YOUR SHAPES PROFILE
TRIANGLE BOX
EXPLORE YOUR SHAPES ASSESSMENT RESULTS BELOW
YOUR SHAPES PROFILE
EXPLORE YOUR SHAPES ASSESSMENT RESULTS BELOW
SHAPE RESULTS & REPORT BREAKDOWN
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TRAITS
BEHAVIORS
RELATING TO OTHERS
TRAITS
BEHAVIORS
RELATING TO OTHERS
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BEHAVIORS
RELATING TO OTHERS
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RELATING TO OTHERS
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Who you are, how others may perceive you to be, how you act and how you interact with others, primarily comes from the blend of two shape strengths.
Typically, this blend represents your Primary and Secondary shapes; however, all five shapes can influence your communication style and preferences in varying degrees, truly making your style unique.
Keep this in mind as you read more about your Primary and Secondary shapes below, knowing that you are not just one shape, and that any part of a single shape description could be slightly altered when you consider how your other shape strengths may impact one another.
After reading your personal Shapes Report below, you will find some general information about all five shapes that may shed additional light as to why you communicate in the way that you do. Understanding who you and others are, how you and others act, how you and others interact, and why, is a critical component of effective communication.
With understanding and personal desire to communicate more effectively, The PsychoGeometrics® System will show you how to use your natural shape strengths and your learned shape skills to shape flex, strengthening not only your communication, but your relationships, as well.
It all starts right here…
Your Shapes Combination Profile indicates that you are someone with strong left-brain traits and behaviors, especially when communicating with others.
Your TRIANGLE tends to be direct, to the point, and you like to move quickly toward the bottom line.
In contrast, the BOX in you prefers a more methodical approach, taking the time to discuss and consider the details, then process information before making a decision.
Although, at times, you may experience an internal “tug-of-war” between your TRIANGLE and BOX, you have come to realize, or may be in the process of realizing, that your Shape Strengths Combination is quite powerful when your TRIANGLE and BOX work together.
For example, your BOX strength means you are naturally good at being logical, objective, organized and detail oriented. Having these strengths from your BOX means your TRIANGLE can be all the more confident in setting TRIANGLE goals based on the BOX factsand more focused on the things that are proven to matter.
Given that the TRIANGLE in you is naturally competitive and likes to win, the BOX makes sure you have the accurate information to execute a successful game plan.
In addition to being ambitious ( TRIANGLE) and a very organized ( BOX) person, you may be someone who believes there is a “right way” to do almost everything and it is your responsibility to make sure the right path is taken.
In fact, because you are a left-brain dominant person, you can become stressed and frustrated when expectations are not clear and goals and deadlines are missed.
In these cases, you may find that you tend to hyper-control the situation and become even more determined, intense, and focused.While this works for you as a way to control your response to stress, and also stay in control, keep in mind it can be somewhat intimidating to others, who, instead of relentlessly pressing on, need a break to pause, step away, re-evaluate the situation, then determine next steps.
You can be an effective team player if you respect your teammates and believe the team project is of value. Your leadership skills will often emerge in the team setting, as others look to you for guidance, whether you have the title of “leader,” or not.
You also have the courage to take a stand and you are willing to be fully accountable for your decision. You are not a natural risk taker but will carefully analyze and calculate your options.
When working with a team, the TRIANGLE within you typically likes being in charge, while the BOX in you appreciates the opportunity to embrace conflict, engage in crucial conversations, and have intelligent debates that argue your case or prove your point.
By nature, you tend to put a lot more pressure on yourself, than others would ever put on you. You are probably not one to make an excuse, but you will provide an explanation. You also tend to be extremely loyal and committed to your work.
You are a hard driver at work, and you may find this naturally carries over into your personal life, as well.
Typically, in order for your TRIANGLE and BOX to function in a healthy and effective manner, you may discover, or may be discovering now, that your life away from work needs to include a place where you can unwind, relax and recharge your batteries.
In addition, you may find interpersonal relationships are challenging for you, especially when communicating with those who have CIRCLE and SQUIGGLE strengths.
It is common that someone with strong left-brain traits and mental skills may also need an extracurricular activity, outlet or interest, away from work, to release stress, whether it is a form of exercise, playing a sport, attending an athletic event or concert, or starting a home-improvement project.
Such activity may give you a different or refreshing perspective for how the rest of the world functions, outside of work.
People are generally drawn to your TRIANGLE confidence; while others rely on your steady, calm, and consistent BOX-like demeanor. Others know that if they get onboard with you, they will not only get the map, but also the driver to get them there.
While you have the potential for both leadership and management, without a good coach, talented mentor or soft skills training, you may have challenges connecting with people.
You are smart and visionary, but will people want to follow you?
It is important to note that there are some people who do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
Although it is not your intent, you can sometimes come across as non-emotional, closed-minded, unapproachable, dogmatic, stubborn, or rigid.
One thing to keep in mind is that while you truly have the potential to excel using your TRIANGLE and BOX Strengths, you will excel even more when you use all five shapes.
For example, your natural combination of TRIANGLE and BOX provides strategic focus and results-oriented action, based on solid information, process and a plan.
Is this enough to communicate and interact with others effectively?
What “strengths” or “skills” from the RECTANGLE, CIRCLE and SQUIGGLEshould be considered?
Does your TRIANGLE BOX combination take the time to be open-minded, anticipating how “ change” could stimulate your thinkingand enhance your results?
For example, if you feel and think how you have always felt and thought, and you do what you have always done, you may miss opportunities to “ grow” personally and professionally.
Without consciously and intentionally being aware or anticipating RECTANGLE transitions, you do not typically recognize the need for change, unless it is a change you make and can control, change quickly enough, or understand why things may be changing in a direction you did not want or intend to go. As a result, in your personal and professional life, you or your contribution may be replaced, become obsolete, stagnant your growth or the growth of a relationship.
The RECTANGLE keeps you viable, and your Shape Strengths relevantand applicable by raising your awareness of changes or needed changes around you, both in your personal and professional life.
The CIRCLE is your connection with people, but not necessarily yourbest shape for showing people you care.
Typically, people show care, concern, and even love through their personal Shape Strengths. When you show that you care, it is probably communicated through your BOX or your TRIANGLE.
For example, you may show you care through your BOX logical approach, showing little emotion, taking the situation seriously, and starting with an analysis of the facts.
Your TRIANGLE shows you care by wanting to take immediate actionto solve the problem. The TRIANGLE in you does not stop to think about how it might be better to show empathy first, such as asking how your friend is feeling, or if your friend just wants to sit and talk.
And finally, the way you personally show someone you care could be through a blend of both BOX logic and TRIANGLE action.
It is important to keep in mind that listening is a form of caring, but it is not the first thing you think of as a BOX TRIANGLE when someone needs your help.
How can you use a “touch” of CIRCLE when using your BOX or TRIANGLE to show that you care?
It has been said that communication is 93% what people see and hear and only 7% of your actual words.
Consider your tone, pace, facial expressions, body language and physical gestures.
For example, the BOX tends to use less emotion than any other shape, having a logical, linear approach.
The TRIANGLE tends to jump right in, getting to the bottom-line then giving direction.
Instead of using either of your strengths as a starting point, which would be your natural tendency, develop the art of effective communication by shape flexing and starting with your CIRCLE. This may mean shifting to a more empathic tone, or simply being still, open-minded, and present with your friend, without jumping ahead to what you are going to do.
Shape Flexing for the TRIANGLE BOX might sound like this: “I care about you. What do you need most from me right now?”
The SQUIGGLE is your opportunity to be more flexible, less rigid and more creative with how you use information, or how you set your goals.
Because your Shape Strengths are left-brain dominant, you may find that even though your plan is flawless and your goals are clear, you have a challenge getting others to be as committed or passionate about it as you.
The SQUIGGLE gives you the opportunity to Shape Flex so that you can determine what might motivate others to get onboard, and how you can bring general enthusiasm to your project.
The SQUIGGLE also complements your TRIANGLE and BOX by helping you lighten up a bit and make time to have some fun. Perhaps you do not think this is something you need, but it may be something others need who work or live with you.
Because you can be extremely serious-minded, intense, and focused, others tend to feel your stress. When you lighten up from time to time, this gives others permission to do the same.
A little humor is a great way to relieve stress and keep things in perspective.
Managing your Shape Strengths is important to your success, and the success of others who are important to you.
Part of managing and leveraging your TRIANGLE and BOX Strengths is including the other three shapes behaviors in your communication.
These three shapes complement your strengths, helping to ensure the best possible version of you.
Meanwhile, take time to tell others what they mean to you and remember that sometimes it is OK to just go with the flow!
Little is BIG.
The PsychoGeometrics® system provides useful feedback by analyzing your results based on:
LOW (0-3)
If you score low in a shape, it doesn’t mean you are below average, or that your score is bad.
It simply means you do not have a high percentage of this shape within you naturally. In fact, when using one of your lower score shapes, you may find it awkward or uncomfortable using it. Using one of your low-score shapes, even if you only use it sparingly, could be the very shape behavior that helps maximize or manage one of your shape strengths.
A low score can also signal a development opportunity for you.
MEDIUM (4-6)
If you score medium in a shape, it doesn’t mean you are average, or that your score is average.
It simply means you have a medium percentage of this shape within you. It can influence your shapes with higher scores, but it is probably not your “go-to” shape.
Knowing how to leverage a medium score can help balance out a higher shape score, or help compensate for a lower shape score.
HIGH (7 OR MORE)
It simply means you have a high percentage of this shape within you naturally. Your highest shape score represents your Primary Shape. Your next highest shape score represents your Secondary Shape.
How you use and manage your high score Shapes determines if your Primary and Secondary Shapes are your strengths, your challenges, or a little of both as a communicator.
Knowing how to Shape Flex, which means learning how to naturally, skillfully and/or strategically use any of the shapes or blend of shapes regardless of your scores, is KEY to leveraging your Shape strengths, managing your Shape challenges, being an effective communicator and strengthening your relationships.
NOTE: THERE IS ONE EXCEPTION TO THIS SCORING GUIDE, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE RECTANGLE.
The Rectangle is neither a primary or secondary shape. It is a transitional and temporary shape. It is typical for most people to have a low score in Rectangle (3 or less). That is because most people are not naturally good at being open-minded, embracing and navigating their way through change.
The higher the score in Rectangle, typically the bigger the change. Therefore, unlike the other four shapes, a medium or high score in Rectangle doesn’t indicate how much Rectangle you have within you naturally. Instead, it is an indication of how much change and growth is part of your life at this moment.
Changes can be exciting or scary, but either way most people find change challenging to manage.
You can learn more about the Shape Scores, Shape Perception, Shape Flexing and other Shape information and applications in our e-learning series.
YOUR TRAITS
In the category of “Your Traits,” the item choices focus mostly on human characteristics.
YOUR BEHAVIORS
In the category of “Your Behaviors” the item choices focus mostly on habits (repeated behaviors) at work and home.
RELATING TO OTHERS
In the category of “Your Interaction with Others,” your communication style is congruent with your thinking style, which influences the way you choose to communicate with others.
THESE THREE CATEGORIES OF THE ONLINE ASSESSMENT ARE TESTED BY GIVING YOU CHOICES THAT ARE SINGLE ADJECTIVES AND SHORT PHRASES THAT DESCRIBE THE FIVE SHAPES.
Communication is behavior and, as such, can be observed and quantified. Each of the five shapes demonstrate unique communication behavior. It is the blend of these three categories, tested in 89 item choices, that gives you your Personal Shapes Profile Report and indicates your personal communication style.
Boxes prefer to communicate in written form. They tend to speak slowly, precisely, and calmly and use limited body language. They prefer 1-to-1 communication and can be uncomfortable in large groups.
Triangles tend to have strong and deeper voices than the other shapes and alter the volume for emphasis. They may also use pointed gestures and direct eye contact. They typically enjoy competition and thrive in small and large groups where they can be in charge.
Rectangles are in a state of transition. They may hesitate in their communication, carefully thinking and considering each of the four other shapes. They are good listeners and ask questions often. During this state of change, they are not seeking to stand out, but rather would prefer to hang out and observe, ask questions, and not calling attention to themselves.
Circles exude warmth in their communication style. They tend to smile, nod, gesture and typically use physical touch, such as extending a hand to shake or fist to bump, a pat on the arm or back, or a hug. Circles communicate best 1-to-1, but they are equally as happy in small, intimate groups.
Squiggles are highly energetic and expressive in their communication style. They can get so excited that they lose their train of thought. They prefer large groups where they have an audience for their “presentation” or “performance.”
People who have either primary or secondary shapes of Box and Triangle tend to have left brain thinking styles.
People who have either primary or secondary shapes of Circle and Squiggle rely more on their right brain.
This means that the Box and Triangle are linear shapes and are logical and sequential thinkers.
The non-linear shapes of Circle and Squiggle are more oriented to abstraction and creativity.
The Rectangle is the shape of change and growth, and with raised awareness and skill, can be used to think, see, and feel using each of the four other shapes, drawing from both sides of the brain. The Rectangle is not a primary or secondary shape, but rather a transitional shape during period of change in one’s life.
The BOX is a left-brain, inward, and task-oriented shape. The Box is also dedicated, committed and loyal, both personally and professionally. As the most left-brain shape of all five shapes, the Box is the most organized of the Shapes.
In addition, the Box is typically a logical and practical individual who values an orderly process. People with strong Box-like traits and behaviors tend to also be perfectionists.
In fact, the Box person is also the most knowledgeable of the Shapes. Some of the Box’s most positive traits are dependability, perseverance, and patience.
On the other hand, Boxes can be perceived as nit-picking, aloof, and resistant to change. Although not naturally outgoing in social situations and typically choosing to work alone, Boxes are loyal, sometimes to a fault, and make trustworthy business and life partners, colleagues, and friends.
The TRIANGLE is a mostly left-brain, outward, and goal-oriented shape. The Triangle typically seeks leadership, but sometimes leadership opportunities naturally find the Triangle.
They are adept at taking charge and can unknowingly intimidate others with their confidence and decisive decision making. By nature, Triangles often feel “destined to succeed.”
One of the Triangle’s strengths is the ability to delegate work to others – a key skill in any type of leadership role. Although they are effective negotiators, Triangles are highly opinionated and can sometimes get so focused on the immediate need to act, that they are not broad, or global, conceptual thinkers.
Instead, they are naturally quick decision-makers and can be extremely focused on each singular objective. This bottom-line oriented person bores easily, can become impatient, and ask others to “Get to the point!”
Often athletic, or sports-minded, they are highly competitive in most everything they do. Even when a Triangle may not be well-liked, Triangles are typically highly respected, for getting things done.
The RECTANGLE is the shape of change and growth, having the ability to use both left and right brain traits and able to see through the lens of the other four shapes.
Rectangle behavior is typically a state of transition, a temporary state of change.
In some cases, the rectangular phase is exciting because the Rectangle is in a learning phase and searching for something new in their lives.
On the other hand, the rectangular phase can be confusing, frustrating, sad, or scary, depending upon the reason for the change.
Rectangles can be highly inquisitive and courageous during this period of change and will often experiment and try new things. Even so, the state of “I don’t know,” means it is uncertain where the future will take them.
Some people experiencing the Rectangular phase are the rookie in a new and unfamiliar situation, who is suggestible and vulnerable. This sometimes produces a lack of confidence spawning indecision and inconsistency.
It has been said that the only predictable thing about a Rectangle is that they are unpredictable! The good news is – Rectangular periods are temporary…it will pass.
The CIRCLE is a mostly right brain, inward and relationship-oriented shape.
Circles are very much focused on the well-being of others and achieving and sustaining harmony among the team. Circles do not like conflict and will often back down in the face of an argument, to keep the peace.
In general, Circles are good communicators who can listen and empathize well with others. Because of this, they can be very persuasive.
They prefer one-to-one communication.
They can be generous to a fault and too accommodating at times. Circles tend to act more as ‘stabilizers’ than leaders in the workplace. They are also good mentors who genuinely enjoy empowering and enabling of others.
The SQUIGGLE is a right brain, outward and people-oriented shape. True Squiggles might even call themselves eccentric.
These individuals tend to be exceptionally creative, expressive, and witty and can be the least-organized of all the Shapes.
Squiggles typically struggle with routine work and prefer variety and the freedom to be spontaneous in their day to day schedule.
Squiggles tend to be the “idea producers” in society, and when settling on a specific idea can be extremely excited and intense about a project. Squiggles also tend to bring energy to others, and they can be the most inspirational and motivational of all the shapes.
Remember all 5 Shapes are within you!
“Although you typically have a primary and secondary shape that you are naturally good at using, this does not mean you cannot access or be good at using the other shapes.”
It is true that some shapes are easier and more natural to use than others, but it is also true you can learn to use the other shapes, acquiring or developing specific skillsets that correspond to each of the remaining shapes.
The best communicators learn to “FLEX” to their less dominant shapes to connect and communicate more effectively with others.
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