PERSONALITY PROFILE

The Two Personality Tests I will be breaking down are: CliftonStrength Finder and The Enneagram.

Highlights of the CliftonStrength Finder based on my personality are in greatest to least: Woo, Positivity, Maximizer, Empathy, Achiever. In my opinion and based on the descriptive elements of the Strength Finder, these traits sum up someone who is interested in creating social influence amongst peers and communities as well as being a goal driven person. My understanding of Empathy as described by the CliftonStrength Finder isn’t necessarily emotional based but more so logical and experiential understanding of someone’s emotions to know how they feel so that you can assist them or bring them up to speed to get a certain goal accomplished.

Assuming that I use these traits as a servant or transformational leader in the future, then all of these traits will be very useful in the following: interpersonal relationships, setting and accomplishing goals, breaking down altercations and arguments and helping people see how to solve a certain problem more effectively, and being a positive force to the work place.

Right now and in the past, I have exhibited the StrengthFinder traits by being very extroverted and understanding of people’s problems. However, there is a distinction between me and other people that have Empathy as a StrengthFinder trait. I find that I am adept at understanding people’s feelings and how it relates to their actions but I rarely let an overwhelming emotional response reflect my feelings. I also find myself being the extroverted and talkative person at the party or the network event and I like building networks and communicating with a vast group of people.

The enneagram test is similar to StrengthFinder in the fact that it is basically a questionnaire that you are suppose to answer truthfully and that will build a statistical summary of your personality traits. However, there are many things that make the Enneagram different. For instance, there are 9 major personality types in the Enneagram and each type has a possible combination of two different wings or subtypes. For example: a Type 8 can have a 7 or 9 subtype. I am a Type 8 wing 7. This is commonly known as the Maverick. Generally, Type 8s are high energy individuals that love to be leaders and the ones in charge. They generally tackle objectives head on, they are not afraid of confrontation or telling their version of the truth, and they are generally very extroverted people. However, there are discrepancies.

In my opinion, I am the epitome of a Type 8 man. I can see my ‘type’ show through social settings, classes, how I perceive authoritative figures, etc. Currently, as a type 8 I tend to lead social groups, make the plans, and lead the group. That is just something I like to do. I figure that if I have a better idea, why not express it openly and respectfully?

In the future, I plan on using my type 8 energy to further build connections in the workplace and outside of work to get the right things done and use my energy to keep setting goals. One of the hallmark traits of a type 8 is “there’s always something better”. Now, this can be a detrimental way of thinking if you crave success to the point where you do not feel satisfied when setting goals. This is something that should be kept in check to motivate you to keep succeeding and not become complacent or frustrated. This is something I recognize.

In relation to the SCM, these personality traits I have mentioned above are most effective in guiding and building people up to become to get a variety of goals achieved. Whether it is interpersonal, a job promotion, setting fitness goals, etc.