The focus of the Extroverted person is on people and teamwork.

Everyone knows someone whose dominant temperament trait is Extroversion. Extroverted people are talkative, friendly and outgoing. They LOVE to talk. High E people have a persuasive style of communication ... they naturally tend to talk you into things. They're most creative when working with others ... they love being part of "The Team"!  

Other characteristics of Extroversion are listed in the table below:

Outgoing, friendly, cheerful
Talkative, fluent communicators
They like people a lot and want to be liked in return
Usually are enthusiastic and pleasant
In a new group, they may hold back at first, acting and feeling shy (until they sense acceptance)
Are eclectic
Like to develop people, build organization
Get things accomplished through people
Know lots of people
Like teamwork, will involve people
Like group discussions, encourage participation in decision-making
Tend to have the last comment, they add a P.S.
Persuasive
Tend to think they've told you something they haven't
Constantly selling, often themselves
Concerned with how others respond to them
Naturally optimistic
Like to be noticed ... often in the latest fashion
Good in all kinds of selling

The best way to work with a person who has the Extroversion trait is:

  • Talk! Don't just listen ... interact.
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  • Allow them to work as part of a team. Extroverted people are most creative when they have people to bounce ideas off of.
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  • Provide feedback. Show that you're interested in what they're doing.

NOTE: If a person has other traits above the line, you will also need to consider those traits as well

NOTE: If a person has other traits above the line, you will also need to consider those traits as well. 

Extroversion below the line - Private:

Use fewer words

Can be abrupt under pressure
Sometimes shy, private
Like people, but in smaller groups or one-on-one
May wish that High E would use fewer words
Like to have time alone to think and make decisions / plan / organize

Characteristics of the other 3 High Traits
Directness * Pace * Structure
 

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