Personality Type – Amiable

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During the last few days, I’ve shown you 3 of the 4 personality types. I can’t tell you how many times people have told me that they are not just 1 personality type, but 2 or even 3! Let me clarify: Everyone on this planet is dominantly 1 out of the 4 different personality types. It is certainly possible for you to have traits of other personalities, but you are still just 1, not 2 or 3.  Each personality type has their advantage and disadvantage.

Personality Type: Amiable (“I’m not sure if we should do it…um…”)

Have you ever had a friend in your life who was very caring and supportive? They were always there for you and did everything to make sure you were happy. There is a good chance your friend is Amiable.  Amiable’s are very reliable and trustworthy. These people are very loyal employees and amazing people to have on your team. Amiable are usually not in very high level executive positions but just remember that this doesn’t mean if you’re an Amiable, you can’t become a leader. In fact, there are leaders of major Fortune 500 companies who are Amiables, Drivers, Expressives, and Analyticals. Being an Amiable doesn’t mean you’re automatically not going to be a leader, it means that it is without a doubt harder to be one by following the characteristics listed below. Amiables also tend to be very high in emotion and make decisions slowly.

• Team player, looks for an ‘everybody wins’ result.
• Warm and friendly, but sometimes cloying.
• Doesn’t hide from feelings – expressing and listening. Caring, nurturing come easily.
• Soft spoken, goes along to ‘get along’. Uncomfortable when they don’t know how the group feels about something. Doesn’t like independent activities and decision-making.
• Rarely sticks up for their position in the face of strong opposition. Prefers compromise.

It’s quite simple to talk with people who are Amiable because they aim to please. They have a tendency to make sure that everyone likes them. When dealing with an Amiable, be sure to be very sincere, ask about their family, friends, and themselves. If you trying to close some kind of deal with them, tell them of how whatever your selling (including yourself) will impact the people around them after they buy (they care about others).

Are you an Amiable?   Have you encountered an experience with an extreme Amiable?