In this Leader Lounge episode, Martin discusses the Attributes psychometric profile, a tool that stack-ranks 41 human attributes. Martin focuses on attributes that often divide opinion or cause discomfort:

• Narcissism: Defined as the desire to stand out, be noticed, recognised, or adored. It is not the same as narcissistic personality disorder. A normal level of narcissism is in everyone and can fuel high-achieving behavior.

• Cunning: The ability to consider problems from unusual or unorthodox perspectives to achieve a goal. It is a strength for problem-solving, as the "cunning mind" questions rules and boundaries.

• Task Switching: The ability to shift among tasks and contexts effectively without delay (not the debunked myth of multitasking).

• Empathy vs. Compassion:

  • Empathy: The ability to feel what someone else feels.

  • Compassion: The ability to show sympathy and concern (appreciating how someone feels without feeling it yourself). Low empathy can be an asset when making difficult decisions.

• Humility vs. Vulnerability:

  • Humility: Self-awareness of one's own strengths and weaknesses.

  • Vulnerability: The willingness to share those strengths and weaknesses with others.

• Generosity vs. Selflessness:

  • Generosity: Giving more than necessary; often involves mutual benefit/reciprocation.

  • Selflessness: Placing others' needs above one's own, despite personal risk or detriment. Selflessness is unsustainable long-term and can lead to resentment.

Martin concludes that high is not good and low is not bad; understanding your unique attribute stack is key to becoming more self-aware.

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