The Heart Types – Emotional Values
Two – The Helper
Twos value
generosity, in themselves and others.
They believe we should all help each other as much as possible. They are
happy to provide help and support – but they are only human, so they
also value
appreciation. If you really want to motivate a Two, remember to say ‘
thank you‘ and show how much you
appreciate their kindness.
Three – The Performer
Threes value
success, the more public and prominent
the better. They believe life is a competition, with winners and losers.
They are very focused on achieving their goals, and don’t mind cutting a
few corners along the way – in their world,
image is reality. To motivate a Three, make sure you provide public
recognition of their achievements.
Four – The Romantic
Fours value
authenticity. They believe the most
important thing in life is to be true to yourself. They have a highly
original style and don’t mind being perceived as outsiders. To motivate a
Four, give them the opportunity to express themselves in an
originalway. Make them feel
unique and
special.
The Head Types – Intellectual Values
Five – The Observer
Fives value
knowledge. They believe knowledge is power. They are avid readers and lifelong learners. To motivate a Five, give them opportunities to
learn and investigate topics in depth. Treat them as
respected authorities.
Six – The Guardian
Sixes value
security. They believe there is safety
in numbers. They are excellent team players and fiercely loyal to the
group. To motivate a Six, give them opportunities to
bond with the team and reassure themselves that dangers have been blocked off. Let them know you appreciate their
loyalty and take every chance to show
solidarity with them.
Seven – The Optimist
Sevens value
pleasure and
possibilities.
They believe life is for living to the full, enjoying every moment.
They can be relied on to look on the bright side, suggest new options
and jolly everyone along. To motivate a Seven, give them plenty of
variety and emphasise the
fun to be had in a task. Allow them to put their
ideas into action.
The Body Types – Instinctive Values
Eight – The Leader
Eights value
power. They believe you have to fight
for what you want in life. They make excellent leaders or formidable
opponents, depending on how they perceive you. To motivate an Eight,
give them opportunities to
take charge and demonstrate their effectiveness. You must also earn their
respect by showing you can
stand up to them.
Nine – The Peacemaker
Nines value
peace and
harmony. They
believe life would be much easier if we could all learn to get on
better together. They are self-effacing, but skilful diplomats,
intervening where needed to restore harmony within a group. To motivate a
Nine, show how a course of action will promote
balance and
mutual understanding. Don’t force them to step into the limelight.
One – The Achiever
One’s value
achievement, as defined by their own
high standards. They believe hard work and discipline are necessary for
success. They are perfectionists, which is great sometimes but a pain in
the behind at others. To motivate a One, show them you value their
diligence and that you hold everyone to
high standards. Be scrupulously
fair.
Source from:
http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/2008/11/18/motivating-creative-people-personal-values/