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Kendall
Life Languages
Profile
Character-Based Communication
Thank you for taking the Kendall Life Languages Profile (KLLP). We have no doubt it can help you to
truly understand yourself and others and be more successful in all your communication. By building on the
productive character qualities of your primary and descending Life Languages, and working to overcome
the non-productive ones, you can demonstrate Character-Based Communication. Understanding the LIFE
Languages and applying this knowledge can positively and dramatically change your relationships
forever.
Kinetic
Speakers of Kinetic Languages generally respond to life, people, stress, and values first through action
then with their heart or head
Mover
Doer
Cognitive
Emotive
Speakers of Emotive Languages generally respond to life, people, stress, and values first heart, then
with their head or actions
Responder
Influencer
Speakers of Cognitive Languages generally respond to life, people, stress, and values first with their
head then heart or actions
Shaper
Organized, Visionary, Focused, Delegating, Strategic, and Efficient
Contemplator
Producer
Please carefully consider the following dos and donts as you review your KLLP.
DO
DON'T
Choose Character
Be a Character
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Communication
Preference
Language
Language
Intensity
Rating
Gap
Primary
SHAPER
77.87
High
Second
MOVER
67.75
High
10.12
DOER
57.64
Moderate
10.12
CONTEMPLATOR
57.13
Moderate
0.51
Fifth
PRODUCER
47.52
Moderate
9.61
Sixth
INFLUENCER
42.46
Moderate
5.06
Seventh
RESPONDER
Very Low
40.46
Third
Fourth
Range
Overall Intensity
75.87
74.73
RANGE
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Language Intensity
Each Life Language has its own individual intensity. The strength of the intensity score reveals the level of
energy for that specific Life Language. In the final anaylsis, overall intensity score is more of a determinant
on the forcefulness of an individuals communication.
Gap
Gap is the distance between two different Life Languages. We measure the gap between the nearest two
Life Languages. The greater the gap, the more effort it takes to move from one Life Language to the other.
The smaller the gap, the easier it is to move between the two Life Languages.
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Communication Indicators
Just as a thermometer can indicate air or body temperature, the following factors give you further insight
into your communication style. They do impact and play a role in your communication but do not determine
your communication style. The following Indicators are scored High, Moderate and Low. These scales differ
from your Seven LIFE Languages scales, as Indicators may change through life experiences and
choices.
Indicator
Score
Result
1. Acceptance Level
29
Low
Low
3. Internal Control
56
Moderate
4. Intrusion Level
29
Low
5. Projective Level
29
Low
6. Susceptibility To Stress
38
Moderate
Auditory
42
Moderate
Physical
29
Low
Visual
29
Low
1. Acceptance Level
This scale measures how you tend to view yourself, whether you more easily see your strengths and
positive attributes or your weaknesses and negative qualities. Or whether you see a balance between the
twoeasily and honestly seeing both your negatives and positives qualities.
2. Interactive Style
This scale indicates how comfortable you are with people most of the time. The KLLP measurement of
Introvert and Extrovert is somewhat different from other measurements; it measures preference rather than
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overall behavior. For example, it measures whether you prefer working alone or in groups, or working with
those you know or do not know. As another example, according to our measurements, a person who
scores as an Introvert may seem outgoing and somewhat extroverted to those he or she knows well.
However, with strangers or those not known as well, the Introvert will typically be less verbal, less outgoing,
and not desire to mix with them.
4. Intrusion Level
This scale measures how you see yourself handling interruptions, intrusions, interference, outside stimuli,
people, or situations foreign to you, usually uninvited or unexpected. Intrusion Levels indicates how
comfortable and tolerant you are with distractions and differences. Some people like a more structured
environment, and others flow more easily with uninvited or unscheduled people or situations. For all of us, a
good habit to form is the ability to gently or kindly communicate when intrusions become an issue.
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even be an irritation. Differences in others can be distracting, and you may want to guard yourself
against seeming impatient, critical, or sending unfavorable signals that appear to be judgmental. A
Low Intrusion Level can help you to stay focused on tasks, but you may want to make sure you
sincerely and gently express yourself without projecting a dismissive attitude that could be hurtful to
another.
5. Projective Indicator
This scale indicates how important others perception and opinion is to you. For example: a person with a
high projective score could be greatly concerned if others had a less than positive opinion of them. A
person with a low score would probably shrug it off and not let it bother them. A balance between high and
low is valuable because it provides objectivity so that you can evaluate others attitudes about yourself and
thereby remain teachable.
6. Susceptibility To Stress
This scale measures vulnerability to stress that comes into our lives. Stress is in all of our worlds, and
comes from various sources, even from having too many good things going on at one time. We are more
susceptible to stress when we are too busy, lacking sleep, not feeling well, fatigued, frustrated, lacking
exercise, and even unable to express ourselves adequately. Failure to handle stress properly can cause us
to move into one or more of the Distress Levels of our Life Languages. We can learn to recognize our
stress and do what is necessary to de-stress. Distress, by Life Languages definition, is when you respond
negatively to any situation.A key to avoid over reaction to stress and distress is H.A.L.T. Avoid stressful
situation when your are: H-hungry, A-angry, L-lonely and T-tired.
7. Learning Preference
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There are three basic Learning Styles and our preferential way is the one that is easiest for us. We learn in
all three ways, but when there is a choice, the one that is more natural, distinct, and clear will typically be
our preference. It will usually be our most effective way to experience and sharpen our learning skills.
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You tend to size up situations, gather facts while analyzing the pros and cons, then make quality decisions
that result in success. You do not necessarily seek out leadership, but it often finds you. When it comes,
you most likely do not take it for selfish or egotistical reasons. You want the organization, team, or project
to succeed. You are a good team player as long as the leadership and boundaries are well defined. If there
is no designated leader, you will typically assume that position, as leadership comes quite naturally for you.
High Shapers generally have no problem being accountable, and you want others to be accountable as
well. You look for measurable results. Attitudes and behavior that are not mission-related are frustrating to
you. You are goal oriented, sometimes to the point of being driven.
At times you may seem aloof as you withdraw to plan, and set goals. You can talk easily about ideas,
issues, concepts, and plans. But generally, you consider small talk a waste of time. You like intellectual
stimulation. And, you do not enter into sharing emotions easily. Although the Shaper Life Language is a
Cognitive Language, you can set the course of action as well. You think, plan, then move those you are
leading into action with a determination for success. You hope and expect others to be sensitive to your
time and pressures.
As long as the project or goal gets accomplished, healthy Shapers do not care who gets the credit. You are
comfortable in the limelight, but you are equally comfortable behind the scenes pulling the strings. You
tend to share the credit for a successful project with the family or the team. You enjoy seeing others as
useful and valuable. You usually have a great deal of self-confidence and should not need applause to feel
good about yourself.
Once a project is on the road to completion, you may prefer to delegate the ongoing maintenance to others
so you can pursue new goals and challenges. Shapers tend to get bored with routine jobs and prefer the
challenge of something new. You prefer to lead rather than manage.
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High Shapers are usually unrelenting, as they determine their vision, chart their course, and stay focused
on their goals and plans until they are successful. They stick with it until the goal is reached and the vision
is a reality. Then, they tend to move on to the next goal or project.
High Shaper men and women usually pursue excellence in their dress and appearance as well as in their
homes and offices.
As a High Shaper, you are gifted with greatness. Celebrate the fact that you are organized, visionary,
focused, delegating, strategic intentional, and efficient.
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Shaper
Profile
Filter
Need
Passion
To Lead
Filter
Each Life Language has an internal filter that screens incoming and outgoing communication. The internal
filter is like wearing colored glasses. Shapers Color is "Royal" Blue (Indigo), so imagine that you see the
world through that colors sensitive filter. The Shapers Filter is, What is your plan, and are you working it?
Shapers look and listen to everyone to see and hear if the other person has a plan. They generally have
low tolerance for people who waste time, or seem to be meandering through life without a plan or purpose.
A more positive approach for the Shaper could be to choose a conscious paradigm shift, turning the filter
question into a filter statement: You can be part of my plan, or Ill be glad to help you develop your plan.
This fits with the Shaper ability to develop people.
Need From Others Support and Agreement
Each Life Language has needs that are met through personal and professional relationships. Shapers feel
loved, valued, and motivated by receiving from others Support and Agreement. They are not looking for a
yes person who agrees with everything. Shapers want support for good plans and agreement of shared
values, goals, purpose, and destiny. Genuine compatibility of goals and direction is very important to them.
Because Shapers are generally in leadership roles, and leaders are often targets of criticism, they need the
security and calm of safe, supportive relationships.
Passion To Lead
Passion is the spark that makes your life worth living. There is a Passion that motivates each Life
Language and gives direction to their communication style. The Shapers Passion is To Lead, and Shapers
lead others automatically and naturally through planning and delegating. The Healthy Shapers Passion To
Lead is a gift to be shared.
Key Character Strength Patience
Each Life Language has many outstanding character strengths, but there is one that is the primary or Key
Character Strength and generally most pronounced in that person. Patience is the Key Character
Strength of the Shapers Life Language.
Patience is defined as, Quiet, steady perseverance and even-tempered care. Shapers focus their patience
towards the long-term plan and the development of people towards greater levels and efficiency, to keep
that steady pace towards the goal. Though the goal remains 5, 10, or 20 years down the road, patience will
assure the Shaper and his or her team will reap the rewards of their strategic planning and patience.
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Career Information
Shaper Leadership Style
Every Life Language can be a leader, but each does it differently. One Life Languages Leadership Style is
not more important or more successful than any other. There are seven great LIFE Languages, thereby
seven great and different Leadership Styles. It is important that you accept and develop the one you are
gifted with and not compare or try to become one that you are not.
Shapers are leaders, who visualize final results and develop people, plans and resources for the successful
completion of goals. A Shaper enjoys expansive leadership roles, delegates, and holds each person
accountable for their part. Exceptional Shaper Leaders have learned and implemented their Essential Trait
of Sensitivity, as well as the Success Habit of Learning to Relax, Reflect, and Relate. Successful leaders
hire people to fill and cover the weaknesses of the leader and to the strengths of each of the seven LIFE
Languages, so as not to over duplicate themselves.
Cultural Philosophy
Each of us has an important, responsible role. Lets do our job, be accountable, stick with the plans, and
accomplish our goals.
Shapers as Employees
Shapers can make great employees. They appreciate organized leadership with established job
descriptions, goals and purpose to follow, or the freedom to establish their own goals and plans. It is
important for them to know that there is an opportunity for them to grow into stronger leadership roles.
Example Professions
Those who speak the Shaper Life Language are found in all varieties of professions, and understanding
your Life Language should in no way limit you from exploring whatever profession you are drawn to.
However, Shapers are often found in the following professions: chief executive officers (there are more
Shapers as CEOs than any other Life Language), supervisors, department heads, analysts, military
leaders, pilots, architects, professional engineers, medical doctors, and medical specialists. Shapers seem
to excel in professions that require cognitive thinking, good planning, leadership, delegation abilities, goal
setting, and vision. Often High Shapers are found in professions that require higher educational degrees.
Daisy Sanchez- 04/14/2014
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Fun Facts
Color and Music
There are seven colors in the color spectrum and seven whole musical notes. In 1666, Sir Isaac Newton
united in one mathematical matrix the phenomena of light and sound, and it continues today as the colormusic code. Colors vibrate and the measurement of the vibration corresponds with the vibration of the
musical notes.
Color "Royal" Blue (Indigo)
"Royal" Blue (Indigo), is a deep, royal blue and is the color of the galaxy or the wide, deep ocean. This
color is associated with visionary leadership, success, high aspirations, knowledge, and power. Shapers
have the ability to reach high and fargrowing, expanding, and taking others with them on their journey of
success. "Royal" Blue is a color of great depth, and Shapers add depth to their lives through their planning,
organization, leadership, and achievements. "Royal" Blue is also the color for dignity and excellence. Often
Shapers have an air of dignity about them, and those who reach their potential have discovered the
importance of the pursuit of excellence.
Shapers Core Value
A Core Value is the central, most important principle or standard characteristic for that particular Life
Language. All the aspects of your Life Languages (your Filter, your Need, your Passion, and your Key
Character Strength) come together to reveal what that Life Language values most. The
Core Value for the Shaper Life Language is: FUTURE (Meaning - potential, expectations, opportunity, yet
to come).
Shaper's Motto
Plan your work and work your plan.
Musical Note A
The musical note A corresponds to the vibrations of the color "Royal" Blue (Indigo) and is the universal note
that orchestra and choir directors use to tune the instruments and voices before a concert. Being tuned
properly is like working together with a plan and purpose, which is what High Shapers naturally do. By
tuning to the concert note of A we can then play a concerto in perfect harmony.
Nature Symbol Lion
The Nature Symbol for the Shaper Life Language is the "African" LION. Lions are thought of as the
"King of the Jungle. They are the only social member of the cat family. Lions live in large groups called
"prides", consisting of about fifteen lions. Lions within a pride are often affectionate to one another and
enjoy fellowship and interaction. Lions are organized, there is a hierarchy, and they work in teams to
stalk and ambush prey.
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Mover
Need
Passion
To Innovate
Courage
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As a Moderate Doer you are in the Kinetic or Action Category, and are likely to
respond with action and practicality in many situations, even if initially, you first
experience things more
About 25% of the population speaks Doer as
emotionally, cognitively, or forcefully. Because you
their Primary Life Language.
are a Moderate Doer, you are one that others can
count on as dependable and conscientious.
You have the ability to be practical and pragmatic. Because of this, when necessary, you can rapidly sort
through a lot of details and find the practical steps to accomplish a task. Even though you may see the big
picture, you can break it down to a manageable scale.
You are a dedicated and loyal person, and that can extend not only to your work responsibilities but also to
your relationships. You are faithful and loyal, and these characteristics can help make you a valuable friend
or employee.
Doer
Need
Passion
To Finish
Trustworthiness
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Your KLLP indicates that you are a Moderate Contemplator. This means you will
have some of the Contemplator characteristics, some of the time, and especially
when you choose to access them. When life seems too busy, you can move into the
peaceful and calm nature of
About 10% of the population speaks
the Moderate Contemplator.
Contemplator
as their Primary LIFE
Your reaction to most situations is determined by
Language.
your higher LIFE Languages, but remember that
you can access and speak the Moderate
Contemplator Life Language when needed in order
to connect with someone who speaks Contemplator
as his or her Primary Life Language.
You have good reasoning abilities. You are inquisitive and like to collect information. You are probably a
life-long learner - especially of things you are interested in.
You are generally loyal to employers, employees, friends, family, and traditions. You are valuable to any
organization where your skills of thinking, information gathering, loyalty, and truth are important.
As a Moderate Contemplator, there may be times when you are somewhat nocturnal. And, you may have
the unusual sense of humor of a Contemplator.
As you embrace this unique Life Language, you will discover that the character qualities of a Moderate
Contemplator add depth and dimension to your communication style. You should be able to communicate
with High Contemplators with relative ease, as you learn to recognize when others are speaking this
peaceful and calm Language.
Remember as you choose to speak anothers LIFE Languages, you are showing them honor and respect
and revealing that you are a person of character.
Contemplator
Need
Passion
To Know
Loyalty
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Producer
Need
Passion
To Manage
Resourcefulness
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Influencer
Are we communicating?
Need
Passion
To Encourage
Enthusiasm
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Like any of the seven LIFE Languages, the characteristics of the Responder can be learned and
acquired. Those who speak the language of High Responder will be more difficult for you to relate to, or will
require more effort on your part. There are no LIFE
About 32% of the population speaks
Responder as their Primary Life Language.
Languages that you cannot communicate with if
you choose to. You have all seven LIFE
Languages in your profile, and even though this is
one in which you are very low, you can still move to
this Language when you see that it is important,
appropriate or necessary to connect and
communicate with another. Even though you are
Very Low in Responder, when you dont know what
Language another person speaks, you can be safe to
start with Responder, as a large number of people
speak Responder, at least in their first three LIFE Languages.
Responder
Need
Unconditional Acceptance
Passion
To Please
Compassion
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When interacting with those who have not taken the KLLP, remember that the two most frequently
spoken LIFE Languages by both men and women are Responder (32% of the population) and Doer
(28%). Producers are 3% of the population. The other three LIFE Languages represent about 10%-13%
of the population. So until you get all your friends, family, and co-workers to take the KLLP for
themselves, if you speak to most people as though they were either Responders or Doers, you probably
will not be too far off.
Remember, Responders need unconditional acceptance, and Doers need approval for their
accomplishments and for you to do your share of the work. You will be amazed at the changes that will take
place if you simply address these two basic Filters and Needs in both children and adults in your life. They
will blossom!
Another way to help you understand the communication style of others who have not taken the KLLP is
try to determine their Category. Do they feel first (Emotive Category), think first (Cognitive Category), or act
(Kinetic Category) first? Do they say things like: I feel that this just isnt the thing to do, or I think that we
should consider..., or Lets do it! Why stand around? Once you have determined their Category, you can
respond accordingly.
Take It to the next level. Fred and Anna Kendall cover each of the seven LIFE Languages in depth in
their classic book, Speaking of Love. Learn how to recognize speakers of each of the LIFE Languages
including their Distress Levels, how they might decorate their home and office, how they handle finances,
how they respond romantically and intimately and much more. Once you have determined a persons
Primary LIFE Language, you can communicate with and inspire that person by responding to their
Passion or Developmental Need.
An Influencer working for a High Shaper was in danger of being fired for appearing unorganized. Although
she was producing good results, her boss thought she seemed too unpredictable. She began making a
consistent effort to meet the Shaper bosss need for agreement and support through long-term planning,
projections, and documentation with timelines. Instead of being demoted, she received a salary increase.
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She learned to speak his Language! At work A Mover Mom disciplined quickly and directly, often by
spanking her six-year old Responder son. He usually became hysterical, angry, and resentful. In addition,
her discipline was not changing his behavior. After reading Speaking of Love, this mother began
consistently providing the Responder child with unconditional acceptance and affection and showing
genuine grief when he misbehaved. Within 8 months, the childs behavior was so improved that he would
confess and occasionally punish himself with time-out.
Keep in mind there are occasions when the KLLP may not seem to fully reflect the way you see yourself,
or the way others see you. One or more of the following reasons might explain why:
1. The person answering the questions experienced a recent trauma that impacted their answers.
2. The person answering the questions was doing a job that influenced their answers toward a profile
consistent with that job.
3. The person answering the questions slanted the answers deliberately toward how they want to be seen
or away from how they really are most of the time in most situations.
4. The person answering the questions has experienced a great deal of abuse in their life, and possibly has
not dealt with it.
5. The person answering the questions lacks the reading comprehension and/or vocabulary to choose the
answer that most fits them.
6. The person answering the questions does not know himself or herself in reality.
7. The person answering the questions went to one extreme or anotheranswering the questions with no
thought, or giving them too much thoughtcausing an inaccurate profile.
8. The person answering the questions did not answer them they way they are most of the time, most of
their life and in most situations.
These are vital to achieving an accurate KLLP. Remember, your communication style, personality,
character, behavior, beliefs, and even your KLLP results are not etched in stone. Use the KLLP for
learning, growing, developing character, improving communication, and building relationships, By
approaching the KLLP as a learning - growth journey, you can be successful, enjoy life more, and
become all that you were created to be.
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Final Thoughts
Life Languages
Profile
The Profile Circle shows how you can pull up a lower Life Language to use in that situation. We believe that
you are designed to move up and down your LIFE Languages Portrait until you consciously or
subconsciously find the one that connects with that person, usually by speaking through their Filter. When
we are inflexible and stay in only one or two of our stronger Life Languages, we limit ourselves. Under
stress, you are most likely to exhibit the distress characteristics of your Primary Life Languages, but you
absolutely can learn to pull up on the strengths of your lower Life Languages to help compensate for those
situations. This helps you move out of stress and build character in your life. It is important to remember
that a high or low score in a given Life Language is neither better nor worse, but simply an indication of
your fluency and comfort in that Life Language. Picture your seven LIFE Languages on a rotating wheel
or carousel that you can turn and use to pull up the strengths of each and every LIFE Language to help you
better connect and communicate with others as well as get through stressful or difficult times in your life,
career, and relationships.
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