The Gold Person
I’ll do it!!
Want: to plan and execute
Classic line: I know I’m right it’s either black or white
Biggest challenge: Don’t push closure or force our point of view – I understand your point of view
“I believe in following through on commitments and having others know that I am dependable, prepared and punctual. I am very loyal and understand what is right and wrong in life. I strongly value my home, family and traditions. I am a faithful and caring friend that loves helping others and fulfilling my sense of belonging. I plan things out properly and follow orderly and concrete steps to see things through to completion.”
Workplace Environment “I am most comfortable at a work site that is structured, giving me a sense of efficiency and permanence. I like work sites where my space is well defined. Work sites with large clocks, bulletin boards with schedules and specified rewards for accomplishment raise my confidence and performance level. I look forward to work where my superior rewards colleagues. I look for standard operating procedures with minimal conflict & predictable routines. I follow rules and focus on what needs to be done and can always be depended on to follow through.”
What you see and hear from a Gold
What you see:
- Manner tends to be businesslike
- Traditional dress and appearance
- Neat appearance, a bit formal
- Jewelry more conservative
- Makes lists – uses lists
- Hands kept under control, holding on to things, placed in pockets, etc.
What you hear:
- Voice tone is businesslike
- Wants information in writing
- Wants detailed answers
- May want to know the authority structure
- Requests detailed information
- Stays focused on the topic
- Wants to establish the schedule and deadlines
- Requests closure on subject or activity
- Makes frequent judgements
- Likes to explain things thoroughly
- Voice tone is more even, not varied
- May sound authoritarian
- Tends to use “either … or” phrases
