Ineffective behaviors of a High "I"

• Follows written directions casually; starts detailed/technical
• projects, loses interest, then needs reminders to finish
• impulsive, inconsistent, subjective, unprepared, unclear, unsystematic, or illogical decision making
• May *take off' when feeling restricted or over-obligated
• Misses facts, details, deadlines, follow-through, or priorities
• Not taken seriously due to too much joking/fun; seen as superficial, shallow, or glitzy; downgrades serious situations
• Overselling/talking; unrealistic; giving of false hopes
• Self-promoting to a fault; name/place drops; self-centered
• Too agreeable; makes promises just to be liked/popular
• Too sensitive to criticism; discredits others’ ability to judge
• Too trusting of others’ opinions; indirect in dealing with poor performance; unrealistic and subjective appraisals