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Glenn tends to have far more confidence in gut instinct than formal structure, which can lead to bold unpredictable decisions. Glenn is most likely to thrive the best in an unstructured environment and tends to act on intuition. Glenn is a natural motivator.

A personality profiling by Crystal Knows .com https://www.crystalknows.com/

What comes naturally to Glenn is FOSTERING COLLABORATION, RALLYING ENTHUSIASM, NETWORKING, and CREATIVE THINKING and Glenn tends to be an optimist who works with energy and enthusiasm. His passion can be infectious, and his excellent social skills likely make him a natural visionary persuasive and an encouraging person.

When Speaking to You he is most likely to SHOW YOUR WIT, BE AFFIRMING, USE EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, and SPEAK CASUALLY.

Glenn prefers casual conversation to formal discussion. He is talkative, friendly, and appreciates peers that let their guard down. Expect him to talk with his hands and use paraphrasing and analogies to make a point. He will use expressive language to match his natural enthusiasm.

What Motivates Glenn the most is: BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS, GROUP PROJECTS, FEELING ACCEPTED, SOCIAL INTERACTION and BIG BOLD IDEAS.

Glenn is always working to extend his personal and professional networks. He is most motivated when working in a group, especially one that encourages social interaction. Creative thinking energizes him, and he will work hard to receive praise and approval from his peers.

What drains Glenn the most is: FEELING EXCLUDED, NOT BEING HEARD, NITPICKING, BEING TOO CAUTIOUS, CONFLICT.

Glenn resists formality and considers it limiting to his creative expression.

He can become stressed when involved in a meticulous project or repetitive tasks.

He might take nit-picking personally and will avoid blunt criticism from his teammates. When he feels like he doesn’t have a voice being considered, Glenn will shut down.

When in a meeting with You, BE PREPARED FOR A LONGER MEETING, LOOSEN UP,

SHOW EXCITEMENT FOR NEW IDEAS, CAST AN EXCITING VISION, and STIMULATE OPEN DEBATE.

When meeting with Glenn, treat him like a friend. Start with small talk and personal conversation before making your point. Give him time to brainstorm or think-out-loud, as too much structure in the meeting may cause him to lose interest.

Follow up with a short, friendly summary of your main bullet points and important useful takeaways.

To Convince him of anything: SHARE A CUSTOMER STORY, CREATE ENTHUSIASM, LEVERAGE YOUR NETWORK, SUMMARIZE YOUR POINTS, and MAKE A PERSONAL CONNECTION. Provide credible proof, do not exaggerate or use political or marketing buzz words.

When you want Glenn’s buy-in, you need to show your enthusiasm.

Focus on the big idea and don’t get lost in the details or he will lose interest.

Get to know Glenn before making your pitch, and appeal to his emotions to drive your points home. Make sure to give Glenn time to talk, as he will verbalize what factors are important to him.

When Working with You: COLLABORATE FREQUENTLY, AGREE ON A COMMON GOAL, VERBALLY PRAISE GOOD WORK, SEND REMINDERS FOR DEADLINES, CONFRONT CONFLICT IN PERSON.

Glenn is a natural source of energy on a team. He is most likely to know personal details about everyone he is surrounded by and in turn, he is generous with the respect and friendship he gives. Glenn runs at high speed and does need to be reminded to slow down now and again, to take a deep breath, and enjoy the journey.