Week #3 Blog -
In class this week, we broke down our MBTI personality evaluations. Compared to freshmen year, the results I got back were a lot more in-depth and descriptive. I became a little more appreciative of the MBTI test this past week - I had my reservations about it before. The test described me as introspective, logical, pressure prompted, contained and spontaneous. I'd have to agree with most of these things. Underneath the data graphs, there were descriptions of how these traits are expressed or can be realized. I found most of them quite insightful. For the introvert v. extrovert test, I was labeled as a moderate introvert but I always felt that description wasn't covering the full range of my personality. There was a special section however which listed me as "always wanted to be near the action." At that point I was a believer in the test. Hopefully I can use this test as a basis to further understand myself, as well as others, and utilize my strengths next fall.
On Saturday, I went to the ISLE event at the Memorial Union. The entire seminar was on leadership training and working with others. The keynote speaker did a great job of identifying character traits of leaders through movie clips. His energy level was incredibly high and it clearly left an impact on his audience. He obviously knows the qualities it takes to be a well-refined leader. Above all else though, it was a refreshing presentation compared to the typical character building seminars I've remembered from high school. A strong leader can have many traits but the true measure of a leader is someone who can inspire and bring out the best in others. This is my task as a future Peer Mentor.
I definitely agree that MBTI was more useful this time around than last. It's almost scary how accurately it can pinpoint our own personalities, something you would think we would all know of ourselves. I also really enjoyed Delatorro's keynote address. It was much more exciting than other leadership training events I've attended!
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way about the MBTI, some of the stuff was like 'waaaaa?', but once I read into more it was hitting the nail on the head.
ReplyDeleteMBTI felt much more accurate the second time around. I feel like it presented a much better representation of each person's individual personality. This was especially true within the general statements. Of course a few were wrong but wow they were pretty accurate.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree. The presentation was very refreshing, interactive and entertaining. I caught myself always wondering what would come next. He made points very quickly, it was so electrifying sometimes it was hard to keep up! *BAM* *BAM* *BAM* So much information in a great presentation about life and leadership.
It is always interesting how the descriptions on the MBTI are correct. I feel so biased on the questions taking it, but it usually turns out right.
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