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® | 03/09 Columns ENERGY MANAGEMENT | PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY Points to remember: p p p Success does NOT depend on our Personality Style Success depends on our ability and willingness to be Versatile Simplicity is the key to utilizing Personality Style Acknowledge that just because a personality is different does not mean it is wrong Realize that often times the reaction we receive is not personal, it is just natural for the Personality Style of the other person Find humor in personality diversity, not frustration Show a willingness to laugh at yourself Make a conscious choice every day to utilize Versatility “Respecting and celebrating personality differences is just another way that interpersonal Best Practices can be achieved.” — Pat Johns p p p p p By managing our expectations in the following ways, we will less often be disappointed and frustrated and more often find ourselves pleased and satisfied. p Expect, celebrate and respect that the Driver personality will push towards the bottom line Expect, celebrate and respect that the Expressive personality will sell, sell, sell and fill the air with words Expect, celebrate and respect that the Analytical personality is willing to collect and utilize exacting data Expect, celebrate and respect that the Amiable personality will be there to support with warm relationships and customer service p p p Conclusion Either we can consciously choose to communicate by using the Personality Style language of the other person, or we can continue to insist that others speak our language and then only hope that we have been understood. When in doubt, yield on behalf of the other person’s personality and you will never be wrong! Respecting and celebrating personality differences is just another way that interpersonal Best Practices can be achieved. Pat Johns will take your organization to the top! An expert motivator, Pat works with organizations that want to fastforward their performance, productivity and profits. An expert athlete, Pat has competed in over 60 ultra-marathons and marathons worldwide. His sport: “endurance trail running.” Upon completing the 2005 Himalayan 100, Pat became the only person to finish the high-altitude, 100-mile running race on the India-Nepal borders four times. However, Pat’s story is not just about running; it’s about how we change when we embrace any challenging events! For more information contact PFJ Communications, tel: 214-695-0028, http://www.pat-johns.com/ 42 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.pat-johns.com/ http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices - March 2009 Contents From the Editor Utility-Air News Compressed Air Audit of the Month Air Standards Assessment Improves Electroplater Production and Saves Energy Demand-Side System Optimization Seven Sustainability Projects for Industrial Energy Savings Personal Productivity Resources for Energy Engineers Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Classifieds

Compressed Air Best Practices - March 2009

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