Ethan prefers being a team player, and wants each player to contribute along with him. Some may view him as being stubborn and opinionated. He views it as the price you must pay for success. He may try to "explain" his stubbornness in positive terms. He has high ego strengths and may be viewed by some as egotistical. He establishes many standards for himself and others. His high ego strength demands that his standards will be met. Ethan embraces visions not always seen by others. Ethan's creative mind allows him to see the "big picture." He can be incisive, analytical and argumentative at times. He is
forward-looking, aggressive and competitive. His vision for results is one of his positive strengths. He may lose interest in a project once the challenge ceases. He may then be ready for another challenging project. Ethan can be successful at many things, not because of versatility but rather because of his determination to win. He will work hard at achieving his goals. He loves to win and hates to lose.Ethan is a good problem solver and troubleshooter, always seeking new ways to solve old problems. Sometimes he may be so opinionated about a particular problem that he has difficulty letting others participate in the process. Logic and people who have the facts and data to support this logic influence him. He admires the patience required to gather facts and data. He has the ability to make high-risk decisions, but sometimes should seekcounsel before acting. Ethan should realize that at times he needs to think a project through, beginning to end, before starting the project. He has the unique ability of tackling tough problems and following them through to a satisfactory conclusion. He can be direct in his approach to discovering the facts and data. He maintains his focus on results. Hefinds it easy to share his opinions on solving work-related problems.Ethan likes people who present their case effectively. When they do, he can then make a quicker assessment or decision. He is not influenced by people who are overly enthusiastic. They rarely get his attention. He could improve his communication skills by being patient, listening and displaying genuine care for the people with whom he comes in contact. He may lose interest in what others are saying if they ramble or don't speak to the point. His active mind is already moving ahead. Ethan has the ability to ask the right questions and destroy a shallow idea. Some people may feel these questions are a personal attack upon their integrity; however, this is just his way of getting the appropriate facts. When communicating with others, Ethan must carefully avoid being excessively critical or pushy. He tries to get on with the subject, while others may be trying to work through the details. He likes people who communicate with him in a clear, precise and brief conversation.
