I took a personality test and really realized all my issues. It’s called a DiSC Profile. It really gave me some insights about myself… what makes me tick or frustrated. I really encourage you to do one.
I’m a high D and C, medium S and bottomed out the I… ironically, making a “Creative Personality.” If you know me well, you know that rubs me a bit. But, if you’re interested, here goes…
Emotions: accepts aggression; restrains expression
Goal: dominance; unique accomplishments
Judges others by: personal standards; progressive ideas for accomplishing tasks
Influences others by: ability to pace development of systems and innovative approaches
Value to organization: initiates and designs changes
Overuses: bluntness; critical and condescending attitude
Under pressure: becomes bored with routine work; sulks when restrained; acts independently
Fears: lack of influence; failure to achieve their standards
Would increase effectiveness with more: warmth; tactful communication; effective team cooperation; recognition of existing sanctions
Persons with a Creative Pattern display opposite forces in their behavior. Their desire for tangible results is counterbalanced by an equally strong drive for perfection and their aggressiveness is tempered by sensitivity. Although they think and react quickly, they are restrained by the wish to explore all possible solutions before making a decision.
Creative persons exhibit foresight when focusing on projects, and they bring about change. Since individuals with a Creative Pattern have a drive for perfection and demonstrate considerable planning ability, the changes they make are likely to be sound, but the method may lack attention to interpersonal relationships.
Creative persons want freedom to explore, and they want the authority to examine and retest findings. They can make daily decisions quickly but may be extremely cautious when making bigger decisions: “Should I take that promotion?” “Should I move to another location?” In their drive for results and perfection, Creative persons may not be concerned about social poise. As a result, they may be cool, aloof or blunt.
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Nice, ever taken a Myers-Brigg test? They’re obnoxiously accurate. Most of the time they’re used for career testing.
http://www.careertest.net/cgi-bin/q.pl
In case you haven’t. I was an INFJ. Its definitely worth taking.
Aloha Jeff,
I think my sister contacted you for some graphics work… We miss you & Liz. Den is almost done w/ his MBA.
Warm wishes from Paradise!!
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I had to comment – as it was such a strange coincidence I found this blog, im a graphic / web designer and ive just recently done a profile for one of my clients http://www.4sight4business.co.uk (same distributor as your) and I couldnt believe how accurate it was. You will understand what i say – high d, upper middle 1, very low s & c –
Although i think of my self as a creative type (im not really according to my profile!!) hmm… anyway, if you interested ive found this forum http://www.disc-training.org which talks a more more about it.