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LSE Profile by Gulenko
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General description
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The LSE (ESTj) is assertive, operative, and hard-working. Cannot sit
still not being engaged in anything. Prefers actions to words. Has a
developed sense of responsibility. Fights chaos and disorder wherever he
might be. Dislikes it when he is being distracted from what he is doing.
If taking a break, he does it as thoroughly as he does his work.
Appreciates merit and good quality above everything else. Tries to
provide for his loved ones by means of increasing their material
prosperity. Very caring. Comes to rescue when someone is threatened by
physical danger. In such a situation acts with courage and
determination.
Intolerant of trickery and wiles. Expresses his opinion directly. In
business and practical dealings, he is dry and official, but in an
informal atmosphere shows kindness and a sense of humor. Doesn’t have
sufficient diplomacy in relations - may get agitated, lose his temper. A
stubborn debater, becomes hot-tempered when proving his correctness.
Doesn’t know how to make compliments. Dislikes empty chatter, though
finds it difficult to cut off a phone conversation.
Getting stuck in details of work, he sometimes doesn’t finish it in
time, which is very upsetting for him. Unprepared for unexpected events.
Slowly learns and accepts new trends, developments, and styles; often is
conservative and supports traditions.
Detailed description
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The LSE is an assertive, energetic, hard-working person. Spends many
hours each day working, as much as his work requires. Supporter of good
quality, reliability, and productivity of labor. Searches for bold,
innovative and unconventional technical solutions. Inclined towards
rationalizing activities. Skillfully uses instruments and exploits
technologies. Has an extremely practical turn of mind. Makes all of his
evaluations from the point of view of feasibility and utility. Prudent
and thrifty manager. Foresees the best ways to manage and utilize
objects at his disposal. Makes preparations and provisions for the
future. Teaches people how to live wisely, how to not waste their
capabilities in vain.
A very caring person. Ensures that his loved ones have an income and
comfortable living conditions. Helps people not by words, but by deeds.
Spends his vacation time resting as thoroughly as he was working. Loves
holiday dinners, abundant food, often knows how to cook well himself.
With pleasure gives gifts and presents surprises. Goes through physical
weakness and ailments with difficulty, neglects his own illnesses. Often
looks after health of others more willingly than after his own
well-being. For him it’s important to find the original cause of poor
health. Usually looks tidy and neat and handles his belongings with
care. Won’t immediately use a new costume or clothing set, but instead
will preserve it for the right occasion. Prefers strict business or
classical styles. Pays particular attention to the cleanliness of shoes.
In communication, the LSE seeks to show kindness and sense of humor.
Demonstrates his good predisposition and positive emotions, though
sometimes does so too abruptly. Becomes very hot tempered during
arguments and disputes. When he is overtaken by emotions, he no longer
hears the opinions of others and stubbornly insists on his own view
point. Never openly admits that he was wrong. However, if a person
remains discreet and restrained, and does not submit to his pressuring,
he becomes more attentive and cautious. Can curb and restrain his own
emotions by willful effort as well. Very much dislikes it when someone
else interferes in his affairs or forces him to redo his work. At such
times can flare up, start throwing objects, sharply turn around and
leave.
The LSE assesses relations by another’s ability to keep his word, to
warn of their intent in timely manner, to be punctual and come at
appointed time. Appreciates those who do not spare their time for him.
Tries to prepare for everything in advance. Sudden changes of plans that
occur without a warning annoy and anger him. Dislikes answering
questions of the kind “What will happen tomorrow?”, “When are you going
to do that?”, etc. The Very much in need of a guaranteed future and
predictability of events. Dislikes radical changes and abrupt deviations
from the planned course. Prefers to move forward in a straight line.
Poorly foresees dangers and obstacles. Usually respects established
traditions and customs. However, also strives to keep up with the modern
times and won’t cling too strongly to the old ways.
LSE’s mood and state are dependent on the prevailing surrounding
psychological atmosphere. If people around him quarrel, fight, distrust
one another, his own state rapidly deteriorates. Very stable in personal
ties. For those who reciprocate his feelings does a lot more than they
were expecting. Needs relationships that are deep and strong. Likes
long, heartfelt conversations, and stories about various ways of
spending one’s time. Despite his external sharpness and rough edges,
deep inside the LSE is quite sentimental. However, it is difficult to
become close with him due to his high demands towards his partners.
LSE’s own creative abilities become manifest when he is in a good mood.
If he feels that the conceived is in principle possible, then he will
proceed to the implementation of plans with much enthusiasm and zeal.
Cannot live without a purpose, without some clear prospects before him.
The achievement of each intermediate result inspires him and instills
desire to continue on and go the full distance. Enjoys competition,
games, dynamic types of sports. Adventurous. Becomes more engaged and
inspired if there is a need to prove his abilities. When he loses
orientation or sees no solutions, becomes nervous, agitated, loses his
spirit. In such situations, he needs advice, calm support, or the
correction of the end goal.
The LSE cannot live in chaos and disarray. Fights against lack of
discipline, violation of norms and rules. Himself gives a personal
example of good discipline and organization, but doesn’t have enough
strength to ensure this in others. Collects all the relevant information
before he starts on anything serous. Cannot act in unsystematic, blind
manner. Intolerant of trickery, hoaxes, wily schemes. Expresses his
negative opinions rather directly. Critical in evaluating work, his own
and that of others. Finds it difficult to explain the technology of some
steps or actions, since systematic-analytical type of thinking is not
his strong point. Instead of giving instructions prefers the method of
“do as I do”. Tries to move from words and get down to business as soon
as possible.
Knows how to make people work. Won’t tolerate loafers and idlers near
himself. Characterized by a strong sense of ownership. Won’t allow
anyone else to give commands on his territory. Lives by the principle
“my home - my fortress”. Invests all his efforts into the task at hand.
Has little interest in various hobbies and other entertainments. Focuses
strongly on the object of his work. Not inclined to use force to
suppress, oppress, or seize power. The strength and abilities that he
was endowed with by nature the LSE directs into productive matters and
uninterrupted management of technical processes.
Manner of communication
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The main features of LSE’s style of communication are emphasized good
manners and strict adherence to ethical standards when dealing with
unfamiliar people. This is most clearly seen in men when they are
talking with the ladies. This includes use of polite pronouns, offers of
a place to sit, emphasized politeness and gallant manners. Familiarity
is completely absent. The LSE likes to ask about everything, to learn
new facts. Comparing the facts he make logical conclusions. Does not
recognize vague, evasive answers, demands concreteness and specificity.
On any issue he has an opinion. Debates in heated manner, defending it.
Never admits to being wrong about anything. Always finds something to
pick at. Dislikes talking about nothing, spending much time on the
phone, exchanging gossip and rumors. During phone conversation even his
voice changes, becomes somehow unnatural. Always in favor of
practicality and feasibility. Does not understand and condemns the
dreamers who propose beautiful but useless ideas and projects. Does not
tolerate laziness, lack of discipline. A supporter of gradual but steady
progress. Dislikes sudden, abrupt changes. The leitmotif of his work -
is stability. It was under this principle that the activities of British
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher have passed. Conservative in his views
about family, especially men. Usually supporters of segregation of
duties: man - as the breadwinner, his wife - a housewife, educator of
children. About such people it is said: “Behind him is like being behind
a stone wall.”
Features of behavior
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The most characteristic feature of LSE’s behavior that allows to
identify this sociotype - is periodically occurring outbreaks of rage.
They occur when his work and his way of doing things are being
criticized, when he is being taught or lectured. The LSE is especially
intolerant of it coming from people who themselves are not engaged in
this type of work, who are not competent in it. In such moments he is
capable of throwing anything that comes to hand, breaking dishes. Losing
his temper he shouts at the critic, points out that person’s personal
shortcomings, not being shy in choosing expressions. Similar choleric
outbreaks also happen when he cannot do something at a particular job.
The LSE is characterized by very high capacity for doing work. Can work
for many hours each day. However, from time to time he needs relaxation.
In this case he may simply sit on a couch and watch TV, disconnecting
from everything. But he cannot sitting around for a long time not doing
anything. Dislikes being sick and having to stay in bed. Constantly
active, engaged in concrete work. A good inventor and innovator, as well
as a designer (T. Edison, SP Korolev). Comes to the rescue when there is
a threat of physical danger to people. In such situations operates with
courage and determination. Does not boast about this. Moves towards his
purpose in a straight line, not maneuvering. Even if he tries to cheat,
his cheating gets easily discovered. Prefers to operate in a fairly
straightforward way. Due to this, often earns the reputation of an
honest person. All these qualities have helped George W. Bush to become
president of the United States of America. Does not tolerate cunning,
deception, fraud, absenteeism. Dislikes light-mindedness, flippancy,
windiness. Guardian of moral norms.
Appearance
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Among the external features of LSE some of the primary one are his
upright bearing and seemingly inflexible figure. About such people it is
said “he has a military bearing”. In most cases LSE’s figure is rather
thin. However, if
sensory component is emphasized
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then his figure may be full and solid. This is often true for women. But
even in this case there are certain visible composure, uprightness,
fixedness present in the figure. LSE’s gait and nature of his movements
- sudden, abrupt, tense. A great inner nervousness and tension are
perceptible. This is especially visible in
LSE subtype with enhanced logical component
. This shows in the fact that the LSE
cannot sit in one position for a long time, constantly changes it, and
in a special sparkle that appears in LSE’s eyes in an excited
conversation. LSE’s clothing style tends towards business or classic
styles. For men, a traditional suit and tie. Usually doesn’t follow
fashion much, seeks only high quality in accessories and toiletries.
Women also do not permit themselves to dress in extravagant outfits.
Even if they want to dress by fashion, their tastes are the same, rather
strict and conservative. LSEs are also distinguished by their ability to
carefully handle their clothing. Their clothes are always clean and
tidy. They know how to wear them for a long time. Their clothes and
belongings look almost like new. LSEs don’t allow themselves untidiness
in appearance. Usually they are neat and composed, clothing is ironed,
shoes are polished.
As a subordinate
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Strengths
Energetic and assertive person. Knows how to soberly assess the
situation and come up with a practical solution. A good administrator:
works on ensuring quality workflow and strives to create all the
conditions required for productive work. Able to coordinate the
activities of different individuals and departments. Very pragmatic:
evaluates people’s actions in terms of their usefulness. Likes
reliability and solidity in everything. Distinguished by high capacity
for work. Knows how to safely and efficiently handle money. Prefers
practicality and good quality in things over fashion. Loves order and
organization in everything. Has a strong sense of duty. Values time
and dislikes wasting it in vain. Very punctual. Tries to plan
everything in advance. Prefers to not take risks for nothing. Good at
maintaining and organizing his household. Prompt and inventive in
domestic matters.
Problem areas
Conservative in his tastes and habits. Dislikes admitting to his
mistakes, going for a compromise. Poorly receives criticism, even if
given in joking from. Lacks diplomacy in relations. Sometimes he is
overly harsh and critical in his assessments. Condemns all those who,
in his opinion, don’t work hard enough or don’t do honest work. Rarely
makes compliments or gives praise for good work - considers it to be
the norm. Dislikes talking about entertainments. A supporter of strict
upbringing. May flare up if his work is criticized by someone who is
incompetent. With those who are close to him often demonstrates an
imperious and demanding attitude. Sensitive to stress, feels
particularly nervous and unsettled in conditions of uncertainty.
Dislikes waiting too long for any event to happen. Drowning in details
and getting distracted by minor things, may not complete his work in
time. Feels very upset when this occurs. If he doesn’t have sufficient
evidence and needed information, delays in making a decision. Dislikes
it when he is being hurried or distracted from what he is doing.
Adheres to established rules of conduct and demands the same from
others. At the same time, he may suddenly become unnerved, fly off the
handle, show sharpness and intolerance.
From LSE one cannot demand and expect:
Flexibility in changing his behavior in accordance to the situation;
Sensitivity and diplomacy in relations with people;
Self-control and cold composure in extreme situations;
Generation of unconventional ideas.
Recommended occupations: the management sphere, positions where there is
a need to manage and direct people and coordinate their work and
activities (under stable conditions and laws); economists, bank
employees, loan officers, technical secretaries with managerial
functions, support of the technical process (repair and maintenance of
equipment); construction, farming and agriculture.
As a supervisor
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A supervisor of this type likes order and firmly asserts his positions
in life. Hardworking, demanding of himself and others. For such people
frequently their work is the passion of their life, to which he devotes
a lot of his time and energy.
Supervisor-organizer
A good organizer has qualities of practical business orientation. He
can follow through with a previously adapted course of action, remove
any obstacles along the way, and get other people involved in active
and creative work.
As a leader, the LSE often puts forward new proposals concerning
rational use of material and intellectual resources. Very active in
giving assignments, instructions, and supervision of work process. Gives
priority to communication. Spends a lot of effort getting acquainted
with people and developing contacts with those around him. In work,
focuses on past experience that led to a positive outcome.
Inclined to resolve tactical problems. This is explained by
particularity of his thinking style, which is aimed at calculating the
logic of facts, events, and actions. Out of entire flow of information
he distinguishes that which may be useful for the planned work or
project, and discards the rest as having no bearing to the matter at
hand. Such mental attitude allows the LSE to rationally manage and
organize materials and intellectual resources available within the
system (e.g. his working group, company, or household). The LSE builds
plans for gradual, evolutionary development of this system,
rationalizing and improving some of its parts. Has an inclination to
stick to traditional values, which includes professional ethics and
personal etiquette. With the above mentioned qualities, representatives
of this sociotype often achieve major success within stable structures
and organizations, but experience many difficulties if they have to
manage complex, unpredictably changing organizational systems.
Due to objective, work-oriented quality of his thinking, the LSE shows
himself to be a capable administrator. Accurate and thorough. Works well
with business documentation. Has a responsible attitude towards his
tasks. If needed, he will remain and work extra hours without receiving
any reminders from the “above”. Usually doesn’t run late to work
meetings and appointments. Dislikes unfulfilled promises.
LSE’s exacting and demanding attitude towards his subordinates is
combined for him with the desire to create the most comfortable
conditions for work, and to remove external hindrances and obstacles for
more effective operations. Only when he achieves this, he believes that
he has the right to make demands, which favorably distinguishes him from
other sociotypes, such as SLE and LSI, which tend to show little
interest in working conditions of their subordinates.
The LSE copes better with functions of a hierarchical leader. A manager
of this type is usually conservative by nature, dislikes taking risks,
and adheres to established ways of operation. Tries to reach new goals
by tried-and-tested methods, using old contacts and ties. Negatively
perceives any criticism directed at him concerning this matter.
The LSE bases his interactions with other people and business partners
on basis of code of honor and rules of fair play. An opponent of
trickery, lies, duplicity. His own integrity is founded on logical
principles. In interpersonal relationships he is characterized by
keeping a certain emotional distance; does not seek to come in close
contact with many other people. In a system of formal ties, the LSE is
characterized by smooth manner of communication. Despite this, he
gravitates towards being able to influence other people, to direct their
thoughts and their actions. Tries to be in the midst of events, to have
a wide circle of contacts who bring to him diverse information.
Gravitates towards cooperation. Tries to discuss and align his interests
with those of his partner. Nevertheless, finds it difficult to reach an
acceptable compromise.
On every issue or topic the LSE has his own opinion. He’s ready to argue
on any subject, even if he isn’t fully proficient and competent in it.
During such discussions, he can get excited, hot-tempered, and
stubbornly prove his rightness. Inclined to exaggerate negative
consequences or miscalculations of any project or event. Values ??his
reputation. It is on basis of this that it’s possible to strike a
compromise with representative of this sociotype.
The “Administrator” by his set of psychological qualities is able to act
as in role of leader-organizer. He is able to understand what
constitutes the common interests of people with whom he works; capable
of understanding the difficulties (problems) of individuals as well. The
LSE has a developed ability to understand and articulate the common
interests of the collective. And he is ready to defend those interests.
May speak up for a person if he’s being treated unfairly. Can engage
other people in a discussion of shared problems in the team, put forward
proposals on how to meet the needs of the employees. Raises questions
about the needs of his collective (team, work-group) before his
superiors, not waiting for orders from “above”. Can sense what people
prefer to not speak about, as well as grasp and express the shared
opinion of the individuals of the group or collective on any significant
to them topics. The LSE is ready to sacrifice his personal interests for
the interests of the collective. He is persistent in defending the
interests of his employees. Due to this characteristics, he may,
irrespective of his position, take over the functions of the
representative of a work-group or a team.
Main characteristics:
Great at resolving tactical problems.
Objectively oriented leader within a hierarchically organized system.
In establishing contacts focuses on objective factors.
Business activity is aimed at removing barriers and discomfort in
productive activities of his subordinates.
His system of interaction with his subordinates presupposes active
management and control and issue of assignments or orders.
Characterized by collaborating type of behavior with elements of
competing style.
He values the results of production more than the established
relations.
In regard to ethical standards, he believes that management decisions
should be based on clear set of laws and accepted “rules of the
game”.
Motives and purpose: good intentions, however, doesn’t fully consider
the impact of his decisions on other people. His goal is profit.
Strategy: full freedom to manage and control within the framework of
the law.
Working conditions
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The stimulus that moves the LSE to work is the possibility of achieving
high administrative or managerial status in a group. In short, he
strives to direct and manage all affairs in his own way, and likes for
his opinions to be taken into consideration. Of course, it would be
easiest to appoint him to such a position - then you won’t have problems
neither with his team or department, nor with the LSE himself. Because
if he is only a regular member of the team, and his managerial abilities
don’t find an application and appreciation, he will still try to intrude
into your management affairs, even if this work isn’t fully within his
field of competence: he will tell you what to do, how it’s best to
proceed, and voice his criticisms of wrong actions.
From aside, it may seem that such a practical type of personality as an
LSE should not have any problems in life. However, despite his
organization, efficiency and rationality, the “Administrator” rarely
feels happy and satisfied. He finds it difficult to keep inner soulful
balance and maintain an optimistic outlook on life. He cannot relax and
rest because he is constantly preoccupied with current affairs and
worries about tomorrow. He feels constantly dissatisfied by people close
to him, because they almost never have such level of integrity and
responsibility in affairs as LSE would have liked to see from them. It
can be said that the LSE is prevented from being happy by a “complex of
eternal achiever”, who seeks to obtain only the highest evaluations in
life. Thus, the only thing that can ease his burden of “working for
entire socion” is simple, soulful participation, calmly listening to his
worries and concerns, and showing sympathy. Since this sociotype - is a
linear-assertive type, it is pointless to try to convince him otherwise
once he’s already in agitated, negative state. You have to calmly wait
out this storm and allow him to speak his out his heart and his mind.
When he starts to calm down, here you can talk to him in a sincere and
heartfelt manner, persuade him that not everything is as bad, and this
has happened before, but all has ended well, etc. After he fully calms
down, you may criticize him a little, explain that he himself was wrong
and acted harshly, that not all people are bad and not always. Remind
him of specific situations when people of whom he spoke badly
demonstrated their competence and behaved themselves impeccably. The
“Administrator” needs not only emotional support, but also constant
unobtrusive instruction or education, which would precaution him from
manifesting harsh attitudes in relation to other people.
Recommendations for self-improvement
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Your forte - is your strict logic that is based on concrete facts, which
allows you to accurately calculate the practical aspect of any
undertaking. You are a sober realist, capable of correctly evaluating
the usefulness and effectiveness of any venture.
You are usually clever, quick-thinking, and informed in the sphere of
your engagement. You are an active and energetic person, who does not
like to idly waste time, who knows what you want, and will strive to
achieve it through hard work, persistence, and determination. You are
able to use your material resources in effective and economical manner.
You are also able to create material prosperity and comfort for yourself
and your family members. You strive for a healthy, balanced, harmonious
life, and don’t spare you efforts in order to attain it, as well as
stimulate others around you to various useful activities. You possess
good organizational skills and know how to create suitable conditions
for people to do work, to make them become interested and involved, and
only then demand results from them. You highly value quality in work and
are intolerant of lack of discipline and laziness.
You like beautiful, high quality items, as well as tasty, healthy food.
You like it when people evaluate you based on your merits, and don’t
impinge on your independence in selecting solutions or methods of
action.
One of your weak points is an inability to plan for alternative events
for lengthy periods of time. You often find yourself overloaded with
tasks, chores, and work that appear seemingly from nowhere, and require
time to prepare for important events. You have difficulty foreseeing
approaching danger or failure in business. Unexpected turns of events
that you could not foresee frustrate and unnerve you, knock you out of
balance. You find it difficult to spend much time waiting for the
outcome of any undertaking, especially if there’s little confidence in
its success.
You are recommended to frequently review your views on various aspects
of life, and to put aside any outdated and unworkable traditions and
habits. Dry logic of facts should not suppress in you the appreciation
of all that is new and unusual. Moderate your conservatism and
stubbornness. More often compare yourself to others, cultivate
flexibility in your ways of competing.
You tend to rely on your intuition in your assessments of people, not
suspecting that you greatly overestimate this ability in yourself and
that you are not immune from arriving at erroneous conclusions and
prognoses. The consequence of this may be inappropriate or
mis-attributed suspicions, and undue harshness in dealing with others,
which can put you in an awkward ethical position. Try to have more
restraint and tact in such questions.
Another one of your problems is your inability to control your emotions
in relation to people who are close to you, who don’t obey your
instructions and guidance, if their actions contradict your logic and
common sense. This is all the more upsetting to your close ones, that at
the same time you behave with restraint, emphasized politeness and good
manners towards strangers and unfamiliar people. Your family members and
close ones may feel upset and disappointed with you due to such
contrasts in your behavior.
With you lack of restraint you can alienate your loved ones. Try to be
more patient, don’t rush to tell the truth to a person’s face. Being
excessively direct usually does not work in your favor. Cool down first,
then think about what is better to say, to whom, and in which manner.
Learn to relax, to switch you focus from work to pleasant ways to take a
break. Try to look at conflicts from the side of humor. You are usually
endowed with a good sense of humor - it can calm you and let you vent
your emotions in an acceptable form.
Read fiction more often. Go to the theater - such leisure activities
will soften your harsh character and help you to nurture and cultivate
refinement and nobility of your sentiments and feelings.
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