Business
Do you get along with everyone? Is there a co-worker, a colleague, or maybe your peer that you just can't click with? Is it you? It is her? Maybe both? Well, understanding one's personality profile may just be the key in helping you and your team understand and work with each other in a smoother way. Recently, my wife and I took the DISC profile assessment. It's sort of a check up to where each other is at. The goal is to learn about each other in a way where we understand the other's way of thinking. We are all wired a little differently. I am a high D and C. This just means I like data, details, and I am a typical hunter and gatherer. I like to execute; I value order, and parameters. By contrast, someone who is a high I and S, like my wife, she is more inclined to make peace, and talk about things. Now, this does not mean that I have none of the other traits, and same for my wife. This just means that we come from two different viewpoints. Perhaps the most famous personality test is the Myers Briggs test. Under the four categories (Extrovert v. Introvert; Intuitive v. Sensing; Feeling v. Thinking; Judging v. Perceiving) of the MB test, we can learn how someone operates. For example, do you know people who can't stand large crowds for a long time? That coworker that dislikes large parties? Well, she may be an introvert. This does not mean that she is shy; in fact, she is not. She is quite social. It's just that she draws her energy from being in smaller crowds and more likely by herself. In addition, she likely does not enjoy small talk. With this understanding, this professional may market best in large parties. She may be most effective at a small lunch or at a meetup one on one with a prospect. Other personality tests/profiles are the Enneagram and Strengthsfinder. Get to know yourself today! If you haven't already, take one of these tests to see where you are at. I think with more data we can all lead ourselves better, and lead others better. Blessings, #shiuyaright