First, I have all my students take the Myers Briggs personality test and read about themselves. My theory is this – we can't lead others if we don't know ourselves. The Myers-Briggs test does an excellent job of telling you what your strengths probably are and it also talks about your weaknesses. I'm tested as an ENTP, although I have a feeling that I am more "I" than "E" these days.
If you know about the Myers-Briggs, you understand that lingo.
When I was officially tested ten years ago, I probably thought of myself as an extrovert. Either I've changed or I've learned more about myself – I display more introverted characteristics these days.
I read an interesting post about introverts the other day: Ten Myths about Introverts. Only about 25% of us are introverted – and I guess we feel pretty strange about that.
If you think you may be an introvert, take note of a few of these myths and read the whole post here.
Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people. On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public. Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.
Robert Gallagher says
Laura Doss says
For me, the value of using Meyers-Briggs is that we learn of
how differently each of us processes and organizes information.
Whether working with volunteers, in an educational setting, or with
a professional group, a director is a teacher of sorts, and
understanding that multiple learning styles are represented in the
group aids us in planning our strategies and rehearsal plans. It
has helped me be more patient at times, and has enhanced my study
of the works before I approach a group for rehearsal.
Jed Scott says