JEREMY JACKSON - ADVISORY MEMBER

Jeremy takes psychological ownership for anything he commits to, whether large or small, and feels emotionally bound to follow it through to completion. He values his good name and reputation and believes trust depends on taking responsibility for his actions and decisions. For the same reason, if Jeremy concludes that he cannot deliver on a promise, he will automatically start to look for ways to make it up to the other person. 

Apologies are not enough. Excuses and rationalisations are totally unacceptable to Jeremy. He will not be satisfied until he has made restitution. This conscientiousness, this near obsession for doing things right, and his impeccable ethics, combine to create his reputation, a reputation of being utterly dependable. 

Jeremy sets incredibly high standards for himself.  His is driven by the constant need for achievement. He starts every day at zero and aims to fill it with tangible achievements and personal goals that make him feel accomplished. And by "every day" he means every single day - workdays, weekends and holidays!  Rest does not come easily to Jeremy, for a rare moment of nothingness could prevent him from achieving yet another personal target.  He has a fire burning inside him, pushing him to do more, be more, achieve more. The fire might dwindle intermittently, but it very soon reignites with renewed energy, forcing Jeremy to embark afresh, sights set on the next challenge and the next great accomplishment.
 

Achievement brings Jeremy the energy he needs to work long hours without burning out. It is the jolt he can always count on to get him started on new tasks, new opportunities and new endeavours. It is the power supply that causes Jeremy to set the pace and define his levels of productivity. It is a strength that keeps him moving - always moving.

Excellence, not average, is Jeremy's measure. Taking something from below average to slightly above average takes a great deal of effort and in Jeremy's opinion is not very rewarding, whereas transforming something strong into something superb takes just as much effort but is much more thrilling.

Strengths, whether his or those of someone else, fascinate Jeremy. Like a diver seeking pearls, he searches them out, watching for the tell-tale signs of a strength. A glimpse of untutored excellence, rapid learning, a skill mastered without recourse to steps are all clues that a strength may be in play.  And having found a strength, Jeremy feels compelled to nurture it, refine it, and stretch it toward excellence. He polishes the pearl until it shines.

Jeremy likes to spend time with people who appreciate and focus on strengths. He is attracted to, and inspired by, others who seem to have found and cultivated their own strengths. He does not see the point in wasting time bemoaning what he lacks. Rather, he spends time maximising and capitalising on the gifts and strengths he has been blessed with. 

Jeremy derives a great deal of pleasure and strength from being around other people. Once an initial connection has been made, Jeremy deliberately seeks to understand their feelings, their goals, their fears, and their dreams. He is naturally intrigued and excited about 'what makes people tick'.   Jeremy values genuine and meaningful connections with others and embarks willingly on the steps required to make that happen.