Prompt #1: After visiting the above sites, write briefly about what you learned and share

your personality
type (your four letter “score” according to the Jung Personality Typology) – or the four letter type that
you believe most accurately describes you. Which of the two instruments seemed to better capture your
true personality? Why?

According to the Jung Typology Test, I am categorized as an ENFJ, and am considered an ENFJ
Idealist-Teacher according to the KTS-II. Although the Jung Typology test suggested that I check out the
ENFP personality type as well, because I displayed almost no preference towards perceiving or judging, I
found the ENFJ description to be more accurate. I feel that the ENFJ Idealist-Teacher description fit the
perception I have of myself the most. The KTS-II website talks about how this personality type “know[s]
what is going on inside themselves, and they can read other people with uncanny accuracy. Teachers
also identify with others quite easily, and will actually find themselves picking up the characteristics,
emotions, and beliefs of those around them. Because they slip almost unconsciously into other people's
skin in this way, Teachers feel closely connected with those around them, and thus show a sincere
interest in the joys and problems of [others]” (Keirsey). I connect with these aspects of this personality
type on such an overwhelming level that I feel like it practically defines me as a person. It also talks
about ENFJ Idealist-Teacher types being highly tolerant of others (almost to a fault), and valuing
harmonious relationships and interpersonal cooperation. These are the traits listed on this site that I
connect with the most, and for these reasons I believe paint a more accurate portrait of my personality
than the other evaluation.

What leaders are you like, and do you happen to particularly admire anything of them? Why?

According to the both websites, I share a common personality type with Oprah Winfrey. I’ve
always admired her caring and passionate personality. I’ve looked up to her humanitarianism efforts and
consider her as a role model for these reasons. I also share a personality type with Abraham Lincoln,
Margaret Mead, Michael Jordan and Jane Fonda, to name just a few.

What did you learn (and/or confirm) about your personality by completing this activity? Provide some
examples of some of your behaviors – and how those behaviors relate to your personality type.

I have taken multiple personality tests before and have always landed on the same result: ENFJ. In
eighth grade, before I even knew what a personality test was, I took one administered by my science
teacher and landed on the result: teacher. A year ago I took the Jung Typology test and scored as an
ENFJ just as I did this year as well. Because of these reasons, my results were not surprising. I was
actually hoping I would score a little bit differently this time, however it seems my personality has
stayed pretty consistent. I’ve always been called “bubbly” ever since I was young and this test confirmed
that. The KTS-II site described ENFJ Idealist-Teachers as bubbly. I’ve also always enjoyed helping people,
and I’ve put others before me even when I was a child. My mom would have to talk me out of spending
my birthday money on other people! As an adult, I see this trait spill over in to my career life, previously
as a preschool teacher, and currently as a Supervisor helping to guide my fellow baristas. Eventually I
would like to work for a non-profit organization. In these readings I’ve found that the ENFJ personality
type is a direct reflection of these traits and behaviors in myself.

Prompt #2: Contrast the two different personality instruments. What similarities/differences did you
notice? What new insights/perspectives did the “Big 5” reveal that the Jung Typology did not?

I scored practically straight down the middle of the Big 5 evaluation. This is similar to how I
scored on the Jung Typology test, too. I feel that in many aspects of life I am pretty “middle-of-the-
road”, so I suppose scoring in the mid-range of so many of these evaluations is not too big of a shock for
me. It was difficult for me to compare the two because I scored in the middle of the Big 5 and it did not
give specific traits as a result. I did however score higher on extraversion on the Big 5 coming in at a 63,
whereas on the Jung Typology test I scored only 28% extraversion.

Provide some examples of some of your behaviors – and how those behaviors relate to your “Big Five”
scores.

It was interesting to score in the middle of the “agreeableness” category. In our book, “high
agreeableness” is described as “kind, sincere, courteous, helpful”, etc, and that “low agreeableness” is
described as “argumentative, stubborn and critical” (Hamilton, 2017, p. 81). I see all of these
characteristic in myself, so it makes sense to me that I scored right in the middle of this scale. I am kind
and sincere/authentic, and helpful, however I am stubborn in a debate and while not particularly
argumentative, I will open a discussion about something I find disagreement on with someone.

Prompt #3: Reflect on what you learned about the concept of emotional intelligence based on what you
read in your textbook and online. Based on your results with the above tools, what would you consider
to be your strengths and weaknesses with respect to emotional intelligence? Discuss the concept with a
loved one, friend, or trusted colleague. What are their perceptions with respect to your self-appraisal?
 On the EQ test I scored a “good EQ”. Hamilton states in our textbook that emotional-
intelligence is “self-awareness, emotional self-control, persistence, empathy and social competence”
(2016, p. 104). The Idealist personality, as the Keirsey website states, is “concerned with personal
growth and development” (n.d.). This has always been true for me and probably contributes to my
ability to be self-aware and develop social competence. Most of all, the Idealist ENFJ Teacher displays
interpersonal abilities such as being “highly sensitive to others”, hav[ing] “developed intuition” and
“identifies with others easily”, all of which contribute to a developed “good EQ” (Keirsey, n.d.). Aside
from personality traits that I relate to, in my job experience I have been required to reflect and improve
on my interpersonal skills. This has also contributed to an ever evolving emotional intelligence.

When sharing this information with a work college, she commented on my ability to be able to
read a situation well, but that I do not always respond appropriately or with restrained emotion, and I
agreed with her. While I feel personally that I have a decent level of emotional intelligence, it is far from
perfect. I have witnessed times with myself when I have not exercised control over an emotional
response, or even remember times when I have misread a situation. Fortunately, there is personal
development and being aware of these occurrences gives me a vision of what I can work to improve on.
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