Feel or Think

What works for one person may not for another. For example, a feeler will crave a lot of positive reinforcement while collaborating on a project. A thinker will want a clear schedule and guidelines. Feelers generally value an open-door style of management. Thinkers don't put much emphasis on that policy. If your routine as a Feeler manager is to "make the rounds" on your staff every morning, that could make the feelers feel cared for and the thinkers perceive you are "checking" on them. The same intention and behavior can have vastly different impact based on the recipient. It is important to discover a version of management you don't hate because it fits who you are. It is also important to learn how to adapt your style to customize how you manage and motivate your team for vastly improved results whether productivity (if you're a thinker) and morale (if you're a feeler).