Leading different personalities
- 1. Leading Different Personalities How to Connect with the People Who Follows You
- 2. Colossians 4:5-6 “Conduct yourself with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned as it were salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person.
- 3. The Foundation for this Lesson As leaders mature, they better understand the differences in people. They recognize that those who follow them are motivated by different causes; they respond to different ideas; and they get excited for different reasons. Every leader must learn these basic personality differences that exist within their organization:
- 4. Peopleshould be different (This is the beauty of the Body of Christ.) There is value in their differences. (Their differences balance weaknesses you have.) Theirpersonalities won’t change (Personalities don’t fundamentally change.)
- 5. When the leaders fail to understand and relate to the different personalities within the organization, problems result
- 6. Good leaders recognize the influence, the personalities and the spiritual gifts of their people. They READ people, and then they LEAD people
- 7. Four Personality Types 1. The popular Sanguine They want everything to be fun and are energized by people. Their work space is a bit messy with clutter and collections. They often crave people, activity and conversation. They can be self-centered. Their motto is, “Look at Me!”
- 8. Four Personality Types 2. The perfect Melancholy They think anything worth doing is worth doing right. Their work space is tidy – everything is in its place. They are detailed and are energized by thinking. They often are a bit moody. They can be artistic. Their motto is, “Please understand me.”
- 9. Four Personality Types 3. The powerful Choleric They want to be in charge; they are strong and are energized by setting goals. Their work space reflects more function than form. They want results and want it done their way. They can be demanding and impatient. Their motto is, “Do it my way, now!”
- 10. Four Personality Types 4. The peaceful Phlegmatic They are easy going, peaceful, happy and relaxed. Their work space is informal and simple. They would rather now be involved if it causes conflict. They may miss deadlines and fail to reach goals because they are in no hurry. Their motto is, “What differences will it make?”
- 11. The Most Effective Way to Connect with These Personality Types The Sanguine: Give them attention and approval The Melancholy: Recognize their emotional need for order and sensitivity. The Choleric: Communicate you appreciate them and their work. The Phlegmatic: Learn to respect them.
- 12. Questions and Answers about Personality Types Which ones are the most natural leaders? Answer: Choleric and Melancholy Which ones are the most natural followers? Answer: Phlegmatic and Sanguine Which ones cause the most problems? Answer: Melancholy and Choleric Which one is the most loyal, naturally? Answer: Phlegmatic
- 13. Questions and Answers about Personality Types Whichone is the most naturally gifted? Answer: Melancholy Which one is the most loved naturally? Answer: Sanguine Which one influences most naturally? Answer: Choleric Do some have a mix of personality types? Answer: Yes. Most people do have a mix.
- 14. How to effectively lead different personalities Know your own personality. You must understand and lead yourself before you lead anyone else. Recognize the personality of your organization. Each organization possesses its own personality and strengths. Learn the different personalities of your team. Good leaders identify the style of their staff, volunteers and board members. Fill team position by personality. Certain positions require various strengths; match person’s strengths with a task.
- 15. How to effectively lead different personalities Place the team members closest to you according to your weaknesses. Manage your weaknesses by placing team members with strengths where you are weak. Motivate your team members according to their personality. The three primary motivators: achieving a goal; being together; influencing a team. Be careful not to label people. The successful leader will know what personality will be displayed in certain situation. Teach your team about the different personalities. Your team members should also recognize personality strengths as they form their teams.
- 16. How to effectively lead different personalities Form ministry teams with complementary strengths and personalities. When you form teams to perform a task, be sure you have various strengths on that team. Lead others from their personality style. The law of connections: Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand
- 17. Summary Chart Choleric Sanguine Phlegmatic Melancholy Description People Recognition Cooperative Reserved Mover Seeker group Perfectionist Work Traits Goal People Team Numbers Oriented oriented oriented oriented Acts quickly Energetic, Steady Plans, inspiring worker organizes Basic Style Directing Interacting Stabilizing Cautious Under Bossy Emotional Slows Down Over critical Pressure Impatient Optimistic Sulky Strict
- 18. Summary Chart Choleric Sanguine Phlegmatic Melancholy Conflict Attacks Tries to sell Bends to Withdraws to Response Then backs authority prepare off Favorite Fruitful Joy Peace Truth Biblical word Strongly Personal Personal Sudden, Criticism of Resists Criticism Rejection Vague works and changes ideas
- 19. Summary Chart Choleric Sanguine Phlegmatic Melancholy Ideas Generates Talks about Does the Makes sure Ideas ideas work the work is done right Change Creates the Likes to Slow to Must justify change change change Basic Fear Being taken Social Loss of Imperfection advantage of Disapproval security / disorganizati on