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HOW PRINT® 2 CAN BE IN BEST SELF MORE OFTEN
§ Learn to better manage my workload. Try not to take on more projects when the load is already too great, even though I may be tempted to do so. Create better boundaries. Learn to say “no” when appropriate.
§ Work on being more comfortable delegating tasks to others. Doing this won’t make me less valuable. During problem solving and decision making, bring in objectivity and logic to support what my feelings are telling me.
§ Try to stop myself when I want to know everything that is going on or when I feel the urge to take over to feel more needed. Although my intentions are honorable, these can have an off- putting effect.
§ Be straightforward about my feelings if I believe I have been wronged. Remind myself that manipulating or guilting others is a hollow victory.
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§ Let recognition come my way naturally. Don’t fish for it or remind people how valuable I am.
§ Don’t shut down or get angry if my advice is not listened to. Others may not want my opinions, judgments or suggestions. Be willing to accept “no thanks” graciously, without feeling resentful.
HOW OTHERS CAN HELP PRINT® 2 BE IN BEST SELF
§ Be ultra tactful when giving them feedback. Use a soft approach even if what you are saying needs to be said.
§ Try to build a connection with them and not make it only about the work.
§ Avoid solely rational discussions devoid of emotional content as these won’t engage them.
§ Keep them in the loop as much as you can. Don’t isolate them, literally or figuratively.
§ Allow them to share their feelings without shutting them down or making them feel self-conscious for being sensitive.
§ Let them know when they play a pivotal role. Acknowledge their contributions. Abundantly. Bolster their sense of purpose by showing appreciation for their advice, ideas and suggestions.
§ Don’t take advantage of them even when they offer to take on more and more. Be mindful of when they are overloaded. Help them to not feel guilty if they have to say no.
BEST WAYS TO COMMUNICATE WITH PRINT® 2
§ Twos generally prefer communication to include a personal component. Therefore, phone calls or face-to-face interactions are what they like best, if possible, rather than emails or texts. You can always send an email confirming what was discussed in the phone call or face-to-face communication. If you’re sending an email or text to a Two, it is okay to use emoticons.
§ If writing, always start off with a thoughtful message and a personal touch (i.e. Hi, How are you? How have things been going? I am writing to you because I need your help on an issue...).