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HOW TO TAKE THE PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
Step 1: Answer each question under sections 1–4 by circling the number that best describes you. Allow yourself two to three minutes to complete this step before moving on to other steps. Step 2: Add the total of circled numbers for the five statements under each section. Write each total on the indicated total line for each section. Step 3: Identify the group with the highest totaled number and the second highest totaled number to discover your dominant personality traits. Box 1 = “D” personality Box 2 = “I” personality Box 3 = “S” personality Box 4 = “C” personality Write your predominant personality traits sequence in the top right hand corner (DI, ID, SC, CD, etc.). Step 4: Read the description of your most predominant personality trait (D, I, S, C) and the description of your two highest personality traits together (DI, ID, SC, CD, etc.) Take the personality test on the next page.
c o m e s f r o m strong internal drive, b u t w e c o u l d benefit f r o m contemplative a n d conservative thinking a s w e l l a s s p e n d i n g m o r e t i m e f o c u s i n g o n relationships. Daniel (Daniel 1-6), Job (Job 1:5, James 5:11), Martha (Luke 10:38-42) D / C W e a r e c h a l l e n g e r s t h a t c a n e i t h e r b e d e t e r m i n e d s t u d e n t s o r d e f i a n t critics. B e i n g in charge is important to us, yet w e care little a b o u t w h a t o t h e r s think a s l o n g a s w e get the j o b d o n e. W e h a v e a great deal o f foresight a n d e x a m i n e e v e r y a v e n u e to find the best solution. We prefer to w o r k a l o n e. T h o u g h w e fear failure a n d t h e l a c k o f influence, w e are m o t i v a t e d b y challenges a n d c a n often b e excellent administrators. We c a n benefit f r o m learning to relax a n d p a y i n g m o r e attention t o p e o p l e. Malachi (Malachi 4), Nathan (2 Samuel 12:1-13), N a h u m (Nahum 1-3) I We are inspiring a n d impressive. Enthusiastic, optimistic, impulsive, a n d e m o t i o n a l — w e t e n d to b e creative p r o b l e m solvers a n d excellent encouragers. We often h a v e a large n u m b e r of friends, b u t w e c a n b e c o m e m o r e c o n c e r n e d w i t h a p p r o v a l a n d popularity t h a n w i t h getting results. O u r greatest fear i s r e j e c t i o n , b u t w e t h r i v e w h e n i t c o m e s t o motivating others. O u r positive s e n s e o f h u m o r h e l p s u s negotiate conflicts. T h o u g h w e c a n b e inattentive to details a n d p o o r listeners, w e c a n b e g r e a t p e a c e m a k e r s a n d e ffe c t i v e t e a m m a t e s w h e n w e c o n t r o l o u r f e e l i n g s a n d m i n i m i z e o u r u rg e t o entertain a n d b e the center o f attention. W e v a l u e lots o f h u m a n t o u c h a n d c o n n e c t i o n. I / D We are persuaders w h o are o u t g o i n g a n d energetic. We e n j o y large g r o u p s a n d u s e o u r p o w e r o f influence t o attain r e s p e c t a n d c o n v i n c e p e o p l e to
follow o u r lead. S o m e t i m e s w e c a n b e v i e w e d a s fidgety a n d n e r v o u s , b u t it c o m e s f r o m o u r n e e d t o b e a part o f c h a l l e n g e s that h a v e variety, freedom, a n d mobility. We could benefit f r o m learning to l o o k b e f o r e w e l e a p a n d s p e n d i n g m o r e t i m e b e i n g studious a n d still. We m a k e inspiring leaders a n d k n o w h o w to get results f r o m a n d t h r o u g h people. J o h n the Baptist ( L u k e 3), Peter ( M a t t h e w 1 6 a n d 26, A c t s 3), R e b e k a h (Genesis 2 4 ) I/S We are influential counselors w h o love people, a n d it’s n o surprise that p e o p l e l o v e us. We live to p l e a s e a n d serve, a n d t e n d to b e g o o d listeners. L o o k i n g g o o d a n d e n c o u r a g i n g others is important t o us, as is following t h r o u g h a n d b e i n g obedient. We often lack in the area of organization a n d c a n b e m o r e c o n c e r n e d w i t h the p e o p l e i n v o l v e d t h a n w e are w i t h the task at h a n d. H o w e v e r, w e c a n b e center stage or b e h i n d t h e scenes w i t h e q u a l e ffectiveness, a n d w e shine w h e n it c o m e s to influencing a n d helping others. Barnabas (Acts 4, 9, 11-15), Elisha (1 Kings 19, 2 Kings 2-3), Nicodemus (John 3, 7, 19) I / C We are inspiring yet cautious assessors w h o are excellent c o m m u n i c a t o r s t h r o u g h the c o m b i n a t i o n o f c o n c e r n e d a w a r e n e s s a n d appreciation of people. We excel in determining w a y s to i m p r o v e production. W e t e n d to b e impatient a n d critical, a n d c a n also b e overly persuasive a n d too c o n s u m e d b y the desire to win. We like to w o r k inside the box, a n d w e could benefit f r o m trying n e w things a n d caring less a b o u t w h a t o t h e r s t h i n k. T h i s p e r s o n a l i t y t y p e o f t e n p o s s e s s e s a gift f o r t e a c h i n g ; w e a r e g e n e r a l l y d e p e n d a b l e w h e n it c o m e s t o p a y i n g attention t o details a n d g e t t i n g t h e j o b d o n e. Miriam (Exodus 15-21), Ezra (Ezra 7-8), Wo m a n (2 Kings 4:8-37)
attention to detail. K i n d a n d considerate, w e include others a n d inspire people to follow us. Wo r d s of affirmation g o a long w a y with us, a n d with the right motivation, w e c a n b e excellent t e a m players. Mary Magdalene (Luke 7:36-47), Barnabas (Acts 4, 9, 11-15), Elisha ( Kings 19, 2 Kings 2-13) S / C We are diplomatic a n d steady, a s well as detail- oriented. Stable a n d contemplative, w e like to w e i g h the e v i d e n c e a n d discover the facts to c o m e to a logical conclusion. M o r e deliberate, w e prefer to take our time, especially w h e n the decision involves others. Possible w e a k n e s s e s i n c l u d e b e i n g highly sensitive a n d u n a b l e to handle criticism, a n d w e also n e e d t o b e a w a r e o f the w a y w e treat others. O p e r a t i n g best i n precise a n d c a u s e - w o r t h y projects, w e c a n b e a p e a c e m a k e r ; this m a k e s u s a loyal t e a m m e m b e r a n d friend. M o s e s ( E x o d u s 3, 4, 20, 32), J o h n (John 19:26-27), Eliezer (Genesis 24) C We are compliant and analytical. Careful a n d logical l i n e s o f t h i n k i n g d r i v e u s f o r w a r d , a n d accuracy is a top priority. We hold high standards a n d v a l u e s y s t e m a t i c a p p r o a c h e s t o p r o b l e m solving. T h o u g h w e thrive w h e n given opportunities to find solutions, w e tend to i g n o r e the feelings of others a n d c a n often b e critical a n d d o w n - right crabby. Verbalizing feelings is difficult for us, but w h e n w e are n o t b o g g e d d o w n in details a n d h a v e clear-cut b o u n d a r i e s , w e c a n b e big assets t o the t e a m b y providing calculated “reality checks.” O u r biggest fear is criticism, a n d o u r n e e d for perfection is often a w e a k n e s s , as is our t e n d e n c y to give in w h e n in the m i d s t of a n argument. H o w e v e r, w e are thorough in all activities a n d c a n bring a conscientious, e v e n - t e m p e r e d e l e m e n t t o the t e a m that will p r o v i d e solid grounding. We value being correct.
C / I We are attentive to the details. W e t e n d to i m p r e s s o t h e r s b y d o i n g things right a n d stabilizing situations. N o t considered aggressive o r pushy, w e enjoy both large a n d small crowds. T h o u g h w e w o r k well w i t h people, w e are s o m e t i m e s t o o sensitive t o w h a t others think a b o u t u s a n d o u r w o r k. We c o u l d benefit f r o m b e i n g m o r e assertive a n d self-motivated. O f t e n excellent j u d g e s of character, w e easily trust t h o s e w h o m e e t o u r standards. W e are m o v e d b y g e n u i n e a n d enthusiastic approval as well as concise a n d logical explanations. Miriam (Exodus 15-21, Numbers 12:1-15), Ezra (Ezra 7, 8) C / S We are systematic a n d stable. We tend to d o o n e thing at a t i m e — a n d d o it right. R e s e r v e d a n d cautious, w e w o u l d rather w o r k b e h i n d the scenes to stay o n track; h o w e v e r, w e s e l d o m take risks or try n e w things a n d naturally dislike s u d d e n c h a n g e s in o u r e n v i r o n m e n t s. Precisionists t o the letter, w e painstakingly require a c c u r a c y a n d fear criticism, which w e equate to failure. Diligent workers, our motivation c o m e s f r o m serving others. Esther (Esther 4), Zechariah ( L u k e 1), Joseph ( M a t t h e w 1:1-23) C / D We are cautious a n d d e t e r m i n e d designers w h o are consistently task-oriented a n d v e r y a w a r e of p r o b l e m s. S o m e t i m e s v i e w e d as insensitive, w e d o care about individual p e o p l e but h a v e a difficult time s h o w i n g it. We often feel w e are the o n l y o n e s w h o c a n d o the j o b the w a y it n e e d s t o b e d o n e , b u t b e c a u s e o f o u r administrative skills, w e are able to bring plans for c h a n g e a n d i m p r o v e m e n t s to fruition. We h a v e a t e n d e n c y to b e serious a n d c o u l d benefit f r o m b e i n g m o r e optimistic a n d enthusiastic. D e s p i t e o u r natural drive t o achieve, w e should concentrate
· Take initiative. · Practice flexibility. · Approach confrontation constructively. · Be direct in your interactions when necessary. · Realize change can be healthy, and be willing to adapt. · Consider the overall goals of your family or group, not just specific processes or procedures. “C” personalities are compliant, competent, task-oriented, goal-oriented, and introverted. As you embrace these strengths, also make sure to: · Be decisive when necessary. · Cultivate personal relationships. · Be open to others’ ideas and methods. · Balance your focus between facts and people. · Focus on doing the right things, not just doing things right. · Help others accomplish their goals.
