“…It turns out that when we decide how we feel about someone, we are making not one judgment, but two. The criteria that count are what we call “strength” and “warmth.” Strength is a person’s capacity to make things happen with abilities and force of will. When people project strength, they command our respect. Warmth is the sense that a person shares our feelings, interests, and view of the world. When people project warmth, we like and support them…”
“…While each of us exhibit both strong and warm qualities, the authors found through various studies and research that we often fail to utilize the right amounts of each. This is because, although both strength and warmth are positive traits, they can become negative if not balanced for and catered to your specific situation. Awareness is key. Strength and warmth are controllable traits we use in every interaction we have—via our tone of voice, the words we use, how we stand and walk, what we wear, and even how we cut our hair…”
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i for one have always had a very strong haircut – that’s pretty much it. Just kidding David – I actually think being able to sustain the right balance of both is challenging and ultimately representative of the characteristics that make some people so compelling as leaders.
You have a wonderful haircut Mimi. :). Yes, again you are on point. Striking the right balance is essential yet so difficult. And being consistent in execution so you can be trusted is another table stake.
another narrow road to travel
It is, with steep cliffs on each side
Interesting idea.
As he said, “Awareness is key.” I have been hearing a story from childhood that once an Angel asked GOD why did HE put everthing inside a human’s Mind & Heart? Why so close to them? If they are going to be tested. GOD replied, “Because humans will search and explore the entire universe to find the answers but wouldn’t bother to look inside where all the answers lie…”
ahhhhh,what a great story. Not heard that before Sonia. Thanks for sharing.
Nice. Good information.
Thanks Sheri
I don’t even have a strong haircut! There seems to be an overabundance of the exhibiting of strength, but I’m not sure I like the idea of “controlling” warmth. Is there ever enough projection of warmth in the world?
And this coming from Flower Girl. (Surprising? Not!)
So true but the balancing act is such a challenge…. Great blog, Dave!
It is Peggy. It certainly is.
Great message! I love Sonia’s story.
Yes, me too!