PeopleSmart in Business eBook - The Platinum Rule

prepared themselves to provide a memorable experience with each
intense performance--a key reason why they seem more emotionally
drained from their own eff orts.
Cautious Th inker countries
Under adverse political and geographic conditions, two Cautious
Th inker countries have historically fi gured out creative, intuitive ways
to survive. Both Sweden and Switzerland have harsh winter climates,
but they’ve mastered the art of survival. Switzerland, especially, boasts
a substantial corner on the market of world fi nance. For a small country,
it controls a disproportionate amount of the world’s money. And
Sweden, long known as a land that appreciates beauty, continues to
have a worldwide impact in exporting its aesthetic talents, products,
and services resulting from cultivated eff orts.
Whether watching a professional tennis match or beauty contest, we
frequently see a representative from sparsely populated Sweden in the
running for top honors. And, whether shopping for distinctive items-
-such as Scandinavian sweaters, needlework, furniture, craft s or other
unique objects--or tasty and eye-catching bakery goods, the artistic
fl air of the Swedish heritage has universal appeal.
Which of the following Cautious Th inker characteristics listed below
match individuals you know with cultural roots similar to those
discussed above?
• careful--methodical and cautious; don't jump into things initially
• precise--need to be accurate, so they check and recheck in their
eff ort to fi nd the right or best available answer
• proper-- more formal, discreet, and inclined to allow others to be
in their own space, expecting the same for themselves
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