What I like about being a Director

• I am independent, courageous, straightforward and self-reliant.
• I am able to take charge and meet challenges head on.
• I support, empower and protect those close to me.

What I don’t like about being a Director

• I sometimes overwhelm people with my bluntness and frighten them off when I don’t mean to.
• I am restless and impatient with others’ incompetence and get angry when people don’t do things my way.
• I find it difficult to really listen to others’ views.

Things I would never do

• Fail to state my opinion when I strongly disagree with what is said.
• Step down as managing director of a company because I think someone else can do it better.
• Play a tennis match without playing to win.
• Say to someone “Let’s do it your way.”

How to relate with me

• Stand up for yourself.  Be confident, strong and direct.
• Don’t gossip about me or betray my trust.
• Remember that I have a vulnerable side.
• Don’t mistake my assertive manner for a personal attack.
• Accept that my appearing to lose my temper is part of me.

Things people say about me

• “I can be honest and say what is on my mind when I’m with her.  If I’m not completely frank she feels I’ve let her down.”
• “She is so direct.  She says things that nobody else has the courage to say, and encourages other to speak their mind.”
• “She is a very practical manager.  She is good at delegating and always forthright.  She’s a very effective boss.  Everyone knows where they stand with her.”

Things I should affirm to myself

• It’s OK to show my vulnerable side to those I trust.
• Good relationships are worth making compromises for.
• I must first consider an alternative solution.