EXPRESSIVE

A few days ago, we did an exercise where we figured out what type of personality we are. Our task was to design out ideal day and we were separated into 4 groups by 2 questions. 1) Are you usually one of the 1st to talk or are you more of an observer and sit back and watch? 2) Do you make decisions based on emotion or logic? I'm kind of on the line with some parts but I ultimately chose, 1st to speak and make decisions based on emotion. I was in a group with another girl who is very similar to me, and we designed our ideal day, and so did the other 3 groups. Once we presented, Noah told us what group we were and then talked about it. There are 4 personalities that are thought to all be needed in a group/team: Supportive, Drive, Analyst, and Expressive. I'm an Expressive. I don't remember exactly what he said, but almost all of it was so spot on!  I thought he was talking about me! I also consider myself an analyst too.

Here's 2 little things about expressives.

Expressive:

Expressive - "Wow, that’s a great report - I know a great place for lunch". Very outgoing and enthusiastic, they create excitement and involvement with others. They have a high energy level and make others feel good about themselves. They know that you value them. Excitable, fun-loving, and talkative, sometimes overly dramatic, impulsive and manipulative. They love attention, and having an audience, and especially applause and recognition. They are achievement oriented but sometimes slow to reach a decision. They have good ideas, but are not always completion-oriented. Particularly fond of socializing. Risk-takers, competitive and spirited. They are also futuristic, creative and inspirational.

Some adjectives for them: communicators, charming, confident, impulsive, enthusiastic, animated, dramatic, influential, motivating, optimistic.

The Expressive, a verbally adept personality, is engaging, accommodating,
supportive of others, persuasive, socially adept, and relationship- rather
than task-oriented. He or she loves to be one of the gang, and is always ready for
something new and exciting, especially if the gang is ready to participate.
Additional strengths include enthusiasm, diplomatic skills, and the ability to
inspire others.

Weaknesses involve impatience, a tendency to generalize, verbal assaults,
and sometimes irrational behavior. The Expressive can also be egotistical,
manipulative, undisciplined, reactive, unorganized, and abrasive.

The Expressive readily exchanges information and life experiences. His or
her main need is to be appreciated and accepted. The Expressive’s pleasure
is recognition and approval. His or her pain is isolation and lack of attention.