We ask new hires to take a personality survey when they're interviewing to see if they're going to able to fit into the company culture. I took one many moons ago, but never read it. I retook it yesterday during lunch: the results are in the extended entry. Basically, it says (very professionally) that I'm a stark raving bitch but I get 'er done.
Summary
Tiffany, your responses indicate that you apply yourself to perfecting systems, and you prefer to rely upon your own work rather than training fellow workers and delegating to them. You are highly creative and, at the same time, very quality control-oriented. You are inclined to work your way diligently through the course of reaching a decision. Your concern about making a correct decision is enhanced by your capacity to see ways of improving upon it. Exaggerated statements cause you to be skeptical.
Communication Style
Tiffany, you are very direct, candid and fluent in your communication style, and you appreciate straightforward answers, based on reality, to your questions. You are very effective in your use of a commanding style rather than a persuasive one. You tend to get straight to the point. Also, Tiffany, you are reserved and prefer to communicate with people one-on-one. You need to be spoken to and listened to in a respectful tone. You express yourself straightforwardly and with candor. You are analytical and you like to be in control. You say exactly what you mean and prefer that others do the same. You are only interested in details if they relate directly to getting results, you readily adjust systems, and you might appear strongly critical of others without intending to do so.
Tiffany, you relate best to a team when it fits into your selected goals. You drive hard to get things done and, in doing so, may forget other's feelings and ignore their time restraints. You do not tolerate mediocrity readily. You are pleasant as long as results are being accomplished.
You push aggressively to get the job done, and prefer not to work under close supervision. You function well when given problems to solve, when allowed to make things happen, and when given specific goals. You are adept at handling technically oriented projects.
Leadership
Leadership Style: Authoritative
You perform your leadership role by assuming a tone of direct command and a concise use of words. You are inwardly directed, prefer to think matters through alone, and show a lot of self-confidence in your ability to accomplish projects. You tend to take on additional responsibilities and may be disinclined to delegate authority. Within your realm of expertise, you make very quick decisions. You want fast, accurate results and may be reluctant to delegate details.
Conscientiousness
You are able to apply self-discipline and thoroughness to your work. Your orientation toward tasks and achievement is guided by an above-average ability to plan, organize, and fulfill specific goals and obligations. Your motivations are usually positive and focused on results.
MOTIVATION
Motivation Needs:
Tiffany, you tend to be motivated by daily challenges and tangible results. Power, prestige, and rewards for results achieved are important to you. You prefer direct answers and candor in communication. You desire freedom from constant supervision, and control over your own environment. You are most productive when operating under strong, capable leadership, when allowed to make decisions regarding your daily routine, and when you have bottom line responsibility for business activities.
You are demotivated by the absence of challenges or significant goals. You can be frustrated when vague answers are given to direct questions, and when your day-to-day tasks are closely supervised. Vacillating leadership demotivates you, especially when it makes you unable to give straight answers to your co-workers or staff. Primary Motivation:
Daily challenges.
Tangible results.
A position with power and prestige.
Direct answers and candor in communications.
The respect of the leadership.
A generous amount of freedom from controls, constant supervision and details.
The ability to measure results on a regular basis in monetary terms, (keep score).
Opportunities to be in charge, make decisions and be responsible for the results achieved. Primary Demotivation:
Not challenged.
Supervised too closely.
You receive vague answers to questions.
Leadership vacillates.
You lack significant goals.
Emotional / Intelligence
Tiffany, your responses indicate that your Emotional Intelligence is exceptionally well developed. You tend to recognize your own emotions, moods, and drives as they occur. You perform accurate self-appraisals of your talents and abilities. You are able to attune your own style to the emotional reactions of others. You strive continually for self-improvement, and you prefer that your work be aligned with your personal values. You tend to feel at ease in almost any social situation. You form carefully considered judgments about people or situations.