Our temperament, according to Alexander Havard, is "our native predisposition to react in certain ways. We are born with our temperament. There are 4 temperaments: Choleric, Melancholic, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
Which of the temperaments sound like you? As a leader, why is it important to know your temperament?
What was the name of the last person you met, who just bugged you without even trying? Would you like to know why that happens? The answer is found in the Four Temperaments, which come from the ancient Greeks, particularly to the work of Hippocrates and later Galen, who linked them to physical and mental characteristics. Back
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Molly Yen, a former English and Theology teacher, now coaches teachers. She's committed to collaborative thinking and action. As a volunteer at the Authentic Leadership Foundation, she's inspired by its mission and values the learning experience.
Darren Smith is a native Texan and a graduate of Dallas Jesuit and Texas A&M University. Over the past 25 years, Darren has visited 35 countries and led 100 strategy programs. He and his wife have five children.