The Rhinoceros
Positional Power
This type of person is characterized by the use of external control.
They are emotionally immature and use the power of position, title, etc.
Insecure since they are constantly "in debt". They attempt to hide their insecurity from themselves and others by using aggressive means.
Ruled by a Scarcity Mentality and hence have difficulty in sharing recognition, credit, power, success or information.
They are threatened by the success and development of other people.
They believe that in every transaction there must be a winner and a loser and are determined to win at all costs.
They need to control others that report to them.
They build weaknesses in themselves by becoming dependent on external factors to get things done.
They create weaknesses in others by causing them to react on the basis of fear or conformity; thus stunting their own reasoning, freedom, growth and internal discipline.
Build weaknesses in their relationships. They become strained; fear replaces co-operation; each person involved becomes a little more arbitrary, a little more agitated and a little more defensive. |
The Elephant
Personal Power
This type of person is characterized by the use of personal control.
They enjoy the respect of others.
They are able to negotiate.
Secure in themselves since their power is based on internal control and not on the external control of position, seniority or title.
Abundant mentality - there is enough for everybody - they can share credit, power, information,
ideas, etc.
Have confidence in themselves and are therefore not threatened by the success of others.
Emotionally mature.
Curious.
Have courage and compassion.
They asks for, welcome and listen to feedback.
Avoid certainty at all costs.
Use their imagination to create a vision of the future, focusing on solutions as opposed to being caught up in past problems. |
The Ostrich
Lack of Power
This type of person is characterized by lack of control.
They exhibit a low self - worth and self-esteem.
Ruled by a Scarcity Mentality and that they are a born losers.
They expect to be cheated, stepped on and to be unappreciated by others.
Expect the worst, invite it and usually get the worst.
They defend themselves by hiding behind a wall of apathy and indifference towards themselves and others.
"Reside" almost permanently in the victim’s corner.
Either give up, give in or get out. They will not attempt to problem solve and very often will not even acknowledge that there is a problem.
They avoid having to take personal responsibility for anything and uses six strategies to achieve this:
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