On the other hand, however, differences in personality may certainly be useful when they are addressed systematically.

There are several personality models that may be used such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the DISG model, the various Hogan profiles, etc. All these models are ultimately about describing human diversity – with the aim of better understanding oneself, understanding others and their differences on this basis, and thus achieving objectives faster and more effectively.

Once we have understood and internalized such a model, we are no longer concerned with treating others as we would like to be treated ourselves, but rather treating others as they would like to be treated. This is especially true when you want to be really effective in communicating and interacting with others. It is easier and faster to achieve success in collaboration when adapting to the communication and behavioral needs of others.

Obviously, this does not mean for you to no longer being authentic and unconditionally adapting to others. The aim is not to fundamentally change one's own nature but to develop the highest possible elasticity when dealing with others. Just like a rubber band. This means: responding to the needs of another person – in dealing with them and in the way in which the interaction is designed – and then going back to one’s own behavioral tendency, which corresponds to one’s own personality, and resting in it.

Social elasticity therefore does not mean becoming someone else or pretending to be someone that you are not, but rather expanding your own behavioral range when dealing with others.

Like the keyboard of a piano. Perhaps I prefer to play within a certain pitch, because it corresponds to my personality, I feel most comfortable in it, and it sounds most harmonious to me. Others may react more strongly to higher or lower pitches. The question is: Am I ready or able to play in these other pitches so that others really listen to me because they feel addressed?

If you increase your own behavioral range by increasing your social elasticity and keeping more conscious and systematic interactions with other people, you will be able to reach your objectives faster and more effectively.