Profile - Glenn Dobson - 31 July 2014

Discover - Discuss - Diversify - Develop

Personal Profile
Glenn Dobson
R4H

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Why Clarity 4D?

If we liken our lives to a journey, it is wise to establish where you are starting from and where you intend to
go. Some people may amble through life without any sense of direction or purpose, and others may wish
to challenge themselves on the way by metaphorically climbing mountains. The behavioural model which
is offered by Clarity4D is a pathway to establish the most effective route 'up the mountain' in order to bring
'clarity' and 'purpose' to our goal: to reach the heights of self-understanding.
The Clarity4D profile is a snap shot of you at "base camp". It provides an opportunity to discuss the
options you have in terms of your behaviours - those you have now, those you wish to develop, and others
you may wish to minimise or discard. The colour energies, which are outlined overleaf, offer an easy
language to describe how we interact and modify our behaviours when confronted by different types of
people and varying situations. The Clarity4D profile can be used for a number of applications from
personal and career development, personal relationships, team dynamics, leadership style, sales
techniques and can also be used as a coaching tool.
Specifically, why Clarity? This is about looking at our behaviours and psychological preferences from a
number of viewpoints and gaining greater awareness of the impact of those behaviours on others. We can
then make conscious informed choices about what is right for us.
Why then 4D? The 4D is about the 4 dimensions of our development:
1st Dimension: How you see yourself
We all have a self concept, an identity. Some people are very clear about who they are, others less so. By
answering the questionnaire you have provided a current picture of how you see yourself. Pages 5-7 of
the profile cover this.
2nd Dimension: How others see Glenn
We should recognise that because we are all different, the way other people see us will vary too as the
origin of their thinking/behaviours will be different. On page 8 of the profile you are invited to get feedback
from key people on how they see you.
3rd Dimension: Your hidden potential
Having established how we see ourselves and how others see us, we can explore how much better we
could be by unlocking our potential. By working through this, we may reveal strengths of which we were
previously unaware. Page 9 of this profile will show the areas identified for your potential growth.
4th Dimension: The time it takes to develop your potential
Development doesnt happen overnight. It takes a long time and committed effort to produce consistent
behaviours. The last part of this profile is designed to help us to develop more useful habits to form the
person we choose to become as we journey through life. We can control the speed of the progression,
and the only limitation we have is that imposed by ourselves.

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Understanding The Background

This Clarity4D profile is compiled from a set of statements that is unique to Glenn Dobson.
The idea of personality profiling is not new; it has been around since the Ancient Greeks when
Hippocrates, the Greek philosopher and medical doctor, identified that his patients behaved in four quite
different and distinctive ways. Over 2,000 years later, the psychologist Carl Jung also identified the
differences in personality types. Referring to The Psychology of C G Jung written by his pupil, Dr Jolande
Jacobi, the Clarity4D model is based on his work linking the Ancient Greeks with modern psychology by
using colour as a behavioural language.
The Link from the Ancient Greeks
Using the idea from the Ancient Greeks of the four elements, Water, Earth, Fire and Air, and the energy
that is created by those four elements, the Clarity4D model has been linked to the four psychological types
identified by Carl Jung, and our preferred way of behaving. The concept of colour has also been added to
help the reader recognise and remember the different types of personality.
INTROVERTED PREFERENCES are represented
by Water and Earth energies that are hidden
beneath the surface i.e. sea or soil
(WATER) BLUE energy is shown by people
who are introspective and reserved. They like to
observe others and think before taking action. They
are happy in their own company, and can give an
independent, detached analysis, which can
sometimes give the impression of aloofness.

(EARTH) GREEN energy is observed in

people who are warm and friendly in an understated way. They value close relationships and will
be loyal and supportive of their family and friends.
They like to create a harmonious atmosphere and
prefer consensus to confrontation, which can
sometimes make them appear indecisive and laidback.

EXTRAVERTED PREFERENCES are represented

by Fire and Air energies that are above the
surface
(FIRE) RED energy is demonstrated by
people who are highly energetic and actionorientated. They are positive, straight-talking and
assertive. They tend to be goal-focussed and enjoy
the challenge of achieving quick results. They are
pragmatic thinkers who have an objective approach
which can sometimes overlook the needs of other
people.
(AIR) YELLOW energy is displayed by people
who are out-going, sociable and fun-loving. They
particularly enjoy the company of other like-minded
people and frequently stand out in a crowd, often
enjoying being the centre of attention. They are
persuasive, charming and can sometimes
overwhelm people with their enthusiastic energy.

As individuals we are a mixture of these four elements, but we have a preference for using some of the
energies over others, and the Clarity4D profile will identify which these preferences are, and how we can
adapt and use the energies to meet the needs of different people and situations in our personal and
professional lives. At the end of the profile is an action plan designed for Glenn to complete and work on a
future personal development strategy.

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How Do You Show Up?

Conscious-self Graph (R4H)

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The 4 Dimensions of Glenn Dobson

These pages give an overview of Glenns personal style and some insight into how he works with people
and tasks.

1st Dimension: How Glenn Sees Himself

Being aware of his emotions and stepping back from them rather than responding to them, will help him stay
in control in a difficult situation. He holds the gifts of creativity and intuition in high regard. It would help him if
he really applied time management techniques, rather than doing lip service to any learning he has received
on this subject. He regularly examines new ideas and approaches and is prepared to persevere against all
odds.
He may become distracted and bored if he has to spend too much time on tedious details. He likes spending
time with people like him, and may find it difficult to relate to his opposite psychological type, finding them
somewhat dull and unexciting. He may come across as rather proud of his accomplishments and very
confident of his own abilities and excellence. He likes to be the driver and get things happening around
him. Glenn likes to be results focused and single minded which means he does not always take time to think
about the people involved. Highly self-sufficient, Glenn likes to work at creative and conceptual activities.
Glenn is enthused by new challenges and demonstrates originality in achieving them. He likes to have
control, and will accept responsibility when it is offered to him. Glenn is stimulated by the challenge of
complicated problems and will persevere in solving them if he finds them interesting. He has a high sense of
self-worth and to be successful is important to him. Glenn has a gift for getting the right structure in place to
capture ideas from the team members to achieve the common goal.
He has probably started more new and exciting projects than finished them. Glenn has a talent for sensing
future direction and trends before most others are aware of them. He will be a fine spokesperson for any
team he is a part of. He is most effective when he receives praise for his performance and this will inspire
him to convey a positive image. He has energy, resourcefulness, and a single-minded attitude towards his
goal and could be described as a natural achiever.
His high intuition together with a will to achieve his dream, gives him the necessary perseverance and drive
to work hard at it. He is good at starting projects and less good at completing them, and it may help to have
someone to follow through with the details. He doesn't enjoy paperwork and routine tasks, and yet doesn't
consider exploring new aspects of a job to be hard work. Glenn is an intelligent and analytical planner and
good at making decisions based on quick evaluation. He may be unaware that he sometimes compares
himself to other successful people, and tries to distance himself from any envy this may cause. There is
always something exciting about to to happen for him.

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He prefers to lead people rather than manage them, and has an unbiased and expectant style. He likes to
have a good reason for changing things. He can become quite bullish and single minded if asked to accept
change or new initiatives which are not his own. He connects with people who appreciate his outspoken and
direct approach. He gets bored with routine tasks because he needs variety and independence to maintain
his enthusiasm. He needs constant stimulation and challenge to avoid switching off, and has a high opinion
of his own abilities.
He may become defiant if others try to bulldoze him or impose their will. Glenn enjoys a challenge and looks
ahead with enthusiasm for opportunities. He continually strives to improve his personal abilities and his
extraverted talents help him cope with lots of different projects at once. Slightly avant garde in manner and
enjoying the challenge of motivating people to exceed expectations, he likes freedom and variety in his daily
activities. He demonstrates a zest for living that is contagious and has a need to give and receive recognition
from others. He needs to tone down his tendency for talking too much, too directly and too logically for some
of his colleagues. Interested and active, Glenn likes to comprehend rather than make a judgement.
Glenn has a natural warmth, charm and ability to understand others which gives him a great deal of selfconfidence. He is an effective leader, able to convince people of the benefits of his vision. He needs to slow
the pace and really listen to other peoples' points of view and be prepared to accept these sometimes
opposing opinions. He has the ability to have great foresight and many of his predictions may come to
fruition in months or years to come. When he is under stress he may become uncharacteristically morose
and reflective, showing a complete loss of enthusiasm and energy. He may become demoralised if parted
from his team or family for long spells, and may not be aware of how this affects him.
Inquisitive, receptive and perceptive, Glenn has future-orientated focus. Glenn likes tackling complicated
projects and will enjoy coming up with alternative options because of his skill at seeing the bigger picture. He
tends to over promise because he wants to please others. He uses his high intuitive ability on the important
and difficult parts of a problem.
He will challenge procedures and protocols if he believes that he is right. He finds problems stimulating and
finds clever ways to solve them. Glenn is his own person and is not afraid to tackle big issues when it's
necessary to achieve the best results. Projects that need him to get things started interest him, and then he
prefers to hand over the reins to someone else to carry out the details. He can find it hard to be decisive on
a way forward because of having so many initiatives going on at the same time. His sometimes haphazard,
yet blunt approach, can sometimes make him seem inconsistent.
Some people might think of him as a hasty decision maker. There are so many opportunities in his world that
he has trouble in choosing the best potential and making it happen. He tends towards making high risk
decisions. Highly ambitious, Glenn is industrious and while willing to listen to advice, will nevertheless go for
a result on his own if he believes it to be right. He would prefer to move onto something new or challenging
rather than put the time into sorting out irritating problems.

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Strongest Areas
In no particular order, these are what Glenn considers to be his major strengths and intrinsic talents.

Skilled at communicating Shows high levels of selfhis vision to others.

confidence.

Highly skilled at
presentations and
communicating generally.

Finds a challenge
stimulating.

Develops good
relationships quickly.

Frequently handling a lot

of projects.

Clever planner, highly

skilled in strategic
foresight.

Skilled at conflict
resolution.

Inspires others to exceed

expectations.

Discerning and creative.

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2nd Dimension: How Others See Glenn

Glenn should invite some key people to read the profile and note their feedback
Name

2 statements
you agree with

2 statements to ask
"how true is this?"

Other feedback points

not included in profile

Person 1

Person 2

Person 3

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Accuracy
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3rd Dimension: Areas of Hidden Potential

Glenn has the following areas of potential growth

Can switch off once the

initial "buzz" has gone.

Tries to avoid and is

bored by detailed
information.
May overlook the
obvious solutions which
are right in front of him.

Speaks out when

criticised.

Can come across as selfimportant when stressed.

Has a style of telling

rather than asking
questions.

May finish what the other

person is trying to say.

Causes waves by
challenging the status
quo for the sake of it.
Becomes so absorbed
that he may overlook the
personal needs of people.

Acts before he thinks.

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4th Dimension: The time it takes to develop your potential

Self Coaching:
This page is designed to support you by asking questions that might provoke some self-reflection and
consideration of the feedback received from others.
What do you want to achieve?

Why is that?
What will it mean to you when
you achieve it?
What is the current situation?
What evidence do you have
to support this?
Is the evidence validated or is
it your "opinion"?
What is the one thing you
could do right now?
What other options are there?
What might a wise person say
to you?
What is stopping you from
taking action?

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Action Plan
As a result of reading your Clarity4D Profile what action steps will you take?
Describe the person you aspire to be:

To achieve this, what will you stop doing?

By When:

By When:

What will you start doing?

What else do you need to consider?

By When:

By When:

This report represents how you completed the questionnaire, and the questions you might like to consider
now are:
a) Who else do I interact with who may benefit from completing a Clarity4D questionnaire?
b) What other areas would I like to develop?
There are further chapters of Clarity4D profiles available on:
a) Working as a Team
For more information on the above visit our website www.clarity4d.com.

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Glenn Dobson in a Team

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Glenn in a Team
These are the key attributes and talents Glenn brings to a team. Circulate the following pages around the
team.

Discusses new ideas.

Believes that anything is

possible.

Is a forthright
spokesperson for the
group.

Has a proactive
approach.

Will push others to gain

improved results.

Can see future

possibilities.

Likes to be stimulated
with lots of different jobs.

Has vision and intuition.

Leads by example and

gets stuck in with the
troops.

Starts projects, makes

them happen and
vindicates the outcomes.

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Glenn in a Team - Communicating with Glenn

Effective communication is essential to good teamwork, and individuals have preferred strategies that help
them to send and receive the message. When we use their preferred style, we can reduce the barriers that
may cause the message to be misinterpreted.

Here are strategies to help communicate with Glenn:

To Communicate Effectively

What Not to Do

Be collaborative and work in association with him.

Try to dominate the conversation.

Be short, sweet and succinct.

Talk in a monotone or downbeat manner.

Understand his tendency to change the subject

without warning.

Recognises his capabilities as a leader.

Engage with him in promoting his suggestions and

concepts.

Make sure the expected outcomes are clearly

understood.

Neglect to give appreciation and praise when

deserved.

Leave things open to ambiguity.

Dampen his enthusiasm.

Overlook giving him personal appreciation for a good

result.

Load him with your worries.

Agree the desired outcomes with him.
Be ruled by procedures and regulations.
Motivate him by reminding him of previous successful
outcomes.
Behave in a pedantic, formal manner.
Take an interest in his hobbies and life outside work.
Insist on following standard procedures.
Be outgoing and amusing.
Give him too many facts and figures to absorb.
Be flexible when change of direction occurs.
Keep him out of the bigger picture.
Explore options and be prepared to share your ideas.

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Glenn in a Team - Here are some strategies for communicating

with other types.
For effective communication within a team, we need to recognise and understand how the different types
prefer to be communicated with. Here are some strategies for communicating with other types.

Communication with Red preference

Do

Do Not
Get straight to the point

Become emotional in discussions

Take ownership of problems

Appear negative or critical

Keep up with their pace

Waffle or procrastinate

Be prepared

Appear hesitant or unsure

Ask relevant, practical questions

Interrupt

Be organised and punctual

Challenge their authority

Keep to the agenda

Mumble or speak slowly

Be positive and enthusiastic

Flit from topic to topic

Speak in a clear, assertive manner

Disagree in public with them

Be short, sharp and gone

Tell them what to do

List below those people who display high RED energy:

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Glenn in a Team - Here are some strategies for communicating

with other types.
Communication with Blue preference
Do

Do Not
Speak in a calm, measured manner

Fire rapid questions

Follow agreed procedures

Be disorganised and woolly

Come prepared with facts

Offer ill thought out concepts

Respect their need for privacy

Push for an immediate answer

Write details down for them

Finish their sentences

Research details before meeting them

Indulge in social chit chat

Recognise their accuracy

Talk loudly and energetically

Give advance notice

Put them on the spot in meetings

Use their expertise

Try to sweet talk them

Value their objective analysis

Hurry them

List below those people who display high BLUE energy:

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Glenn in a Team - Here are some strategies for communicating

with other types.
Communication with Green preference
Do

Do Not
Speak in a friendly manner

Appear demanding

Create a harmonious environment

Become confrontational

Have a relaxed, easy approach

Talk loudly and quickly

Ask questions rather than tell

Put them in the spotlight

Allow time for them to feel comfortable

Appear insincere

Appreciate their loyalty

Push for a quick response

Take time to talk to them personally

Give insensitive feedback

Find out what are their personal values are

Give effusive praise

Offer support when needed

Cut them off before they have finished

Listen empathetically

Question their integrity

List below those people who display high GREEN energy:

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Glenn in a Team - Here are some strategies for communicating

with other types.
Communication with Yellow preference
Do

Do Not
Speak in a positive, enthusiastic way

Appear dour or disinterested

Involve them whenever possible

Overlook their need for recognition

Indulge in some light hearted chit chat

Talk only in terms of facts & figures

Keep the pace moving

Ask for or give too much detail

Ask for their opinion

Leave them out of the picture

Allow them to speak their mind

Question their stories in public

Recognise their talent for raising spirits

Appear nit picky

Have an informal manner

Impose restrictions and procedures

Acknowledge their creative approach

Send long, detailed reports

Offer a variety of tasks and topics

Ignore their need for some response

List below those people who display high YELLOW energy:

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Glenn in a Team - Creativity

Strong teams need diverse ideas and different creative approaches.The following statements will identify
how Glenn approaches creativity and how he can develop these strengths

Glenns Creative Strengths

Areas for Development

Turns concepts into action.

A good question might be "What would be the benefit

of waiting ?"

Often instinctively understands how to get the result.

Give some structure to the plan to ensure that the

outcome is achieved.

Is highly energetic and lively in a group.

Some people may consider this to be "over the top"

and find it exhausting.

Comes up with exciting ideas with focus and style.

Others may need more substance behind the ideas

to be totally on board.

Verbalises his thoughts and opinions.

Will experiment with off the wall concepts.

Sometimes has an over-inflated belief that he can

bring about change.

Has a vivid and powerful vision.

Is driven by his ambition and sees every difficulty as

an opportunity to prove himself.

Articulates his thoughts.

Ensure that other people are listened to.

Think about how they will realistically fit in with the
overall picture.
Listen to what others say to create even higher
success.
When presenting the vision, ensure passion is
balanced with objectivity.

Allow other people to shine as well.

Make sure they are thought through before opening

mouth.

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Action Plan
As a result of reading your Clarity4D Profile what action steps will you take?

Describe the person you aspire to be:

To achieve this, what will you stop doing?

By When:

By When:

What will you start doing?

What else do you need to consider?

By When:

By When:

This report represents how you completed the questionnaire, and the questions you might like to consider
now are:
a) Who else do I interact with who may benefit from completing a Clarity4D questionnaire?
b) What other areas would I like to develop?
There are further chapters of Clarity4D profiles available on:
a) Working as a Team
For more information on the above visit our website www.clarity4d.com.

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