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PeopleSmart in Business eBook - The Platinum Rule

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Six: Leadership Styles<br />

do that,” whether they’ve done it before or not! So understand<strong>in</strong>g that<br />

Steady Relaters need to do th<strong>in</strong>gs slowly can reassure the faster-paced<br />

types that the job will get done.<br />

Get ready to be ready with the S. Have a step-by-step list of procedures<br />

or a work<strong>in</strong>g timetable/schedule at your disposal. Steady Relaters need<br />

to feel secure <strong>in</strong> their mastery of procedures until their actions become<br />

second nature and more rout<strong>in</strong>e. At the same time, they prefer a pleasant<br />

and patient approach while they learn what’s expected of them.<br />

Motivat<strong>in</strong>g Steady Relaters<br />

Besides th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g they can learn to master a series of procedures,<br />

Steady Relaters like to also feel that their relationships with others can<br />

benefi t from their follow-through. “If you can learn to use this computer<br />

by next week, you can send the whole Christmas mail<strong>in</strong>g for Mr.<br />

Hawk<strong>in</strong>s on Monday. Th en he can go to Texas for his family reunion.”<br />

Or show Steady Relaters how to strengthen their relationships with<br />

others. “When this offi ce makes its 1000th sale, it can w<strong>in</strong> the Outstand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Division Award for the year. And you, Arthur, can help that<br />

happen by gett<strong>in</strong>g Mr. Arens to look at this new demographic data.”<br />

• Focus on what's important now<br />

• Avoid procrast<strong>in</strong>ation and/or hop<strong>in</strong>g others will do th<strong>in</strong>gs for them<br />

• Practice and perfect, when appropriate<br />

Compliment<strong>in</strong>g Steady Relaters<br />

Mention their teamwork and dependability. “Pam, besides plugg<strong>in</strong>g<br />

along on this project for two years, I really appreciate the fact you’ve<br />

encouraged everyone else to do their part. We couldn’t have done it<br />

without you.” Or remark about how others regard them, how well they

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