Self-Assessment; Self-Improvement…
SELF-ASSESSMENT
This month we are going to help you use a fun and interesting way to review your personality, the good and maybe the parts that need a little work. 2008 should be a challenging year for most of us, economics, politics, and our own family affairs. Do you have what it takes to survive, to succeed?
First, we thought we would give you some interesting food for thought. Since the Internet now plays a major role in our personal and business lives, it’s time to think about what you bring to the table. Are you an expert? Be thinking about that. If you’re not an expert, it’s time to figure out how to ramp up your skills and knowledge base. And…learn to be an expert whether it is in medical or legal careers or whatever you choose.
SHOW OTHERS YOU ARE AN EXPERT
From an article “Riches in Niches” – or how to make it in the market.
This generation of business has some unique qualities related to the Internet. The net has totally decentralized buying and selling and opportunities exist for targeted marketing that were never before possible.
A person may possess an uncommon set of skills or have expertise in a rare but valuable area that allows a title of “expert.” Learn to be an expert in medical transcription, coding, billing or legal work.
Being an expert gives you a real leg up in the marketing world using the incredible power of networking (never available before like it is now). Take advantage of various web sites, blogs, podcasts and other virtual projections to describe yourself and your contributions or products.
If you are an authority on anything, start a blog or website offering a free report or some kind of insider tips to establish your credibility and make that information available for others to use on their websites. That leads to referrals and personal branding, further establishing credibility and authority. The more you get quoted and cited, the greater the likelihood for your success.
The power of the Internet can be yours, so become an expert.
OK, now for part 2. Here is a test developed by Dr. Phil that is interesting and revealing. Use the results to assess yourself. Don’t be oversensitive, just use the information to improve.
A QUICK AND EASY PERSONALITY TEST
Dr. Phil’s test. He scored 55. He used it on Oprah who scored 38. It takes about 2 minutes. Don’t look at the answers until you finish all the questions. The answers relate to who you are now, not who you were in the past. The test is used commonly in many human relations departments for evaluation pre-hire. If you see negatives, work on them, then come back and take the test later to see if you see any changes.
1. When do you feel your best?
a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon & and early evening
c) late at night
Your answer _____
2. You usually walk…
a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with little steps
c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly
Your answer _____
3. When talking to people you…
a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair
Your answer _____
4. When relaxing, you sit with…
a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you
Your answer _____
5. When something really amuses you, you react with…
a) big appreciated laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile
Your answer _____
6. When you go to a party or social gathering you…
a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed
Your answer _____
7. You’re working very hard, concentrating hard, and you’re interrupted…
a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes
Your answer _____
8. Which of the following colors do you like most?
a) Red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray
Your answer _____
9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep…
a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers
Your answer _____
10. You often dream that you are…
a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant
Your answer _____
POINT SUMMARY AND EVALUATION
1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1
10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1
Now add up the total number of points _____________
OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should “handle withcare.” You’re seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don’t always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.
51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who’s quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.
41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who’s constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who’ll always cheer them up and help them out.
31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful and practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who’s extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken..
21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.
UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions & who doesn’t want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don’t exist. Some people think you’re boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren’t.
Now you have an overview of your personality. Try it on your friends, kids, and spouses and see who close you came to an assessment of who they are (if they tell you their score, of course).
Feel free to pass it on.
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