UPHOLDER

SUMMARY: UPHOLDER
LIKELY STRENGTHS:
Self-starter
Self-motivated
Conscientious
Reliable
Thorough
Sticks to a schedule
Eager to understand and meet expectations
POSSIBLE WEAKNESSES:
Defensive
Rigid
Often struggles when plans or schedules change
Can seem humorless and uptight
Uneasy when rules are ambiguous or undefined
Impatient when others need reminders, deadlines, supervision, or discussion
Demanding
May become anxious about obeying rules that don’t even exist


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SUMMARY: DEALING WITH AN UPHOLDER
They readily meet external and internal expectations
They’re self-directed, so they can meet deadlines, work on projects, and take the initiative without much supervision
They enjoy routine and may have trouble adjusting to a break in routine or sudden scheduling changes
They hate to make mistakes, and because of that…
They may become very angry or defensive at the suggestion that they’ve dropped the ball or made a mistake
They put a high value on follow-through
They may need to be reminded that, unlike them, others aren’t necessarily comforted or energized by getting things done
They may have trouble delegating responsibilities, because they suspect that others aren’t dependable



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