So What About Ambition?

Ambition, the internal drive and action-oriented behavior that sets those who achieve—and those who do not—apart.

In the Winslow Behavioral Assessment we actually identify and measure a person’s career drive, tenacity, respect for management, and the desire or willingness to step into a leadership role. The trait of Ambition, above all others, identifies the internal drive and desire to push beyond. It separates equally talented professionals into those who will and those who will not succeed in high pressure careers.

Ambition – Identifies bottom-line career drive

In understanding this trait in relationship to work performance one must realize that there are some jobs or situations where high Ambition is imperative for success and others where it may actually be a hindrance.

Winslow Definition:
Competitive, aspiring, enthusiastic, enterprising, industrious, goal-oriented, eager, striving. Strong desire to reach higher levels of achievement and to respond positively to competitive situations. Aspire to accomplish difficult tasks and set and maintain high goals. Tend to approach most situations competitively.

When a position has no upward trajectory a person high in Ambition will typically become frustrated. A “what’s the point, I’m not getting anywhere” feeling will overcome them; achievement and success are paramount to an individual who scores high in the trait of Ambition.

On the other hand, a person with lower Ambition scores will be fine doing the same thing year in and year out. They don’t have that internal drive or desire to make the necessary sacrifices to push through to the next level.

In Winslow Research’s Athletic assessment department they have found that this one trait, Ambition, separates equally and naturally talented athletes into those driven to dedicate the energy and effort necessary for success, from those who are easily side-tracked and don’t want to make the necessary effort or hard work that ensures their success.

Pay attention to Ambition scores when looking at those who need to push through. It makes a difference in their success and in the success of your organization.

 

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