Do What You Are
Personality Type: ESTJ
Described profile as: Very Accurate
It is not always easy to agree with science when it comes to our personal insights. I have always felt that we, myself included, tend to have a greater awareness of others personality types than our own. As I read the “Understanding Gloria” section of this report, I clearly can see that there must be a vast amount of accuracy in the science involved. I do not agree fully with the results of the test. The areas that I differ were probably close to the fifty/fifty markthat could go either way, still making this a fair assessment.
I am outgoing, responsible, and very strong willed. I most definitely learn better when working as part of a group. Most people see me as quite confident, I see myself as poised, but not always so confident. I have very little tolerance for injustice. It was difficult to read about myself as one that may sometimes interrupt or bluntly step on peoples’ toes without even realizing it. This is, as well a very accurate description of how I relate to injustice, especially social injustice. I have taken on a great amount of responsibility in my life and have always placed a lot of pressure on myself to be successful. I have had difficulty feeling confident that I can fully depend on others. This has created what can appear to others as a lack of trust in those whom I must depend. The events and experiences in my life have written many of the scripts of behavior that I follow. It can only be my decision to be more relaxed and have faith in those in my life both personally or professionally.
I do become bored and frustrated with too much theory and long discussions about things that may never happen. I consider my time to be too precious to waste on matters that I feel are of little importance to me. I hold myself fully accountable for my actions and expect others to do the same. I have made many mistakes in my life and am certain that I will inadvertently make more as I continue to find my way in this world. The area that I have made great personal improvement’s, is being able to admit that I am wrong or have made a poor choice. The inability to admit fault is a trait that many in my family have, I consider this to be a huge character flaw that I never want to see within myself.
As my weaknesses, I do agree that I sometimes act swiftly and firmly, as I feel the situation may require. I absolutely disagree that I may be too serious, and not friendly or enthusiastic enough in conversations. I am very certain that this is not the case. I am consistently charged by my peers as being too bubbly and overly enthusiastic. I am firm and speak with great clarity when it is necessary to defuse a situation or when addressing a serious matter. I am open minded and want to be assured that I have gathered and taken into full account all of the necessary details when making a decision. I consider it impossible to arrive at a fair result without the above mentioned details.
My preferred learning style does require interaction with other students. I enjoy the feedback of others, because I respect their insight. I may not always fully agree with their beliefs, but I do my best to fully understand their reasoning. My personal and professional growth comes directly from these experiences. Becoming a student as I am so close to turning fifty is a wonderful experience. A good grade is important to me, but it is more important that I have made a choice to improve my life and to be a great example to others of what can be achieved.
I have never seen myself as being as rigid as is depicted in my type profile. I may tend to conceal the seriousness that is within me when relating to the world as an “actress” would. I have spent the majority of my adult life in some form of direct sales. The responsibility of assisting another with the expenditure of their discretionary income, no matter the amount, is an important responsibility and should be treated as such. I feel that I accomplish this without compromising the need to show and feel compassion for others that are depending on me to do my job with integrity.
A final and very important point that I would like to make is that I feel completely blessed being a part of this particular “Global Leadership Cohort.” I have made new friends that have treated me with the greatest amount of respect. They have at times kindly pointed out some of my weaknesses, and I have respected their input with appreciation allowing me to continue to grow both in my education and personally. Nothing can compare to this experience.
