How to Deal with Thinkers
Useful tips to get along with Thinkers
If you are a Promoter:
You and the Thinkers are exact opposites, your biggest adaptation.
Slow down!
Curb your excitement.
Stick to the task, don’t wander.
Stay on track, don’t quack quack quack.
No family, no friends, no jokes.
Give info and lots of detail.
You may dread facts, but learn to point to them.
Documentation Beats Conversation.
Be on time. This is critical. Be on time!
Be less animated, cut back on gestures and facial expressions.
Remember that Thinkers want to be right. Let them.
Think before speaking. Prepare in detail. Be thorough.
Don’t push. Leave lots of time for decisions.
If you are a Nurturer:
Thinkers are closed and indirect and interested in the FACTS!
You are both indirect, so a slower pace is okay, but …
Get to the facts quickly. Don’t beat around the bush!!!!
No family talk – it’s not relevant to Thinkers.
Use only logical, linear thinking even if it hurts!
Be prepared to point to lots more facts. You don’t have to have them yourself.
Thinkers will ask probing questions like “How long will it take to saturate the planet?”
Be structured and systematic.
Cut down on hand gestures and animation of body movements.
Leave LOTS of time for Thinkers to make a decision.
NO HUGS! Stay at arm’s length. 😅
If you are a Leader:
Slow down. We mean really slow down. No, really … slooooow dooooown ….
Don’t press.
Allow time for analysis. Lots of time. We mean lots of time …
Ask questions to get Thinkers talking.
Provide lots of info, and more info, and be prepared to point to more.
Be patient. Thinkers will be your ally!
I hope you got some nuggets and tidbits of info from this article.
What are your thoughts, comments and feedback?
Till next time. 👍
