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Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there; they cause change.

They motivate and inspire others to go in the right direction and they, along with everyone else, sacrifice to get there.

– John Kotter

The MERIT Profile™ was developed by A-Check America, Inc. and Future Achievement International

© Continuity Consulting, 2012

Welcome Introduction Uniqueness of the MERIT Profile

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Behavioral Traits

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A Quick Introduction What is Behavioral Trait Analysis?

The Four Traits: Defined Observing the Traits in Action What About You? Coach’s Corner Action Steps

Character Competencies A Quick Introduction What are the Character Competencies What About You? Coach’s Corner Action Steps

Next Steps About Continuity Consulting

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Contents

Contents

We created this guide to ensure that you get the maximum benefit possible. Beyond being informative and insightful, it’s designed to help you gain greater self-awareness and motivate you to begin taking steps of personal development.

Welcome

Welcome and congratulations on taking the MERIT Profile™ assessment. We believe you have made a good choice.

-- Your friends at Continuity Consulting

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The MERIT Profile assesses both an individual’s character competencies and their behavioral trait make-up. It is utilized worldwide to optimize employee recruitment, engagement and leadership development efforts.

The MERIT Profile is web-based, secure and takes just 20 minutes to complete. The Profile results are available to organizations and certified consultants as a 6-page Recruitment Report, for effective talent acquisition, or a 13-page personalized Development Report.

Introduction

Introduction to the MERIT Profile™

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In fact, the innate limitations of your primary Behavioral Trait will likely remain a limiting factor in your personal and professional life unless deliberately addressed through character and skill development.

Behavioral Traits

Coach’s Corner

Since Behavioral Traits influence so much of our conduct, preferences and reactions, it takes intentionality to break out of wellestablished patterns.

Here are a few examples of what we work on with our clients.

Through mentoring and intentional personal development, someone with:

Dominance

Extroversion

Patience

Conformity

Can learn to …

Can learn to …

Can learn to …

Can learn to …

Better identify with others and play a supportive role when appropriate.

Manage time more effectively and value a focus on results.

Assert themselves when necessary and be more open to change.

Participate in groups and handle conflict more effectively.

What should I do now?

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Action Steps Now that you have had the opportunity to read over the results of the character competency portion of your MERIT Profile, it is time to take some action steps.

Leverage Your Strengths Write down your three top scoring character competencies below, then circle the one you feel could be better utilized.

My Strengths:

________________ _________________________ __________________ Reflect on the following questions.

How is the circled character competency revealed in your personal and professional life?

How can you leverage this strength to increase your influence and impact?

In your personal life?

In your professional life?

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We provide human-capital and leadership development services to help our clients lead themselves well, confidently lead others and create healthy, high performing organizations.

Our services include: • Coaching for individuals and teams • Training, instructor-led and eLearning • Speaking, presentations and workshops • Consulting, assessments and advisory services

2250 E. Bidwell, Suite 100, Folsom, CA 95630 Phone 916-458-5151 www.continuityconsulting.com