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Last week, you found out what a high dominant person and what a low dominant person (click here to read the article). is like, this week, we focus on the trait of extroversion. Are you a high extrovert or a low extrovert?

Extroversion

The outgoing, persuasive trait Persons who score high in the trait of Extroversion are people-oriented. They are outgoing, friendly, and sociable, and they prefer large groups and gatherings. They need to be liked, and they are active and talkative. Extroverts like excitement and stimulation, and have a persuasive, eloquent style. They tend to be enthusiastic, upbeat and optimistic. They have a fear of being disliked. Their excessive talking can overwhelm others and they may appear superficial. High extroverts may avoid time alone and they may have a short attention span.

Characteristics
  • Likes to achieve status
  • Enthusiastic
  • Playful
  • Friendly
  • Sense of humour
  • Enjoys teamwork
  • Good persuader
 

  • Vibrant laugh BoastfulOutgoingOptimisticGregariousGood at selling ideas and things
  • Ability to read others
 
Motivators De-motivators
  • People interaction
  • Making friends
  • Being liked/accepted by others
  • Praise and public recognition
  • Opportunities for more money and status
  • Being a team player

  • Not being accepted or liked
  • Not enough people contact
  • Not being invited to meetings with peers
  • Not being part of the team
  • Appears very serious
 
Managerial Style
  • Very energetic
  • Very enthusiastic
  • Erect posture
  • Likes to initiate projects/plans
  • Dislikes routine
  • Exerts pressure for a decision Communication Style
  • Speaks rapidly and loudly
  • Expresses opinions strongly
  • Bases opinions on intuition
  • Maintains eye contact
  • Phrasing is flowing and dramatic
  • Very talkative, story-teller