1. Personality Shapes Workshop

2. Do not expect others to be like you!
About the exercise
Recognize that we are born with personality preferences that make us unique
Understand why others do not value or want the same things we do
Recognize that among our families, friends and co-workers there are many different personalities and each are valuable
Use the results to help you understand yourself and others
Celebrate Diversity
Do not expect others to be like you!

3. Instructions-1 Read each “shape” description carefully
Rank the shapes from the one that you are most like to the one that you are least like
Attach a percentage to the ranking
Write down your rankings on your resume

4. Instructions-2
Get into groups by shape and answer the following questions:
What are the advantages of your shape?
What are the disadvantages of your shape?
What characteristics do you think you can improve this semester?

5. CIRCLE Dependable and balanced
Focused on fixed point; drawn to the traditional, orderly and continuous
Focused on detail
Cautious but moves forward with assertiveness/ confident once actions planned
Irritated by injustice and “flakiness”
Works and plays hard, but doesn’t rush or breaks rules
Loyal and devoted and takes commitments seriously
An achiever and sets high standards

6. CIRCLE These employees need:
To be given clear directions and expectations
To receive opportunities to lead and excel
To know that consistency and integrity are valued
To receive affirmation for their work ethic
To be treated with respect and fairness

7. DIAMOND Multifaceted, intricate, precise and complex
Highly structured and exhibits tenacity and durability
Unique
Independent and competitive
Values knowledge and logic
Willing to challenge authority if has a valid point
Calm, reserved and pensive
Needs time to analyze and reflect before expressing thoughts
Frank, direct and concise
More interested in data, technology, ideas and concepts than “small talk”

8. DIAMOND These individuals need:
To understand the theory and relevance of concepts
To devise new ways to solve problems
To be perceived as intelligent and competent
To work and learn independently
To challenge concepts and theories

9. HEART Avoids extreme and high-pressure situations and people
Prefers not to have the spotlight glaring on me
Dislikes hypocrisy, deception and insincerity
Fears lack of acceptance
Great listener and others appreciate sharing ideas with him/her
Creative and life-giving force.
Provides nourishment and encouragement to others.
A symbol of compassion and inspiration, meaning and devotion
Comfortable taking the middle road
Peacemaker rather than decision maker

10. HEART These employees need:
To work on imaginative and creative assignments
To be valued, affirmed and encouraged
To be verbally challenged
To have their contributions positively acknowledged, and
To be treated kindly and gently

11. STAR Provides light, influence and direction
Significance lies in being recognized, followed and admired
Acts on impulse
Comfortable with technology and can be academically minded
Enjoys people
Seeks new ways to solve a problem
Risk taker
Proverbial optimist and others enjoy having him/her around for stimulation
Competitive and assertive
Focused on overall picture rather than fine details
Unpredictable
Stressed out by lots of rules, schedules, etc

12. STAR These individuals need: To receive variety and stimulation
To have opportunities to “perform” and channel their energy
To be given clear direction and focus
To receive immediate feedback
To be held accountable and understand proper boundaries