Psychology, Relationship and Career: New Article Details the Innate Perceptual Style Known as 'Goals'
In the fourth of a series of articles detailing the 6 innate Perceptual Styles of the Perceptual Style Theory, the authors detail the style known as Goals: a person who perceives the world as a series of tasks that must be completed at all costs, who
Online, August 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Can psychology account for the diverse assortment of perspectives that different people have on the world-including the way we communicate, and where we naturally "fit," in work and relationships? A new article series says 'yes.'
The latest installment in a series by Gary Jordan, Ph.D., and Lynda-Ross Vega of Vega Behavioral Consulting, Ltd., this article entitled "The 6 Perceptual Styles, What We Value and How We See the World: The Goals Style" sheds new light on this fascinating subject, offering deep insights from the fields of psychology, business development and more. To read the article in its entirety, visit http://www.yourtalentadvantage.com .
In it, readers will meet "Karen," a high-achiever who perceives the world as a series of tasks that must be completed at all costs, who thrives on challenges and opportunities posed by life's immediate problems. She represents Goals, a Perceptual Style innate to 1/6th of the human population, regardless of class, culture or race.
Because Karen sees the world as a challenge to be conquered, requiring quick, decisive action in the moment, she distrusts complexity, subtlety, and solutions that evolve slowly over time. People with the Goals style like her focus on clear objectives, and approach the world with an intense energy that allows them to push themselves long after others have given up.
In this article, readers will discover:
• The salient characteristics of the Perceptual Style known as Goals
• What motivates people who fall into this category
• Strengths and weaknesses of the Goals Perceptual Style, in both work and relationships
• Situations that allow people like Karen to thrive, and contexts those like her are likely to find frustrating
• And more!
People with the Goals style (like Karen) can be misunderstood because they want the facts from conversations, not the personal or social context; however, they are decisive in times of crisis and generate substantial momentum for those around them. Building a team within the context of work and career often means assembling people with different skills to accomplish different types of tasks, making this information especially important for managers and business coaches.
This article is ideal for team-leaders, managers, coaches, psychologists and students of human nature from all walks of life, offering clear insights into the nuances and differences in human perception and behavior based on a theory that incorporates and builds upon the work of psychological visionaries such as Carl Jung, Willhelm Reich and others.
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