Business organizations consist of, and rely on people, each one equipped with their own unique personality, value system, and worldview. There are many similarities and differences between the vast number of personality traits that can either, enhance or hinder organizational behavior. This paper explores how understanding my own personality impacts my motivation, decisions, communication skills, and leadership and team skills. By adding personality trait recognition to my professional toolbox, this not only benefits me but, it will sharpen my understanding of the people I interact with on a daily basis. Needs work Step 1
What about Me? Personality insights learned from my test was remarkably perplexing. Extroversion was the first factor …show more content…
I do not trust people, especially co-workers and supervision. Contrarily, I do retain a much more positive opinion about my subordinates. My style of leadership is comparable to servant leadership, displaying full transparency of what my expectations and intentions are at all times, by “explaining the rationale behind decisions that are affecting those very employees” (Fischer, 2014) “Authentic self refers to the idea that leaders indicate his or her position in relation to others in a truthful and transparent manner through humility and accountable behaviors.” (Pekerti, 2010) Servant leadership has many benefits, first, it demonstrates honesty and integrity, bringing about a reciprocation of honesty and trust toward the …show more content…
In addition, the assessment indicated a “preference for informal, humanistic, flexible, and innovative cultures, which are more likely to be found in high-tech companies, small businesses, research units, or advertising agencies.” (Robbins, 2008) After nearly nineteen years in the military, a formal, mechanist organization, I can see why I would prefer something much more organic and flexible. Formal structure coupled with exhausting emotional labor has taken its toll on my personal health and overall career outlook. My analysis and interpretation indicated that I “need to take some action to address your problems.” (Robbins, 2008) Stress in my career has led to emotional burn out. Dealing with, and rebounding from burn out has been challenging to say the least. Resiliency, is a character trait that is demonstrated daily in the military; It has to be… expectations to meet mission requirements with a severe lack of resources, sufficient personnel, inferior equipment, and mountains of bureaucracy-we must be
What about Me? Personality insights learned from my test was remarkably perplexing. Extroversion was the first factor …show more content…
I do not trust people, especially co-workers and supervision. Contrarily, I do retain a much more positive opinion about my subordinates. My style of leadership is comparable to servant leadership, displaying full transparency of what my expectations and intentions are at all times, by “explaining the rationale behind decisions that are affecting those very employees” (Fischer, 2014) “Authentic self refers to the idea that leaders indicate his or her position in relation to others in a truthful and transparent manner through humility and accountable behaviors.” (Pekerti, 2010) Servant leadership has many benefits, first, it demonstrates honesty and integrity, bringing about a reciprocation of honesty and trust toward the …show more content…
In addition, the assessment indicated a “preference for informal, humanistic, flexible, and innovative cultures, which are more likely to be found in high-tech companies, small businesses, research units, or advertising agencies.” (Robbins, 2008) After nearly nineteen years in the military, a formal, mechanist organization, I can see why I would prefer something much more organic and flexible. Formal structure coupled with exhausting emotional labor has taken its toll on my personal health and overall career outlook. My analysis and interpretation indicated that I “need to take some action to address your problems.” (Robbins, 2008) Stress in my career has led to emotional burn out. Dealing with, and rebounding from burn out has been challenging to say the least. Resiliency, is a character trait that is demonstrated daily in the military; It has to be… expectations to meet mission requirements with a severe lack of resources, sufficient personnel, inferior equipment, and mountains of bureaucracy-we must be