It is important to periodically review how well an individual’s leadership style meets the needs of specific personality types. 

It is much too easy to become complacent about one preferred style of behaviour and overlook the differing needs that exist among the individuals in the organization. Take time out to assess leadership behaviour as it effects the Action Way employees.

I.    Provide direction or work assignments to the Action Way by:

• Being direct, brief and to the point

• Meeting their needs for immediate recognition

• Providing options for consideration

• Recognizing their strong desire for variety in work assignments

• Discussing the rewards of taking risks and immediate action

• Providing opportunities for taking initiative and leadership

• Giving immediate recognition and rewards for accomplishments

• Using active phrases and words (the language of the Action Way

• Acknowledging their unique contributions and humour

• Encouraging them to express their originality and creativity at work

• Noting their personal values such as courage, practicality and resourcefulness

• Accepting challenges and decision-making ability

• Providing flexibility as well as take-charge attitude

• Appreciating and getting immediate results

• Being an efficient problem-solver

• Being a great negotiator

• Giving direct and clear communication

II.     Coach the Action Way to utilize their strengths and gifts more effectively by:

• Encouraging them to write down how their needs, values, and strengths contributed to past successes

• Discussing how they can improve their relationships with their team leader and other employees

• Challenging them to understand their own needs in the workplace

• Communicating the values the company needs supported by them

• Spending enough time with them to assist in understanding and appreciating their own needs and behaviours

III.    Discussion questions to help the Action Way build positive attitudes about their work performance:

• Am I offering continual opportunities for them to feel good about themselves and their  accomplishments?

• Am I utilizing positive reinforcements to motivate achievement?

• Am I assigning them work that motivates their successful behaviour?