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A modified version of the Big 5 Personality Test was taken to assess my weaknesses and aptitudes for leadership. The test was designed to analyze 45 aspects of personality, such as listening skills, emotional stability, communication skills, critical thinking, motivation to lead, and conflict management styles. My answers suggest I have significant room for improvement in the areas of assertiveness and consideration for others. Conversely, my test results suggest I have significant strengths in the areas of emotional stability and critical thinking. The assessment appeared to adequately reflect my personality based on my own self-perception. Lessons learned from both the assessment and course material were integrated, which facilitated deeper critical thinking in the subjects of organizational behavior and leadership skill development. Finally, the subject of organizational behavior was discussed as it pertains to biblical teachings. Project 2 The human mind is a highly researched subject that we still have much to learn from. Personality tests provide us with some capacity to understand our own mannerisms, and the areas we must grow in to become more well-rounded leaders. To gain a greater understanding …show more content…

Results suggest I have a cumulatively high level of acquired needs. Ultimately, I fell into the moderate category with a score of 59, however, 59 is the highest score one can obtain before the next highest category of acquired needs. I feel my results are somewhat accurate, because the highest of my three acquired needs was achievement, and I often feel the urge to compete for recognition. The desire to compete and outperform my peers is often my motivator for success. Also, my need for affiliation was accurately rated lowest of the three categories, because I have a negative reputation within my squadron for being opposed to group “fun”

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