We all are different – carrying our own unique style in everything we do. Human behavior cannot be predicted but only observed. Sometimes it makes sense to understand our own natural responses and reflect on who we really are. I thought to share my observation here and believe we all can connect with each of the types mentioned here.
Positive-Negative (PN): These are the people who think positively for their company, the team, and the assignment in hand; but put their health and personal time at stake. These are the people who work late, and sometimes people think that they take much time because of their inefficiency, which happens to be true sometimes. They are sometimes inefficient to seek any help. They try to convince others, prove they are right, and even try to win over arguments. The good thing about them – they get the job done, but at their own cost. They are sometimes treated as the best employees in the company. They may bring positive effects in the workplace and set examples, but can negatively impact their personal or social life due to positive-negative style at work.
Negative-Positive (NP): This kind of people focus on personal welfare above their job duties. They think about them all the time and are rarely a team player. They are inconsiderate of other’s feelings and happen to be sensitive about how things affect them. They normally like power and do well when they need to command others with minimal negotiations. They can throw others under the bus if required, but they succeed as long as they are within the official capacities since they focus on the job’s personal and survival aspects. The NP style of work may negatively impact the company or organization but help a person gain personally (though, it’s a temporary gain).
Neutral (N): This group sometimes focuses on the hours spent rather than on the tasks accomplished at work. They don’t care a lot about organizational gains or innovation or thought leadership, and their motivation being the regular on-time reception of salary. They normally like to stay away from any office politics or war of words. They will never seem to be too excited or too worried at work. They don’t like to work beyond working hours and usually complete their tasks on time. They are usually neutral in professional and personal life and follow straight lines or clear directions.
Negative-Negative (NN): This group is typically reluctant to adapt to the work duties or culture. Even if they adopt, they don’t align with the company’s goals and vision. They spend time in their own interests and take up tasks halfheartedly. They may be found looking for other jobs as soon as they start with a company. They always complain that the workplace or colleagues are not good, and they keep comparing everything. They neither contribute to the organizational goals nor try to adapt to the company’s culture. At the end of every year, they don’t add much to either their professional or personal growth.
Positive-Positive (PP): This category is known for its radical thoughts, unprecedented actions, and risk-taking ability. We can call these people “The Entrepreneurs” as well. They thrive on making improvements wherever possible; their arguments are honest; they don’t get influenced by job titles (either own or others), and take ownership of their actions. They are keen to help others and don’t say, “this is not my job.” They share the credit with others and accept their mistakes when something goes wrong. They appreciate others for the good qualities and challenge people to get the best out of them. They are team workers and blend well with many different personalities. They prioritize, decide, and take action when others are complaining and procrastinating. PP personalities do well in their personal lives, and they strive to maintain a balance between work and home. They contribute to personal, professional, and social aspects of life almost equally. It is tough to be truly successful at work or profession until successful as a person.
A disclaimer: I am not a behavior analyst or a psychologist, and the thoughts shared in this article are based on personal experiences and observations.
