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Outgoing and Sociable
Factual and Realistic
Objective and Analytical
Flexible and Spontaneous
Reserved and Introspective
Idealistic and Theoretical
Empathetic and Sentimental
Structured and Decisive
At work, I feel more satisfied by
going with the flow
organizing
When making decisions, I am more influenced by
feelings and how others might be emotionally impacted
facts, data, and logic to guide my choices
When facing a challenging situation, I first focus on
what is logical, fair, and fact-based
how people are affected and what they may need emotionally
During a disagreement, I tend to
stand my ground more often
look for a compromise more often
When approaching a challenge, my first instinct is to
creatively consider all possibilities
assess the facts
I am more concerned when decisions lack
empathy and emotional awareness
reason and logic
Other people would describe me as someone who is more
caring
objective
I prefer to engage in tasks that provide
time to think and envision the unexplored ideas
the concrete details of what is practical right now
When plans change, I prefer to
be adaptable
stay in control
I consider myself a person that likes to focus more on
what is
what could be
When casually talking with coworkers, I more often
reflect and then speak
speak and then reflect
When conducting a meeting, I am more likely to keep it
impromptu
planned
In general, I consider myself
more reserved
more outgoing
In a group of new co-workers, I am initially inclined to
observe before participating
jump in and get involved
Everyone is choosing roles for an upcoming meeting. I prefer to
play a meaningful role out of the spotlight
be one of the spokespersons for the group
In general, I tend to be more
serious and disciplined
easy-going and free-spirited
After a colleague presents a new idea, my instinctual response is to
begin by making sure they feel appreciated for their efforts
begin by asking questions that analyze their idea
I more often enjoy
creating a project from the beginning
bringing a project to completion
My natural, first instinct is
to analyze and give constructive feedback
to compliment and appreciate
Please choose the word that describes you most of the time
flexible
structured
I am more energized by tasks that
allow me to explore ideas and concepts
involve clear, tangible results with a step-by-step process
The expression that describes me most of the time is
down-to-earth
imaginative
I am described as the voice that is
more creative
more realistic
I am more inspired by
envisioning hypothetical ideas
facts and data
My co-workers would describe me as someone who will
get to know you rather easily
get to know you with time
In the workplace, I feel deadlines are
flexible guidelines when appropriate
firm commitments
I prefer tasks that are more
conceptual and idea-driven
firmly grounded in today
Please choose the word that describes you most of the time
feeling
thinking
In a group setting, I tend to be more
composed and contained
talkative and expressive
I am more drawn to work that
involves visible, hands-on tasks and tangible results
allows me to envision and invent
At an event where I don't know many people, I mostly
mingle with many, including new people
mingle with few, mostly familiar to me
In general, I would describe myself as more
strong-willed
soft-hearted
Around unfamiliar colleagues, I am more likely to
have a pleasant smile but keep to myself
be the one that strikes up a conversation
When beginning a new project, I find it most energizing to
take inventory of what is needed to make it happen
brainstorm the different ideas and approaches
I usually see imaginative ideas as
inspiring and worth exploring
useful when they have a practical purpose
For a short work meeting, I prefer
a planned schedule
open flexibility
I tend to be more persuaded by
sincerity and enthusiasm
facts and data
After attending a work-related social event, my battery is more
energized from connecting with others
drained and I need to be alone and recharge
I receive more energy from
analyzing details and solving problems logically
connecting with people's feelings and emotions
When conducting business, I am more comfortable with a
formal contract
handshake
During free time at work, I am more satisfied
choosing a task that inspires me creatively
accomplishing items on my to-do list
In group discussions I am typically more
eager to share my thoughts and actively contribute
reserved but happy to share my opinion when asked
I prefer to focus more on
future possibilities
the here and now
A mistake has been made by a coworker. My first reaction is to
focus on the facts to make sure the mistake doesn't happen again
consider the feelings of the person involved and how it might impact them
When faced with a challenge at work, my preference is to rely on
new ideas and possibilities
my past experience
When working on a project, I prefer
establishing achievable milestones and measurable results
exploring innovative ideas and possibilities
My coworkers would more often describe me as
outspoken
private
I tend to make decisions more
by reasoning with my head
by reasoning with my heart
During a team meeting, I more often
speak up
listen and observe
I feel more satisfied when I can
explore options before deciding
reach a clear decision and move forward
I need to assess an incident that has occurred. My first instinct is to
look at the facts and data
consider how people felt about what they experienced
I prefer working in a manner that is
more scheduled
more spontaneous
I am more likely to admire someone first for their
kindness and compassion toward others
ability to think critically and provide insight
I am more impressed by someone that is
sympathetic
logical
I generally prefer making day-to-day decisions
as they arise
with planned consideration
I would describe myself as
more reserved
more outspoken
When making decisions, I am more content when
I can make a clear final decision
there is room to adjust the decision if needed
I feel most energized by
periods of quiet concentration by myself
socializing and interacting with others
I am more content when most of my days are
structured with specific plans
allowed to unfold naturally
Meeting a lot of new people usually gives me
less energy
more energy
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When working I am most comfortable with tasks and routines that are
mostly predictable
rarely predictable
sometimes predictable
always predictable
A team member tells me about their problem. I feel most comfortable
analyzing the problem first, then offering some encouragement
mostly focusing on encouraging them
mostly focusing on analyzing the problem
offering encouragement first, then analyzing the problem
When planning your week, you feel most comfortable
sometimes scheduling
always scheduling
never scheduling
rarely scheduling
Most people would describe my interactions in meetings as
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The circles at the top of the test track your personality traits in real time. Each circle represents a work-related characteristic, giving you a live view of your assessment progress.