A couple of nights ago I completed an interesting test online that I hadn’t done in quite some time. What was it? It was a Keirsey Temperment Sorter test. I did a test similar to this 5 years ago before leading a EuroTrain adventure with Jeff Galley and the Nexlead crew, but I hadn’t looked at it for quite some time and was excited to have another look into what makes me tick.
If you’re wondering what a Personality Profile test does, it basically maps out who you are based on preferences, thought process, and decision making for particular scenarios and questions.
One of the coolest things about this testing process, is that at the end when you’re reading the rundown on who you are, you sort of experience one of those “aha!” moments. It’s as if someone opened up your brain, did an in-depth study of your makeup, and then wrapped it all into easy to understand definitions of who you are, who you work best with, and what areas of life you function at your highest potential.
I think my favorite part about the testing process is learning about who you are. You might be surprised at how much relief you will feel when you find out more about yourself after years of living in the dark and wondering why you feel a certain way in particular situations or specific feelings when confronted with adversity or life struggles. Another good reason to do it? It develops a sense of pride. It’s as if we feel when we read our profile,
“This is me, this is who God created me to be, and I AM A WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE CREATION!”
It can also be extremely humorous when you read your profile and it pegs you to a T. If you are honest and don’t overthink the questions, it will nail you down to your last idiosyncracy. However, if you cheat and try to overthink questions and answer a so that you can be a certain way that you want to be, rather than the way you are, you’ll be sorely disappointed at the results. So, my biggest tip? BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF!
Here is a rundown of the things I learned about myself as an Artisan-Promoter (type ESTP):
Check out the bottom of the page on the Artisan-Promoter link where it shows celebrities and leaders who share your personality type. My favorites? George S. Patton, Teddy Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and JFK!
Artisan-Promoter (ESTP)
Promoters live fully in the realm of the real. They have an extraordinary memory
for facts and details, as well as superior powers of observation. Ideally, they have
work that makes use of their vast databanks of impressions. Promoters are excited
by the possibility of capitalizing on opportunities that others don’t perceive,
applying information to present or emergent challenges. They don’t have much
motivation for pursuing intangible goals and “visions,” except as those goals
present themselves as events to which they can respond now.
Your Ideal Job:
- Contains a lot of action and lets you respond to your impulses and hunches.
- Brings excitement and adventure to you life.
- Lets you make an impact.
- Allows you to compete on your merits.
- Lets you fix problems on the spot.
- Lets you use your keen powers of observation and memory.
- Offers a lot of spontaneous, unplanned situations.
Things you’re good at:
- You can be extraordinarily resourceful; you pull in the people and things you need to get what you want.
- You read people’s agendas well and aren’t distracted by their expressed intent.
- You are a superb troubleshooter.
- You act with extreme confidence and don’t agonize over choices.
- You can predict people’s future actions from their past and current behavior.
- You enjoy initiating and promoting projects.
- You adapt well to change and emergencies.
Things to be aware of:
- You may be perceived as ruthless or manipulative in some situations.
- In static environments, you may cause trouble to make something for yourself to do.
- You can be so motivated to win that you overlook such things as other people’s feelings or the ultimate objective of your company.
- Your boldness may cause trouble for you in formal, protocol-driven situations.
- You have a tendency to be blunt or insensitive.
- Making evaluations and value judgments can be difficult for you.
- You may neglect to develop supportive friendships in your field or workplace.
Julie Gibbons
October 15, 2008
“Every advance, every achievement of mankind, has been connected with an advance in self awareness.” C. G. Jung, Psychological Reflections
Jennie-Joy
October 17, 2008
I’m an idealist! :)
“Idealists as a temperament, are passionately concerned with personal growth and development. Idealists strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best possible self–always this quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement drives their imagination. And they want to help others make the journey. Idealists are naturally drawn to working with people, and whether in education or counseling, in social services or personnel work, in journalism or the ministry, they are gifted at helping others find their way in life, often inspiring them to grow as individuals and to fulfill their potentials.
Idealists are enthusiastic, they trust their intuition, yearn for romance, seek their true self, prize meaningful relationships, and dream of attaining wisdom.
Idealists pride themselves on being loving, kindhearted, and authentic.
Idealists tend to be giving, trusting, spiritual, and they are focused on personal journeys and human potentials.
Idealists make intense mates, nurturing parents, and inspirational leaders.
Idealists are relatively rare, making up no more than 15 to 20 percent of the population. But their ability to inspire people with their enthusiasm and their idealism has given them influence far beyond their numbers.”