Priority & Influence

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Priority & Influence

People's Styles can be measured in two ways: Pace and Priority.

Last week we looked at pace, this week we will look at the dynamics of priority.

• Priority – The direction in which one likes to move toward.
• People tend to be either task-oriented or people-oriented.
• Task-oriented people are more drawn to projects, achievements and results.
• If we compare Priority to a steering wheel, they steer toward accomplishing goals and getting things done.
• If we look for their “true north,” we’ll find their compass points to getting the job done and away from people.
• Using their time with specific outcomes in mind, they tend to be:
• Achievement-oriented
• Results-driven
• Purposeful
• Focused
• People-oriented folks seem more interested in relationships and interacting with others.
• They naturally steer toward spending time with others and being involved in their lives.
• They like social interaction and tend to use their time to connect with people.
• Their “true north” points them to people, and they may find more fulfillment in relationships than achievements.
• They tend to be:
• Relational
• Warm
• Adaptable
• Friendly

Really think about how you like to move throughout your day.  Also reflect on how you like to make decisions and get a job done.  Have you noticed that some of your biggest conflicts arise simply from a difference in priority?  It’s worth thinking about it!

As an example- Task-oriented people like to get results and get very frustrated with people-oriented people that they believe are wasting their time.  On the other hand people-oriented people see the task-oriented person as too serious about getting results and wish they would just lighten up and relax.

§  Task-oriented- Come on let’s get this thing done.

§  People-oriented – You are taking all of the fun out of this.

§  Task-oriented- There is nothing fun about ordering food.

§  People-oriented- What do you mean there is so much to choose from and it all looks so good.

§  Task-oriented- Just decide. The waiter is coming.

§  People-oriented – Oh good, maybe he could recommend something tasty.

§  Task-oriented- You are killing me.

§  People-oriented- No, I am saving your life, from having a heart-attack.

§  And they just keep on going and going…

P.S. - Some of you right now are reading this and thinking - Isn't it possible to be a little bit of both.  The answer again is absolutely!  You are a unique blend of both pace and priority. 

Have a great week,

Sincerely,

Pete Hinojosa

Thank you for reading this Life Warm-Up!

A.G. "Pete" Hinojosa

Founder and President

Omega Quest

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