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Birth Order:Birth Order:
How Your Family Birth Order Determines Your Kitchen
Personality Type
Why is it Important to Why is it Important to Understand the Characteristics Understand the Characteristics
of Family Birth Order?of Family Birth Order?Better understanding of interpersonal
relationships (you’ll get along better)Better communicationImportant to have different personalities
working on the same team
A diverse group will improve the work process
FunctionalityFunctionality
Spacing of births is important as is gender consideration
Large gaps of years between siblings changes the characteristics of the personality type as it pertains to birth order
How ManyHow Many“First Borns” “First Borns”
in thein theAudience?Audience?
First Born ChildFirst Born ChildNatural leadership abilitiesAmbitious, responsible, take
charge, self-sacrificingMotivatedLogical and straight thinkersOrganized- good planners and goal
setters, make “to do” listsEnergetic
First Born ChildFirst Born ChildRespectful, compliantGood team player, understands goals
and objectivesDoes things right (the first time)Good problem solvers, intuitive,
analytical thinkersReliable- will take on any taskSerious, conservative
First Born ChildFirst Born Child
Scholarly, high achieversStrong concentration abilities Hates surprisesSTRUCTUREDPerfectionists; neat dressers,
everything matchesFollow the rules- Law and Order!
First Born ChildFirst Born ChildProtectors and guardiansStrong willed, all or nothing, black
or white- no grayAssertive…or aggressiveWill take it, then explode all at
onceCan procrastinate if fearful of not
being perfect
How Many First How Many First Borns?Borns?
How Many are in a How Many are in a Supervisory or Supervisory or
LeadershipLeadershipCapacity?Capacity?
How ManyHow Many
Are anAre an
“Only Child”?“Only Child”?
An Only Child Has An Only Child Has Many of the Same Many of the Same
Characteristics as the Characteristics as the First Born ChildFirst Born Child
Only ChildOnly ChildLittle adult by age 7Thorough, deliberateHigh achieverSelf-motivatedHigh expectations of self and othersCan’t stand failure or mistakes in
self or others
Only ChildOnly Child
Black and white thinker, no room for gray area
Exactly, preciseRigid, cautiousDependable, responsible
Only ChildOnly ChildSomewhat shelteredSomewhat self-focused
How Many “Only Childs”?How Many “Only Childs”?
How Many “Only Childs”How Many “Only Childs”are in aare in a
Supervisory or LeadershipSupervisory or LeadershipPosition?Position?
How ManyHow Many“Last Borns”“Last Borns”
in thein theAudience?Audience?
Last Born ChildLast Born ChildSpoiled- “the baby”Charming- a real sales personLOVES to be the center of
attention and the class clownPrecocious, engagingAffectionate- Likes to give (and
get) strokesLOVES surprises
Last Born ChildLast Born ChildMischievousLittle show-offPlayful, fun to be aroundCreative and entertainingGreat sense of humorCaring and lovableLikes to help others
Last Born ChildLast Born ChildRelaxed- No stressGenuineTrustworthy
How Many Last Borns?How Many Last Borns?
How Many Last Borns How Many Last Borns are in a are in a
Supervisory or Supervisory or Leadership Position?Leadership Position?
How ManyHow Many
are aare a
“Middle Child”?“Middle Child”?
Middle Child: A Real ParadoxMiddle Child: A Real ParadoxGood mediator, compromiserDiplomatic, a peacemakerAvoids confrontation at all costBalanced, can see both sides Has many, rather than fewer,
friendsUnspoiled and realistic
Middle ChildMiddle ChildIndependent, mentally toughLoyal to friends; trustworthy- Can
keep secretsQuiet, appears to be shyIntrospective, analytical thinkerImpatient, easily frustratedMaverick or rebel- may leave home
first
Middle ChildMiddle ChildFree spiritLaid back- or assertiveGood team player- Understands
goals and objectivesGood mental coping skillsFaithful in relationshipsMore accepting of diversity
Middle ChildMiddle ChildUnderstands life isn’t fairBalancedComfortable with change, may
even thrive on changeScholarly
How ManyHow Manyare a “Middle Child”?are a “Middle Child”?
How Many are in aHow Many are in aSupervisory or Supervisory or
Leadership Position?Leadership Position?
So What Does All This So What Does All This Mean as it Comes to Mean as it Comes to Working With One Working With One
Another?Another?
The Good, the Bad, The Good, the Bad, and the and the
UglyUgly
First BornFirst Born
Great leadership ability, but may be seen as over bearing or overly assertive
Perfectionism may cause frustration on the part of the subordinates; can’t meet high expectations
Need for organization may be viewed as inflexible; may miss seeing “the big picture”
First BornFirst BornGetting “organized” may get in the
way of DOING thingsBeing “logical” may come across as
being self-righteousMaking lists may get a lot done,
assuming there are followers who will actually do the work
Being a cheerleader may be annoying to some
First BornFirst Born
Sharks will eat you alive; If you stick your neck out, someone will gladly chop it off and deliver it on a platter
You will have your own cheering section- “YOU DO IT!” Go ahead! We’re behind you all the way!
Only ChildOnly Child
Confidence may be viewed as cockiness
Serious nature may be seen as “uptight”
Perfectionism will get the job done right the first time and might be envied by those who can’t meet those standards
Inability to see both points of view may cause some tensions
Only ChildOnly ChildIntense thinkers may be able to
analyze a situation, but it may be from a solitary point of view
Strong motivation may cause others to become frustrated with the strong drive
Middle ChildMiddle ChildFriendly relationships are important,
but may get in the way of using good or fair judgment
Putting oneself in the middle of dissention could cause the mediator to get burned
Peace at any price might cause some to take advantage
Middle ChildMiddle ChildIndependence may be construed as
being cold or aloofIndependent thinking may be
construed as arrogance or stubbornnessUnspoiled may mean intolerance for
those who HAVE been spoiled
Last BornLast BornCharming may be construed as
manipulative or flakyAffectionate may be construed as
gullibleAttention seeking may be construed as
self-centered and spoiled, and undisciplined
The “Synergistic Effect”The “Synergistic Effect”
Having opposite personalities in a kitchen really does work!
““The Warpath Effect”The Warpath Effect”
Too many Chiefs and Not Enough Indians
Too Many Cooks Will…(you know the rest)