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The World Is a Better Place When We Work Together
This week we celebrate the Amiable, or S personality in the DISC test. S represents steady. This is the personality that we all love and wish we were more like! They are happy when those they care about are happy. They are more cautious when making decisions and often rely on the advice of those they trust before making a decision. They are great listeners, and very observant. They are always well dressed, and their cars and homes are usually well kept and clean. Do you know someone who always responds, with “Whatever everyone else wants to do it fine with me”? That person is probably amiable, and they really are fine with whatever the majority wants to do. When they get together with friends, or family, it’s the experience that is most important to them. Not the food. In their ideal world, everyone would get along together and not fight. They are uncomfortable with conflict. They are very loyal and will be your friend for life, unless you betray them. Fairness is very important to them, and they will always strive to be fair and honest. They might put off making decisions, which sometimes frustrates those who are more impulsive. They embrace stability and security, and resist changes. Is this you? Is it someone that you know, or perhaps live with? This personality enjoys their quiet time to reflect and plan.
Something to Think About
Understanding is the key to tolerance. When you take a few minutes to put yourself in their shoes, it allows you to enjoy the moment and the person that you are with.
Weekly Challenge
If you are the S personality, or very Amiable, get out of your comfort zone this week. Take charge of an event or activity and don’t worry about what everyone will think, or if everyone else is happy. Plan it the way you want it to be and let the others enjoy it. Trust me, they will love it! If you are not the amiable personality, who is that person in your life that is? They value family time and relationships above all else, so call them up and plan a spontaneous visit.
Words of Wisdom
Solitude is very different from a 'time-out' from our busy lives. Solitude is the very ground from which community grows. Whenever we pray alone, study, read, write, or simply spend quiet time away from the places where we interact with each other directly, we are potentially opened for a deeper intimacy with each other. -Henri Nouwen
We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly - spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order. -Susan L. Taylor
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn of eternal peace. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
I love that quiet time when nobody's up and the animals are all happy to see me. - Olivia Newton-John
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