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2.2 Your Behaviour Profile
Behaviour profiling began in the late 1920’s as a result of psychologist Dr. William Marston’s theory that there are four basic personality types - D for Dominant, I for Influencer, S for Steady and C for Compliant (or DISC for short). Over the years, different versions of the same theory developed including BEST (Bold-Expressive-Sympathetic-Technical) and Dr. Gary Couture’s version using bird names (Dove, Owl, Peacock and Eagle). The ‘bird’ version has become quite popular as most people can relate easier to a visual object like a bird, rather than just a descriptive word. For this reason, we’ll go with Dr. Couture’s ‘bird’ version – besides, wouldn’t you rather describe yourself as an ‘Eagle’ or ‘Dove’ instead of ‘Dominant’ or “Compliant’?
You and I fit into one of these basic personality types, which define the way we interact with other people, the way we go about life, our personal drivers and how we succeed. We will often relate better to people who have a similar behaviour profile, and find other behaviour patterns annoying and maybe even a little intimidating. But more importantly, these behaviours have a major impact on how we progress through life.
So what are the 4 behaviour types? In a nutshell they are:
Dove
The compassionate and peaceful dove. The dove is people-orientated, loyal, friendly
hard working and a great team player but tends to avoid change, confrontation, risk-
taking and assertiveness.
Owl
The wise owl. The owl is logical, mathematically minded, methodical and sometimes
seen as a perfectionist. The owl can be slow to make decisions and inflexible if rules
and logic says otherwise. Owls are not big risk takers but love detail.
Peacock
The showy peacock. The peacock loves talking, being the centre of attention, has
passion/ enthusiasm and is happy/ optimistic. Peacocks can be accused of talking
too much, and aren’t good with detail or time-control.
Eagle
The bold eagle. Eagles are dominant, stimulated by challenge, decisive and direct.
Eagles can be blunt/ stubborn, can lose sight of the big-picture and can be insensitive
to other people’s needs. Eagles are natural achievers.
Think about yourself for a minute. Do you fit any of the above profiles? Perhaps you have traits of a couple of profiles (which is more than likely)? If one of these behaviour types fits you perfectly, then read on to the following section on how your behaviour type may affect your goal setting.
How your Behaviour Profile will influence your goal setting
Now that you have an understanding of your behaviour profile, read through the following section on what your behaviour means to achieving your success. As you read through each statement, ask yourself whether you think it is true or false for you, remembering that you may have traits from a couple of different profiles.
What you naturally do well…
You’re a natural ‘people person’ and enjoy helping other people succeed.
You’re good at building relationships and networking – the key to your success.
You get fulfillment from satisfying social needs like friendship, sense of belonging and community service.
You’re a team player, loyal, easy to get along with, patient and reliable.
You are happy to follow plans as part of a team, but not necessarily on your own.
You are motivated by relationships, shared goals, community service and the common good.
What to watch out for…
You are not a natural goal setter and focus more on the needs of others than your own.
If you do set goals, they are more likely based on what other people think you should do rather than what you really want.
You have difficulty confronting problems and asserting yourself
You tend to avoid conflict and risk taking, particularly on your own. You tend to resist change.
You’re not a good planner and don’t particularly like detail.
Tips for success…
Think about yourself for a change and put your needs first. What do YOU want?
Don’t be influenced by others in setting your goals – the goals need to be yours and yours alone.
Make sure you are diligent in asking “Why do I want to achieve this goal?”. The answer should NOT be “…because so-and-so said I should”.
Don’t sacrifice your own goals to keep someone else happy.
As a dove you will find success through your ‘people skills’, relationships and networking. Recruit other people to help you achieve your goals – people like you and will happily be involved.
What you naturally do well…
You are naturally curious and interested in gaining knowledge and becoming an expert.
You are thorough, meticulous, accurate, reliable, logical and good with details.
You like rules, procedures and structure and are a careful (but cautious) planner.
You think things through to minimise risk and the chance of things going wrong.
You like being prepared and being in control through preparation and planning.
You generally get along with other people, but have high expectations of their abilities.
You are motivated by knowledge, expertise and logic.
What to watch out for…
You tend to focus too much on details, and lose sight of the big picture.
You tend to plan everything to the extreme, taking too long to plan and not enough time to act.
You are a perfectionist, focusing on doing the job right, rather than whether you’re doing the right job.
You don’t like stepping out of your comfort zone or taking risks because you don’t feel in control or prepared.
Tips for success…
Don’t get bogged down in detail. Know your ‘Big-Picture’, your goal in life, and always keep this in mind.
Don’t be afraid of trying something new. Work out what you want and get out of that comfort zone to reach your full potential.
Don’t be afraid of failing – use your analytical skills to work out why you failed and how to use this knowledge for your next attempt.
Just do it! Once you have a plan, start acting on it. You can perfect it as you go, rather than waiting until it is 100% perfect before you start.
As an owl you will find success through your expertise, logical approach and ‘expert’ knowledge. Use your methodical nature to work through the goal setting process and focus on the right target.
What you naturally do well…
You are enthusiastic, influential, optimistic, passionate and people-orientated, and a charismatic leader.
You continually seek new opportunities and experiences following your passions.
You enjoy the journey as much as the result.
You can take big risks for excitement and driven by passion – you dream big.
You are flexible and open-minded and tend to notice and seize opportunities.
You enlist the help of others through your "people-oriented" nature, and can work by yourself if necessary.
You are motivated by having fun, being popular and social.
What to watch out for…
You tend to value fulfillment over achievement, so often don’t achieve specific goals.
You like to focus on the big picture, but often get lost in the details because of lack of planning.
You are not good at being thorough or sticking to details.
You don't like structure, may be impulsive, bored by details and easily lose interest/ get distracted.
When the going gets tough, you are likely to give up and move on to something else.
Tips for success…
Use your natural ability to see the big picture, but be diligent in planning so that you can
achieve your goals.
Break down your big picture into smaller more manageable goals to help you see the
way to an end, and write them down to provide day-to-day focus.
You need to prioritize and focus your time and energy on a smaller number of goals.
Continue to notice and seize the opportunities open to you, but always do this in context of the big picture and don’t allow yourself to go too far down a detour that takes you in the wrong direction.
As a peacock you will find success through following your passion and maintaining your
positive approach to life. Recruit other people using your natural enthusiasm to help you
achieve your goals.
What you naturally do well…
You’re already highly focused, driven and highly motivated, so result focused goal setting is ‘natural’ to you.
You’re not afraid of failure and just see it as a challenge to bounce back.
You’re persistent in achieving goals, even if it means making personal sacrifices to get there. You take risks.
You are independent and like to do things "your" way. You don't like to fail.
You like being productive and making progress.
Eagles are motivated by power, challenge, results and achievement – a natural leader.
What to watch out for…
You may lose sight of the big picture You may not pay enough attention to
the detail, leading to lack of adequate planning
You may choose goals for the thrill of the chase or from being impulsive, rather than well thought out goals that you really want.
You can be inflexible, impatient and easily bored with detail, which can make you take needless risks.
You can be stubborn and sometimes too confident for your own good.
You may value results over people.
Tips for success…
Use you natural goal setting ability to your advantage – write them down and take the time to plan properly.
Regularly review your big-picture and make sure you’re still heading there so you don’t go after ‘empty’ goals.
Be flexible enough to change your tack if necessary. A change in plan is not a failure. Consider other people’s feelings and let them help you achieve.
As an eagle you will find success because of your own natural ambition, drive and motivation to achieve. Being a natural goal setter, you will succeed if you keep focus.
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Activity 2.1…
Based on the above sections, complete the following sentences:
I am mostly a Dove/Owl/Peacock/Eagle (Cross out profiles that don’t apply to you) with some traits of Dove/Owl/Peacock/Eagle (Cross out profiles that don’t apply to you). I have no characteristics of Dove/Owl/Peacock/Eagle (Cross out profiles that don’t apply to you).
My behaviours that will affect my goal setting are:
Go back to the activities from Chapter 1 and review your responses. Can any if these ‘behaviours’ be explained by your behaviour profile?
To get the best out of the goal setting process I therefore need to (based on my profile):
From your answer to the second of these questions, what is the one [or two] most important thing you have learnt about yourself that you need to remember throughout your goal setting journey? Add this to your key message list in BIG LETTERS. Make sure you read this every day with conviction – the power of positive thinking is amazing, and is your key to success.
You and I fit into one of these basic personality types, which define the way we interact with other people, the way we go about life, our personal drivers and how we succeed. We will often relate better to people who have a similar behaviour profile, and find other behaviour patterns annoying and maybe even a little intimidating. But more importantly, these behaviours have a major impact on how we progress through life.
So what are the 4 behaviour types? In a nutshell they are:
Dove
The compassionate and peaceful dove. The dove is people-orientated, loyal, friendly
hard working and a great team player but tends to avoid change, confrontation, risk-
taking and assertiveness.
Owl
The wise owl. The owl is logical, mathematically minded, methodical and sometimes
seen as a perfectionist. The owl can be slow to make decisions and inflexible if rules
and logic says otherwise. Owls are not big risk takers but love detail.
Peacock
The showy peacock. The peacock loves talking, being the centre of attention, has
passion/ enthusiasm and is happy/ optimistic. Peacocks can be accused of talking
too much, and aren’t good with detail or time-control.
Eagle
The bold eagle. Eagles are dominant, stimulated by challenge, decisive and direct.
Eagles can be blunt/ stubborn, can lose sight of the big-picture and can be insensitive
to other people’s needs. Eagles are natural achievers.
Think about yourself for a minute. Do you fit any of the above profiles? Perhaps you have traits of a couple of profiles (which is more than likely)? If one of these behaviour types fits you perfectly, then read on to the following section on how your behaviour type may affect your goal setting.
How your Behaviour Profile will influence your goal setting
Now that you have an understanding of your behaviour profile, read through the following section on what your behaviour means to achieving your success. As you read through each statement, ask yourself whether you think it is true or false for you, remembering that you may have traits from a couple of different profiles.
What you naturally do well…
You’re a natural ‘people person’ and enjoy helping other people succeed.
You’re good at building relationships and networking – the key to your success.
You get fulfillment from satisfying social needs like friendship, sense of belonging and community service.
You’re a team player, loyal, easy to get along with, patient and reliable.
You are happy to follow plans as part of a team, but not necessarily on your own.
You are motivated by relationships, shared goals, community service and the common good.
What to watch out for…
You are not a natural goal setter and focus more on the needs of others than your own.
If you do set goals, they are more likely based on what other people think you should do rather than what you really want.
You have difficulty confronting problems and asserting yourself
You tend to avoid conflict and risk taking, particularly on your own. You tend to resist change.
You’re not a good planner and don’t particularly like detail.
Tips for success…
Think about yourself for a change and put your needs first. What do YOU want?
Don’t be influenced by others in setting your goals – the goals need to be yours and yours alone.
Make sure you are diligent in asking “Why do I want to achieve this goal?”. The answer should NOT be “…because so-and-so said I should”.
Don’t sacrifice your own goals to keep someone else happy.
As a dove you will find success through your ‘people skills’, relationships and networking. Recruit other people to help you achieve your goals – people like you and will happily be involved.
What you naturally do well…
You are naturally curious and interested in gaining knowledge and becoming an expert.
You are thorough, meticulous, accurate, reliable, logical and good with details.
You like rules, procedures and structure and are a careful (but cautious) planner.
You think things through to minimise risk and the chance of things going wrong.
You like being prepared and being in control through preparation and planning.
You generally get along with other people, but have high expectations of their abilities.
You are motivated by knowledge, expertise and logic.
What to watch out for…
You tend to focus too much on details, and lose sight of the big picture.
You tend to plan everything to the extreme, taking too long to plan and not enough time to act.
You are a perfectionist, focusing on doing the job right, rather than whether you’re doing the right job.
You don’t like stepping out of your comfort zone or taking risks because you don’t feel in control or prepared.
Tips for success…
Don’t get bogged down in detail. Know your ‘Big-Picture’, your goal in life, and always keep this in mind.
Don’t be afraid of trying something new. Work out what you want and get out of that comfort zone to reach your full potential.
Don’t be afraid of failing – use your analytical skills to work out why you failed and how to use this knowledge for your next attempt.
Just do it! Once you have a plan, start acting on it. You can perfect it as you go, rather than waiting until it is 100% perfect before you start.
As an owl you will find success through your expertise, logical approach and ‘expert’ knowledge. Use your methodical nature to work through the goal setting process and focus on the right target.
What you naturally do well…
You are enthusiastic, influential, optimistic, passionate and people-orientated, and a charismatic leader.
You continually seek new opportunities and experiences following your passions.
You enjoy the journey as much as the result.
You can take big risks for excitement and driven by passion – you dream big.
You are flexible and open-minded and tend to notice and seize opportunities.
You enlist the help of others through your "people-oriented" nature, and can work by yourself if necessary.
You are motivated by having fun, being popular and social.
What to watch out for…
You tend to value fulfillment over achievement, so often don’t achieve specific goals.
You like to focus on the big picture, but often get lost in the details because of lack of planning.
You are not good at being thorough or sticking to details.
You don't like structure, may be impulsive, bored by details and easily lose interest/ get distracted.
When the going gets tough, you are likely to give up and move on to something else.
Tips for success…
Use your natural ability to see the big picture, but be diligent in planning so that you can
achieve your goals.
Break down your big picture into smaller more manageable goals to help you see the
way to an end, and write them down to provide day-to-day focus.
You need to prioritize and focus your time and energy on a smaller number of goals.
Continue to notice and seize the opportunities open to you, but always do this in context of the big picture and don’t allow yourself to go too far down a detour that takes you in the wrong direction.
As a peacock you will find success through following your passion and maintaining your
positive approach to life. Recruit other people using your natural enthusiasm to help you
achieve your goals.
What you naturally do well…
You’re already highly focused, driven and highly motivated, so result focused goal setting is ‘natural’ to you.
You’re not afraid of failure and just see it as a challenge to bounce back.
You’re persistent in achieving goals, even if it means making personal sacrifices to get there. You take risks.
You are independent and like to do things "your" way. You don't like to fail.
You like being productive and making progress.
Eagles are motivated by power, challenge, results and achievement – a natural leader.
What to watch out for…
You may lose sight of the big picture You may not pay enough attention to
the detail, leading to lack of adequate planning
You may choose goals for the thrill of the chase or from being impulsive, rather than well thought out goals that you really want.
You can be inflexible, impatient and easily bored with detail, which can make you take needless risks.
You can be stubborn and sometimes too confident for your own good.
You may value results over people.
Tips for success…
Use you natural goal setting ability to your advantage – write them down and take the time to plan properly.
Regularly review your big-picture and make sure you’re still heading there so you don’t go after ‘empty’ goals.
Be flexible enough to change your tack if necessary. A change in plan is not a failure. Consider other people’s feelings and let them help you achieve.
As an eagle you will find success because of your own natural ambition, drive and motivation to achieve. Being a natural goal setter, you will succeed if you keep focus.
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Activity 2.1…
Based on the above sections, complete the following sentences:
I am mostly a Dove/Owl/Peacock/Eagle (Cross out profiles that don’t apply to you) with some traits of Dove/Owl/Peacock/Eagle (Cross out profiles that don’t apply to you). I have no characteristics of Dove/Owl/Peacock/Eagle (Cross out profiles that don’t apply to you).
My behaviours that will affect my goal setting are:
Go back to the activities from Chapter 1 and review your responses. Can any if these ‘behaviours’ be explained by your behaviour profile?
To get the best out of the goal setting process I therefore need to (based on my profile):
From your answer to the second of these questions, what is the one [or two] most important thing you have learnt about yourself that you need to remember throughout your goal setting journey? Add this to your key message list in BIG LETTERS. Make sure you read this every day with conviction – the power of positive thinking is amazing, and is your key to success.
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