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Less skilled
• Is reluctant to push for results.

• Does the least to get by.
• Is an inconsistent performer.
• Gives up easily; doesn’t go back with different strategies for the third and fourth try.
• Often misses deadlines.

• Procrastinates around whatever gets in the way.

Talented
• Sets aggressive goals and has high standards.
• Is consistently one of the top performers.

• Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish.
• Persists in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Always keeps the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines.

Overused skill
• Goes for results at all costs without appropriate concern for people, teams, due process, or possibly
norms and ethics.
• May be so deadline oriented that he/she pushes to get something done rather than taking the time to
do it right.
• Even in the face of near insurmountable obstacles, sticks with the effort beyond reason.

• Puts too much pressure on self and others to achieve the impossible.
• May not celebrate and share successes.

Some possible causes of lower skill
Causes help explain why a person may have trouble with Drives results. When seeking to increase skill,
it’s helpful to consider how these might play out in certain situations. And remember that all of these can
be addressed if you are motivated to do so.

• Loses focus.
• Disorganized.
• Not strategic.

• Procrastinates.
• Sets unrealistic expectations.
• Poor planner.

• Burned out.
• Afraid of mistakes.
• Lacks commitment and accountability.
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