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- 1. How to Connect with the people Who Follow You LEADING DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES
- 2. “Conduct yourself with wisdom toward outside, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned as it were with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person.”(Colossians 4:5-6)
- 3. The Foundation for This Lesson As leader mature, they batter understand the differences in people. They recognize that those who follow them are motivated by different causes; they respond to different ideas; and they get excited for different reason. Every leader must learn these basic personality differences that exist within their organization :
- 4. 1. People should be DIFFERENT .(This is the beauty of the Body of Christ.) 2. There is VALUE in their differences. (Their differences balance weaknesses you have.) 3. Their personalities won’t CHANGE . (Personalities don’t fundamentally change.)
- 5. When the leader fails to understand and relate to the different personalities within the organization, problems result . Goals for This Lesson 1. Develop an awareness of the different personalities. 2. Develop an appreciation for the different personalities. 3. Develop an effective plan to work with different personalities. 4. Develop a team with a variety of personalities who share a common vision and values.
- 6. Good leaders recognize the influence, the personalities and the spiritual gifts of their people. They READ people, and then they LEAD people. Four Basic personality types and How to Spot Them 1. The popular SANGUINE a. They want everything to be fun and are energized by people. b. Their work space is a bit messy with clutter and collections. c. They often crave people, activity and conversation. d. They can be self-centered. e. Their motto is, "Look at Me!”
- 7. Four Basic personality types and How to Spot Them 2. The perfect MELANCHOLY a. They think anything worth doing is worth doing right. b. Their work space is tidy – everything is an its place. c. They are detailed and are energized by thinking. d. They often are a bit moody. They can be artistic. e. Their motto is , “please understand me. “
- 8. Four Basic personality types and How to Spot Them 3. The powerful CHOLERIC a. They want to be in charge; they are strong and are energized by setting goals. b. Their work space reflects more function than form. c. They want results and want it done their way. d. They can be demanding and impatient. e. Their motto is, “Do it my way, now! “
- 9. Four Basic personality types and How to Spot Them 4. The peaceful PHLEGMATIC a. They are easy going, peaceful, happy and relaxed. b. Their work space is informal and simple. c. They would rather not be involved if it causes conflict. d. They may miss deadlines and fail to reach goals because they are in no hurry. e. Their motto is, “What difference will it make?”
- 10. The Most Effective Way to Connect with These Personality Types The Sanguine: Give them ATTENTION and ORDER . The Melancholy: Recognize their emotional need for APPRECIAT THEM and RESPECT . The Choleric: Communicate you APPROVAL and their SENSITIVITY . The Phlegmatic: Learn to WORK them.
- 11. Questions and Answer about Personality Types. 1. Which ones are the most natural leaders? Answer: Choleric and Melancholy 2. Which ones are the most natural followers? Answer: Phlegmatic and Sanguine 3. Which ones cause the most problems? Answer: Melancholy and Choleric 4. Which one is the most loyal, naturally? Answer: Phlegmatic 5. Which one is the most naturally gifted? Answer: Melancholy 6. Which one is the most loved naturally? Answer: Sanguine 7. Which one influences most naturally? Answer: Choleric 8. Do some have a mix of personality types? Answer: Yes. Most people do have a mix.
- 12. The Same Basic Idea but with Various Names There are several people who have created their own unique description of these four basic personality types. We’ ve listed a few of them below. Personality Sanguine Choleric Melancholy Phlegmatic Puzzle Personal Influencing Dominance Cautious Steadiness Profiles Smalley and Otter Lion Beaver Golden Trent Retriever Larry Crebb Emotional Volitional Rational Personal Alessandra Socializer Director Thinker Relater & Cathcart
- 13. How to Effectively Lead Different Personalities 1. Know your OWN personality. you must understand and lead yourself before you lead anyone else. 2. Recognize the different personalities of your MINISTRY. Each church and organization possesses its own personality and strengths. 3. Learn the different personalities of your TEAM. Good leaders identify the style of their staff, volunteers and board members. 4. Fill team position by PERSONALITY. Certain position require various strengths: match a person’s strengths with a task. 5. Place the team members closest to you according to your WEAKNESSES. Manage your weaknesses by placing team members with strengths where you are weak.
- 14. 4. Fill team position by PERSONALITY. Certain position require various strengths: match a person’s strengths with a task. 5. Place the team members closest to you according to your WEAKNESSES. Manage your weaknesses by placing team members with strengths where you are weak. 6. MOTAVITE your team members according to their personality. The three primary motivators: achieving a goal ; being together; influencing a team.
- 15. 7. Be careful not to LABEL people. The successful leader will know what personality will be displayed in a certain situation. 8. Teach your TEAM about the different personalities. Your team members should also recognize personality strengths as they form their teams. 9. Form ministry teams with complementary STRENGTHS and personalities. When you form teams to perform a task, be sure you have various strengths on that team. 10. Lead others from their PERSONALITY style. The Law of Connection: Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.