That’s a great question – and some days I do it better than others!

First, the fact you recognize the person thinks differently than you is a good start. There are certain types who may puzzle each other because they are opposite in their approach. Here is an example…

If someone is highly Realistic, they will need to know “why” they will be doing a task or project. They will spend time questioning before they make any decisions or take action. For them, this isn’t optional.

If the other person is Enterprising, they will jump in with a sense of confidence and determination. They don’t necessarily need to have all the details to get started. I refer to these as our “Ready, Fire, Aim!” folks.

You can see from this high-level example the likelihood that these two individuals may be at cross purposes could be possible.

There is an easy method, and that is to be intentional to realize that neither is trying to annoy the other – and – both bring incredible value in an organization or team. All it takes is promoting individual respect and understanding for each attribute a person brings.

Take a minute.Take a breath! Realize the gung-ho, feet first person is not reckless, and conversely, consider how ironing out the details the Realistic person needs may save rework later. Promote a culture of appreciation. This will go far to strengthen your team and even yourself.

– Brad