Easy-Going/Laid-Back or Hard Personality?

ClassicRockr

ClassicRockr

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Me, I'm more of the "hard" type of personality. Part of that comes from being in the military and having a very "structured" lifestyle in there. The military doesn't teach the word "excuses" for what a person does wrong.......you simply get written up and see the High Command about it. Similar to the military, my step-parents weren't exactly "easy-going" or "laid-back" towards me either. I'm compassionate, to a point, when "compassion" is really called for, but if not, FORGET IT!! And, btw, a person sure can't be "easy-going/laid-back" when working with livestock on a farm, like I did during the high school years. And, when I owned a horse, I couldn't always be "easy going/laid back" either or I could get hurt.

Wife, well she can definitely be the "easy-going" type. She can think of different "excuses" for what people do. She tried being in Management once, but that definitely didn't work out due to this type of personality. If one of her Staff didn't finish the job they were doing, she wouldn't say anything, just finish it herself. So, this also means that she doesn't like "confrontation". Now, when is she NOT "easy-going/laid-back", when a credit card company or bank does something wrong on a Statement. Oh Boy.........LOOK OUT THEN! She's right on the phone getting info.

So, which type are you?
 

Oh, I know there are "easy going/laid-back" members in this forum and then there are those that act/talk really tough. I read what people write in this forum and a lot of their personality comes out in that. Don't have to do any "analyzing" at all. Some people's personalities seem to really show up in their comments/replies.

That old saying, "you don't know me" is true, until a person gets into a forum. Then, "all bets are off".
 
I do have somewhat of a "hard" personality, but I'm learning REALLY FAST when to "give in" on some of these threads. A person can only get "pounced on" so much for how they feel and then it's time to BACK OFF/AGREE and let the "hard" go.
 
Ok, how about some other's feelings about this. Were you ever a Manager and did you act like a Manager or did you act like the Manager every employee wants to have? How about confrontation? How were you as a parent......easy going or "I love you very much, but this is my home and you WILL follow by MY rules!" How are you with a pet, as in dog or cat? Me, I'm very loving, but can be stern if needed. I want my dog to know that I'm at the TOP and the LEADER, not him/her. I do love dog kisses and cuddling with a dog, but when I say "time to go to bed", don't look at me like you're saying "oh please, just one more hour of Lassie!"
 
Guess nobody else wants to say anything about themselves. Oh well, it's all in the writing/replies anyway. LOL
 
I'm fairly easy going, definitely not manager/leader material. Like to be quietly in background. Regarding child rearing, I had basic ground rules but wasn't over strict. Must have done something right as both my sons have turned out well and I have a good relationship with them and they are the best of mates.

But, I can be stubborn and if pushed too far will let fly! ;)
 
What I like is, the kind of employee's that will go to a Department or Company meeting and, when the person leading the meeting says, "Are there any questions", none of them say a thing. Then, after the meeting, they will get upset by some new company rule/policy and voice that to a co-worker. As for me, I had no problem SPEAKING UP!
 
Pam said:
I'm fairly easy going, definitely not manager/leader material. Like to be quietly in background. Regarding child rearing, I had basic ground rules but wasn't over strict. Must have done something right as both my sons have turned out well and I have a good relationship with them and they are the best of mates.

But, I can be stubborn and if pushed too far will let fly! ;)
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I'm a born leader..( aries)...I have always been a leader...and that is why I am the Manager of the company I work for...easy going almost all the time , and I believe very fair with my staff and they are always given a second chance after some kind of misdemeanour , but if they take advantage of my good nature, they get to see a side of me that makes it clear they get no 3rd chances to redeem themselves
 
I'm a softie and tough as I need to be; I have been in management positions, I have been the person people turned to at times to get things done. I can laugh joke, be silly, but, when something important needs doing, I don't play games. If I'm paid to do a job, I give what is expected and beyond. I've also worked in positions as nurturer, caring for others and gave my all and better in such situations as well. I wouldn't say I'm a leader, mostly I am shoved into those positions because people like my dedication and style when I'm on the job, I often prefer to stay in the background even when I ran my own little business, but some companies have a policy if you aren't moving forward, you must be moving out, so you take the advancement most times even though you don't want it.

As far as learning about people on a forum, you learn as much as most want you to and you only think you know. Personally, I can melt like butter and be as hard as cement depending upon the situation, but overall, I'm quite flexible in most situations. I've been a nurturer and a commander and a bit of both. All I ask is if you are going to come deal with me in my real life, you bring your a game or you will be shown the door. I don't put up with nonsense from anyone in my life off this puter.

I almost forgot, I can be easy going at times, not as much as I used to be, but, I think I still am. Just don't press right here. :mad: :D
 
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

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Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata"
 
I have been described as a lot of things, one of them has to do with a portion of ones anatomy one doesn't normally display in public.
 
Im certainly easy going. Doesn't mean I haven't been mad in the past. Some of my employees required discipline and I was able to deal with those situations. But overall I am laid back.
 
My mother described me as a child as "placid". Little sister was "stormy" and she still is.
In reality I am slow to anger but when I do build up a head of steam I can be dangerous because I am out to wound (with words, not a weapon, I hasten to add).
I've learnt to read myself and don't allow the slow build up to reach detonation point any more.
I am passionate about some things and this leads me to lose perspective at times, but it also drives me forward.

As a leader/manager I am best when I support others to do their work or fulfil their role.
I like to lead from the rear rather than be the person at the head of the team.
 
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