Still the Same
Back in the day, I was a corporate consultant and trainer leading classes in problem solving, team building, leadership and such. My favorite class and the one that had a tremendous impact on individual students was the personality style assessments. I was certified to do the Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator and we (my company) also had our own informal style assessment.
We would often have students come to us after class and ask if they could get a copy of the assessment to have their spouse or significant other take it. Why? Because understanding your own personality style and that of your SO can open up doors of communication and lead to a much improved relationship.
Jim and I know this from personal experience. In one of our Amway adventures we did the style assessment as part of our team. We'd been married 20+ years at the time but it was a marriage changing experience. Suddenly we understood that aspects of our personalities that irritated each other were actually strengths.
The first time I took a style assessment and got the feedback report I told my boss I felt like I'd been to a psychiatrist. No one ever understood me like that report did :)
So yesterday I was cruisin' the internet and found that I could take a style assessment based on Myers-Briggs on line and get a free short report. I wondered if after many years and a lifestyle change....would I come out the same style? Yep! Still the same.
So what am I? An Idealist or in Myers-Briggs terms and ENF(J/P). I focus on what could be over what is. I am a peacemaker. I want everyone to be happy and fulfill their potential. I'm quite amiable and nurturing. I focus on the best in people and have a strong desire to help them achieve their goals. All sounds good. But to some, I'm a woos, a doormat. I hate interpersonal conflict and go to extremes to avoid it.
I get a real kick out of taking the assessment and finding that I'm still the same...and it's OK. You can take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (based on Myers-Briggs) and get a free two-paage report online or pay if you want more info. Click on the box in the upper right corner. Who knows? Might be life changing for you.
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Howdy! I remember taking this test way back when also. Can't remember if I agreed at the time, or not, but I'm going to do it again. I've changed a lot since then, I think. We'll see. Thanks for the link.
PS My attention span ran out yesterday. I'm ready to leave - who cares that the stupid race hasn't happened yet? And this is on a sunny day... We have a week to go. We're going to continue having fun, however.
Posted by: Beth | May 19, 2009 05:55 AM