Strengths-based Coaching: Creating Real Impact For Clients By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Why did you get into coaching? One of the most likely reasons is that you wanted to have a real, positive and lasting impact on the lives of your clients.
Unfortunately, many of the approaches that coaches currently use in their work dont have this kind of lasting effect, for the simple reason that they focus on what clients currently dont do well, as opposed to what they do.
Coaching And Psychological Styles: Adjust Your Approach! By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Adjust your approach. As a coach, youre probably familiar with this concept, as different clients need different tools and different types of communication to achieve the results theyre looking for. But most often, these adjustments are based purely on intuition; sometimes they make a difference in the client relationship, and sometimes they dont.
Just as problematic is the fact that coaches often dont adjust their approach until the first approach has cle ... Tags:coaching, psychology, Perceptual Styles
Psychological Style Theories: What They Are, And Why They Matter By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - We all know that different people see the world differently. Sometimes we find those differences appealing. At other times, the differences between ourselves and others are an irritating source of conflict. But rarely, in either case, do we take the time to understand just what it is that accounts for the fundamental diversity of human perspectives.
Psychological style theories were designed to help us make sense of this diversity by grouping people by commonalities according to their hab ... Tags:psychological styles, psychology, diversity
When I fist met Lynda-Ross, she was managing a very large multi-year systems development project for a major corporation, and she was searching for tools to help the people working on the project stay motivated, reduce conflict, and perform to the best of their capabilities.
Throughout my years as a business coach and a consultant, this question always fascinated me. On a practical level, I always tried to place people in the right job for them. But uncovering right was a trial and error process of soliciting input from people about what they wanted and then observing their performances.
Take Off The Blinders! Coaching Based On Perceptual Style By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Coaches have the honor and privilege of working with a broad range of clients in a variety of different contexts. Whether the context for that coaching is professional or personal, clients reveal what life is like from their unique perspective. What might come easily for one client is a constant struggle for another. What feels like an opportunity to one client feels hugely intimidating to another and the list of differences goes on and on.
Some clients have developed a self-consciousne ... Tags:Perceptual Styles, communication, coaching, ACI System
Business And Relationships: Change Your Words, Change Your World By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - I have several friends who send me interesting emails. You know the type, You Tube videos, jokes, stories you probably get a few of these, too. Recently, I received one that got me to thinking about its message, which was Change your words. Change your world. Its a message that really hit home for me, especially within the context of human Perceptual Styles.
How you perceive the world how you make meaning out of what your senses experience really does determine ... Tags:business, relationship, Perceptual Styles
One of America's most impressive and iconic structures has been artistically captured in a unique and exciting way in an exquisite, Golden Gate Bridge painting reproduction that is unique in every way. We used the word "captivating" to describe this fine work of art because your eyes are immediately drawn to this remarkable depiction of an engineering marvel that has fascinated millions of people from a ... Tags:Portrait Oil Paintings, Landscape Oil Paintings
Psychology And Leadership: Vision And Adjustments By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - The Vision Leadership Style
People with the Vision Style are dynamic, energetic risk-takers who inspire, encourage, and motivate followers with their optimistic commitment to a long-range vision. Vision leaders attract followers with their ability to paint a vivid picture of the future.
Flexible and enthusiastic, individuals with this style tend to be open to new opportunities and courses of action, whatever those may be; for them, the failure of any particular direction, pla ... Tags:psychology, leadership, business, coaching
Psychology And Leadership: Flow And Goals By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - In previous articles about the Perceptual Styles Theory and leadership, we examined the five qualities of effective leaders, regardless of Perceptual Style. Now, well look at the unique leadership qualities of each specific Perceptual Style, along with some real world examples of each.*
The Flow Leadership Style
Leaders with the Flow Perceptual Style challenge the generally accepted meaning of the word leadership. They suggest, encourage, and endorse specific actions ... Tags:psychology, leadership, business, coaching
Psychology And Leadership: Activity And Methods By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Previously, we examined the five qualities of effective leaders, regardless of Perceptual Style. Here, well begin to look at the unique leadership qualities of each specific Perceptual Style, along with real world examples of each.*
The Activity Leadership Style
Those with the Activity Perceptual Style dont tend to be continuous leaders. (In general, they prefer to let people pursue their own directions.) If, however, a crisis or situational problem arises, they will st ... Tags:psychology, leadership, business, coaching
Perceptual Style, Psychology, And Leadership By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Leadership as a reciprocal relationship in which one person points in a direction and others follow. Below, we have outlined five qualities of effective leaders. Those qualities are:
1.Their behaviors build on their natural strengths.
2.They are aware of their limitations, and seek input from people with perspectives different from their own.
3.They are aware that any group contains people who see the world differently than they do, and they find ways to communicat ... Tags:leadership, business, coaching, psychology
Psychology And Leadership: What Does Your Style Say About You? By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Leadership is a complex skill that is difficult to pin down. Much of the research on the subject has focused on obvious traits such as command, decision making, risk-taking, etc. While these definitions capture much of what is widely recognized as leadership in business and politics, it limits leadership to one or two of the six distinct human Perceptual Styles.
On the surface, its true, some of these psychological styles look more like natural-born leaders than othersbut lea ... Tags:leadership, business, coaching, psychology
Finding Your Marketing Comfort Zone By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - So, youve got something to say that you think others will find valuable. Youve created an information based product and coaching services to enhance and optimize its value. And people are knocking down your doors to buy!
Unfortunately, while the first part may be true, without a lot of effort the second rarely is. The key to getting people to buy what you have to offer is marketing, and if you have been working on attracting people to your products and services already, you k ... Tags:psychology, perceptual styles theory, marketing, small business growth, small business
How To Appeal To People With A Different Spotlight Style By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Your Spotlight Style describes the way in which you draw attention to the gifts and talents you have, the services and products you offer, and your unique flair. Embracing your Spotlight Style is the key to applying your authentic voice in all of your marketing activities. But does that mean you will only attract people who have the same Spotlight Style that you do? Absolutely not! The big question is do you want to?
Introverts And Extraverts: They Aren"€™t What You Think By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Often, when people talk about introverts and extraverts, they think in terms of whether people enjoy social interactions. In fact, the true definitions of introversion and extraversion have to do with where a person finds meaning and for this reason, knowing which you are can help you make life decisions that leave you happier and more fulfilled.
Can You Only Market To People Like Yourself? By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - As internet marketers, we draw people to our offerings by shining a spotlight on ourselves, our personality and our unique gifts and talents. The way we do this is by utilizing our Spotlight Style.
Much of what we sell is information products and services based on what we know, and that we think will be of value to others. Our products and services carry a heavy stamp of our own distinctive personality and they Spotlight who we are.
Relationships And Marriage: Finding Your True Love A Perceptual Styles Perspective By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Theres no one factor or theory that can fully explain why, how, and with whom we fall in love, but the Perceptual Styles Theory (PST) can help individuals understand the challenges were likely to face in different types of relationships. This perspective can be invaluable in predicting communication issues, and in smoothing out issues when they do arise.
Relationships And Marriage: A Perceptual Styles Perspective By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - The Perceptual Styles Theory (PST) describes six distinct ways that different people see the world, what they value, and how they communicate, soas one of the originators of this psychological theoryits only natural that people often ask me which style would make the best match for them in a romantic relationship.
Alas, the mysteries of love are too deep for any one factor to determine success or failure. The truth is, two people with any of the possible Perceptual Style (P ... Tags:relationships, marriage, Perceptual Styles, psychology
Personal Growth: How Are Your Resolutions Holding Up? By: Lynda-Ross Vega | -
If you are like most people, every January you make a few New Years Resolutions: This is the year I am going to. . . lose that extra 10 pounds, finally get organized, stop watching so much television, etc., etc. But if you are like most people, by the time you get to mid-February (or even earlier) all of your good intentions, dedication, and will power have succumbed to the relentless force of your daily routine.
Business And Creativity: It"€™s Not Just For Artists! By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - There are six distinct Perceptual Styles that characterize the ways the different people see the world. On the surface, some of these styles look more creative than othersbut creativity is not a Perceptual Style quality, its a human quality.
Often, when we hear the word creativity we think of artists and art in the broadest sense of the wordpainting, sculpture, composing, writing, etc. But creativity is not limited to the artistic field, and entrepreneurs and other pr ... Tags:creativity, business, Perceptual Styles
Business Development: Getting The Most Out Of A Mastermind Group By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - I first encountered the concept of mastermind groups reading Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill back in the early 80s, but it wasnt until recently that mastermind groups really took off. Now theyre everywhere, and they have become an essential part of business development for internet marketing.
Why? Because while the internet has made it possible for individuals to market to an unlimited number of people, it has also made it impossible for any single individual to keep ... Tags:business development, internet marketing, masterminds
Business And Communication: Almost, But Not Quite By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - The six Perceptual Styles describe six psychologically unique ways of perceiving the world. The theory behind Perceptual Styles states that certain Styles are more similar than others. These neighboring styles may use similar types of language, but that doesnt mean they mean the same thing.
While Styles that are polar opposites are usually aware of differences in communication, the differences between neighboring Styles can be easily overlookedoften with humorous or dis ... Tags:business, communication, Perceptual Styles
Personal Development And Relationships: 3 Steps To More Effective Communication By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Have you ever had the experience of speaking to someone and, in return, getting either a blank stare or a complete non-sequitur? The easiest explanations are often, they didnt hear me, they didnt want to communicate with me, or they dont speak my language. But in reality, this type of communication disconnect occurs most often between people who have no common perceptual ground in their relationships.
Business Development: Perceptual Styles Theory In Action By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - At Vega Behavioral Consulting, we help businesses unleash the power of teams by fitting the right people to the right tasksand showing people powerful skills for understanding themselves and others. Its all based on the Perceptual Styles Theory, which holds that all people, regardless of race, class or culture, fall into one of six unique Perceptual Styles that has everything to do with who they are, what they value, and how they see the world.
Business Development: What Is Perceptual Styles Theory? And How Does It Work? By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Being a lifelong student of human behavior, Ive always been interested in understanding the differences between people, including what they value, the way they see the world, the conclusions they draw, and the actions they take.
Psychological style theories offer the explanation that everyone falls into distinct groups with distinctly different worldviews. These theories have always made sense to me because they provide an alternative explanation to the simplistic Im right ... Tags:business development, Perceptual Styles Theory, coaching
3 Reasons Change Fails: Tea Party Politics For Business By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - As the 2010 mid-term elections approach, the Tea Party movement has created a big political buzz. Having scored several unexpected upsets in various state elections and primaries, the rally cry of throw the bums out has become the catchphrase of the day. Tired of what they perceive as a failure of either Democrats or Republicans to represent their interests, those who embrace the movement are looking for a change in the way the U.S. government is run.
Communication Styles In The Workplace: Goals Vs. Flow By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - As coaches, we spend a lot of time helping people understand the distinctions between the six different Perceptual Styles. Why? Because these distinctions are essential to understanding conflicts that arise in the workplace (and everywhere else, too).
A classic example is a corporate client we had that was in serious danger of bankruptcy. They hired a turn-around specialist who had the Goals Perceptual Style. His initial plan involved some severe reductions in force and ... Tags:Communication, Perceptual Styles, workplace
Western communication has what linguists call a transmitter orientation that is, it is considered the responsibility of the speaker to communicate ideas clearly and unambiguously. . . But Korea, like many Asian countries, is receiver oriented. It is up to the listener to make sense of what is being said. p. 216
Perceptual Style Expert Provides Strategies For Conversations That Work By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - People communicate differently and sometimes very differently based on their Perceptual Styles. The result: conversations can go from neutral to boiling hot in just a few seconds. While people cant change their Perceptual Styles, the good news is that they can make adjustments during conversations to ensure that they get past the typical sticking points when talking with people they care about.
The 6 Perceptual Styles, What We Value And How We See The World: The Vision Style By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Kathys Perceptual Style is Vision. She perceives the world as a place of infinite possibilities full of options and opportunities all of which build toward her vision of the future. She is an explorer and adventurer who is not thrown by surprises or the unexpected. Kathy sees life as a constant challenge to which she must react quickly and instinctively. What moves her most is the opportunity to have impact, make a difference, and leave her mark. In a world of possibilities, she is excited ab ... Tags:Perceptual Styles, psychology, business, relationships, ACI for Coaches
Colour Of Leather Bag And Character Of Owner By: zhangjie | - Nowadays, bags, whether leather or other material have become a necessary part of fashion. We are easy to know different people love different styles and colours. Today, what I want to tell you is the relationship between colour of leather and character of owner.
The red leather bag. The bag owner who loves the red colour belongs to the energetic group. They will try their best to satisfy their curiosity and desire no matter what the strength or cost is. Their energetic attitud ... Tags:leather bag, purple bag, brown bag, black bag
The 6 Perceptual Styles, What We Value And How We See The World: The Methods Style By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Bobs Perceptual Style is Methods. He perceives the world in a rational, matter-of-fact manner and sees a world that is sensible, logical, and factual. Things are what they are. His great strength is determining objectives and establishing a course of action that systematically leads to the desired result. He sees a world of things to be done, projects to be carried out, responsibilities to master, and tasks to perform all of which require solid, well-structured plans.
The 6 Perceptual Styles, What We Value And How We See The World: The Goals Style By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Karens Perceptual Style is Goals. She perceives the world as a series of tasks that must be completed at all costs. Nothing else has higher priority. She thrives on challenges and opportunities posed by immediate problems that need solving and believes that there is one right way to solve them. She sees a world of clear, simple options, with little ambiguity and little gray. She knows that the right way is the simplest and most direct one. When the central issues have been addressed the probl ... Tags:Perceptual Styles, psychology, business, relationships
The 6 Perceptual Styles, What We Value And How We See The World: The Adjustment Style By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Susans Perceptual Style is Adjustments. She sees the world as a complex system of objective processes and systems that function smoothly without interference or action from her. She is a keen and thoughtful observer of the world and believes the complexity she perceives can only be known if she is given the time to gather complete information about its details and intricacies. In the face of her experience, Susan is driven to acquire complete information about lifes processes and to gather ... Tags:Perceptual Styles, psychology, business, relationships, Perceptual Style Theory
Why Don't "they" See Things The Way I Do? How Perceptual Style Theory Helps Us Understand Social Dif By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Have you ever been in a disagreement with someone and felt that you were living on entirely different planets and experiencing an entirely different event? Weve all been there, attempting to prove our point and convince someone that we are right, with no success. The trouble is often times we really HAVE experienced a situation or event differently. This is because of a difference in Perceptual Style.
The 6 Perceptual Styles, What We Value And How We See The World: The Flow Person By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Bills Perceptual Style is Flow. He perceives a world of unity and relationships in which every piece is connected to every other piece; a rich world where the parts fit together and support and nourish each other. He trusts in the flow of experience and believes what is important and necessary will emerge as a matter of course as it reflects the underlying harmony and cooperation inherent in the world. He knows the relationships he sees are not always obvious, especially to others, and that t ... Tags:: Perceptual Styles, psychology, business, relationships, Vega Role Facilities Theory, ACI for Coaches
The 6 Perceptual Styles, What We Value And How We See The World: The Activity Style By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - Frank"s Perceptual Style is Activity. As the name suggests, Frank is a very active person, he is always on the go. His friends comment that watching him is like watching a pinball machine as he bounces from topic to topic and from person to person. He"s always in motion moving from moment to moment energetically. To Frank the world is a dynamic and exciting place full of experience, connections, and relationships. Because the patterns and connections are constantly changing, Frank kn ... Tags:Perceptual Styles, psychology, business, relationships, Vega Role Facilities Theory
Living Beyond The Statistic And Claiming Your Talent Advantage By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - People are happiest and most satisfied in life when they are engaged in actions and activities that draw upon their natural capacities, skills, and abilities.
Its true, and this is the sixth principle of our Perceptual Style Theory, or PST, to help us make sense of the everyday differences people experience between themselves and others.
To review, here are the first 6 principles of PST:
How Perceptual Style Determines Our Natural Skills And Abilities By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - This is the fifth in a series of articles that explore the 7 principles of Perceptual Style Theory or PST. This behavioral science theory is at the heart of the work Gary and I do. The four previous articles explored the first four principles of PST. Here is a recap:
My Way Or The Highway: The Power Of Perception By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - It is impossible to experience how other people perceive the world. While you can (and should!) gain an intellectual understanding and a sincere appreciation of perceptual differences, you cannot have the actual experience of someone elses perception.
This is the topic of the fourth article in our series of articles on the seven principles of Perceptual Style Theory or PST. The fourth principle of PST is: Everyone believes that their way of experiencing the world is the right way an ... Tags:skills, talents, success, life success, success in life, personal growth, perceptual styles, personality theory, perceptual style theory
Behavioral Science And The 6 Universal Categories Of Perceptual Style By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - If youve been following our special article series on Perceptual Style Theory then you are already in the thick of exploring this very important study of behavioral science. If youre just now tuning in heres a refresh on the first two principles of PST and then were on to explore PST #3. Principle #1: People perceive the world differently. Principle #2: Differences in perception result in psychological diversity, and psychological diversity is the most profound diversity there is. ... Tags:Perceptual Style Theory, Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science Theory, perceptual styles, personality theory
I"€™m Right, You"€™re Wrong: Behavioral Science Explains Away This Universal Belief By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - I have always been fascinated by the why of human behavior. At the heart of the work I do in my practice with my colleague Gary Jordan is Perceptual Style Theory (PST). This comprehensive, well-researched behavioral science theory, is the direct result of our pursuit over the last 30 years to make sense of the everyday differences people experience between themselves and others. Our objective has always been to provide a tool that people can easily use to understand themselves and their n ... Tags:Personal growth, perceptual styles, personality theory, perception
A Better Approach To Career Coaching: Putting Your Natural Skills To Work By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - There is an old Chinese proverb from Lao Tzu that says Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. My version would read Give a man most vocational inventories and it will tell him to become a forest ranger. Give him the ACI assessments and it will reveal the natural skills that a job must have for him to be occupationally fulfilled.
How To Never Sell Again - No Matter What Business You"€™re In By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - If youre like most people, the idea of selling fills you with fear and dread. Maybe its the fear of rejection or the cheesy sales pitch. Regardless, its not an activity many of us look forward to.
Usually the image that comes to mind is that of a used car salesman - a backslapping, glad-handing, insincere person with a gift for gab, and a pressure close. Very few of us want to see ourselves like that.
If the question makes you a little uneasy, then you are like most people.
Very few topics in our culture are as talked about with as little understanding as the issue of intelligence. This is true because while its easy to assume we know what intelligence means, its actually extremely difficult to define.
How To Follow A Path With Heart For Greater Life Success By: Lynda-Ross Vega | - The world is full of successful people who dont enjoy their work, find no joy in their daily activities and wander from one diversion to another with no true direction or chance at experiencing life success.
In our work with clients, we most often see this situation with people who have chosen their direction in life based on suggestions from others, how much money they thought they could earn, or because they never really thought about their natural talents and how to ap ... Tags:success, life success, perceptual styles, perceptual skills
When Everyone Is Right, Who's Wrong? Uncovering The Mystery Of Perceptual Styles By: Gary Jordan, Ph.D. | - Each of us perceives the world differently, not only because of differing perceptual styles, but also because of the various circumstances, goals, aspirations, ages and lifestyles we have. These individual experiences create different realities, each of which represents only part of the whole picture.
Recently a friend of mine who runs a retail business asked me to look over an email exchange that he had with one of his suppliers. Tom had produced a marketing campaign that the su ... Tags:Personal growth, perceptual styles, personality theory
