Tag Archives: Reactor

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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Do I Really?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Process Man

“My boss is a persister base and I do not see him very often.  I have a supervisor that I do see frequently and we have a great working relationship.  My supervisor knows me, and I know him and all … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots…with a Dreamer

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Process Man

The following is a client-submitted post we are honored to share with you… “My first exposure to the Process Communication Model (PCM) was the winter of 2009. During my first couple of hours I struggled with the concepts until one … Continue reading →

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Conditional vs. Positional – It’s a Matter of Degree

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Process Man

What is the difference between first and second degree distress? First degree is  conditional, second degree is Positional. In first degree (doorway) distress, we begin to believe that our worthiness or others’ worthiness is conditional. We move from an “I’m … Continue reading →

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Why Would a Reactor Procrastinate?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Process Man

Why would a Reactor Procrastinate? Answer: In first degree distress Reactors seek to please others and may put off making a decision for fear that it might be unpopular or cause conflict. In second degree distress, procrastination is more about … Continue reading →

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How do you respond when a Rebel says, “I don’t care”?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Process Man

How do you respond when a Rebel says, “I don’t care”? Ah, few things are more hurtful and maddening than hearing a flippant “I don’t care” when you are attempting to impress upon a Rebel the seriousness of their behavior. … Continue reading →

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Driving Performance for Different Personality Types

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Process Man

  Driving Maximum Performance for Different Personality Types Daniel Pink, in his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, describes three core drivers of human performance. Autonomy: The freedom to determine how I go about negotiating my tasks, … Continue reading →

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