Behavioral Characteristics

Persons With

Controlling Style

Need to learn: humility, feelings, to listen to others, to follow.
Measure progress by: results.
Goal oriented: many run over people to get there.
Must be allowed to: know the score.
Get into competitive situations & win (or appear to).
Need leadership which: allows them freedom to do things their way.
Want to save: time.
They come across as busy and efficient.
Take endorsements from: getting the job done well and on time.
Become most effective with: positions of authority and responsibility.
Rely on the power of: competence.
Knows they're strong enough to wing it.
On the job, excels at: organization, development, planning, coordination.
Express emotion: High Negative Low Positive
Typically position themselves emotionally: Low physical contact/ Forward and directing/ high eye contact


Last updated 98/12/09
Contact: J.A.N. Lee