At work: You work best with clear structures and guidelines. You need to know what you are expected to do, how to do it, and when it must be done. That way, you can prioritize effectively and fulfill your responsibilities on time, as promised and expected. You like to take a step-by-step approach to achieve clear
goals that are set well in advance. You make certain to handle all the details thoroughly, so that there will be no unwanted surprises in the future. You are dependable, dedicated, and effecti8ve in bringing proper closure to every task. When others present new, unexpected changes, it can seem chaotic.

At school: You are organized, well-prepared, and you always go the extra mile to earn extra credit, be- cause you enjoy excelling at tasks that are clearly represented. You enjoy learning things in a clearly guid- ed manner in order to lead up to the “big picture.” Most of your teachers favor you because you always treat them respectfully, help them when you can, and do your work thoroughly, neatly, and on time. When your teachers are very abstract, or ask for you to devise your own learning methods on your own, it’s not
quite as easy to excel.

With family and friends: You enjoy a traditional, stable personal life. You work hard for your income, and so you really earn your free time enjoying family and friends. You are neat, well-organized, and re- spectful of others, and you like to plan activities well in advance. You budget money well, so that there are no unwanted surprises. When others are disorganized, or ill-prepared, it can be a disappointment or even an annoyance to you.

With your Partner: You are the backbone of any relationship—you can really be counted on, to keep all of your promises to the T. You ensure that responsibilities are fully met, that traditions are well- preserved, and that your Partner is treated fairly, honorably, and honestly. You do this because you care so much, about his or her security and dignity. This signals your real devotion and loyalty, to your loved one. Some- times, your unflagging sense of responsibility may seem a little inflexible, to your Partner.

Communication Style Purposeful and Procedural

When communicating, Golds tend to be goal oriented. Generally, they initiate a conversation to get specifics so they can fulfill their responsibilities. They like to communicate things in chronological order, step by step. If you interrupt a Gold while they are explaining something, they are likely to start all over from the beginning. Golds like to complete their thoughts before switching subjects.
Golds are generally respectful and responsible. They listen for details so they know what their part is. They usually size up a situation for what would be most appropriate before responding.

Gold Personality Style

• Purposeful, plans ahead
• Respectful, appropriate
• Supportive of policies and rules
• Detail oriented, chronological
• Loyal, devoted

Gold Communication Style

In conversation, the Gold Communication Style naturally tracks the following aspects:

• Do we have a clear plan, next steps?
• Is there a proven track record to learn from?
• What is the responsible thing to do?
• Completion date?

Tips for Communicating with Golds

• Be prepared, give details
• Stay on target, be consistent
• Show respect, don’t interrupt
• Recognize their contributions