In the body of this essay I will examine the results of my Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs Myers’ typology personality test to not only fulfill the assignment requirements of this graduate school class but to also aide in further exploration of who I am. Ironically, on my social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram, my “About Me” section reads, “Trying to be true to myself by embracing curiosity, awareness and growth.” This is something I wrote long before “Organizational Behavior” came along and the proclamation is extremely fitting for this task. I will scrutinize my results no matter how freighting analyzing oneself can be to develop my best self. I am a 41-year-old African-American woman, with many other adjectives that can fill every
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According to Jung’s typology assessment, I am an ENFJ: I will evaluate the description after I review Dr. Keirsey’s Temperament Theory.
NF Idealists There are four basic temperament groups which describe human behavior and I fall into the category of NF Idealists. An Idealists is described as having a primary objective of “Identity Seeking, a Helper and/or Teacher.” The combination of Jung’s personality types iNtuitive and Feeling is how Keirsey came up with NF. Idealists are a rare breed, they there are only 15 to 20 percent of the population. No matter how uncomfortable self-reflection can sometimes be, I must do the work continually in order to have quality and substantial personal growth and development. Since reaching the age of 39, I have been on this mission of understanding myself better and I was amazed as I read the Portrait of the Idealists by Keirsey at how accurate the description was relating to me.
• 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 …show more content…
This is key for me as I hope to start a new job soon. As an ENFJ, I am upbeat and affirming. While at work I present a pleasant and acceptable image acting out my natural caring and concern for others (Kroeger, O., Thuesen, J. M., & Rutledge, H., 2002). Being the background, helpings others succeed is one of the things I do best. I have been thought of as popular, a role model and asked to be a mentor. Being a mentor and inspiring others is the essence of who I am. These characteristic traits will surly help me in being the best executive coordinator and person I can possibly
According to Jung’s typology assessment, I am an ENFJ: I will evaluate the description after I review Dr. Keirsey’s Temperament Theory.
NF Idealists There are four basic temperament groups which describe human behavior and I fall into the category of NF Idealists. An Idealists is described as having a primary objective of “Identity Seeking, a Helper and/or Teacher.” The combination of Jung’s personality types iNtuitive and Feeling is how Keirsey came up with NF. Idealists are a rare breed, they there are only 15 to 20 percent of the population. No matter how uncomfortable self-reflection can sometimes be, I must do the work continually in order to have quality and substantial personal growth and development. Since reaching the age of 39, I have been on this mission of understanding myself better and I was amazed as I read the Portrait of the Idealists by Keirsey at how accurate the description was relating to me.
• 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 …show more content…
This is key for me as I hope to start a new job soon. As an ENFJ, I am upbeat and affirming. While at work I present a pleasant and acceptable image acting out my natural caring and concern for others (Kroeger, O., Thuesen, J. M., & Rutledge, H., 2002). Being the background, helpings others succeed is one of the things I do best. I have been thought of as popular, a role model and asked to be a mentor. Being a mentor and inspiring others is the essence of who I am. These characteristic traits will surly help me in being the best executive coordinator and person I can possibly