| Traits |
How Deb wants to be |
Deb scored |
Notes |
| Cooperative |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
While it's generally fine to keep her level of cooperativeness as is, she should still consider increasing it a bit more. |
| Agreeable |
Increase |
70 (medium) |
Increasing her agreeableness is a good decision. It will have a positive impact on her work relationships. |
| Ambitious |
Stay the same |
50 (medium) |
Choosing to maintain her level of ambition as it stands is a good idea - it is neither too low, nor too high. This allows her to strike a healthy balance between working to achieve something, and sitting back to enjoy her accomplishments. |
| Fear of being rejected |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
Working on reducing her fear of rejection is a good idea. This is likely linked to her self-esteem, so increasing this factor will reduce her fear of rejection as well. |
| Assertive |
Increase |
0 (low) |
Working on developing her assertiveness more is a good idea. She just needs to make sure that when she does assert her opinion or express a disagreement, it is done in a tactful manner. |
| Good listener |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
Wanting to be a better listener is a good idea. It's the key to understanding and helping others. |
| "Big picture" oriented |
Increase |
0 (low) |
Her desire to focus more on the big picture is a good idea, especially if she tends to get caught up in details. She should try to balance these two traits. By harmonizing a big picture orientation with strong attention to detail, she has the benefit of being able to see a project, problem or situation from both perspectives. |
| Charming |
Increase |
70 (medium) |
Increasing her charm is a good decision. It will have a positive impact on her relationships at work. |
| Supportive |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is moderately supportive, and feels no need to change this. This isn't a problem per se, but she needs to keep in mind that supportiveness is one of those traits that influence the quality of work relationships. Improving this trait might actually work to her benefit.
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| Competitive |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
Her desire to be more competitive is fine. Being competitive pushes her to work hard and reach her full potential. It can also be quite motivating. She just needs to make sure not to take it too far. Friendly competition is fine - but wanting to be the best at everything can be tiring and stressful, and can rub people the wrong way. |
| Conflict-avoidant |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
Her desire to be less conflict avoidant is a good idea. While arguing with someone can be very uncomfortable, it is sometimes necessary - and must be faced head-on. Otherwise, her sense of discomfort and unease will become worse. She should focus on developing her conflict resolution skills. |
| Consistent |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
Her moderate level of predictability might be fine as is, but she should be on the lookout for situations where people point out that her actions are inconsistent or unpredictable. It is generally a good idea to be consistent. |
| Decisive |
Increase |
0 (low) |
She wants to work on being more decisive, and this is a good idea. Being decisive is not so much about making decisions quickly but rather, having more confidence in her decision-making abilities. She needs to focus on developing techniques to help her make smart choices. |
| Demanding |
Stay the same |
50 (medium) |
We recommend that she consider reducing her level of demandingness. Perhaps she feels that expressing herself in this manner is the only way her authority or requests will be respected. This trait can cause a lot of problems at work, however. Nurturing her people skills can help her develop a better approach to getting her desires across to others. |
| Determined |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
She is moderately determined, but wishes to be more so. This is generally a good idea. Determination is necessary if she wants to achieve goals and overcome obstacles. She just needs to make sure not to push herself too hard. |
| Diligent |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is moderately diligent, which is fine, but she should think about increasing this trait a little more. Diligence is a trait that is prized in the workplace, and is absolutely necessary if she wants to get anything done in life. |
| Dynamic/Energetic |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
One can never be too dynamic or energetic. If she feels it will help to increase these traits, she should go for it. She just needs to make sure that she takes enough time to relax and unwind. Otherwise, she could burn out. |
| Empathetic |
Stay the same |
50 (medium) |
She may want to consider improving her empathy. She is generally quite skilled in this area, but there is still some room to grow. Being empathetic allows her to better understand other people's emotions, motivations, and behavior. This can be a useful skill in developing and improving relationships. |
| Helpful |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is moderately helpful. She will come to someone's aid when it is necessary, but won't bend over backwards in order to do so. This is a good approach. |
| Compliant |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is moderately compliant. This is not a problem per se, but she needs to think about the motivation behind this. On the one hand, being too compliant can be problematic in some situations (e.g. when a nurse follows a doctor's orders, even though she knows it could harm a patient). Sometimes, rules, ideas, or procedures should be challenged. However, if she feels the need to dissent just for the sake of it, this may not be a good idea and could get her into trouble. |
| Impulsive |
Stay the same |
50 (medium) |
She has achieved a good balance - she is spontaneous when she wants to be, but has the ability to delay gratification when necessary. If her impulsiveness has become problematic at work, however, reducing the tendency would be a good idea. |
| Independent |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
She is moderately independent, and feels the need to be more so. Perhaps she doesn't like the idea of depending on others, and wants to be able to do things on her own. There is nothing wrong with this choice. She just needs to keep in mind that turning to others for guidance or support, especially when it relates to team projects, can improve her productivity and resourcefulness. |
| Inflexible |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
She desires to be more flexible. She recognizes that there has to be give and take. This doesn't mean she has to give in all the time - she just needs to be open to compromise. |
| Charismatic |
Increase |
70 (medium) |
She wants to be more charismatic. Like charm, this is a trait that can help draw people to her, and is essential for leadership positions. This is a trait that can help her influence others, so she needs to make sure to use it for the right reason. |
| Logical/Rational |
Stay the same |
0 (low) |
She is someone who relies on her intuition. There is nothing wrong with this, but she may want to consider the benefits of listening to her head sometimes. Harnessing the power of both her head and her heart can offer valuable information, and allows her to look at problems and decisions from different perspectives. |
| Loyal |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is moderately loyal. Perhaps she is selective about who she offers her loyalty to, which is a good idea - loyalty is something that should be earned, like trust. However, in the work environment, employers will want someone who is likely to be loyal in the long-term. She should continue to nurture this trait. |
| Meticulous |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is fairly detail-oriented, which is important. She may want to consider improving this trait, however. Having both a detail orientation and big picture one is important, because she will have the benefit of being able to see a project, problem or situation from both perspectives. |
| Modest |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
She is probably tired of being modest and wants to show that she is proud of her accomplishments. This is a good idea. She should accept compliments graciously and take pride in the fact that all of the effort and hard work she has put in is paying off. She just needs to keep in mind that there is a difference between enjoying her achievements and flaunting them. |
| Observant |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is somewhat observant, but has chosen not to improve in this area. Being attentive to the world and people around her could help improve her detail orientation, which can also keep her safe. She may want to think about nurturing this trait more. |
| Optimistic |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
Striving to be more optimistic is a good idea. A positive mindset has a lot of psychological and health benefits. She just needs to make sure to balance her optimism with a healthy dose of common sense. |
| Organized |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
She is somewhat organized, but realizes that she could use some improvement. This is a good idea. Being organized offers a sense of control over one's environment, especially when things get hectic. She just needs to be mindful of the fact that the desire to have everything in order can be taken to the extreme. Even the best laid plans don't work out sometimes. |
| Aloof |
Decrease |
70 (medium) |
It's great that she not only recognizes that she can be aloof, but also wants to improve in this area. Becoming less aloof is not so much a matter of changing who she is, but rather, how she carries yourself. This means smiling, making eye contact, saying hello to people, and being more open to conversation. |
| Perfectionist |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
She recognizes that she is a perfectionist and wants to reduce this tendency. This is good. There is nothing wrong with setting high standards, but they need to be reasonable - and she needs to accept that mistakes and failures are just part of a learning experience. |
| Persuasive |
Increase |
0 (low) |
She wants to improve her powers of persuasion. This is an important trait to have if she is a leader or her position requires her to influence others, as in sales, for example. She just needs to make sure that she uses her persuasive powers for good. |
| Patient |
Increase |
0 (low) |
Her patience has its limits. This is OK though, because she recognizes the problem and wants to improve. |
| Power-seeking |
Stay the same |
0 (low) |
She is not a power-seeker, and continues to choose not to be. This is not a problem. Just as the world needs leaders, it also requires followers. If, however, she decides to change this desire, obtaining some leadership training can help. |
| Proactive |
Increase |
0 (low) |
She has decided that she wants to be more proactive. This is a good idea, and can prove to be advantageous at work. |
| Progressive |
Increase |
0 (low) |
She has a more traditional mindset, but now wants to move forward. Progress is an automatic by-product of the continuous advancement of technology and social change, and she wants to be a part of it. |
| Questioning |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
It is in her nature to question everything - she doesn't want to accept things at face value. Yet, she has decided that she doesn't want to be the "devil's advocate" as much anymore. This is OK. Asking why and continuously analyzing things can become frustrating and tiring, and can even take its toll on her peace of mind. If she wants to reduce this tendency, she should go for it. |
| Results-oriented |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
She is a results-oriented person, but wants to reduce this trait. She seems to realize that while it's important to focus on the end result of a project or endeavor, enjoying the journey (and the lessons she learns along the way) is also essential - and we commend her for recognizing this. Besides, focusing too much on results can be stressful, especially if they don't turn out as well as she expected them to. She should continue to keep her final goal in mind, but appreciate the process at the same time. |
| Self-Confident |
Increase |
0 (low) |
Wanting to improve her self-confidence is a good decision. The secrets to self-confidence are self-acceptance and acknowledgement of her personal strengths. She should emphasize what she is good at, and avoid comparing herself to others. |
| Critical |
Decrease |
50 (medium) |
She recognizes that she can be critical of others, and wants to reduce this tendency. This is a good idea. She can still offer people advice, but she must make sure to do so in a constructive manner. |
| Sociable |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She has created a perfect balance. She enjoys being sociable, but is comfortable keeping to herself as well. This allows her to experience the best of both worlds. |
| Risk-taker |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
She has been a moderate risk-taker until now, but has indicated that she wants to take chances more often now. As long as her risks are well thought-out and calculated, this should not be a problem. |
| Straightforward |
Increase |
0 (low) |
She is more of a "beat-around-the-bush" kind of person, and wants to be more straightforward. There is nothing wrong with being direct with people, but it's important to do so in a sensitive way. Working on her assertiveness, people skills and perhaps even confidence would likely help. |
| Submissive |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
She desires to be less submissive, which is a healthy step. Working on her confidence and assertiveness can help her feel more at ease speaking up and being more independent. While acquiescence is generally expected in certain jobs, this doesn't mean that she cannot speak up when she feels it is necessary. |
| Systematic |
Stay the same |
100 (high) |
Being systematic is generally a good trait to have. Completing tasks step by step will help her stay organized. Increasing this trait while nurturing her creative side at the same time will be an asset when taking on different projects, or different work environments (e.g. dynamic vs. structured). It's important to point out, however, that in environments that are more dynamic and require a lot of improvisation, the lack of a structure could annoy her, or her systematic approach could slow her down. |
| Diplomatic |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is somewhat diplomatic (and perhaps a little discourteous sometimes too), and has chosen not to improve in this area. Being less diplomatic might seem necessary if she wants to tell it like is because the polite way just isn't getting through. Taking this approach, however, could result in a lot of hurt feelings. She needs to consider increasing her diplomacy. If there is a rare occasion when she needs to be tougher, she should do so, but being diplomatic should always be her first option. |
| Take-charge |
Increase |
0 (low) |
She wishes to be a more take-charge person. Perhaps she did not have the confidence to do so in the past, and now wants to take her life and her future in her hands. If this is the case, she has taken a good first step by choosing to change this. |
| Team-oriented |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is moderately team-oriented, but is also comfortable working on her own. This provides a perfect balance. |
| Reliable |
Stay the same |
70 (medium) |
She is moderately reliable; she may not always come through for others and prefers to keep it that way. This may not be a problem if she is doing so because she wants to make her own needs a priority sometimes - she should be able to say "no" to people. If, however, her occasional unreliability stems from laziness, this could impact her job in a negative way. If this is the case, she
needs to improve this trait. |
| Steadfast |
Increase |
0 (low) |
She wishes to be more steadfast in her approach to tasks and goals. This is a good idea. |
| Creative problem-solver |
Increase |
100 (high) |
While she is already quite creative as a problem-solver, she has indicated that she wishes to be even more so. Rather than trying to increase this trait, she should consider the benefits of balancing it out with logic. Approaching a problem from both of these perspectives can offer her amazing insight and solutions. |
| Artistically-creative |
Increase |
100 (high) |
She wishes to push her artistic creativity even further. Thankfully, there are no limits to creativity - she should go for it. |
| Analytical-thinker |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
Her desire to be less analytical is understandable if she has found herself dissecting and over-analyzing everything. While it's important to analyze and reason out problems, over-thinking them can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. |
| Inventive/Ingenious |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
Improve her inventiveness is a good idea. She just needs to keep in mind that in the desire to create something inventive and novel, many people make things unnecessarily complex. Sometimes, the simplest way is better. |
| Follow my gut |
Increase |
50 (medium) |
She wishes to rely on her instinct more often. Listening to her intuition can offer a lot of important information - and warnings. She should go for it. |
| Polite |
Stay the same |
100 (high) |
Her politeness is commendable. She just needs to make sure to be assertive when needed. She can still be polite yet firm. |
| Headstrong |
Stay the same |
0 (low) |
She is not very headstrong, nor does she want to be. She should realize, however, that being headstrong isn't always a problem, unless it is taken to an extreme. A strong level of willful determination helps a lot of people achieve their goals. |
| Stubborn |
Decrease |
100 (high) |
Her desire to be less stubborn is a good idea. As amazing as it would be to get her way, she recognizes that it isn't always possible, and would be unfair to others. It is a good choice on her part to want to change this. |
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