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Tension-Reaction Behavior in Relationships

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This series of emails will explore tension-reaction behavior and the predictable ways each Behavior Style tends to react under stress and tension. What is Tension-Reaction Behavior? Many things can trigger negative emotional intensity in relationships, including things like unmet expectations, inconsiderate comments, a values violation, or receiving incorrect information. One common trigger is when someone […]

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Spotlight on Behavior Styles Quick Reference Card

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Behavior Styles Quick Reference Card The Behavior Style Quick Reference Card is a 2-sided, tear- and water-proof 8.5″ x 11″ card that provides a summary of Behavior Style information. It gives you immediate, easy access to the strengths, blind spots, flag-words, causes of tension, tension-reaction behavior and needs of the four primary Behavior Styles. Excellent

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Below Midline

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People tend to get more energy from certain behaviors and work activities than others. Subsequently, they tend to give effort and energy to the activities where they get the most energy. It can be helpful to think of these things as behaviors or activities that either drain or charge our “internal battery.” Below Midlines Styles

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Above Midline

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People tend to get more energy from certain behaviors and work activities than others. Subsequently, they tend to give effort and energy to the activities where they get the most energy. It can be helpful to think of these things as behaviors or activities that either drain or charge our “internal battery.” Above Midlines Styles

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The Two Dimensions of Behavior Styles

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There are two dimensions of observable behavior: Results and Emotions. These two dimensions function independently of one another, which is why they can be observed separately. The Results Dimension clarifies how an individual goes about accomplishing a task or achieving a result. This dimension ranges from Process-oriented to Expedience-oriented behaviors. We slide back and forth

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Spotlight on Understanding Behavior Styles

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Understanding Behavior Styles Understanding Behavior Styles is a stand-alone half-day program, but is also the first of the four modules in the People Skills series. Program Outcomes: Discover the relationship between beliefs, perceptions and behavior. Clarify the important difference between behavior and personality. Identify how people may change behavior situationally. Identify your Behavior Style preference

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