People and Personalities

The titles for the four Behavioral Styles of Hippocrates and

Dr. William Marston's D.I.S.C. method are compared in the

list below. Gordon MacFARLANEadded "Primary Desire"

to make it easier to understand.

400 BC **********1920 Dr. Marston**********Gordon MacFARLANE

Hippocrates ____Personality type ______Primary Desire

choleric -------------'D' DOMINANT -------------Power

Sanguine ------------'I' INFLUENCING ----------Recognition

Phlegmatic ----------'S' SUPPORTIVE -----------Harmony

Melancholy ---------'C' CAUTIOUS --------------Perfection

Principle: Understand we are all different with a purpose.

The goal and intent of providing this information is not determine which

personality type is right or wrong or who is better or worse, good or bad.

It's just to point out quite simply that we are all different. We should never

stop making effort to climb to a higher level of understanding,

so we can get along better with others, accomplish more and enjoy life to

the fullest. Knowledge is power!

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------"For some of you that haven't figured it out yet. I am reading another

------book and found this very interesting and thought to share it with you.

------If you want to get all the details you will have to read the book.

------After reading the 1st chapter of the book I found that my Dominant

------Behavior is 'S'."

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'S' Type personality-Supportive / Reserved and People- Oriented

Color Blue: Blue means peaceful, harmonious like the sky.

Some key words to describe the strength of this personality:

Supportive, Steady, Sentimental, Sweet, Secure, Stable,

Shy, Self-sacrificing and Status quo.

Other strengths: Loyal, Very Patient, Easygoing, Polite, Meek,

Reserved, Appreciative, Reliable, Not pushy, Trustworthy,

Observant, Nice, Conservative, Diplomatic, Humorous,

Quiet, Calm, Good finishers,Good listeners,

Hate conflicts, Hate confrontation.

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The 'S's' type are labeled as steady, because they are so even tempered

and reliable. They have a warm heart and love being at home with one

or two close friends sipping cocoa.

They don't handle pressure well at all and prefer things to stay routine

with no changes in their pattern.

'S's' feel secure when things are running smoothly. They will easily adapt

to any situation and fit in for fear of being noticed.

They will avoid being put in the spotlight and would much prefer working

behind the scenes in a supporting role.

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The 'S' personality will have difficut time saying no,

and they will struggle against being forceful with someone.

They are excellent team players even though they are naturally

passive and shy. This style will enjoy having fun with people as long as

the fun isn't centered around them. They are quiet, back-seat dweller

and will do nothing to purposely oppose you. They want you to like them.

They really don't want to ruffle any feathers.

'S's' are great at keeping secrets, forever if need be.

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The 'S' is the most loyal of friends and will want to serve the people

closest to them and meet their needs. They are trustworthy, dependable

and model listeners.

They bring comfort and stability to relationships, because they have

a relaxed and easygoing demeanor. They are also predictable.

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Some weakness you need to be aware of: Stubborn, Selfish,

Stingy, Sucker, Indecisive, Fearful, Lazy, Too patient,

People pleasers (afraid to say no), Overcautious, Timid,

Easily taken advantage of, Not good initiators, Not risk takers, Too dependent.

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'S' people are so practical and indecisive that they may miss out on excellent

opportunities. They often appear to have a lack of initiative. They much prefer

to take things slowly and even stick with the status quo rather than

consider another alternative. This all stems from not really liking change.

They are resistant to change and can be quite stubborn.

If there is a chance of failure, 'S' individuals would prefer to do nothing.

'S's' are caring and cooperative people. They are softhearted. They will work

with people and go the extra mile when others won't. They will sacrifice their

own needs for others even at a loss.

They need to toughen up and learn to say no sometimes!

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'S' types can hold grudge by keeping something that bothers them deep

inside and harbor long-term resentment. They prefer to say nothing

for fear of hurting the person who may have hurt them 1st.

They are very uncomfortable with confrontation.

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Our steady 'S' individuals - Making their mark....

'S' type people make excellent secretaries, nurses an technicians,

because they are very people-oriented. They're good personal friends.

They make good accountants, bankers and business administrators.

They make great counselors. 'S's' enjoy helping others.

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Approximately 35% of the population shares this profile.

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"I hope you enjoyed this discovery as I did. That is if you fall under

the 'S' categorie. And if not you propably have a friend that falls

under the categorie.You will be able to understand them better and where they are coming from when you deal with them."

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Ps: next post will be { To help increase influence as an 'S' type}.

The name of the book is Become A Person Of Influence by

Gordon A. MacFARLANE.

"Just a reminder , while each of us has a dominant style,

we are a blend of all four styles. The individual letters are

meant to be objective and descriptive rather than subjective

and judgmental."