BOLD

The Bold scale concerns seeming fearless, confident, and self-assured; always expecting to succeed and unable to admit mistakes or learn from experience.

Hogan
BOLD
BOLD

BEHAVIOR RANGE

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Bold

Can be described as humble, constrained, self-deprecating

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Bold

Can be described as humble, constrained, self-deprecating

Hogan
 

SUBSCALES: A DEEPER LEVEL OF INTERPRETATION

 

ENTITLED

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Feels that one has special gifts and accomplishments and therefore deserves special treatment; seems combative, self-important, and unrealistically expectant of deference from others.

x

LOW

Unassuming, unpretentious, and helpful; may lack in outward confidence, or not actively seek out more challenging work assignments.

OVERCONFIDENCE

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Unusually confident in one’s abilities; believes that one will succeed in anything; highly organized and systematic, but overestimates one’s level of competence and worth.

x

LOW

Seems modest and realistic about abilities, but may have low standards for work quality or seem to lack focus and drive.

FANTASIZED TALENT

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Believing that one has unusual talents or has been born for greatness; seems original and inventive, but arrogant, hyper-competitive, and unrealistic.

x

LOW

Practical, content, and realistic about abilities; may seem to prefer more routine work or come across as uninventive.

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