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Summary: Restore Relationships/Enjoy Life With Others More
Review: Figure out why you just don't understand some people. Figure out why some people come across as jerks (Or why some people think YOU do).This book helped me rid myself of a judgmental mentality as it pertains to others, and helped me restore some very important relationships in my life. We're all different, right? Well, this book puts it all together and helps a lay person make sense of the human personality. Another review has complained about the simplistic approach. Well, not all of us are interested in becoming masters at the DISC profile. Some of us just want to understand it enough to get along in life better. This book does just that, and then some.
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Summary: Elementary
Review: I didn't like the author's approach. I felt as if I were reading a book meant from my 6th grader. I was very offended by the repetitive statements; if I didn't get it the first time it was stated three more times. Duh! For the newcomer to DiSC or temperments, this book would be a find. But for someone wanting to deepen their knowledge, it was a waste. Too elementary. I would recommend "Different Children, Different Needs" (this author contributed) or "Understanding How Others Misunderstand You."
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Summary: Accepting and Understanding Yourself and Others
Review: There are a myriad of books discussing personality types in all kinds of esoteric ways -- from the Enneagram to Numerology to the Meyer-Briggs typology. All those may be very useful to a professional in the field of psychology or sociology, but for a person who wants simply to get a handle on how to work and play with others, they are far too complex and obscure. The beauty of "Positive Personality Profiles" is that it is simple and deep. It uses the basic concept of four personality types that has been around for centuries. These personalities are identified by letters (rather than the Greek terms - Sanguine, Choleric, etc.). The author advises that most people are COMBINATIONS of the four types. But generally a person will emphasize one or two primary ways of behaving and being. If you approach this book with a reasonable balance of skepticism and openness, you may find a lot of value in here. The viewpoint of the author is frankly Christian, and he uses examples from the New Testament to back up his ideas. This may offend some, though it didn't bother me and I'm Jewish. I enjoyed his writing style and anecdotes. I also appreciate the genuine good will that pervades this book. The author wants to lead us readers down a path of acceptance and understanding. This is not about categorizing and judging people, but about letting them into our hearts.
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