The Chris LoCurto Show 550 | Understanding the "S" Personality Style and Its Influence on Conflict
Nov 28, 2023
33:33
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:
- The S personality style and its influence on conflict resolution. 0:00
- Chris LoCurto introduces the high S personality style as a stable and amiable individual who dislikes conflict.
- Highest personality styles prioritize harmony and avoid conflict, often at their own expense.
- Personality style and team dynamics. 3:14
- High S personality style is introspective, self-blaming, and analytical.
- High SS individuals prioritize helping others, often to the point of neglecting their own responsibilities.
- They are empathetic and build strong one-on-one relationships, but may struggle with networking and being the face of a project.
- Personality types and conflict resolution. 8:20
- High S personality style involves prioritizing relationships over tasks, shying away from risks, and seeking consistency and stability.
- Chris LoCurto recognizes that high S personalities hate conflict and are unlikely to succeed in tasks that require high levels of conflict.
- He advises against using manipulation tactics to get high S individuals to do something they hate, as it will lead to failure and self-sabotage.
- Conflict resolution strategies for high-sensitivity individuals. 13:04
- Chris LoCurto identifies common sources of conflict for high-achievers, including lack of information and feeling responsible for a group's decision.
- He provides strategies for effective conflict resolution, such as asking questions to understand the person's biggest struggle and helping them see how the conflict is holding them back.
- Chris LoCurto explains that when helping someone through conflict, it's important to recognize their personality style and tailor your approach accordingly.
- Heidi's personality style involves "eating conflict for breakfast" and charm, while high-S personality types may need a more detailed explanation and understanding of the situation to feel comfortable moving forward.
- Effective communication and conflict resolution for high-performing teams. 17:41
- Overemphasize clear communication to overcome conflict and gain quality perspective, mutual understanding essential.
- Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of motivating and engaging team members by explaining their role and providing support.
- Conflict resolution for high-sensitivity individuals. 21:46
- Chris LoCurto helps team members resolve conflicts by empathizing and setting healthy boundaries.
- Chris LoCurto advises leaders to write down all the things they want to discuss with a team member before having a difficult conversation, to avoid getting lost in the conversation and covering all the necessary points.
- By keeping the list and bringing it back to the conversation, the high s can work through the conflict, discuss all the necessary points, and avoid getting sidetracked.
- Managing conflicts with the highest personality style. 26:22
- Chris LoCurto recognized that he was shoveling conflict on a business owner during a coaching session, and that it was not beneficial to continue pushing the points home.
- By letting the woman process the information and come back later, Chris was able to help her see the value of the suggestions and take action on them.
- Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of understanding personality styles to lead high-performing teams.
- Chris LoCurto shares insights on understanding and managing the highest personality style in conflict management.