self-composed; seldom shows embarrassment, is forward or bold.
eager to express himself before a group if he has some purpose in view.
insistent upon the acceptance of his ideas or plans; argumentative and persuasive.
impetuous and impulsive; plunges into situations where forethought would have deterred him.
self-confident and self-reliant; tends to take success for granted.
strong initiative; tends to elation of spirit; seldom gloomy or moody; prefers to lead.
very sensitive and easily hurt; reacts strongly to praise of blame.
not given to worry or anxiety. Seclusive.
quick and decisive in movement; pronounced or excessive energy output.
marked tendency to persevere; does not abandon something readily regardless of success.
emotions not freely or spontaneously expressed, except anger.
makes best appearance possible; perhaps conceited; may use hypocrisy, deceit, disguise.
Tips to manage Choleric temperaments:
express appreciation of achievements and contributions – even if they appear indifferent to such expressions.
If something is done well, say so.
show loyalty. Criticism or sarcasm is viewed as lacking loyalty (particularly public criticism).
challenge the Choleric to be more empathic and express appreciation – even when they don’t agree. Agreement is a judgement about results; empathy is understanding and walking in another’s shoes.
help them to appreciate the process of relationships (empathy, encouragement, non-judgmental listening) and not just results.
help them unwind.
Temperament B: Sanguine
The Sanguine temperament is:
self-composed, seldom shows signs of embarrassment, perhaps forward or bold.
eager to express himself before a group; likes to be heard.
prefers group activities; work or play; not easily satisfied with individual projects
not insistent upon acceptance of his ideas or plans; agrees readily with others’ wishes; compliant and yielding.
good in details; prefers activities requiring pep and energy.
impetuous and impulsive; his decisions are often (usually) wrong.
keenly alive to environment, physical and social; likes curiosity.
tends to take success for granted. I s a follower; lacks initiative.
hearty and cordial, even to strangers; forms acquaintanceship easily.
tends to elation of spirit; not given to worry and anxiety; is carefree.
seeks wide and broad range of friendships; is not selective; not exclusive in games.
quick and decisive in movements; pronounced or excessive energy output.
turns from one activity to another in rapid succession; little perseverance.
makes adjustments easily; welcomes changes; makes the best appearance possible.
frank, talkable, sociable, emotions readily expressed; does not stand on ceremony.
frequent fluctuations of mood; tends to frequent alterations of elation and depression.
Tips to manage Sanguine temperaments:
make joy a priority and not a frivolity. Enjoy fun times (don’t always be the wet blanket or endure them until you can get on with what you would prefer to do).
give plenty of overt attention and displays of affection.
spend quality time with Sanguines.
allow the Sanguine to entertain or volunteer, but help them not becoming over extended.
support the Sanguine when details become overwhelming or when they need to undertake a long-term, in-depth project.
avoids talking before a group; when obliged to he finds it difficult.
prefers to work and play alone. Good in details; careful.
deliberative; slow in making decisions; perhaps overcautious even in minor matters.
lacking in self-confidence and initiative; compliant and yielding.
tends to detachment from environment; reserved and distant except to intimate friends.
tends to depression; frequently moody or gloomy; very sensitive; easily hurt.
does not form acquaintances readily; prefers narrow range of friends; tends to exclude others.
worries over possible misfortune; crosses bridges before coming to them.
secretive; seclusive; shut in; not inclined to speak unless spoken to.
slow in movement; deliberative or perhaps indecisive; moods frequent and constant.
often represents himself at a disadvantage; modest and unassuming.
Tips to manage Melancholic temperaments
affirm – if when unasked.
provide opportunities for solitude, reflection, and rejuvenation (through acts of service)
offer support and appreciation.
strive for order and fairness. the melancholic needs order (and will usually create it for himself) and can be upset by instances of unfairness or injustice.
be accepting of the melancholic as a person and not just their ideas and views.
Temperament D: Phelgmatic
The Phelgmatic temperament is:
deliberative, slow in making decisions; perhaps overcautious in minor matters.
indifferent to external affairs.
reserved and distant.
slow in movement.
marked tendency to persevere.
constancy of mood.
Tips to manage Phelgmatics
acknowledge the Phlegmatic openly, especially his easy-going nature and his sensitivity to others’ needs; use words of affirmation.
give time for relaxation.
praise them when they take a leadership stance; boost their confidence to continue taking on challenges.
use gentle reminders, but don’t nag, criticize or take over.
be specific when making requests and state them positively.
