15. Temperament: Communicate that You’ve Got the Right Disposition

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Temperament: Communicate that You’ve Got the Right Disposition

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.”

—ERNEST HEMINGWAY¹, novelist, journalist

Here are the temperament items from chapter 12:

Humility: Admits and learns from mistakes. Seeks and values others’ ideas and involvement. Listens with respect. Shares credit.

Command: Takes the lead. Speaks up. Asserts oneself skillfully, without either aggression or undue concern for being liked or agreed with.

Optimism: Takes a positive approach to problems ...

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