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The document discusses the concepts of introversion and extroversion, defining each personality type and addressing common misconceptions. It includes a quiz to help individuals identify their personality type and emphasizes the importance of aligning life choices with one's temperament. Additionally, it introduces the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a method for understanding personality traits and suggests exploring suitable careers based on these traits.

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Personality and Leadership

The document discusses the concepts of introversion and extroversion, defining each personality type and addressing common misconceptions. It includes a quiz to help individuals identify their personality type and emphasizes the importance of aligning life choices with one's temperament. Additionally, it introduces the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a method for understanding personality traits and suggests exploring suitable careers based on these traits.

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PERSONALITY AND

LEADERSHIP
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MINDS ON - THE POWER OF INTROVERTS

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Watching this talk might prompt various questions or
observations. Think about each question/observation below
and really take a pause to reflect before we discuss as a class:

• What is an introvert?
• What is an extrovert?
• Am I an introvert or an extrovert?
WHAT IS AN INTROVERT?

An introvert is a person who is


comfortable spending time alone,
prefers small, or one-on-one
conversations, listens more than they
speak, is more reserved, and can have
a deep focus for a long period of time.
The common misconception of
introverts is that they are “shy”
people.
WHAT IS AN EXTROVERT?

An extrovert is a person who enjoys


being more social and comfortable
around many people, enjoys group
conversations, likes to speak, is more
outgoing, and perhaps can be easily
distracted. The common misconception
of extroverts is that they are always
better leaders.
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT QUIZ!
Answer either true or false to the set of questions below

• I prefer one-on-one conversations to group activities.


• I often prefer to express myself in writing.
• I enjoy solitude.
• I seem to care about wealth, fame, and status less than my peers.
• People tell me that I am a good listener.
• I’m not a big risk taker.
• I enjoy work that allows me to “dive in” with few interruptions.
• I like to celebrate birthdays on a small scale, with only one or two close friends or family.
• People describe me as “soft-spoken” or “mellow.”
• I prefer not to show or discuss may work with others until it is finished.
• I tend to think before I speak.
• I often let calls go through to voicemail.
YOUR PERSONALITY PROFILE
I = Introvert

• If you answered the majority of the questions true, you're probably an introvert. Given the choice,
you'll devote your social energy to the people you care about most, preferring a cup of coffee or tea
with a close friend to a party full of strangers. You think before you speak, and relish solitude. You feel
energized when focusing deeply on a subject or activity that really interests you. You have an active
inner life, and are at your best when you tap into its riches.;

E/I = Ambivert

• If you answered the questions evenly, true and false, you're probably an ambivert. This means that
you fall smack in the middle of the introvert-extrovert spectrum. In many ways, ambiverts have the
best of both worlds; they are able to tap into either pole as needed.

E = Extrovert

• If you answered the majority of the questions false, you’re probably an extrovert. You relish social life,
and are energized by interacting with friends and strangers alike. You are assertive, go-getting, and
able to seize the day. You're great at thinking on your feet, and are relatively comfortable with conflict.
You are actively engaged in the world around you, and are at your best when you tap into its energy.
INTROVERSION/EXTROVERSION
SPECTRUM
• Why does it matter where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum?
• Introversion and extroversion are at the heart of human nature and when you make life
choices that are in agreement with your temperament, you unleash vast stores of energy.
• Conversely, when you spend too much time battling your own nature, the opposite happens -
you deplete yourself. Too many people live lives that don't suit them - introverts with very
busy social schedules, extroverts with jobs that require them to sit in front of their computers
for hours at a stretch. We all have to do things that don't come naturally some of the time.
But it shouldn't be all the time. It shouldn't even be most of the time.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE

• Are you an introvert or an extrovert, or perhaps a combination of both (i.e.


ambivalent)? How do you know? Explain with reference to your personal
characteristics and traits.
• What misconceptions do you want to dispel about being an introvert or an
extrovert?
• Start to think about types of jobs/careers that might be a better fit for your
personality based on whether you are an introvert or an extrovert. Identify three
jobs/careers and explain why you feel they might be a good fit.
• How do you think your personal qualities (being more of an introvert or more of
an extrovert) will impact how you work with others or how you approach work?
PERSONALI
TY
• Introversion and extroversion are just two categories of personality traits.
There are other ways of characterizing and categorizing personality…
• Researchers have identified a list of five personality traits that are viewed
as significant to the workplace. These are known as the Five Big
Personality Traits. Think about each of the five traits for a moment

(Neurotici
sm)
Sort the following
adjectives into the
personality trait category
you think makes the
most sense!
1. Outgoing
2. Sociable
3. Assertive
4. Trusting
5. Cooperative
6. Good-natured
7. Responsible
8. Careful
9. Dependable
10. Secure
11. Stability Relaxed
12. Unworried
13. Open to new things
14. Imaginative
15. Curious
MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY TYPE

• Another popular approach used to understand and categorize personality is


known as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
• In developing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator [instrument], the aim of Isabel
Briggs Myers, and her mother, Katharine Briggs, was to make the insights of
type theory accessible to individuals and groups. They addressed the two
related goals in the developments and application of the MBTI instrument:
• The identification of basic preferences of each of the four dichotomies specified or
implicit in Jung's theory.
• The identification and description of the 16 distinctive personality types that result
from the interactions among the preferences
MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY TYPE

• Favorite world: Do you prefer to focus on the outer world or on your own inner world? This is
called Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I)
• Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to
interpret and add meaning? This is called Sensing (S) or Intuition (N)
• Decisions: When making decisions, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first
look at the people and special circumstances? This is called Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)
• Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do you prefer to get things decided or do you
prefer to stay open to new information and options? This is called Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)
• Your Personality Type: When you decide on your preference in each category, you have
your own personality type, which can be expressed as a code with four letters
MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY TYPE –
JOBS/CAREERS

• Based on your Myers-Briggs indicator category that you


identified earlier, examine the suggested jobs/careers
that best fit your personality. There is a PDF that you can
view underneath the content section for Unit 1: Leading
– Personality and Leadership
• Make note of the jobs, and if you do not know what that
job actually entails, do some quick research of your own.
PERSONALITY COLLAGE

• See Brightspace for instructions

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