want to win. They have the “drive and tenacity” to succeed.
According to Mr. Kiyosaki, no one type is better than another. He says that “Understanding them — as well as yourself, your strengths and what inspires you — is the foundation for long-term growth and success.”
I am having a little difficulty deciding whether I fit into categories C or D. I am thinking C but D is mighty attractive too. Nah, I am definitely a C . So, where do you fit in?
Until next time…
Good Luck and Good Job Hunting!!!!!!!!
