Summary
Eric, your responses indicate that you are very independent. You relate to the main elements of a concept rather than to its particular details. You continuously look for new methods to accomplish projects and remain enthusiastic as long as you see results. Before you act upon a situation, you take the time to listen to those with input and then you evaluate it. Because you are open to people, they see you as especially warm and friendly.
Communication Style
Eric, you are very direct, candid and fluent in your communication style, and you appreciate straightforward answers, based on reality, to your questions. You are very effective in your use of a commanding style rather than a persuasive one. You tend to get straight to the point.
Also, Tsung-Gang Chen, you express urgency when relating with people. You like fast paced exchanges and, at times, your tone may be impatient.
You express yourself straightforwardly and with candor. You are analytical and you like to be in control. You say exactly what you mean and prefer that others do the same. You are only interested in details if they relate directly to getting results, you readily adjust systems, and you might appear strongly critical of others without intending to do so.
Eric, you relate best to a team when it fits into your selected goals. You drive hard to get things done and, in doing so, may forget other's feelings and ignore their time restraints. You do not tolerate mediocrity readily. You are pleasant as long as results are being accomplished.
You push aggressively to get the job done, and prefer not to work under close supervision. You function well when given problems to solve, when allowed to make things happen, and when given specific goals. You are adept at handling technically oriented projects.
Leadership Style
Leadership Style: Authoritative
You perform your leadership role by assuming a tone of direct command, and you are concerned about how you come across to your people. You are inwardly directed and show a lot of self-confidence in your ability to accomplish projects through your people. You tend to take on extra responsibilities and may be disinclined to delegate authority. You actively promote change and look for new methods of reaching goals.
Conscientiousness
You may tend to work more diligently at those tasks that are most interesting to you. You may place more emphasis on satisfying your personal needs than on achieving traditional goals and accomplishments. It is possible that personal anxieties or emotions may have a negative impact on your work. You may prefer to work at your own pace, rather than follow someone else's fixed schedule.
Motivational Needs
Eric, you tend to be motivated by daily challenges and tangible results. Power, prestige, and rewards for results achieved are important to you. You prefer direct answers and candor in communication. You desire freedom from constant supervision, and control over your own environment. You are most productive when operating under strong, capable leadership, when allowed to make decisions regarding your daily routine, and when you have bottom line responsibility for business activities.
You are demotivated by the absence of challenges or significant goals. You can be frustrated when vague answers are given to direct questions, and when your day-to-day tasks are closely supervised. Vacillating leadership demotivates you, especially when it makes you unable to give straight answers to your co-workers or staff.
Primary Motivators
• Daily challenges.
• Tangible results.
• A position with power and prestige.
• Direct answers and candor in communications.
• The respect of the leadership.
• A generous amount of freedom from controls, constant supervision and details.
• The ability to measure results on a regular basis in monetary terms, (keep score).
• Opportunities to be in charge, make decisions and be responsible for the results achieved.
Primary Demotivators
• Not challenged.
• Supervised too closely.
• You receive vague answers to questions.
• Leadership vacillates.
• You lack significant goals.
Emotional Intelligence
Eric, your responses indicate that you tend to recognize your own emotions, moods, and drives as they occur. Furthermore, you are aware of the impact of your emotions on others. You display appropriate self-confidence and perform accurate self-appraisals of your talents and abilities.
