Mars Venus At Work




    Dr. Robert Schwarz,PC
      349 W Lancaster Ave Suite 101

     
Haverford, Pa 19041
vvvvE-mail:
Bob@marsvenusatwork.com
      Phone:610-642-0884
     




Do your workplace attitudes come from
Mars or Venus or Both?


Instructions: Print out this page. For each pair of statements place an "x" in the space in front of the one (either A or B) that most or better describes your beliefs about workplace behavior or attitudes.

1) ___A. Talk about a problem only if you have a solution.

___B. When there is a problem, talk about it.
2) ___A. Sharing details of your experiences develops rapport and strengthens work relationships.

___B. Using the least number of words to make a point demonstrates competence.
3) ___A. Don't put yourself down. It weakens your power to lead.

___B. Don't build yourself up above others. It creates division.

4) ___A. Share feelings to build trust and get support.

___B. Showing feelings is a sign of weakness, and your enemies will use it against you

5) ___A. Always have an answer and never reveal the feeling of uncertainty.

___B. Don't assume you have the best answer. Include others in the problem solving process.
6) ___A. Demonstrate strength and self worth by taking offense at disrespect.

___B. Show strength and confidence by not taking offense.
7) ___A. Contain feelings: stay cool, collected, and calm and others will respect you more.

___B. Express personal feelings to increase mutual understanding and support.
8) ___A. Offering help generates greater cooperation.

___B. Only ask for help if you really need it. You are judged by what you do on your own
9) ___A. It is up to you to close every deal or get the support you want. If you don't ask, you won't get.

___B. Demonstrate your commitment by doing your very best, and others will automatically notice and reward you.
10) ___A. The rule of cooperation: Do on to others as you would have them do on to you.
Give more and you will get more..

___B. The rule of efficiency: Never do what you don't have to do. If you do more, make sure you are compensated.
11) ___A. Always take credit for what you do, and let it be known. Promote yourself, and others will promote you.

___B. Always give credit to those who have helped you. Promote others, and they will promote you.
12) ___ A. You scratch my back and I will scratch yours. Remember your friends, and they will remember you.

___B. A Business is business: let the bottom line determine your decisions and not sentiment.
13) ___A. The end justifies the means: measure success by the end result and not the process.

___B. Success is a journey and not a destination. It's not what you do, but how you do it.


Scoring: Send us a brief E-mail asking for the scoring and interpretation and we will be glad to send them to you.

A) Responses total_____

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     Dr. Robert Schwarz,,Psy DPC
   349 W Lancaster Ave
   Haverford, PA    19041
            E-mail: Bob@MarsVenusatWork.com
            Phone: 610-642-0884