INTELLIGENCE - They:
• Think abstractly , comprehensively
• Think logically, analytically
• Can solve difficult problems
• Can think creatively
• Tend to make sound judgements
• Tend to do long-range planning
• Combine past experience into new
patterns
• Follow ideas to logical conclusions
• Work rapidly, with precision & accuracy
EMOTIONAL CONTROL - They :
• Remain steady under pressure
• Admit mistakes when wrong
• Keep up initiative under trying
circumstances
• Show flexibility / versatility under
pressure
• Tend to have consistent patterns of
behavior
• Deal patiently with beginners
• Laugh at their own mistakes
• Take orders without offense
• Give orders with composure & respect
• Accept themselves for who they are
• Remain objective when criticized
SKILL IN HUMAN RELATIONS - They:
• Smile easily & display a friendly manner
• Like to be with people in social situations
• Adjust quickly to the social level of the
group
• Attract others to themselves
• Gravitate toward group events
• Insist on fairness in all interactions
• Get information by adroit questioning
• Put others at ease in their presence
• Lead others to accept their ideas
• Are adaptable among all classes of people
MENTAL HEALTH
Qualities of Healthy People
INSIGHT & SELF-AWARENESS - They:
• Quickly sense the feelings of others
• Sense the real motives behind their behavior
• Know when to talk & when to be silent
• Sense discord before it becomes overt
• Give criticism objectively, honestly &
respectfully
• Analyze their own limitations without
judgement
• Easily identify mannerisms & patterns of
unbecoming behavior in themselves
• Identify weaknesses in self & others without
automatically labeling them as pathological
• Suggest realistic solutions for personal
limitations of self & others
• Anticipate the effects & outcome of a
course of action
ORGANIZATION & DIRECTING OTHERS - They
• Delegate work to subordinates
• Encourage efficiency via suggestion,
rather than force
• Explain new ideas in an easy &
uncomplicated way
• Keep employees busy without being
authoritative
• Base their sternness on fairness
• Speak in a way which commands respect
• Lead others through trying times
• Look ahead & plan a smooth flow of activity
• Use legitimate short cuts to accelerate
production
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