How Personalities Protect Themselves: Competent Camels
It’s March Madness, and basketball fans know that playing good defense is essential to making a deep run in the tournament. But overplaying defense can have the opposite effect. The same is true in our relationships.
If you identify as a Camel on the Little Profile, you likely value facts, accuracy, and thoughtful analysis. These traits bring stability and clarity to relationships. But when overused, those same strengths can turn into defensive habits that push people away.
Here are a few practical shifts to help Camels build connection instead of creating distance:
Shift from fact-weaponizing to fact-integrating.
Use what you know to move the conversation forward, not to win it.Shift from analysis paralysis to deciding with about 70% assurance.
Trust that progress often matters more than perfect information.Shift from correcting to coaching.
Help others grow instead of simply pointing out what’s wrong.Shift from over-explaining to attuned listening.
Listen for what the other person needs, instead of focusing on delivering more detail.
Take a minute to check out our latest Relationshifts podcast, where we walk through each of these shifts in a practical and meaningful way.
It’s March Madness, and good teams play good defense… great teams turn defense into offense. When Camels shift from overplaying defense to connecting with others, they will make a difference!
Larry
