Warmth
A quick definition
You bring patience, care and attention to how others feel.
In practice
You notice how people are doing and care about their wellbeing. You listen patiently, offer support and treat others with kindness and tolerance. That warmth builds trusting relationships and makes people feel seen.
How others see you
- Listens patiently
- Notices how others are doing
- Treats people kindly
- Makes others feel seen
Under pressure or overused
- Giving bad news or setting limits may be hard for you.
- You may take on problems that aren't yours.
Try this week
Firm and kind
Practise a difficult message that opens with appreciation and ends with a clear request.
The other end of this dimension
DirectnessYou tell it like it is and can give tough feedback.
More in this area
Connection
- Independence
You prefer to decide and work on your own.
- Collaboration
You're team-minded and trust the people around you.
- Directness
You tell it like it is and can give tough feedback.
- Self-advocacy
You make your wins visible and stand up for your interests.
- Humility
You let results speak and stay unpretentious.
