What's Your Thinking Style?
Did you know that people think in different ways?
We've found there are eight distinct thinking styles. We use each of the styles at different times, but some come more naturally than others. It's like being right- or left-handed.
Knowing your thinking style will help you be more productive, collaborate better with colleagues, and be more engaged and energized at work.
Let's get started! Remember, there's no right or wrong answer. We use different thinking styles at different times. Just pick the answer that comes most naturally.
Your natural thinking style is: EXPLORING
Exploring thinking has a Big Picture perspective and a focus on Ideas. People who use the Exploring Thinking Style like to solve problems, envision opportunities, and recognize patterns. They value creativity and imagination. They like when people ask for help to solve difficult problems but often prefer for others to work out and execute the details.
Now that you know your natural thinking style, visit
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to learn more.
Your natural thinking style is: DESIGNING
Designing thinking combines a Big Picture perspective with a focus on Systems. Those who favor Designing Thinking Style like to figure out how to get from A to B, architect effective structures, and work out the right priority and sequence. They see how all the parts fit together.
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to learn more.
Your natural thinking style is: ENERGIZING
Energizing thinking is a combination of a Big Picture orientation and a focus on Action. People who prefer the Energizing Thinking Style like to set a bold vision, rally people around a cause, and mobilize resources to achieve an important objective.
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to learn more.
Your natural thinking style is: CONNECTING
Connecting thinking has an orientation toward the Big Picture with a focus on Relationships. Those who use the Connecting Thinking Style like to maintain a wide network and bring people together around shared interests for mutual benefit.
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Your natural thinking style is: ANALYZING
Analyzing thinking has a Detail orientation with a focus on Ideas. Those who prefer the Analyzing Thinking Style like to go deep into a topic to gain insight, reveal new information, and test assumptions. They value data and evidence towards getting to the right answer.
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to learn more.
Your natural thinking style is: OPTIMIZING
Optimizing thinking has a Detail orientation with a focus on Process. When one uses the Optimizing Thinking Style they like to make things better, always finding ways to be more productive, efficient and organized.
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to learn more.
Your natural thinking style is: PRODUCING
Producing thinking has a Detail orientation with a focus on Action. Those who favor Producing Thinking Style like to get things done — checking it off the list, sustaining momentum, and achieving results.
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to learn more.
Your natural thinking style is: COACHING
Coaching thinking has a Detail orientation with a focus on Relationships. Those who prefer the Coaching Thinking Style like to work with people one-one-one, helping them learn, decide, grow or otherwise move forward.
Now that you know your natural thinking style, visit
www.shift.to/styles
to learn more.
As you get ready for your day, are you more likely to be thinking about:
Which statement describes your orientation between macro and micro?
For what are people most likely to ask for your help?
Are you more likely to get bored or frustrated in a meeting because it is
What do you find most satisfying?
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