Author Archives: Process Man

Facebook – Through the PCM lens

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Process Man

If you have have linked to this post from the “Facebook Elevates Mood” post, this one is about how Social Networking Services (SNS), can motivate Reactors and Rebels to be more productive.  If you have not read the “Facebook Elevates … Continue reading →

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Gambler? No, I am a compulsive capitalist

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Process Man

The following article by Luke Johnson, and published by the Financial Times, is an interesting articulation of what it can be like to be a Promoter. “Some entrepreneurs undertake ventures at long odds. They back high-risk business ideas either because … Continue reading →

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Are We Crowding Out Our Introverts?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Process Man

Are We Crowding Out Our Introverts? In this TED talk (shared with us from one of our favorite Dreamer-base friends), Susan Cain talks about the changes in our culture toward “group think” and extroversion being a preferred way of being.  … Continue reading →

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Process Therapy Model, The Medical Model, and the Future of Behavioral Health

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Process Man

I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience in clinical diagnosis and treatment, integrated behavioral medicine, neuropsychological assessment, and behavioral research.  I am also a certifying trainer in the Process Therapy Model (PTM®), a language-based model of personality … Continue reading →

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Brilliance Defined

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Process Man

Brilliance Defined Here is an example of pure brilliance, and I witnessed it first hand. Dreamer child’s mother calls and informs teacher, “I.K.” that her child is in severe distress and on her way to school.  I.K. has a group … Continue reading →

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What is it like to be a Reactor-Persister?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Process Man

What is it like to be a Reactor-Persister? Here are a few common themes we hear from people who are blessed with Reactor/Persister base and phase combinations: * Having strong opinions, but tempering the expression of them in favor of … Continue reading →

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Increase Accountability. Be a Closer.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Process Man

Increase Accountability. Be a Closer. In my blog titled “Taking People at Face Value,” I urged you to respond to what was right in front of you as a way to ensure the best possible communication.  Now, I’m taking it … Continue reading →

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Parenting Parents with Compassion

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Process Man

Parenting Parents with Compassion The following is a guest post which illustrates how the work we do with professionals can be very personal, and often the personal benefits are the most profound.  We are grateful for this guest post and … Continue reading →

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Taking People at Face Value

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Process Man

Taking People at Face Value It’s so cool to anticipate what someone is going to do next!  You’d be a soothsayer if you could predict how someone will respond in a certain situation.  We could make millions by finding that … Continue reading →

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Why Are Workaholics Late?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Process Man

Why are Workaholics Late? If time structure is so important to a Workaholic, why are they sometimes late to meetings and appointments? Answer Indeed, Workaholics are motivated by Recognition of Work and Time Structure.  Their time is important to them, … Continue reading →

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