Five Factor Personality
Inventory Interpretation
Kenneth M. Nowack, Ph.D.
3435 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 203  Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5130  (310) 295-1059 Fax
www.envisialearning.com
ken@envisialearning.com
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Purpose
Assessment of 8 individual differences in personality (Resilience,
Adventuresome, Energy, Sociability, Character, Self-Confidence,
Sensitivity, Achievement Orientation)
Outcome
Understanding of individuals’ natural attributes
“Match-Fit” to job levels or positions
To be used for
Coaching, training, selection or development of talent
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Personality View 360 Five Factor Personality
Model
Big 5 Model (FFM)
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Conscientiousness
Achievement
Character
Emotional Stability
Resilience
Self-Confidence
Extraversion
Energy
Sociability
Agreeableness
Sensitivity
Openness to Experience
Adventuresome
INNATIVE INDEX MEANS/SD AND RELIABILTIES (N=19,326)
Mean
SD
Reliability
(Cronbach’s Alpha)
Resilient
23.85
4.82
.77
Sensitivity
22.09
3.89
.80
Achievement
22.81
5.31
.83
Self-Confidence
15.30
4.24
.84
Character
20.37
3.17
.76
Sociable
14.76
4.48
.84
Energy
16.15
3.80
.81
Adventuresome
16.03
3.74
.73
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Scale
INNATIVE INDEX CORRELATIONS WITH THE NEO (N=94)
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Big 5 Model (FFM)
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Recommended
Scoring
Conscientiousness
Achievement
> 69 Percentile
Character
> 69 Percentile
Resilience
> 69 Percentile
Self-Confidence
> 69 Percentile
Energy
> 69 Percentile
Sociability
> 49 Percentile
Agreeableness
Sensitivity
> 49 Percentile
Openness to Experience
Adventuresome
> 49 Percentile
Emotional Stability
Extraversion
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Achievement (Competitive, Ambitious, Hard
Working, Persistent, Determined, Driven,
Achievement Oriented)
Achievement indicates an individual's degree of
organization, persistence, drive, hard work, and
motivation in the pursuit of goal accomplishment. It is
composed of two primary facets (but treated as a
unitary factor): achievement motivation and
dependability. Achievement motivation has been widely
studied in the context of entrepreneurship but
dependability has received much less explicit attention.
Those scoring high might be described as more
ambitious, careful, thorough, persistent, focused,
deliberate, disciplined and dependable. Individuals
scoring low on Achievement may be seen as less
disciplined, careful, complacent, indecisive and
disorganized leading to lower productivity and success.
Achievement
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Multi-focused and less obsessed to purse goals
Disciplined in pursuit of goal attainment
Knows when to “cut losses” and move on with tasks and goals that
can’t be achieved
Detail Oriented
Flexible and willing to give up if prudent
Deliberate in decision making
Bigger picture oriented
Ethical in pursuing agenda
Greater openness to support other’s agenda and goals
Determined/Strong willed
Less concerned with perfection in decisions and actions
Conscientious
Doesn’t take on too many tasks/goals at one time
Goal Oriented
More lackadaisical in working towards goals
Polite in interpersonal interactions
Flexible and open sense of direction in life
High tenacity/persistence
Satisfied with a life with less ambition and relentless pursuit of goals
Foster a work climate regarded as fair
Spontaneous and able to make more rapid decisions
Efficient
Greater work and life balance
Polite in interpersonal interactions
Accommodating and casual
Planned and Organized
Willing to consult and seek advice
Good Time Management
Can keep work and family separate
Strong sense of direction
Free thinking
Organized and well planned/prepared
Flexible in their work practices
Picks up new tasks quickly
Adapt quickly to new situations
Strong sense of direction in life
Casual/Liberal
Decides carefully with all the data/Researches information
Achievement
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Seen as lazy and unmotivated
Rigid/Willful/Stubborn
Undependable or unreliable
Inflexible/Too determined to stick with their views
Causal about deadlines
Compulsive perfectionists
Unprepared
Prone to self-deception
Eager to quit in the face of challenge and obstacles
Waste time correcting mistakes
Procrastinate in beginning new tasks, chores and assignments
Slow in speed to get things done at the expense of accuracy
Easily discouraged when faced with adversity
Overly obsessive-compulsive/Relentless
Hasty to speak out and not very deliberate
Overly cautious/Slow to adapt to change
Lack of commitment to achieve and excel
Unlikely to be seen as charismatic or inspirational
Lack confidence in their abilities and may be seen as inept by others
Less willing to take risks/Avoid innovation
Tends to avoid making commitments
Workaholic and prone to burnout
Uncomfortable with personal responsibility
Delay critical decision making (overly analytical)
Unwilling to accept direction
Threatened by turbulent circumstances
“Drifter” and uncommitted to actions and decisions
Stressed by organizational change trying to achieve too much
Irresponsible
Overwhelmed by work overload
Rebellious
Less adaptable to change
Too independent
Inflexible around procedures/policies
Flighty
Misses entrepreneurial opportunities
Not very thorough/Rush to get things done
Over-controlling and micro-manager
Seen as lacking pride in what is accomplished
Overly adhere to ethical principles and fulfill their moral obligations as
they understand them
Short term oriented
Unpredictable
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Resilience (Easy Going, Happy,
Optimistic, Adaptable, Anxious, Troubled,
Fearful)
This factor represents individual differences in
emotional adjustment and emotional stability.
Individuals scoring low on the Resilient factor tend
to experience a number of negative emotions
including anxiety, hostility, depression, selfconsciousness, impulsiveness, insecurity,
pessimism, and vulnerability. People who score
high on can be characterized as calm, even
tempered, hopeful, optimistic, relaxed and
generally happy. Low scoring individuals tend to
feel and express more negative affect overall (e.g.,
anxiety, tension, nervousness, and negative
moods).
Resilience
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Hypervigilant
Calm in the face of change, danger and stress (“cool headed”)
Emotionally expressive
Consistent in expressing emotions
Realistically self-critical
Unlikely to express anxiety, stress, jealously
Concerned and makes plans for future events
Optimistic and hopeful about the future
High standards and quick to get impatience with sloppiness and
inefficiency
Relaxed, unworried and less likely tense or nervous
Tunes into own feelings and anxieties
Seem to be more “in the moment”
Moderate stress motivates one to action and decisions
Recover from individual, team and organizational failure
Gets one ready for “fight or flight” in an emergency
Few change as a challenge and not a threat
Rarely overly optimistic in one’s thinking about things
Possess a sense of emotional control
Not overly confident or optimistic to guard against impulsive actions
and decisions
Even tempered, laid back in interpersonal style
Increased alertness and readiness to act, think and behave
Slow to anger and patient with others
Increases response time in a crisis situation
Rarely experience or express extreme emotional “highs” and “low”
Happy, content and satisfied with work and life
Able to control their emotions and behavior in the face of stress
Serene/Takes things as they come
Undemonstrative/Don’t panic
Optimistic
Focuses on events/situations as they get close
Capable of practicing mindfulness
Resilience
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Prone to panic
Indifferent/Unresponsive
Histrionic and overly emotive
Overconfident to handle problems
Uncertain and moody
Apathetic
Pessimistic/negative about the future
Insular
Anxious, nervous and overly cautious
Cold
Emotionally volatile and unpredictable
Unconcerned and complacent
Unable to control emotions
Impervious to criticism
Inpatient and quick to express anger and hostility
Unemotional
Neurotic and excessive worrier that rubs off on others
Fails to see difficulties ahead
Discontent and unhappy with work/life
Emotionally unavailable
Prefers to stick to what is comfortable and what they know
Over confident of skills and abilities to handle crises and challenges
Pessimistic
Can be perceived as aloof, apathetic and lacking urgency
Most likely to get hurt when let down by others
Can come across as disinterested and lacking empathy for others
Easily discouraged and dejected when things go badly
Seldom inject emotions into relationships with others
Too sensitive/anxious to change
Unexpressive leaders might conceal their true assessments of others
Overwhelmed and not able to concentrate under pressure
Less likely to use inspirational appeal as an influence tactic
Prone to “choking”
Unwilling to face issues
Lets little things “get under one’s skin”
Emotionally too controlled
Can be seen as too emotionally expressive and high strung
Inability to concentrate, think clearly and make sound decisions
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Energy (Up, Animated, Enthusiastic,
Dynamic, Energetic)
This factor describes the extent to which people
are energetic, playful, excitable active, and
enthusiastic. People who score high on Energy
tend to and seek excitement and stimulation and
express both thoughts and feelings outwardly.
High scoring individuals tend to feel and express
more positive affect overall. People who score low
on Energy are typically characterized as reserved,
quiet, lethargic, possibly lazy, “low key” and
depressed in their affect.
Energy
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Serene, laid back and detached in a healthy manner
Energetic
Autonomous and independent
Active and Animated
Cautious about jumping ahead and blindly following others
Enthusiastic, fun loving and positive
Analytical and intellectual
Dynamic and charismatic
Reserved and self-reliant
Fast and focusing on productivity and outcomes
Can be unobtrusive
Likeable and attractive
Can manage their energy to avoid burning out or becoming too
fatigued
Verbal and persuasive/Vocalize thoughts quickly
Steady but unexciting
Powerful presence when speaking and communicating with others
Quieter and unhurried
Stay with a goal or task despite being physically or emotionally tired
Takes more time to understand and get to know others
Tries to remain moderate and calm
Longer term focus
“Up”, positive and uplifting in their emotional expressions
More patient
Rarely tire or need breaks—focused on task completion
Relaxed, calm and not highly emotionally expressive
Makes decisions rapidly
Cautious about being overly excited about brand new ideas that may
lack logic, plans and chance of success
Prides self on accomplishing multiple tasks
Stable emotionally under stressful situations
Expressive and open to share things about themselves with others
Serious and mature in their approach to tasks and activities
Willing to start to get things going
Not prone to jump at conclusions based solely on emotions
Enthusiastic about new ideas
Energy
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Undemonstrative, cool or indifferent
Disruptive verbally and behaviorally
Unenthusiastic about new ideas
Erratic emotional outbursts
Disconnected
Overly talkative and verbose
Self-centered and non-caring
Grandiose in speech and behavior
Aloof and distant
Overly animated/histrionic in display of emotions
Doesn’t appear to need the company or care about others
Impatient and multi-tasking to be efficient
Makes people feel unwelcome
Too quick to act and not careful and detailed enough
Appears cocky, evaluative and better than others
Ignoring quality over quantity
Boring and lacking in any interests
Attention deficit disorder tendencies/hard to stay on track
Appear slow to adapt to change
Appears to need to be the enter of attention
Hold back emotions
Can appear insensitive or not fully tuned in to others
Appear to be unsupportive of the ideas of others
Exhibitionists
Needs to be “pulled out” from groups
Frivolous and impulsive
Can appear bored and non-supportive
Easily bored
Don’t appear to be a team player
Appears undisciplined and disorganized
Can look self-centered
“Type A” in their approach to work and life
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Adventuresome (Risk Taking,
Adventuresome, Entrepreneurial,
Innovate, Creative)
Adventuresome characterizes someone who is
intellectually curious and tends to seek new
experiences and explore novel ideas.
Individuals high on Openness can be described
as creative, innovative, imaginative, reflective,
and untraditional.
Those scoring too low on Adventuresome can
be characterized as conventional, narrow in
interests, and not analytical. These individuals
are typically experienced as more rigid, less
experimental, and closed to new ideas and ways
of doing things. Adventuresome is positively
associated with risk taking, entrepreneurial
behavior and general intelligence relating to
creativity and divergent thinking.
Adventuresome
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Risk takers as long as they agree to take the risks or there is a strong “upside”
for them
Intellectually curious and stimulated by learning/trying new things
Have to see a commercial point to doing something
Creative/Innovative
Must have a clear “what’s in it for me” (WIFM)
Challenges the status quo
Less impulsive and more thoughtful about behavioral choices and decisions
Seek change and adventure and will try new things
Resist temptations and have high tolerance for frustration
High tolerance for ambiguity
Prudent risk takers
Risk taker/Flexible/Adaptable
Practical and logical
Aggressively pursues new opportunities
Prosaic and prefer to keep their minds on the tasks at hand
Introspective
Controlled emotions and less emphasis on feeling states
Imaginative and resourceful
Narrow, rather than, broad focus on activities, hobbies and tasks
Utilize divergent thinking to challenge the ways things are typically done
Conservative and more cautious
Sees change as adventuresome rather than a challenge
Analytical and logical
Views failure as a learning experience
“Look before you leap” philosophy to ensure success
Possess vivid imaginations and can generate future visions that are often
compelling to others
Stable, reliable and predictable
Openness/tolerance to novel ways of thinking and behaving
Practical and more conservative ideas and thinking
Can detect an opportunity
Dependable and someone you can count on to do what they articulate they
plan to do
Self-Development oriented/Seeks to change self
Competitive
Radical ideas
Change their mind when they get excited about something
Passionate about initiating change
Sensation seeking
Adventuresome
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Rigid, narrow and lacking in imagination
Nonconformists
Difficult in coping with erratic or unpredictable behavior
Pride oneself on being antiauthoritarian
Lack of spontaneity
Uncomfortable in hierarchical, conventional and traditional
organizational settings
Others might experience these individuals as boring and reticent to try
new things
Get distracted by new and vogue ideas and proposals by others
Find change difficult and stick with “tried and true”
Can be overly complex and philosophical
Limited curiosity
Too much emphasis on “possibility thinking”
Too dogmatic and not open to alternative views and ways of behaving
Prone to bouts of deep analysis and reflection
Miss out on entrepreneurial opportunities
Appear unable to develop a particular position on issues
Often express regrets about not taking more chances
Frustrating to others requiring simple and clear instructions
Stays with what they know and rarely ventures out too far with new
ventures, activities and social interactions
Big risk takers
Fail to see new opportunities and the “up side” to actions and decisions
Too committed to change for change sake
Focused more on what might go wrong or won’t work than the
opportunities for success
Overly competitive
Radical but not people oriented solutions
Good getting things started but not finishing
Vivid fantasies and daydreaming that interferes with actions
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Sociability (Sociable, Outgoing,
Introverted, Reserved, Private)
This factor describes the extent to which people
are gregarious, outgoing, social and extraverted
(i.e., they get energy being around other people).
People who score high on Sociability tend to like
people and large groups, and social stimulation.
People who score low on this factor prefer to
spend more time alone and are often
characterized as reserved, private, shy and
independent and extraverted. Individuals with
low scores on sociability might even be perceived
and experienced by others as aloof, judgmental,
non-social or boring.
Sociability
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Respectful of others
Assertive and willing to speak “one’s mind”
Introspective
Gregarious/Extraverted
Intellectual
Charismatic
Secure
Friendly/Outgoing
Non-Manipulative
Social
Get energy from being alone
Talkative
Selective in whom they interact with
Appear “leader like” to others
Independent and less needy of others
Get energy from being around others
Unassuming
Not inhibited socially
Prefer to sort out problems by themselves
Engaging interpersonally
Not dependent on others
Outgoing and willing to meet new people easily
Self-reliant
Emotionally expressive and open with others
Maintain focus without other’s input
Socially poised and confident
Takes time to establish relationships with others
Amendable to others and willing to fit in
Seeks more quality in friendships, rather than, quantity
Interested in building long-term relationships
Uses a more private style and thinks deeply
Makes contacts and friends easily
Prefer to be left alone and select their own company
Compatible
Prefer to work out problems on their own after careful thought and consideration
Responsive
Lack public need for recognition
Agreeable
Operate out of respect and don’t expect to be liked
Team oriented
Emotional energy is charged in smaller and more intimate groups and friendships
Interested in recognition
Better one to one in interpersonal interactions
Tolerant of diversity
Data and thing, versus, people oriented
Less disturbed by awkward social interactions
Sociability
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Private, shy and reserved
Too socially interactive and embarrassing to those who are quieter
Aloof and distant
Bold and aggressive both verbally and behaviorally
Domineering and opinionated
Quickly bounce from one conversation to another (appear to lack focus)
Judgmental and evaluative of others
Can come across as disingenuous or friendly for self-gain
Very selective in who they support and court (political)
Lacking in boundaries of what to share and disclose to others
Mysterious
Attention seeking
Closed and unwilling to share
Overly talkative
Troubled
Draining
Insecure
Pushy
May not seem obviously enthusiastic or involved with others
Too dependent and in need of company
Keeps others away
Dependent on others
Unwilling to share or divulge much to others
Opinionated and inflexible
Closed emotionally
Domineering
Unwilling to mix/Will ignore you unless they need you
Overly assertive
Come off as being better than others
Obstructive/Dogmatic
Don’t care how others are doing things
Unwilling to take radical or independent views
Timid
Needy for recognition from others
Too independent
Submissive/Lacking a “spine”
Self-conscious and will avoid groups and new relationships
Slow to involve themselves in teams and new groups
Inhibited/May have strong opinions and not share them
Easily misunderstood by others
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Character (Reliable, Trustworthy,
Responsible, Honest, Undependable )
Character describes the extent to which an
individual acts and behaves in a responsible and
honest manner in all dealings with others. This
factor implies a slightly broader conception
including willingness to comply with rules,
internalized values, norms and expectations.
Individuals scoring high on Character tend to
demonstrate high levels of responsibility,
trustworthiness, candor, truthfulness and
directness in interpersonal interactions. Those
scoring low on this factor may be seen as less
trusting, more indirect, manipulative, clever and
even vindictive.
Character
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Less willing to pursue lofty ethical or moral standards to accomplish tasks or
maximize productivity or profit
Responsible
Recognizes those trying to take advantage of others
Strict personal code of conduct
Can manipulate situations and others to get things done
Works to high standards all the time
Psychologically minded (i.e., reads others accurately)
Honest/Moral
Non-verbally sensitive to others
Reliable
Astute in identifying the needs of others
Trusting, frank and sincere
Rarely taken advantage of by others
Humble
Healthy cynicism, suspiciousness
Positive organizational citizenship
Self-serving and self-motivated
Able to stand up to peer pressure and opposite points of view
Interprets guidelines flexibly
Will do the “right thing” even if they don’t things right
Naturally skeptical and rarely taken advantage of
Possess a view of greater good for individuals, teams and the organization
Do not accept excuses in others
Strong idealized values and morals
Shrewd and astute
Willing to challenge others if things are done poorly or lack ethics or integrity
Hard nosed and business outcome focused
Complies with rules, processes and procedures
Objective and realistic
Team first and individual gain second
Can separate issues from people’s interests and needs
Trustworthy and true to their word
Laissez-faire in trusting others
Believes in people
Can play favorites to get things accomplished
Willing to believe and trust others
Critical and discerning
Protects the organization in business transactions/deals
Ideas they generate are their own
Expect results from others and can be critical when others don’t deliver
Understand what is wrong but won’t work to take responsibility to change things
Take people at face value
Guarded in expressing their true feelings
Apply themselves to even unpleasant tasks if they feel it is their duty
Willing to stretch the truth or tell “white lies” to get things done or make a situation
smoother
Character
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Undependable and unreliable
Gullible, too trusting and can be taken advantage of for extremely low scores
Makes decisions on how the decisions will reflect on their reputations
Naïve and easily conned by others
Manipulative and clever
Susceptible to be manipulated freely
Exaggerated views of their own self worth
Taken in by charm and charisma
Mistrustful and vindictive
Overly trusting
Selfish/Self-Centered
Too team focused and not selfish enough
Use of any means to achieve one’s political ends
Inflexible in their beliefs
Careless about commitments, constant “stories” and lies
Dogmatic
Using personal power to influence others
Too conventional
Capable of abusing power embedded in the organization’s formal authority
Too ingenuous
Narcissistic, arrogant and self-absorbed
Are surprised when people lie or cheat
Likely to interpret information with a self-serving bias
Very disappointed when others let them down
Paranoid and distrusting of others
Uncompromising
Unwilling to help others
Rigid/Narrow minded
Behavior not reigned in by professional standards
Indiscreet/Not confidential
Amoral
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Self-Confidence (Confident, Unafraid,
Self-Assured, Insecure, Self-Doubting)
Self-Confidence describes the continuum between
humbleness to arrogance in the behavior of others.
Those with high scores on Self-Confidence are seen
by others as accepting ourselves and others in a
non-judgmental manner, expressing humbleness,
modesty, and not bragging about his/her
accomplishments.
Individuals with low scores can be seen and
experienced as narcissistic, constantly seeking
attention and admiration from others, having an
exaggerated sense of self-importance, being selfish,
boastful, overly confident, arrogant, disdainful and
demonstrating a patronizing attitude.
Self-Confidence
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Humble but poised
Self-assured
Willing to consider the ideas and suggestions of others
Possess strong self-esteem and self-efficacy
Value others who are experts and thought leaders
Expressed pride in what they have accomplished
See your flaws, limits and areas for future growth and development
Open to feedback, feedforward and constructive criticism
Balanced, realistic and more accurate view of things you do well and things
you can improve on
Seeks information from others as a way to learn and grow
Understand that others in some areas will always be more experienced,
smarter and more talented
Demonstrates emotional control and poise under pressure
Don’t’ expect special privileges
Expresses conviction in actions, decisions and behaviors
Will refrain from being “pushy” and overly assertive making you easier to
interact with
Acts independently from others
Face life challenges without being unrealistically optimistic
Decisive and bold in taking actions when they believe they have all the
necessary information
Will take prudent risks understanding the potential advantages and
disadvantages
Optimistic about the future
Sticks with things that are predictable and understandable
Reassuring to others particularly when there is ambiguity
Doesn’t come across as a “know it all” or being right all the time
Persistent in the face of obstacles and challenge
Has a clear understanding of what they don’t know
Belief in the ability to see the ability to influence outcomes from actions taken
Possess more internal locus of control
Self-Confidence
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Insecure
Arrogant and self-absorbed for high scores
Socially compare themselves to others
Behaving as if they are entitled
Underestimate their “signature strengths”
Tendency to not know when to quit a task that can’t be accomplished
Inaccurate in how others experience them
Acting in self-enhancing ways/Excessive pride
Hypervigilant to negative feedback
Manipulating conversational patterns towards their own interests
Won’t leverage their strengths and stuck on their perceived weaknesses
Boastful/Bragging about their own accomplishments
Won’t take risks and take chances
Possess unrealistic self-ratings of skills and abilities
Unwilling to solicit feedback out of fear of being evaluated negatively
Inflated sense of self-confidence
Unable to concentrate and make independent decisions
Unrealistic optimism about the future
Require high levels of assurance from others
Deny credibility of critical feedback
Highly dependent on the suggestions, advice and recommendations of others
Discount information in conflict with their own views and self-image
Easy to manipulate and get to agree
Believe the can accomplish more than others
Unable to assert their preferences and ideas
Not open to feedback
Lack the ability to constructively confront others
Defensive, smug and sense of knowing more than others
Timid and fearful of confrontation with others
Angry with any critical feedback
Self-defeating/self-defecating statements limit options and choices and beliefs
to take risks
Attention seeking and need to be the center of social settings
Low self esteem
Feel superior to others
Lack a belief if they take actions it will result in positive or successful outcomes
(self-efficacy)
Possess more external locus of control
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Sensitivity (Caring, Supportive, Warm,
Collaborative, Pleasant, Helpful)
Sensitivity assesses one's interpersonal
orientation.
Individuals high on Sensitivity can be characterized
as trusting, forgiving, caring, altruistic, and gullible.
The high end of Sensitivity represents someone
who has cooperative values and a preference for
positive interpersonal relationships. Someone at
the low end of the dimension can be characterized
as cold, uncaring, tough, self-centered, and
ruthless.
Sensitivity
Low Expression
Bright Side Assets
High Expression
Bright Side Assets
Pragmatic and realistic
Trusting and trustworthy
Quick to tell others what to do
Responsive, open and compassionate
Assertive
Sympathetic/Caring
Determined to stick to their own views
Altruistic/Kind towards others
Willing to take responsibility for actions
Team oriented and willing to support and help others
Outspoken
Cooperative, accommodating , gentle and kind
Direct
Inclusive and promoting affiliation
Blunt
Facilitating and helping to minimize conflict
Willing to give constructive feedback to others
Pleasant
Effective in confronting others
Fair and friendly—looks for the good in others
Holds their own in face to face arguments
Empathetic in delivering negative feedback
Can protect their own interests
Interested in the thoughts and feelings of others
Healthy cynics
Good active listeners
Capacity to see through flattery in others
Astute and “tuned” into other’s feelings and behaviors
High ability to see genuineness in others
Psychologically minded and able to understand and mirror the feelings of
others
Wary of others who take advantage
Collaborative and seeks “win-win” outcomes
Can be tough when required
Amenable to others and tries to “fit in”
Strong negotiators
Takes opinions of others into account
Can make decisions without feeling obligated to the feelings of others
Allows others to make their points
Will challenge, defend and argue to make important points
Will not argue aggressively
Argue using logic and structure
Selfless and understanding
Understand and know how to play “politics”
Democratic and accepting
Sensitivity
Low Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
High Expression
Dark Side Liabilities
Narcissistic and Self-promoting
Overly accommodating/Obliging
Harsh/Bullying
Tendency to avoid interpersonal conflict
Shrewd, self-advancing and cynical
Soft
Too realistic and objective
Susceptible and gullible
Non-emotive and non-feeling
Can appear as naïve to others
No-nonsense and boring
Overly process oriented and not task focused enough
Too direct in dealing with others
Unwilling to confront others
Overly emotional and lacking in self-control
Willing to adapt to another’s argument
Too concerned about pleasing others
Avoids issues hoping they will get better
Autocratic/Authoritarian
Can be manipulated by and steamrolled by assertive individuals
Unwilling to listen to others
Too willing to please
Too quick to impose on others
Idealistic
Overly aggressive and demanding
Naïve
Too quick to act and hard to hold back
Too willing to give others a “second chance”
Prone to be outspoken
Overly uncritical
Discounts the opinions and ideas of others
Too forgiving
Can be seen as self-serving
Too soft on others—unwilling to confront and speak out in the face of
opposition
Manipulative
Too timid
Critical and unwilling to forgive
Too willing to bend and adapt to a group decision
Harsh in their judgment of others
Defuse an argument by giving too much away
Callous, cold and overly blunt
Personality View 360 360 Structured
Behavioral Interview Guide
Purpose
Structured behavioral interview guide measuring the
eight Personality View 360 personality facets
Outcome
Consistent and legally defensible interviews
Behavioral questions targeting 8 factors
Better selection decisions
To be used for
Selection of talent at all levels
Personality View 360 360 Structured
Behavioral Interview Guide
Process
1.
Candidates are interviewed by staff or teams using the Personality View
360 Structured Behavioral Interview Guide
2.
Overall candidate scores are generated at the end of the interview
3.
Recommended cut-off scores for Personality View 360 personality factors:
•
Low = 1-2
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Moderate = 3
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High = 4-5