Here is the description for command from Gallup Business Journal:
“Command leads you to take charge. Unlike some people, you feel no discomfort with imposing your views on others. On the contrary, once your opinion is formed, you need to share it with others. Once your goal is set, you feel restless until you have aligned others with you. You are not frightened by confrontation; rather, you know that confrontation is the first step toward resolution. Whereas others may avoid facing up to life’s unpleasantness, you feel compelled to present the facts or the truth, no matter how unpleasant it may be. You need things to be clear between people and challenge them to be clear-eyed and honest. You push them to take risks. You may even intimidate them. And while some may resent this, labeling you opinionated, they often willingly hand you the reins. People are drawn toward those who take a stance and ask them to move in a certain direction. Therefore, people will be drawn to you. You have presence. You have Command.”
One thing that I realised about people with command is that they appreciate others being as candid and straight forward as themselves. While they make a stand and take command, they appreciate (perhaps even enjoy) a truthful and honest debate / confrontation.
My guess is that when people with command take charge, and there’s no challenge or resistance at all, they may perhaps feel rather disappointed. They need a challenge (an honest one, not a challenge for challenge sake), and appreciates others who are willing to put their opinions across.
Do you have Command in your top 5? What are your thoughts on this?
Do you know someone with Command? Having candour is probably the way to go in relating with them.
