Well time for some further introspective learning...
Yes I love to learn more about myself and I love to find a measure for my being, that is finding out where I fit into the whole spectrum of mankind. So I looked for the most in-depth personality test that I could find and proceeded to take it. So I guess I'll just share the results and all for record of these results for myself and reflect upon them.
KINSMEN™ Thinking Style of Strength
from Step 2: Profile Indepths™
Family is the common thread running through all they think and do.
They are gifted negotiators.
"Family is the theme that repeats throughout all they do. The world is but an extension of that deeply-rooted conviction. The Kinsmen tendencey is to see the goodness in others. They remind us of what is ultimately important in life and why each has others in the world. These intelligent, unprepossessing individuals are not driven by ego. Their style is more of the show than tell variety. Their living is their teaching. Set a problem before a Kinsmen, apprise them of needs and objectives and relax thereafter. Not meeting the expectations of others or the standards of work are viewed as personal failure by them. One hallmark characteristic of the Kinsmen strength is their consensus approach to problem-solving. At set intervals they seek general consensus on results to date, gaining approval from all concerned before continuing. Of all and many abilities the one most ascribed to Kinsmen is their unflappable, enduring patience. Many judges, magistrates and religious leaders are of the Kinsmen style of strength." ...
DILIGENT™ Working Style of Strength
from Step 2: Profile Indepths™
They are reliable and dependable workers, who respect hierarchical order of command.
Logical and perfectionistic, they check and re-check work, and resent being rushed.
"Diligent knows how to work, likes to work and strives to get things done right the first time around. Their working style is methodical, logical and perfectionistic. They are the workplace "pick of the litter" when the call is for thoroughness. They are worker bees with an impressive intellect and an unwavering dedication to the task, to the goal and to the company's future. Detail is their particular ease and expertise. Data measures progress and against the criteria of fact do they gauge success. They will not be rushed and take shortcuts. Nor will they leave until the job is done to their satisfaction. The Diligent strength performs precisely and reliably day-in and day-out, though not uncomplainingly. Routine and predictability are reassuring to the security-conscious Diligent. Throughout history, education and business have been modelled along Diligent principles of hard work, logic, discipline, a penny saved is a penny earned and gold watch retirement. But, old world dinosaurs they are not! As Tonto was to The Lone Ranger, Diligent is to the movers and shakers of business." ...
IDEALIST™ Emoting Style of Strength
from Step 2: Profile Indepths™
They like upper-class lifestyles, fast cars, and expensive gifts.
They measure success by wealth and power.
"While they have tremendous faith in their own abilities to produce and to lead, unconsciously, Idealist fears that unless they take control, all will be lost. Their fear may be justified. The world advances by march of improvement to time's measure. Perfection is crucial to progress. However fair or unfair, the blunt and brunt of responsibility is borne by those who see the highest potential in self and in others, and who demand its fulfillment. No matter what an Idealist does, they tend to think, "...it could be better." They try harder than most people, they feel more responsible than most do, and are harder on themselves than most would be, too. They push impatiently toward perfection, even if beyond the scope and scent of realistic. Their stopping and smelling the roses is unlikely. They would be distracted by stray grass-clippings along the pathway and either overlook the roses altogether or view them through disappointment-tainted glasses. Perfect is a word they seem to have invented and feel personally responsible for protecting. They don't like things to remain the way they are, but strive to improve everything they see and touch, including others in their company. For them, external appearances reflect internal standards." ...
As far as the thinking aspect goes, with respect to the ego bit most can be said of me, obviously to a lesser degree, because to be of that level would overreaching of my abilities. I do however fall into line with the working aspect of my personality as my employers have often attested to. As many of you know the latter of the three is also in line with my personality with exception to the emphasis placed upon wealh and material goods. I find that this measure had some reasonable assumptions with some things out of place, all in all fairly accurate. So as you can guess I'm anxious to continue my analysis...
So I proceeded in taking a quiz measuring temperament and I came out as a guardian:
Guardians, are the cornerstone of society, for they are the temperament given to serving and preserving our most important social institutions. Guardians have natural talent in managing goods and services--from supervision to maintenance and supply--and they use all their skills to keep things running smoothly in their families, communities, schools, churches, hospitals, and businesses.
Guardians can have a lot of fun with their friends, but they are quite serious about their duties and responsibilities. Guardians take pride in being dependable and trustworthy; if there's a job to be done, they can be counted on to put their shoulder to the wheel. Guardians also believe in law and order, and sometimes worry that respect for authority, even a fundamental sense of right and wrong, is being lost. Perhaps this is why Guardians honor customs and traditions so strongly--they are familiar patterns that help bring stability to our modern, fast-paced world.
Practical and down-to-earth, Guardians believe in following the rules and cooperating with others. They are not very comfortable winging it or blazing new trails; working steadily within the system is the Guardian way, for in the long run loyalty, discipline, and teamwork get the job done right. Guardians are meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures. They are cautious about change, even though they know that change can be healthy for an institution. Better to go slowly, they say, and look before you leap.
Guardians make up as much as 40 to 45 percent of the population.
The Four types of Guardians are:
Supervisors| Protectors| Inspectors| Providers
As with most test they offer further results for money, so I guess I'm left to speculate which of the 4 types that applies to me. I'm quick to think that Inspector is the one that most applies to my personality. I tend to analyze things, sometimes overly critical about things, and with much reflection upon myself. So I'd have to think that was the one for me. But, I think that this last assessment was right on the money though.
If you're interested in either of these tests here are the links:
http://www.advisorteam.com/temperament_sorter/register.asp
http://personal.ansir.com/
I love learning about myself, so I'm sure that there will be more analysis to come. I hope that you all will take the same journey that I have taken today and learn a little more about yourself and how you're classified.
KINSMEN™ Thinking Style of Strength
from Step 2: Profile Indepths™
Family is the common thread running through all they think and do.
They are gifted negotiators.
"Family is the theme that repeats throughout all they do. The world is but an extension of that deeply-rooted conviction. The Kinsmen tendencey is to see the goodness in others. They remind us of what is ultimately important in life and why each has others in the world. These intelligent, unprepossessing individuals are not driven by ego. Their style is more of the show than tell variety. Their living is their teaching. Set a problem before a Kinsmen, apprise them of needs and objectives and relax thereafter. Not meeting the expectations of others or the standards of work are viewed as personal failure by them. One hallmark characteristic of the Kinsmen strength is their consensus approach to problem-solving. At set intervals they seek general consensus on results to date, gaining approval from all concerned before continuing. Of all and many abilities the one most ascribed to Kinsmen is their unflappable, enduring patience. Many judges, magistrates and religious leaders are of the Kinsmen style of strength." ...
DILIGENT™ Working Style of Strength
from Step 2: Profile Indepths™
They are reliable and dependable workers, who respect hierarchical order of command.
Logical and perfectionistic, they check and re-check work, and resent being rushed.
"Diligent knows how to work, likes to work and strives to get things done right the first time around. Their working style is methodical, logical and perfectionistic. They are the workplace "pick of the litter" when the call is for thoroughness. They are worker bees with an impressive intellect and an unwavering dedication to the task, to the goal and to the company's future. Detail is their particular ease and expertise. Data measures progress and against the criteria of fact do they gauge success. They will not be rushed and take shortcuts. Nor will they leave until the job is done to their satisfaction. The Diligent strength performs precisely and reliably day-in and day-out, though not uncomplainingly. Routine and predictability are reassuring to the security-conscious Diligent. Throughout history, education and business have been modelled along Diligent principles of hard work, logic, discipline, a penny saved is a penny earned and gold watch retirement. But, old world dinosaurs they are not! As Tonto was to The Lone Ranger, Diligent is to the movers and shakers of business." ...
IDEALIST™ Emoting Style of Strength
from Step 2: Profile Indepths™
They like upper-class lifestyles, fast cars, and expensive gifts.
They measure success by wealth and power.
"While they have tremendous faith in their own abilities to produce and to lead, unconsciously, Idealist fears that unless they take control, all will be lost. Their fear may be justified. The world advances by march of improvement to time's measure. Perfection is crucial to progress. However fair or unfair, the blunt and brunt of responsibility is borne by those who see the highest potential in self and in others, and who demand its fulfillment. No matter what an Idealist does, they tend to think, "...it could be better." They try harder than most people, they feel more responsible than most do, and are harder on themselves than most would be, too. They push impatiently toward perfection, even if beyond the scope and scent of realistic. Their stopping and smelling the roses is unlikely. They would be distracted by stray grass-clippings along the pathway and either overlook the roses altogether or view them through disappointment-tainted glasses. Perfect is a word they seem to have invented and feel personally responsible for protecting. They don't like things to remain the way they are, but strive to improve everything they see and touch, including others in their company. For them, external appearances reflect internal standards." ...
As far as the thinking aspect goes, with respect to the ego bit most can be said of me, obviously to a lesser degree, because to be of that level would overreaching of my abilities. I do however fall into line with the working aspect of my personality as my employers have often attested to. As many of you know the latter of the three is also in line with my personality with exception to the emphasis placed upon wealh and material goods. I find that this measure had some reasonable assumptions with some things out of place, all in all fairly accurate. So as you can guess I'm anxious to continue my analysis...
So I proceeded in taking a quiz measuring temperament and I came out as a guardian:
Guardians, are the cornerstone of society, for they are the temperament given to serving and preserving our most important social institutions. Guardians have natural talent in managing goods and services--from supervision to maintenance and supply--and they use all their skills to keep things running smoothly in their families, communities, schools, churches, hospitals, and businesses.
Guardians can have a lot of fun with their friends, but they are quite serious about their duties and responsibilities. Guardians take pride in being dependable and trustworthy; if there's a job to be done, they can be counted on to put their shoulder to the wheel. Guardians also believe in law and order, and sometimes worry that respect for authority, even a fundamental sense of right and wrong, is being lost. Perhaps this is why Guardians honor customs and traditions so strongly--they are familiar patterns that help bring stability to our modern, fast-paced world.
Practical and down-to-earth, Guardians believe in following the rules and cooperating with others. They are not very comfortable winging it or blazing new trails; working steadily within the system is the Guardian way, for in the long run loyalty, discipline, and teamwork get the job done right. Guardians are meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures. They are cautious about change, even though they know that change can be healthy for an institution. Better to go slowly, they say, and look before you leap.
Guardians make up as much as 40 to 45 percent of the population.
The Four types of Guardians are:
Supervisors| Protectors| Inspectors| Providers
As with most test they offer further results for money, so I guess I'm left to speculate which of the 4 types that applies to me. I'm quick to think that Inspector is the one that most applies to my personality. I tend to analyze things, sometimes overly critical about things, and with much reflection upon myself. So I'd have to think that was the one for me. But, I think that this last assessment was right on the money though.
If you're interested in either of these tests here are the links:
http://www.advisorteam.com/temperament_sorter/register.asp
http://personal.ansir.com/
I love learning about myself, so I'm sure that there will be more analysis to come. I hope that you all will take the same journey that I have taken today and learn a little more about yourself and how you're classified.