Describing Protecting

Here are some examples of Protecters describing their strength and defining what Protecting means to them

One of the most important things for me is that people in my team feel safe

Out of all the functions of my job nurturing others is the thing I enjoy most

Being able to reassure my team when there are changes is important to me

Protecting in your work place

Here are some of the ways Protecters use their strengths at work to have impact

Enlisting the support of their teams through a caring and compassionate style of leadership

Creating a sense of calm in a crisis

Involving anxious or cautious team members in important activities through their non-confrontational style

Demonstrating a genuine concern for the development of those who work for them

Opportunities for Protecting

Here are some ideas about opportunities to use Protecting at work

Stressful situations where team members require a nurturing approach to perform at their best

Roles with teams who are not yet ready to embrace change and need to feel safe and supported

Working with underperforming yet high potential individuals who are suffering with stress or burnout

Barriers for Protecting

Here are some situations that Protecters might find frustrating or demotivating and wish to approach differently or keep away from

High-performing teams who are hungry for challenge and change

Data focused roles with little people interaction

Task-focused teams that work well together with little need for extra support