The Four Personality Styles
There are four personality styles that everyone encompasses to some degree. Knowing what they mean allows you to use your own style to better communicate with others. They include

Direct: Someone who is upfront and realistic
Considerate: Someone who is thoughtful and compassionate
Spirited: Someone who is energetic and enthusiastic
Systematic: Someone who is organized and logical
These four styles guide our actions, decisions, and general life approach. Expressiveness and assertiveness are other personality traits to consider. These are learned behaviors that we use as a means of coping with the demands and expectations placed upon us. These explain how we can appear to have one personality at work, while having another in our personal life.

The Benefits of Knowing Your Personality Style
Personality and work style profile assessments can help to reveal four main things about yourself:

Your self-awareness: The more you know about yourself, the more you’re able to determine what you really need in your life. Knowing your personality style helps you become more self-aware.
Where you get your energy from: When life throws you a curveball, you need to engage your problem-solving skills. An introvert needs downtime in order to recharge, while an extravert needs people time in order to gain their energy.
Strengths and weaknesses: Reveal aspects of your personality by highlighting your creativity, personality traits, and how you resolve conflict. The more insight you have, the easier it is to determine your strengths and weaknesses.
Inform your career: Personality tests reveal aspects of your personality that are relevant to your work environment. Knowing your style can help you figure out your work goals and career path.
Utilize HRDQ’s personality style training materials to truly see these benefits in action!

What are personality styles?
Personality styles are patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that make up an individual's personality. They help explain how people interact with the world and others around them.

How can I identify my personality style?
You can take personality assessments like the HRDQ Style Series, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or the DiSC assessment to identify your personality style. These tools provide insights into your preferences and behaviors.

Can a person have more than one personality style?
While people generally have a dominant personality style, it's common for individuals to exhibit traits from multiple styles depending on the situation.

Do personality styles change over time?
Personality styles can evolve due to life experiences, personal growth, and significant events. However, core aspects of personality tend to remain relatively stable.

How can understanding personality styles improve relationships?
Knowing your own and others' personality styles can enhance communication, reduce conflicts, and foster better teamwork by appreciating different perspectives and approaches.

Is there a "best" personality style?
No single personality style is considered the best. Each style has its strengths and weaknesses, and the effectiveness of a style can depend on the context.

How can I use my personality style to improve my work performance?
By understanding your personality style, you can tailor your work habits, communication, and problem-solving approaches to better align with your strengths and preferences.