...Keirsey Report Upon taking the Keirsey Classic Temperament Report, I was placed into the temperament category “Guardian”, with the subtype of “Supervisor(ESTJ)” The study went further into my personality type and found me to be extremely “Tough-Minded and Scheduled”, while finding me less “Friendly” than average. The other qualities were all approximately average. The temperament of “Guardian” implies that I likely possess traits of; dependability, hard work, strong work ethic, devotion, and more. The Subtype of “Supervisor” takes the traits of “Guardian” a step further and applies them to the career aspect of life. In theory, “Guardians” with the subtype, “Supervisor”, are highly social community minded people, and are likely to take charge in group situations. Often the optimal career lines for these individuals are that of management or administration in a social, political or business scenario. In my opinion, this survey has given a very accurate of my temperament at this point in time of my life. For me, this survey just re-enforced my own opinion of what traits I naturally demonstrate in life and my professional career so far. In situations where I have an interest, I usually assert myself and become a natural leader of the situation as well as assisting others in finding what skills or traits they possess that are of the highest value to the group effort. For example, I regularly play recreation paintball with some of my friends and the UNLV paintball club, and when...
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...Personality type ESTJ is a unique combination. Out of the 16 personality types, ESTJ’s account for 8.7% of the US population. ESTJ stands for: Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking, and Judgement (The Supervisor). With the strength and boldness coming from an ESTJ it is very hard to overlook them. Do not think you can break any plans with them, trust me, they like to have everything planned out. If their plans do not work out, that ESTJ is not a happy camper. The ESTJ personality comes with many strengths. One strength being the act of loyalty towards anyone (16 personalities). As one would do, if himself or herself let someone down, it is a major problem. Some people would not even think twice about letting someone down and that is because of their certain personality type. However, for ESTJ’s that is one of the worst things you could possibly do. Another strength for them is how strongly they enforce rules no matter what the situation is. For some people following rules is very hard, or buckling down to peer pressure to not follow them can also be a problem but for ESTJ’s it is there second nature. I bet you would not be surprised when I say ESTJ’s have to be organized. Do not think one can go without...
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...Personal Development Plan Learning that Jungian Test classified my personality, as ‘ESTJ’ was probably the most interesting thing, I’ve learned thus far. Its very intriguing to read about other personalities, let alone my own. I even had my husband take the test! The description of ESTJ personality fits me like a glove. I’ve never really noticed, but I do find myself being strict to traditions and laws, and having a clear set of standards and beliefs. I expect the same of others, and I tend to find that I have no patience or understanding of individuals who do not have the same morals and standards. ESTJ personality also describes me as a social person who has a clear vision of the way things should be, and being very aggressive, typically taking leadership. I’m often told I work a crowd well and I’m always the first person to suggest a decision and go with it. My ESTJ personality type seems to coincide well with the Locus of Control results. Finding out that I have a moderate internal locus of control, and taking control of the events that affect me in my day-to-day activities. Also, I learned just how productive I can and cannot be, coinciding with how stressed I actually am. I believe you never fully realize what stage of stress you were actually at until it’s either over, or someone sits down and points it out to you. I am very productive, I tend to multitask a lot, solely because I am always pressed for time, and stressed to the max. I feel as if I cannot function...
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...February 2012 Differences in personalities are where almost everyone around the world can make it or break it while trying to communicate with one another. The reason behind this is simply because of needs, backgrounds, personal preferences, values and beliefs for every unique individual. Many Americans feel that if someone has a difference in viewpoints than themselves then they are wrong or immoral in their thinking and in their actions. What most don’t think about are the underlying reasons behind these decisions and thoughts that are the reinforcing drive behind every action and reaction. The Myers- Briggs Type Indicator is based on Carl Jung’s theory that what seems to be random in the behaviors of humans is really very orderly and consistent, due to certain basic difference in the way people approach life (Carlyn). Jung organized people based on their personality, archetypes, and collective unconscious and grouped them based on their attitude types (extraverted and introverted) and the functions of the mind which are thinking, feeling, sensing and intuition. These four scales: extroversion-introversion (E-I), sensation-intuition (S-I), thinking-feeling (T-F), and judgment-perception (J-P) are what make up the 16 possible personality types which goes into the design of this paper and its break down of the two (opposite) personality types—ESTJ & INFP. In this paper I will discuss the different preferences both of these personalities lean toward and what lifestyles...
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...This paper will breakdown the personality type of an ESTJ and how they fit in the workplace setting. The Jung Typology Test is a test written by Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs Meyers that identifies peoples personalities based on the answers given to certain personality questions. The test will give you your personality in four letters, mine being ESTJ, where each of the letters describes a certain part of your personality. Based on the information I have found on my personality type, I know what jobs I would work best in, what learning style works best for me, how my communication skills affect me at my workplace, and even other famous people who are also ESTJ’s. This paper will go into detail of each of the four letters of ESTJ, being Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, and Judging, and how I have applied them in my daily workplace. It will also tell how I react and interact with those of the other personality types as well....
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...Learning that Jungian Test classified my personality, as ‘ESTJ’ was probably the most interesting thing, I’ve learned thus far. Its very intriguing to read about other personalities, let alone my own. I even had my husband take the test! The description of ESTJ personality fits me like a glove. I’ve never really noticed, but I do find myself being strict to traditions and laws, and having a clear set of standards and beliefs. I expect the same of others, and I tend to find that I have no patience or understanding of individuals who do not have the same morals and standards. ESTJ personality also describes me as a social person who has a clear vision of the way things should be, and being very aggressive, typically taking leadership. I’m often told I work a crowd well and I’m always the first person to suggest a decision and go with it. My ESTJ personality type seems to coincide well with the Locus of Control results. Finding out that I have a moderate internal locus of control, and taking control of the events that affect me in my day-to-day activities. Also, I learned just how productive I can and cannot be, coinciding with how stressed I actually am. I believe you never fully realize what stage of stress you were actually at until it’s either over, or someone sits down and points it out to you. I am very productive, I tend to multitask a lot, solely because I am always pressed for time, and stressed to the max. I feel as if I cannot function properly unless I have an over...
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...According to Keirsey Temperament and Myers Briggs test, my personality profile type is a type ESTJ. To learn more about my personality type, it is important for me that I go into more detail of the interpretation of the meaning of ESTJ. Briefly, the E refers to Extraversion (versus Introversion), which mean that I act first then think or reflect later, also am usually open to and motivated by the outside world of people and things, and I enjoy a wide variety and change in people. The S refers to Sensing (versus intuition), which mean I like clear and concrete information, am good at recalling in details facts and past events. In addition, I live in the now, and attend to present opportunities, I also use more of common sense and I improvise best from past experience. The T refers to Thinking (versus Feeling), which mean I instinctively search for facts and logic in a decision situation, I naturally notices tasks and work to be accomplished, I accept conflict as a natural and normal part of relationships with people, and am easily capable to provide an objective and critical analysis. The J refers to Judging (versus Perceiving), which mean I focus on task related action, and complete meaningful parts before moving on to any other tasks. I also work best and avoid stress when am ahead of deadlines. In addition, I always plan in advance before taking any action. An overall perspective of an ESTJ on a career path , am a Guardian which mean I have a natural talent in managing...
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...initially expected. I learned how to first lead within myself and I believe that the concept of self-leadership alone will contribute to me being a better leader. I think that with the use of self-leadership strategies, such as cues and self-talk, I can efficiently influence myself to be a better leader. MBIT Personality According to the MBIT personality temperament assessment, my type is ESTJ (extravert, sensing, thinking, & judging). ESTJ personality types are said to prosper on coordination and progression. Being extraverted, ESTJs tend to concentrate on the arrangement of people, which is an indicator of superintendence. I see myself displaying these traits in everyday life. When preparing for a simple night out with friends I want the night to be planned and organized. Although I like to have a good time, I also believe in a higher authority and following rules. ESTJs see the world for what it is by sensing and transfer those views unemotionally; as extraverted-judgers; they have a thrusting desire to inflict their opinions on the world around them with infrastructure, order, and agenda (Kroeger & Thuesen, 2013). As a result of an ESTJ personality type my strengths include being realistic, dependable, loyal, honest, and a natural leader....
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...1. According to the personality assessment portion of the TypeFocus Database, the three letters describing my personality type are ESTJ. 2. Given that the three letters describing my personality are ESTJ, the general description for my individuality states; one who is logical and pays great attention to detail so that a particular goal or task is met or completed. Apart from being disciplined towards a goal and wanting those goals to become a reality, individuals possessing a personality described by the letters ESTJ are also great leaders, given that they work well with others and have the ability to communicate their ideas and plans when working together with others in a group. 3. According to the TypeFocus Database, the Summary of careers for my personality type is careers...
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...Jason Hosler HO2464120 MGT201. Communication and Soft Skills Assignment 1 My psychological type is Extraverted Sensing Thinking Judging I have been in the United States Navy for 19 years, being that I am an ESTJ type fits how I manage over 260 Sailors daily. Everything that I do on a daily basis consists of organization that I must pass down to the leadership below me to make sure that at the beginning and the end of a work day these young men and woman produce solid work to launch and recover aircraft safely on decks of Aircraft Carriers. Every decision that I make on a daily basis is passed down from either the upper chain of command or is an agenda that I have structured throughout my years of experience and have taught these men and woman working for and around me. Every day on the job is a new experience and I must be ready to lead these young Sailors from my years of experience and knowledge without skipping a beat whether it is planned or something new or not even seen in my career. My dependability on the job and the way I handle everyday business is observed from my superiors and my subordinates, which means the way I display myself depicts my power in my profession and how I get these young Sailors to follow me with no hesitation. Many of personnel that I have dealt with in my career have called me arrogant, cocky and stubborn. But in my mind it’s just the way of completing the job with confidence in myself and in my Sailors. Many of ALRE Maintenance Officers that...
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...16 Different types of personality The 16 different types of personality are Extraverted Sensing Thinking Judging(ESTJ ), Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging(ISTJ), Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging (ENTJ), Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging(INTJ), Extraverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving(ESTP), Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving(ISTP), Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving(ENTP), Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving(INTP), Extraverted Sensing Feeling Judging(ESFJ), Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging(ISFJ), Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging(ENFJ), Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging(INFJ), Extraverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving(ESFP), Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving(ISFP), Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving(ENFP), and Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving(INFP). What they mean? Extraverted Sensing Thinking Judging(ESTJ)- ESTJs thrive on order and continuity. Being extraverted, their focus involves organization of people, which translates into supervision. While ENTJs enjoy organizing and mobilizing people according to their own theories and tactically based agendas, ESTJs are content to enforce "the rules," often dictated by tradition or handed down from a higher authority. Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging(ISTJ)- ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the...
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...The Stress-free Pursuit of an MBA Anonymous Student MGT/521 March 27, 2011 Phoenix Instructor The Stress-free Pursuit of an MBA The decision to pursue a postgraduate degree can turn into a decade-long odyssey. In my case the competing factors of time and finances always seemed to have the upper hand. In fact, it would be significantly easier to present all of the arguments against going back to school at this time. One could argue strongly that several significant life-changing events experienced recently would be reason enough to delay the initiation of the Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program. Issues related to family loss and job change could be used as evidence in favor of postponement. Financial strains could also be presented as yet another reason that the time, effort, and expense required for an MBA would not be a necessary use of resources. However, despite all of the very valid arguments supporting a delay or abandonment of this goal, now is the time to begin my pursuit in earnest. In presenting the rationale for my decision, particularly related to all of the major life change I am going through, I am confident that the reader will concur that I am prepared to face the challenges of a postgraduate degree. According to The American Institute of Stress (n.d.), Dr. Hans Selye defined stress in 1936 as "the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change” (para. 2). Whereas the causes of stress and the responses to it...
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...MBA: My Bachelor’s Ain’t…enough! Management 521 MBA: My Bachelor’s Ain’t…enough! Pursuing an MBA is simply another way of saying, “My Bachelor’s degree just Ain’t enough!” Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree should be considered an amazing accomplishment. However, many have come to the realization that it is, in fact, inadequate. The status of the current economy is a leading indicator that something beyond a Bachelor’s degree is needed. A potential stepping stone beyond a Bachelor’s degree is an MBA, which opens up a great deal of opportunity compared to a Bachelor’s. Many reasons exist for an MBA to be sought out and why a bachelor’s just “Ain’t enough.” Some of the top reasons to pursue an MBA are that a Bachelor’s degree does not provide the potential to make enough money, give the education to be marketable enough, or give enough prestige to the degree holder. A study in the Journal of Marketing for Higher Education led by Lynn Dailey, MBA, PhD, marketing professor at Capital University, Columbus, OH, showed that career advancement, financial security, and elevated social status/prestige (see Table 1) are within the top 5 reasons to pursue an MBA (Dailey 148). Because of the current trend and these economical times, a Bachelor’s degree is just not enough. Pursuing and obtaining an MBA is an excellent way to make more money in the long run, to make one more marketable, and to give one more prestige than with a bachelor’s degree. One of the top reasons heard most for the...
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...Interview Gerald Trahan BEH/225 September 25, 2011 Pamela Applewhite Interview I am a law enforcement officer that is assigned to a task force, which targets high crime areas and crime trends in an area. Being in a unit as I am, you work with a partner every day and have a trust with that person. In the line of work you could spend more time with you partner than anyone else you might encounter. I had the opportunity to interview my partner, John Castelin. We have worked together for several years and live on the same block. I am six years older, but we share the same values and morals. When I found out about this assignment I knew who I wanted to interview. Castelin has stated that he has always been a hand on type of person because his father was involved in manual labor while he was growing up as a child. Castelin advised that by observing his father fixing vehicles in their garage he would pick up techniques that would help him fix vehicles today. Castelin stated that he would work summers with his father as a plumber’s helper. Castelin made it clear that he learns better if he can observe the task being done then reading about the task. Castelin told me that he picks up things a lot faster when he observes someone preform the task. However, he can still read the task and preform the task, but it will take much longer. Castelin told me that he graduated from college several years ago and maintained a high grade point average. Castelin was very certain that...
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...main focus of the studies in this module was the Myers Briggs Type Indicators. These indicators describe the way in which different people think and approach the world. It tells us that each one of us has preferences from the four descriptors giving a possible 16 personality types, Extraverted/Introverted, Sensing/INtuitive, Thinking/Feeling, Judging/Perceiving. After reading through descriptions of each type, I assessed myself as having an ISFJ type. However, when my results arrived from the MBTI Test completed online, my results were an ESTJ type. Upon reading into the characteristics I questioned whether I was really an extrovert as I have always thought of myself as shy and reserved. The traits of an extravert are those who are energised when they talk though tasks with others and prefer to act after doing so. They enjoy the company of others especially if discussions and projects are in an area of common interest. I originally chose the Feeling type as I consider myself a people person; however I also like to be objective and to look at things logically and debate the issues. After this further analysis, I decided the ESTJ type better described me. Since I have read about the different personality types, I feel it will help me with how to better communicate with work colleagues. When communicating with other extroverts, one should aim to do so face to face. If in groups allow interaction, focus on action and be aware of their preference for an immediate response...
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