In the workplace, we all experience moderate to severe stress at some time. Recognize how you and your co-workers react to stress differently based on your personality traits.

Decision Maker

Severe Stress: Avoid

What this looks like: “I’m done dealing with this,” as they declare victory and move on

Moderate Stress: Dictate

What this looks like: Comes across as dictatorial because they want to get things done

 

 

Encourager

Severe Stress: Yield

What this looks like: Give in, “ok, fine. I’ll just do it,” but their heart isn’t aligned with the objective

Moderate Stress: Attack

What this looks like: Often are blaming, verbally assaulting in some cases

 

 

Facilitator

Severe Stress: Attack

What this looks like: Seemingly comes out of nowhere; everyone notices because it is so out of character

Moderate Stress: Yield

What this looks like: “Ok fine, I’ll do it”

 

 

Tracker

Severe Stress: Dictate

What this looks like: They are so pushed to make things happen so they do so assertively

Moderate Stress: Avoid

What this looks like: “I don’t want to deal with that right now”

 

This chart that shows how different traits react under moderate and severe stress.

Bottom Line:

• Be mindful of the signals that others are giving
• Pay special attention to severe stress cues
• Leave chocolate and back away very slowly

To learn the four key types of energies to reduce your stress, click here.

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