I have to add to this, I tested over 1,300 folks, throw in the Art Lafer’s curve (He checked economies back 3500 years and determined that when the Government is more than 17% of GNP the economy declines, we are at 25%)
I have been testing people for their management style (same as personality) for my entire working career. Then for 15 years I owned a large consulting company here in Seattle, and tested a many more folks (over a 1,000) for high level positions, as well as for team building in both the public and private sector.
Here is a quick summary: There are 6 basic elements that make us who we are and how we act. Drive (accomplishment), Influence (control over others) Compliance (following the rules) Security (action taken to prevent the unexpected), Energy level and IQ (least important).
The relationship of those attributes makes us who we are. I believe it is determined 70% genetic and 30% cultural.
In High School are egos, are much more sensitive and still evolving. There are actually 9 basic groups of personality styles, but four basic ones:
Task Oriented - These people are driven by accomplishing tasks - they tend to be a bit gruff, and focused on getting things done. Good delegater’s, but expect results from their subordinates. About 17% of the population (my estimate) Business owners, managers, etc This describes Trump who also has a very high energy level.
Influencers - these folks are motivated by their control over others. They are personable, look good, and tend to be popular - They tend to be poor delegator’s, and micro manages their subordinates. Also about 17 %. Politicians (why we’re doomed), Lawyers, Journalists, Academics Marketing & Sales, and entertainers.
Compliant - Detail oriented creative, and steady. Can be counted on - this is about 33% of the population. Engineers, Doctors, Scientists, researchers, teachers
Security Detail oriented also, tends to be conservative, protects status by following direction, steady good friend, and helper. Also about 32% of population, Artisans, carpenters, steel workers, also many engineers, Doctors and professionals.
Now, those 6 characteristics vary from high to low in all individuals so we humans are individually unique. Also some people are able to move from one style to another.
Interesting post!
So which ones get the job?
Jordan Peterson mentions in some of his lectures the "Big Five Personality Traits" and how various combinations, combined with IQ, can lead to success or lack therof.
Attempting to map your characteristics, I ended up with the following:
Drive (accomplishment) = conscientiousness
Influence (control over others) = extraversion
Compliance (following the rules) = agreeableness
Security (action taken to prevent the unexpected) = neuroticism
Energy level = openness to experience
Not a bad match up. What do you think?