Leadership Style

From the Meyers-Briggs Test:

EXTROVERT- outgoing, gregarious, expansive, many social relationships, expressive, congenial, public mixer, mingler at parties, easily begins new relationships, discusses everything with everyone, loves to be in the midst of things, works ideas out with other's input talks, enjoys being the center of attention, objective, reality = immediate environment, easy to read, seeks interactions, enjoys groups, act/speak before thinks, expends energy, focuses outward, talkative, likes variety and action, thinks out loud, enjoys discussing

INTUITIVE- energy focused on what could be possibly, potential, focus on the future, conceptual, imaginative and inspired, focus on the big picture, insights/ideas/inferences/hunches, abstract information, a love for new ideas, anticipation fo future events, seeks inspiration, in the clouds, inventor, initiator, often restless, original, turns building for the future into an art, strong appreciation of initiative, entrepreneur, learns new skills, speculative, trust imagination and hunches, tend to want to try something new; face life expectantly, craving inspiration, very independent of physical surroundings

FEELER- caring, compassionate, tender, warm, forgive, appreciate, include, understand, caress, extenuating circumstances, sentimental, tactful (Not so sure about this one but I WISH!), has difficulty remaining business-like, friendly, sympathize, cherish, decide with heart, value relationships, can be seen as overemotional, usually take things personally, value harmony, mercy; values sentiment above logic, interested in people more than things

JUDGER- comfortable after decision is made, sets fixed goals and concentrates on achieving them, ordered, seeks closure, enjoys having projects framed by definite deadlines, planned, structured, loves to reach completion, finish projects, prefers knowing what they are getting into ahead of time, steady, sustained effort, decisive, protect from unplanned, do the right thing, clear-cut, final

From DiSC training:
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strengths as a team member- are available to others, inspire others, spread enthusiasm and positive attitude towards others, give positive feedback to colleagues

strengths as a manager- have an open door policy, give your time to those you direct, deliver negative feedback in a positive way

Dimensions of behavior- entertains a lot, likes gourmet food, has latest kitchen gadgets but doesn't use them, attracted to fancy packaging (so true!), wants to know what all of friends are cooking for dinner

Getting on a busy elevator- says "Always room for one more, Come in, you're going to be late! We'll wait for you"

Shopping for groceries - tells you where everything is in the store whether you ask or not

On the golf course - spends more time talking in the clubhouse than actually on the course

Hanging wallpaper- has the paste and paper in the closet; it's on a list of things to do (They never get around to it)

Ask for something on their desk- says "I'm busy right now, give me a few minutes and I'll get back to you." They don't know where it is but they won't admit it.

Emphasis is on shaping the environment by influencing or persuading others. ((INFLUENCE))

Perfectionist Pattern- influences others by attention to detail/accuracy, controls quality is conscientious of and maintains standards, fears antagonism

Promoter Pattern- is willing to accept others, goal is approval and popularity, judges others by verbal skills, influences others through praise/opportunities/favors, promotes projects and people, relieves tension, overuses praise/optimism, fears loss of social acceptance and self worth, would increase effectiveness through emotional control


Both of these were taken over a semester ago. I wonder if they have changed any since then.