Golds by…
Acts of service – doing tasks/stepping in/helping
Physically there for you –making the time to be there to listen and to help
Corrective feedback (which can include comments perceived as negative: That won’t work, because…)
Don’t forget-type comments in wanting to make sure you remember the details
Help with the planning and/or concrete steps of an idea/project/plan
Adding structure or order to something (resources, priorities, tools, etc.)
Expressing their concern for safety, and/or doing something “right”
“What if” help in having a plan B or backup idea if something goes off the rails
Stepping in & taking on portions of the work/job/project/problem
Accolades and being your biggest cheerleader and supporter
Oranges by…
Enthusiasm and cheerleading
Contagious passion
Positive attitude, and not letting you focus primarily on the negatives, what if’s, or pitfalls
Gift of involving and engaging/drawing in others
Using their networking skills to help you
Changing their priorities for you – making the quality time
Getting you to “just do it,” or “just go for it,” and not over-plan or worry too much
Adding creativity
Staying flexible as your plan/idea/project/ etc. changes, and adding innovative ideas
Keeping you focused on the immediacy and “today” issues