After reviewing this assignment, it made me think
about how many similar type personality assessments I have taken. As luck would have it, there have been quite
a few. I have previously taken the Myers
Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) and others to include the DiSC,
Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS) and Strength Finder 2.0 and the DWIC (Dealing with
Conflict Instrument). The one I remember
the most is the MBTI. For this
personality test my results were as follows: ISTJ – Introvert (56%)…Sensing (25%)…Thinking
(45%) and Judging (44%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (56%)
- You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (25%)
- You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (45%)
- You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (44%)
I believe these results are very accurate in regards
to analyzing my personality as it relates to leadership and managerial traits. I love the fact that I fall in a category that
is identified by individuals who know what the rules of the game are and value
predictability more than imagination. It
was also interesting that I have some the same traits as Queen Elizabeth II,
Harry Truman, Warren Buffett, Queen Victoria, George H.W. Bush, and J.D.
Rockefeller. As identified by the
assessment, I agree that I have strong internal sense of duty (which was
strengthen by my military service), which drives me to take accountability of
my actions while pushing myself to succeed at any task undertake. I’ve always been strong in organization skills
(very
responsible; as identified by MBTI); being a leader who is an advocate
of chain of command order and organization structure. The reputation that follows me identifies me
as a leader who is brutally honest (honest and direct; as identified by
MBTI) and as a result driven hard charger when it comes to work and leadership. Other traits that correlate with the MBTI
results include being known as person that is meticulous and methodical when it
comes to detail. I think it is very
important for me to have an in-depth understanding of my personality type for
me to understand how others may view me.
Within the context of a leadership position within an organization, I
strongly believe managers need to have a sense of what is wrong and what is
right (create and enforce order as identified by MBTI). As the assessments states, I am a strong
believer in facts and definitely a strong advocate of time management.
However, I am not ignorant to the fact that
everything is not perfect when it come to my personality style (ISTJ) as
identified by the MBTI. Depending on the
situation, I have been known to resist change (stubborn; as identified
by MBTI) and view individuals who portray ingenuity with skepticism (judgmental;
as identified by MBTI). I often question
opinions or can be seen as overly critical of the opinion of others when I
don’t think they have credibility in the subject matter that is being
discussed. Because of my rigid nature (always
by the book, as identified by MBTI), subordinates, peers, and family
members have often viewed me as close minded; however, I disagree with that
assumption. One could expect me to
disagree based on all the personality traits discussed so far. Other flaws
in my personality style (ISTJ) are the fact that I have learned to accept that
I am not a touchy feely type of person (insensitive; as identified by MBTI);
I do prefer looking at what is logical versus situations that are emotionally
based. Sometimes, when you work in an
organization you must adjust your personality to get certain tasks
completed. This is especially difficult
when working with others because sometimes personalities clash. I also noticed that I am hard on myself whenever
a task I am in charge of fails. This has happened to me several times during
this educational program when I see the required weekly assignments and I will
briefly lose my ability to see things calmly.
Usually my wife will have to tell me have to tell me to slow down.
Overall, I am pleased with the type of leader I am
and how my personality traits have benefitted me in past organizations. I am aware of what I am good at, and how I can
leverage my strengths in leadership to provide balance for some of my weaknesses.
I think it is very important to
understand and become self-aware of certain traits you possess. I am aware that I am very organized, almost
to the point of having OCD. So far my style
of leadership has led to success, but I am a realist and also understand that
because my environment is changing, I too must change. I believe in what it means to be in a
leadership position and I also believe it is important for leaders to become
self-aware. From a leadership stand point, I believe that the MBTI allows
individuals to see where there they stand or at least get an understanding of their
personality traits. Furthermore, I know
that there are parts of my personality that I must continue to work on because
like everything I have to make adjustments whether in a leadership positon or
everyday life.
References
16 personalities. (n.d.). ISTJ Strengths and
weaknesses. Retrieved from http://www.16personalities.com
Keirsey.com. (n.d.). Guardiantm Portrait
of the inspector (ISTJ). Retrieved form http://www.Keirsey.com
Profile of the ISTJ Personality Type (n.d.). |Retrieved
form http://www.truity.com/personality-type/istj#ixzz3LUMbSF1S
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