Horses
Primary Instinct: Connection
Horses are very dependable and very willing to please others. They are social animals with a deep need to connect to those around them. They don’t like being isolated and will work hard at establishing relationships with anyone around them. They don’t like being alone— even in the wild, they are found in herds, never alone.
Horses are hard workers especially if they feel responsible to others for performing quality work. They are very deliberate, taking their time to get things right. Horses are naturally people-pleasers, sometimes neglecting their own interests to make others happy.
Horses are very emotional and more than willing to let others know what’s going on inside. They have long memories and don’t forget being crossed easily. They are naturally empathetic and have a keen sense of what other animals are feeling. Horses have a strong sense of what is “right,” being driven by an internal moral compass. While they are compassionate, they can be judgmental of others who don’t share their values or don’t do things the way Horses would do them.
Identifying Horse Tracks
Talents:
- Quality
- Compassion
- Sincerity
- Order
- Loyalty
- Responsibility
Challenges:
- Letting others fail
- Keeping Positive
- Remembering faults
- Being Decisive
- Spontaneity
- Being self-critical
Keys for Horses to build relationships with others:
Bears
Don’t get frustrated when they don’t communicate or seek out your company. Bears go about their work quietly and without need for interaction. They don’t react well to pressure—don’t back them into a corner; you won’t like the results! Give Bears specific instructions and tell them what’s in it for them. They are logical and respond well to gentle, logical persuasion. Give them their space—don’t micromanage them or they withdraw. Watch their body language and ask open-ended questions, then wait for a response. Be comfortable with silence.
Jungle Cats
Cats like to be in charge, so when dealing with Cats, divide up the tasks and make sure they feel like they have input and some control over their environment. Don’t take what they say personally—you will get pushback because they have strong opinions and won’t hesitate to share them. Watch their interaction with other animals to make sure they aren’t creating some emotional problems with people they deal with. Ask for their help because they have great vision and will see how to move a project along.
Jungle Cats
Cats like to be in charge, so when dealing with Cats, divide up the tasks and make sure they feel like they have input and some control over their environment. Don’t take what they say personally—you will get pushback because they have strong opinions and won’t hesitate to share them. Watch their interaction with other animals to make sure they aren’t creating some emotional problems with people they deal with. Ask for their help because they have great vision and will see how to move a project along.
Monkeys
Remember Monkeys are very verbal and you will get feedback from them whether you want it or not. Give them short-term goals and build follow-up steps to keep them on track. Monkeys are great at multitasking but can get off track if they are not challenged. Let them have fun and use them to create a lighter, more enjoyable environment for everyone! They are emotional and enjoy playful teasing (keep it appropriate). They need flexibility and interaction with teammates.
Other Horses
Understand Horses are emotional and lead with their hearts, not their heads. Be patient and don’t expect them to act too quickly. Respect their innate moral compass and trust in their gut reactions. Remember they are very driven to please and need to make a personal connection. Don’t just talk about business, but show interest in them personally. They also need a pat on the back and feedback that they are doing well. Remember, a little criticism goes a long way.
Horses
Understand Horses are emotional and lead with their hearts, not their heads. Be patient and don’t expect them to act too quickly. Respect their innate moral compass and trust in their gut reactions. Remember they are very driven to please and need to make a personal connection. Don’t just talk about business, but show interest in them personally. They also need a pat on the back and feedback that they are doing well. Remember, a little criticism goes a long way.
Learn More About Bears
Learn More About Monkeys
Learn More About Jungle Cats
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Jungle Motives: Building Healthy Relationships Through Personality
