Personality can be the key to your success (or failure). Your personality. It’s the sum total of who you are and how you approach life. It drives your career choices, your performance, and what you choose to do in your free time. It can also be your competitive advantage, if you understand how it works and how to use it.
But getting to really know yourself and the nuances of your personality style, not to mention what drives the actions of your coworkers, managers, teams—and even whole organizations—takes more than intuition alone.
That’s why Personality Style at Work is a must read. read more
But getting to really know yourself and the nuances of your personality style, not to mention what drives the actions of your coworkers, managers, teams—and even whole organizations—takes more than intuition alone.
That’s why Personality Style at Work is a must read. read more
Personality Style at WorkThe Secret to Working With (Almost) Anyone
by Kate Ward with foreword by Dr. Tony Alessandra, author of The Platinum Rule and The NEW Art of Managing People
"After reading Personality Style at Work, I assure you that you’ll see people differently; you’ll understand them better, and be able to deal with them in a way that will turn every interpersonal encounter into an opportunity for a mutual win."
~Dr. Tony Alessandra
Here’s what this book will do for you:
- Introduce you to the importance of personality
- Show you how to spot each of the personality styles
- Give you strategies for flexing your style to adapt to any situation
- Offer tips and techniques that will help you get along with anyone
- Help you to become a more effective manager and team member
- Explain how to advance your career and fit into any organizational culture
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Free personality quiz
- Career fit exercise and skills inventory
- Workplace values assessment
- Interviewing tips to help you find the best job
- Boss work-style assessment
- Case studies for real-world illustrations
About the Author
Kate Ward
Kate Ward graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Michigan State University and has more than 20 years of experience in training development. She has authored dozens of programs, first for CareerTrack and then for TreeLine Training as Senior Instructional Designer. Currently, Kate is running her own company, working to create innovative training solutions for today's business needs.
In 15 minutes or less, you’ll have a comprehensive report that’s all about you, including:
- Your personality style
- An interpretation of your responses
- How your personality impacts your life
- Your personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- How you come across to others—and how you can change it
- What types of organizations are a good match for you
- A quick lesson on the basics of personality style
- Clues to help you speed read other people
- Who you click with—and who’s a challenge
- Strategies you can use to get along with anyone
About HRDQ
HRDQ is a trusted developer of soft-skills learning solutions that help to improve the performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. We offer a wide range of resources and services, from ready-to-train assessments and hands-on games, to facilitator certification, custom development, and more.
Our primary audience includes corporate trainers, human resource professionals, educational institutions, and independent consultants who look to us for research-based solutions to develop key skills such as leadership, communication, coaching, and team building.
At HRDQ, we believe an experiential approach is the best catalyst for adult learning. Our unique Experiential Learning Model has been the core of what we do for more than 30 years. Combining the best of organizational learning theory and proven facilitation methods with an appreciation for adult learning styles, our philosophy initiates and inspires lasting change.
Questions? Contact us online at hrdqstore.com or call us at 800-633-4533
HRDQ is a trusted developer of soft-skills learning solutions that help to improve the performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. We offer a wide range of resources and services, from ready-to-train assessments and hands-on games, to facilitator certification, custom development, and more.
Our primary audience includes corporate trainers, human resource professionals, educational institutions, and independent consultants who look to us for research-based solutions to develop key skills such as leadership, communication, coaching, and team building.
At HRDQ, we believe an experiential approach is the best catalyst for adult learning. Our unique Experiential Learning Model has been the core of what we do for more than 30 years. Combining the best of organizational learning theory and proven facilitation methods with an appreciation for adult learning styles, our philosophy initiates and inspires lasting change.
Questions? Contact us online at hrdqstore.com or call us at 800-633-4533
From the author, Kate Ward
Your personality. It’s the sum total of who you are and how you approach every angle of life, from your career choices and performance to what you do in your free time. It can also be your competitive advantage if you understand how it works and how to use it.
But getting to really know yourself and the nuances of your personality style, not to mention what drives the actions of your coworkers, managers, teams—and even whole organizations—takes more than intuition alone. You must first discover what makes you, well, undeniably you.
That’s why I chose the HRDQ Style Model™ as the backbone of my new book, Personality Style at Work: The Secret to Working with (Almost) Anyone.
For more than three decades, HRDQ has been a trusted developer of experiential learning resources that help to develop great people skills. Whether you are a frontline employee, high-ranking executive, or just someone who is inspired to learn and grow as an individual, their resources are guaranteed to initiate lasting change and improvement. And their HRDQ Style Model™ is no exception.
It will help you make sense of it all, and I’m excited they’ve allowed me to share it with you in the new book.
The result of years of expert research, development, and proven theory, the HRDQ Style Model is the formula thousands of individuals have relied upon to understand not only what makes them who they are—but those around them as well. Their model takes the complexity of personality and boils it down into four simple, memorable words: Direct, Spirited, Systematic, and Considerate. The meaning behind these terms is the key to unlocking what drives human behavior. And as a seasoned author, training consultant, and mature adult, I speak from experience when I say I’ve tapped into this model more times than I can count.
So if you want to become better skilled at communicating with others, leading cross-functional teams, clinching lucrative deals, or building a healthy rapport with others, getting to know the HRDQ Style Model is your first step. There isn’t an easier, more powerful way to understand the impact your personality style has on your life, both personal and professional.
Your personality. It’s the sum total of who you are and how you approach every angle of life, from your career choices and performance to what you do in your free time. It can also be your competitive advantage if you understand how it works and how to use it.But getting to really know yourself and the nuances of your personality style, not to mention what drives the actions of your coworkers, managers, teams—and even whole organizations—takes more than intuition alone. You must first discover what makes you, well, undeniably you.
That’s why I chose the HRDQ Style Model™ as the backbone of my new book, Personality Style at Work: The Secret to Working with (Almost) Anyone.For more than three decades, HRDQ has been a trusted developer of experiential learning resources that help to develop great people skills. Whether you are a frontline employee, high-ranking executive, or just someone who is inspired to learn and grow as an individual, their resources are guaranteed to initiate lasting change and improvement. And their HRDQ Style Model™ is no exception.
It will help you make sense of it all, and I’m excited they’ve allowed me to share it with you in the new book.
The result of years of expert research, development, and proven theory, the HRDQ Style Model is the formula thousands of individuals have relied upon to understand not only what makes them who they are—but those around them as well. Their model takes the complexity of personality and boils it down into four simple, memorable words: Direct, Spirited, Systematic, and Considerate. The meaning behind these terms is the key to unlocking what drives human behavior. And as a seasoned author, training consultant, and mature adult, I speak from experience when I say I’ve tapped into this model more times than I can count.
So if you want to become better skilled at communicating with others, leading cross-functional teams, clinching lucrative deals, or building a healthy rapport with others, getting to know the HRDQ Style Model is your first step. There isn’t an easier, more powerful way to understand the impact your personality style has on your life, both personal and professional.
What people are saying...
"After reading Personality Style at Work, I assure you that you’ll see people differently; you’ll understand them better, and be able to deal with them in a way that will turn every interpersonal encounter into an opportunity for a mutual win."
Dr. Tony Alessandra
Author of The Platinum Rule and The NEW Art of Managing People
"Imagine the influence you might have by knowing the preferences of your superiors, colleagues, and subordinates. Personality Style at Work provides you with the insight and tools to understand your style and to adapt it to others' preferences. Implement the concepts in this book to ensure that you will be a better communicator, team member, and leader."
Elaine Biech
Author of The Business of Consulting
Editor of The ASTD Leadership Handbook
"Work has changed. Constantly striving to do more with less of everything, people are stressed and tired. Little by little, it is clear that instead of being victims of our job, we must be leaders of our job. This requires careful understanding of our individual strengths and blindspots, something Personality Style does expertly. Kate has done a tremendous job using the Personality Style to help us each be the best we can be every day."
Lou Russell
CEO / Learning Facilitator
Russell Martin & Associates
Author of: IT Leadership Alchemy; The Accelerated Learning Fieldbook; Training Triage Leadership Training; Project Management for Trainers and 10 Steps to Successful Project Management
"Kate Ward's Personality Style at Work is a fresh and timely approach to the interplay of personality styles in the workplace. Filled with stories, humor, and simple common sense, Ward's book is a treasure trove of styles-based ideas that any working person can apply to his or her workday world. Ward's entertaining stories make the concepts come alive and the reality-based exercises help the reader internalize this useful information. The quick and easy self-assessment exercise at the end of the book is especially insightful. You may not need this book if you are a hermit, but it is a must-read for anyone working on a daily basis with other people!"
Sharon Bowman
International Trainer
Author of Training from the BACK of the Room
"We all need models for making sense of the world. In Personality Style at Work, Kate Ward presents a simple, useful model for looking at how personality style affects performance. A thoughtful and organized introduction, PSAW is an excellent resource for those taking their first dive into personality style. The book offers the opportunity for self-assessment, and based on the readers' own style, offers practical ideas about how to work more efficiently with those around us. A great find for anyone interested in improving their interactions, and improving their every day."
Geoff Bellman
Consultant
Author of Extraordinary Groups: How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results
"After reading Personality Style at Work, I assure you that you’ll see people differently; you’ll understand them better, and be able to deal with them in a way that will turn every interpersonal encounter into an opportunity for a mutual win."
Dr. Tony Alessandra
Author of The Platinum Rule and The NEW Art of Managing People
"Imagine the influence you might have by knowing the preferences of your superiors, colleagues, and subordinates. Personality Style at Work provides you with the insight and tools to understand your style and to adapt it to others' preferences. Implement the concepts in this book to ensure that you will be a better communicator, team member, and leader."
Elaine Biech
Author of The Business of Consulting
Editor of The ASTD Leadership Handbook
"Work has changed. Constantly striving to do more with less of everything, people are stressed and tired. Little by little, it is clear that instead of being victims of our job, we must be leaders of our job. This requires careful understanding of our individual strengths and blindspots, something Personality Style does expertly. Kate has done a tremendous job using the Personality Style to help us each be the best we can be every day."
Lou Russell
CEO / Learning Facilitator
Russell Martin & Associates
Author of: IT Leadership Alchemy; The Accelerated Learning Fieldbook; Training Triage Leadership Training; Project Management for Trainers and 10 Steps to Successful Project Management
"Kate Ward's Personality Style at Work is a fresh and timely approach to the interplay of personality styles in the workplace. Filled with stories, humor, and simple common sense, Ward's book is a treasure trove of styles-based ideas that any working person can apply to his or her workday world. Ward's entertaining stories make the concepts come alive and the reality-based exercises help the reader internalize this useful information. The quick and easy self-assessment exercise at the end of the book is especially insightful. You may not need this book if you are a hermit, but it is a must-read for anyone working on a daily basis with other people!"
Sharon Bowman
International Trainer
Author of Training from the BACK of the Room
"We all need models for making sense of the world. In Personality Style at Work, Kate Ward presents a simple, useful model for looking at how personality style affects performance. A thoughtful and organized introduction, PSAW is an excellent resource for those taking their first dive into personality style. The book offers the opportunity for self-assessment, and based on the readers' own style, offers practical ideas about how to work more efficiently with those around us. A great find for anyone interested in improving their interactions, and improving their every day."
Geoff Bellman
Consultant
Author of Extraordinary Groups: How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results
In the News...
From American Express Open Forum: 4 Types Of Personalities Found in Every Office
By Vivian Giang
From Salary.com: What Your Workspace Says About You Examining Coworkers' Workspace Gives Clues About Their Personalities & Effectiveness
By Kate Ward
From Salary.com: Which Presidential Leadership Style Are You? Whether You're George Washington or FDR, Learning Your Leadership Style is Key
By Kate Ward
From Salary.com: Make Your Team's Personality Styles Mesh: Know Your Team's Personality Styles to be More Productive
By Kate Ward
From Salary.com: How to Make Better Career Decisions: Confused About What to do? Trust Your Gut!
By Kate Ward
From Soundview Executive Book Summaries: The Soundview Executive Book Alert Newsletter
From Women in Business: The Secret to Working with (almost) Anyone
An interview with Kate Ward
From SUCCESS: Discover Your Personality Style at Work
By Deborah Huso
From Life & Beauty Weekly: Are You Sabotaging Yourself at Work?
By Michele Meyer
From Leadership Excellence Magazine: Personality Style: Key to Effective Leadership(p 14)
By Kate Ward, Author of Personality Style at Work
From Salary.com: What's Your Personality Style? Find Out Why You Get Along with Certain People at Work
By Kate Ward, Salary.com Contributing Writer and author of Personality Style at Work
From The Modesto Bee: WorkWise BlogTip: Personality matters when making career choices
By Mildred L. Culp
From MSN: 4 personality types on your work team
By Justin Thompson, CareerBuilder Writer
From Business Insider: The Secret To Working With 4 Different Types Of People
By Ashley Lutz
From Wall Street Journal's FINS Finance: Best Career Books for 2012
By Kelly Eggers
Listen to Kate's Interview on Kamloops 98.3 CIFM
Listen to Kate's Podcast on Salary Talk from salary.com
From American Express Open Forum: 4 Types Of Personalities Found in Every Office
By Vivian Giang
From Salary.com: What Your Workspace Says About You Examining Coworkers' Workspace Gives Clues About Their Personalities & Effectiveness
By Kate Ward
From Salary.com: Which Presidential Leadership Style Are You? Whether You're George Washington or FDR, Learning Your Leadership Style is Key
By Kate Ward
From Salary.com: Make Your Team's Personality Styles Mesh: Know Your Team's Personality Styles to be More Productive
By Kate Ward
From Salary.com: How to Make Better Career Decisions: Confused About What to do? Trust Your Gut!
By Kate Ward
From Soundview Executive Book Summaries: The Soundview Executive Book Alert Newsletter
From Women in Business: The Secret to Working with (almost) Anyone
An interview with Kate Ward
From SUCCESS: Discover Your Personality Style at Work
By Deborah Huso
From Life & Beauty Weekly: Are You Sabotaging Yourself at Work?
By Michele Meyer
From Leadership Excellence Magazine: Personality Style: Key to Effective Leadership(p 14)
By Kate Ward, Author of Personality Style at Work
From Salary.com: What's Your Personality Style? Find Out Why You Get Along with Certain People at Work
By Kate Ward, Salary.com Contributing Writer and author of Personality Style at Work
From The Modesto Bee: WorkWise BlogTip: Personality matters when making career choices
By Mildred L. Culp
From MSN: 4 personality types on your work team
By Justin Thompson, CareerBuilder Writer
From Business Insider: The Secret To Working With 4 Different Types Of People
By Ashley Lutz
From Wall Street Journal's FINS Finance: Best Career Books for 2012
By Kelly Eggers
Listen to Kate's Interview on Kamloops 98.3 CIFM
Listen to Kate's Podcast on Salary Talk from salary.com
It’s about time you met your personality.
Understanding the ins and outs of personality can do wonders for you and your relationships—both professionally and in your personal life—from improving the way you communicate and influence others to understanding what makes people tick and figuring out how to get along with them. Personality Style at Work is the quick, accurate, and proven online self-assessment that sheds light on how you think, why you act the way you do, and what drives your behavior.
Get your custom report in 15 minutes or less! read more
Understanding the ins and outs of personality can do wonders for you and your relationships—both professionally and in your personal life—from improving the way you communicate and influence others to understanding what makes people tick and figuring out how to get along with them. Personality Style at Work is the quick, accurate, and proven online self-assessment that sheds light on how you think, why you act the way you do, and what drives your behavior.
Get your custom report in 15 minutes or less! read more
