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Fun & Games Vol.1.A1

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:32:35 +0000

Each week we'll have something fun to explore, learn and share more about DrawSuccess and the Inner Genius Styles, including:

Prizes for the best Comments posted on our blogs
Contests for New DrawSuccess Question Ideas, and
Fun questions to share with your colleagues, family and friends!

This week: A Circle Question from the DrawSuccess Game!

Answer the question below.

Share your answers with your colleagues, family and friends – and US – by entering in the Comments section below.

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Green Genius

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:54:03 +0000

The Green Genius is characterized by a drive for achievement and focusing on goals. They’re decisive and deter- mined risk-takers who are instinctively optimistic and trust their impulses. Green Geniuses are natural competitors and enjoy being challenged – and challenging others. They’re fast-paced, outgoing and accomplishment oriented.

Character/Self Image, Strengths and Talents:

Ambitious, Driven
Problem-solver
Goal-oriented
Direct
Pioneering
Confident

Strategic
Determined
Professorial
Rational
Risk-taker
Industrious

Resolute
Autonomous
Efficient
Decisive
Competitive
Dynamic

Future Orientation
Reveals insights and options
Innovative and Creative
Independent
Outgoing; Active
Fast-Paced; Task-Oriented

Contributions to a Group:

Envisioning potential options for growth and change
Staying optimistic
Offering strategic solutions and setting goals
Are direct, a straight-shooter and risk-taker
Competitive – your team will WIN!
Discovering new ways of doing things and offering alternative paths to reach the goal
Challenging others to do their best and keep their eye on the ball

For more information on Green Geniuses, click on the posts below:

Things that cause – and relieve – stress
How to recognize a Green Genius
Training Green Geniuses
Advice for Getting Along with a Green Genius
Advice Green Geniuses should consider
Selling to Green Geniuses
Green Geniuses as Sales and Service People
Interviewing a Green Genius
Green Geniuses in Decision-Making
Motivating a Green Genius
Green Geniuses in Meetings
Leadership Styles of each Inner Genius
Green Geniuses in Goals & Objectives
Green Geniuses in Measuring Results

Red Genius

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:52:48 +0000

The Red Genius is characterized by their ability to inspire and engage others. They’re fun-loving, adventurous, and enjoy striving for experience and excitement. Red Geniuses are imaginative, expressive and love to talk. They’re driven by recognition and want to be in the spotlight. They are fast-paced, outgoing and people-oriented.

Character/Self Image, Strengths and Talents:

Adaptable
Brave
Fun-loving
Engaging
Dramatic
Interesting

Dynamic
Playful
Charming
Charismatic
Spontaneous
Friendly

Free Spirit
Adventurous
Explorer
Carefree
Expressive
Persuasive

Lives in the moment
Risk-taker
Good on their feet
Makes up their own rules
Outgoing; Active
Fast-paced; People-Oriented

Contributions to a Group:

Activating others, sets the pace and get things moving
Entertaining and engaging, good at story-telling and performing
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Reacting well in a crisis, jumping right in and tackling the situation
Recognizing and seizing opportunities
Offering new ideas and solutions

Blue Genius

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:51:58 +0000

The Blue Genius is characterized by a strong desire for unity and harmony. They value integrity and are giving, trusting and nurturing. Blue Geniuses prefer a predictable routine, stability and doing one thing at a time. They’re sweet, supportive, and sentimental. They’re trustworthy, practical and loyal, and are great listeners and helpers.

Character/Self Image, Strengths and Talents:

Authentic
Empathic
Benevolent
Genuine
Helpful
Supportive

Collaborative
Cooperative
Diplomatic
Harmonious
Loyal
Steady

Good Listener
Faithful
Considerate
Peace-loving
Inclusive
Understanding

Secure
Patient
Caring and Sharing
Dependable
Reserved; Responsive
Slower-paced, People-Oriented

Contributions to a Group:

Making sure everyone is able to contribute the best of their potential
Promoting harmony and unifying multiple viewpoints
Providing consistent, dependable service
Offering to help in any way possible
Thanking and appreciating others
Allows others to lead and receive recognition
Aligning each person’s talents to put them in the ideal job/position/role

Gold Genius

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:49:54 +0000

The Gold Genius is characterized by their need for excellence and accuracy. They’re hard-working and place a high value on being consistent, dependable, and analytical. As careful planners and conservative decision-makers, Gold Geniuses notice details and are likely to be the people raising a “red flag” pointing out dangers ahead.

Character/Self Image, Strengths and Talents:

Organized
Diligent
Hard-working
Commonsense
Perfectionist
Accurate

Procedural
Conventional
Contemplative
Careful
Analytical
Thorough

Dutiful
Dependable
Cautious
Consistent
Reliable
Logistics

Looks for what has worked well in the past
Focused on excellence
Dedicated to the task
Reserved; Responsive
Slower-Paced; Task-Oriented

Contributions to a Group:

Making sure the team stays on track and meets deadlines
Putting all the pieces together in a cohesive way
Asking questions, especially “why?”
Anticipating problems before they occur
Coordinating
Establishing and maintaining schedules, policies, procedures and records

Vol.1.A1: Your Answer: Green Genius!

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:39:49 +0000

The answers below indicate the Inner Genius Styles for this question.*

Complete the following statement: I am most happy at work when everyone…
Is doing their job and following procedures	GOLD
Is working together and being positive	RED
Is getting along and being cooperative	BLUE
Is decisive and meeting objectives	GREEN

Your answer was GREEN: " Is decisive and meeting objectives."

Because Green Geniuses are driven and focused, they thrive in fast-paced environments where goals are achieved. Unlike the Gold Geniuses, who need to follow a procedure, or the Red and Blue Geniuses who like to work with others, Greens care about one thing: Getting It Done Now.

*For a complete profile, more questions must be explored. For more information, Contact Us.

Some questions to ask yourself:

How can you use your natural Inner Genius Style strengths to help the team?
How can indecision cause stress for you as a Green Genius? What about missed goals?
How do you act when this happens?
How would other team – or family – members answer this question?
In what ways do the differences in answers among Inner Genius Styles affect overall team happiness?
In what ways could your desire for decisiveness and accomplishment cause stress for other Inner Genius Styles?
What are some solutions?

For more information about the Inner Genius Styles, click here.

For more information about being a GREEN GENIUS, click here.

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