A Guide to Earth Green Energy
- Difficult Conversations
- Feedback
- Influencing
- Insights
- Listening
Champions of People
Dedicated to nurturing and fostering the development of those around them, Earth Greens serve as the relational glue within a team, prioritising the well-being of individuals. Recognisable as champions of people, they are committed to maintaining the health and harmony of the group while safeguarding values and principles. Though sometimes challenged to separate personal identity from work, they possess an innate understanding of how actions and initiatives impact individuals.
How to Recognise
- This person naturally cares for and prioritises the well-being and relationships of those around them.
- Demonstrates unwavering commitment to safeguarding values and principles in all endeavours, occasionally grappling with the challenge of separating their personal identity from the work they do.
- Possesses an innate understanding of how specific actions, behaviours, and initiatives impact individuals.
Contributions on a Good Day
- Values and appreciates every team member’s voice and contribution.
- Offers pragmatic realism to ensure thoughtful decision-making.
- Vigilantly defends values and prioritises relational harmony throughout meetings.
Challenges on a Bad Day
- Can be overly resistant to change and exhibit passive-aggressive behaviour.
- May struggle to challenge a proposed direction when in disagreement.
- Often undervalues their own contributions to the team.
- May overprotect those they care for, inadvertently hindering opportunities for growth by not providing developmental feedback and holding them to account.
When you are communicating with Earth Green, DO:
- Proactive support: Offer help as needed.
- Curious and compassionate listening: Be inquisitive and listen compassionately.
- Casual and relaxed conversations: Keep communication simple and create a relaxed atmosphere.
- Value commitment: Appreciate their dedication and commitment.
- Personal and warm-hearted approach: Communicate in person and maintain a peaceful environment with warm-hearted interactions.
When you are communicating with Earth Green, DON’T:
- Refrain from interrupting: Practice patient listening until they have finished speaking.
- Minimise attention: Avoid making them the primary focus of attention.
- Avoid challenging personal beliefs: Foster a culture of respect by acknowledging and honouring individual beliefs.
- Do not talk boisterously or hurriedly: Maintain a calm and considerate tone.
- Refrain from demanding quick responses: Give them the time they need.