Saturday, March 31, 2012

Power Dynamics: edit

Power Dynamics is a term I would use to help explain and understand the relationship between all people, a possible derivative of the Law of the Jungle; without the eating and munching on one another of course.

So what do I mean by "Power Dynamics"? This concept refers to the position one person maintains in relation to another. Either Above or Below (Neurality in this regards may appear to exist on the surface as a form of equality, but a deeper examination would show that this is not the case, one party will always need to be be Above or Below the other party the interactions involve).

So what does define whether a person is Above or Below someone they interact with? This definition was traditionally defined through Age, Position, Seniority and things such as Family Placement; a view connected to Collectivism from earlier culture times. For example; The Baker was Above the Farmer, and Above the Maid, but Below the Knight or the Samurai. This Power Structure caused a gravitation effect for those below. However this traditional view thus has a diminished level of impact in the Power Dynamics of Modern Individualistically driven society.

So, if Age, Seniority, Position etc, no longer play a crucial role in this Structure, what does? The lead event that now plays the most importance is that of Intrinsic Self Esteem and Confidence. That is to say "the More Confidence a person is, the more power that are able to exert and influence they are able to express" and generally the Higher up that are considered by those around them, and thus more attractive and desired.
It is important to remember that for the most part, these are subconscious events and not something many people are aware of.

Considering that Intrinsic Confidence and Self Esteem are the key factors, what is it that defines Self Esteem? Self Esteem is an Innate Belief in one's abilities to "grasp Concept, Face Challenges with Success, Deliver  Performance with Consistency, and Exhibit above Avg Talent in a number of Interests". (there is likely a number of other expansions available, but this will do).

Self Esteem and Confidence are ever evolving. Traditional measurements still remain, such as; Masculinity, Feminity, Stature, Charisma, ect however today's society has expanded to include measures of abilities such as; Music, Art, Dancing, Mechanical Aptitude, Intelligence, Looks, Sporting Ability and so forth. As technology moves forward, as will this evolve again.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

My Experience with Online Dating: A Case Study

My Experience with Online Dating: A Case Study.

Over a period of time, I decided that I would indulge in some Online Dating; for the perspective of gaining insight into what people (women) think, desire, project, aim for, and accept. The aim's of this paper is to examine a number of key view points and possible misconceptions, dissecting these statements and pointing out the weaknesses and ignorances of this approach.

In the time I have maintained a membership I have noticed a number of glaring statements; the basis for all of these lies within the person stating the desire, rather than with the recipients.

Two of the most notiable claims are as follows; "I want to meet a man who is single, and has no children." and "I want to meet a man who makes me number one and does not spend time with lots of girls."

In my eyes and experience both these views are laughable and rejection of them from a female perspective would bring more contentment than pain.

Let us examine the "Single Father viewpoint first".

The attitude towards Single Fathers and negativity is quite pathetic and immature, Males do not have complete control over conception and birth, this lies within the Females power. If a Male makes a mistake, he cannot always rectify this. However; he can be responsible, patient, open, nurturing, warm, calm and protective. The majority of Single Fathers who are the opposite to this are in fact scared, confused and unsure, they do not understand how to deal with these events and feel overwhelmed.

Secondly, the view regarding Males with Female friends. If someone is of Quality, a Standard, Intelligence and Experience then obviously they will be admired by a majority of people. This includes Women as friends. Women make statements about wanting to be all alone with a guy without realising one simple fact "A Male without Female friends, especially those of a Respectable Lifestyle and Nature are NOT the Quality that they assume." In short "If your bf only has yourself and no friends, he is a loser. No girl is going to try and steal him because they already see his flaws".

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Whats your Personality Type?


 

Individual
Report
Daryl Brunt
Performance Frontiers
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Introduction
Self-awareness is the foundation of professional development and growth. Gain insight into your work personality by
carefully reviewing this report, which will help you develop a:
deeper understanding of your strengths and growth opportunities,
clearer picture of how your behavior impacts others, and
better appreciation for people's personal styles and how to interact with them effectively.

MODEL OF PERSONALITY
The Golden Personality model is based on four core personality dimensions. Personality is the essence of who you are
as a unique individual. It is reflected in what you say, how you feel about yourself, how you act, and how you choose to
live your life. Knowing your personality characteristics will help you better understand your actions, feelings, and
relationships with others. People typically favor one aspect of each of the following four dimensions. Keep in mind that
preferring one versus another aspect is not right or wrong, better or worse. Rather, these preferences indicate ways of
behaving that come most naturally to us.
Extraverting: energy directed externally toward people and things.
Where you focus your energy
Introverting: energy directed inward toward thoughts and ideas.
Sensing: process information in an exact, detailed, and literal manner.
How you gather information
Intuiting: process information in a symbolic and global fashion.
Thinking: make decisions based on logic and rationality.
How you make decisions
Feeling: make value-based decisions based on empathy and compassion.
Organizing: planned, organized, and orderly approach.
How you approach life
Adapting: open-ended, flexible, and emergent approach.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Global Personality Style
Portrait of Your Type ............................. 3
Summary of Your Global Results .......... 4
Map of Sixteen Types ........................... 6
Your Work Personality
Likely Strengths .................................... 7
Growth Opportunities ............................ 8
Communication and Team Work .......... 9
Motivation and Learning ....................... 10
A Deeper Look
Your Facet Results ............................... 11
Response to Daily Stressors ................ 15
Summary Report .......................................... 16
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Portrait of Your Type

YOUR TYPE: ENTZ
Extraverted, iNtuiting, Thinking, organiZing.

[SEE Picture]

ESTA ESFA ENFA ENFZ
ESTZ ESFZ ENTA ENTZ
ISTZ ISFZ INTA INTZ
ISTA ISFA INFA INFZ

Personality Types

There are 16 different
personality types. You are
an ENTZ.

Summary of Global Results

Your global results provide insight to how the four different dimensions of your personality work together to form your
personality type. The results indicate your level of preference for each of two opposite scales. A strong preference is not
necessarily better than a slight preference, or vice versa - the preferences simply indicate how strongly you favor certain
behaviors versus others. You may have relatively equal preference, but slightly favor one scale.

Your Type is
ENTZ
Where you focus your energy:
Extraverting
How you gather information:
iNtuiting
How you make decisions:
Thinking
How you approach life:

Extraverting
organiZing
focuses attention externally toward people and things
enjoys being sociable, talkative, and gregarious
enjoys discussions more than reading
active rather than reflective
Introverting
focuses attention inward on thoughts and ideas
prefers a few close friends to many acquaintances
likes to reflect on ideas before sharing them
needs quiet time away from action and noise
Extraverting
Introverting
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

You have a Strong preference for Extraverting.
Sensing
processes information in an exact, detailed, and literal fashion
lives in the present, prefers facts – what is known
focuses on practical issues and topics
iNtuiting
processes information in a symbolic and global fashion
lives for the future, prefers theory – what is possible
focuses on big picture issues and topics
Sensing
iNtuiting
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
You have a Clear preference for iNtuiting.
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Summary of Global Results

You have a Strong preference for Thinking.
Thinking
makes decisions based on logic and rationality
prefers to deal in objective reason and logic
does not get personally involved in his/her decisions
Feeling
focuses on how a decision will impact others
makes decisions based on person-centered values
gets personally involved in his/her decisions
Thinking
Feeling
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

You have a Clear preference for organiZing.
organiZing
prefers an orderly, organized and planned lifestyle
likes to make decisions and reach closure
prefers systematic approaches
Adapting
prefers a flexible, open-ended and emergent lifestyle
holds off deciding until there is more information
prefers spontaneity and limited structure
organiZing
Adapting
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

PERSONAL NOTES
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Map of Sixteen Types
Brief descriptions of the sixteen types enable you to see how your personality style differs from others. Keep in mind
there are no "good" or "bad" types. The sixteen types can also be grouped into four higher-level clusters called
temperaments.
ENTZ and your temperament is
The four temperaments show how some personality types are more similar than others. You are an

SA Efficient and Resourceful
ISTA
quiet and reserved
efficient and expedient
interested in how and why
keenly observe
environment
cool observers of life
Producing

ISFA
quietly friendly, modest and
free spirited
loyal followers
keen senses
idealists with high
standards
can be totally absorbed in
action of the moment
Performing

ESTA
adaptable realists who ride
with the tide
highly observant of
surroundings
enjoy the fast lane
masterful at moving things
in their direction
Promoting

ESFA
warm, friendly, charming,
witty
hands-on problem solvers
life of the party
enjoy life's simple
pleasures
Entertaining

NF Imaginative and Innovative
INFA
deeply caring and idea
oriented
peacekeepers
encourage growth and
development with quiet
enthusiasm
absorbed in projects
Supporting

INFZ
quietly determined
concerned for others'
welfare
focus inner thoughts on
helping others
put creative effort into their
work
Foreseeing

ENFA
enthusiastic, charming,
interesting
naturally curious and
imaginative
fascinated by relationships
around them
know everyone
Inspiring

ENFZ
responsive and responsible
outgoing, energetic and
sociable
warmly enthusiastic
catalysts who enjoy
drawing out the best in
others
Mentoring
ESTZ
practical and realistic
value productivity and
efficiency
excel at bringing order to
groups
enjoy management
Supervising

ESFZ
sociable, supportive and
warm-hearted
active team participant
use interpersonal skills to
maintain important
relationships
helpful toward others
Providing

ISTZ
serious, traditional and
quiet
task-oriented, no nonsense
style
work to conserve the
resources of the group
excellent follow-through
Maintaining

ISFZ
dependable and
responsible
sympathetic, quiet and
conscientious
Protecting
polite and tremendously
devoted

SZ Responsible and Reliable
ENTA
creative, confident thinkers
intellectual and outspoken
argue both sides of issues
good at juggling many balls
Improvising

ENTZ
direct and strategic
confident and well-informed
frank and decisive
natural organization
builders and leaders
Leading

INTA
strongly defined interests
skilled with logic
single minded focus on
topics of interest
enjoy theory, science, ideas
Inventing

INTZ
independent thinkers
develop strategy based on
a clear vision
emphasize competency
high achievement drive
Strategizing

NT Competent and Visionary
NT.

Likely Strengths
You are likely to possess strengths (i.e., behaviors, skills, and competencies) that are common to your personality type.
Review the strengths listed below and note those that are true for you. It is important to identify which strengths come
naturally to you, as these are assets that you can leverage in your work environment.

PERSONAL NOTES

LIKELY STRENGTHS OF AN ENTZ
Contributions to an Organization
Can be frank, decisive, and tough-minded with people.
Generates results with lots of energy.
Is open to new ideas or strategies that allow moving forward quickly.
Is unafraid of change.
Excels in environments going through tough times; delights in mental challenges and solving interesting
problems.
Formulates commanding, thoughtful, and precise plans.
Readily and joyfully tackles confusion and inefficiency.
Rarely takes no for an answer.
Is highly strategic in choosing the direction for an organization or project.

Leadership Style
Is logical, decisive, and unafraid of unpopular decisions and taking risks.
Wants independent and free-thinking colleagues and employees; seeks to be challenged by others in thinking or
behavior.
Takes pride in treating people well and utilizing resources to the maximum.
Focuses on results, accomplishing the long-term vision, and what it will take to get there.
Generates energy and enthusiasm for work.
Manages people directly instead of indirectly.
Objectively approaches situations, goals, and the tasks at hand.
Where can you best use your strengths?

Questions to Consider:
In what situations or roles are your strengths most valuable?

Growth Opportunities
You may also have growth opportunities - weaknesses or undeveloped skills - that are common to your personality type.
Review the growth opportunities listed below and note which are true for you. Identifying growth opportunities helps you
increase self-awareness and minimize blindspots.

PERSONAL NOTES

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN ENTZ
Remember to focus on the details, emotions, and values.
Take into account all sides before making a decision.
Let other people contribute their leadership ideas.
Slow down once in a while—mistakes may occur when making decisions too quickly.
Be sensitive to the needs and imperfections of people; consider others, provide praise, and show appreciation.
Recall situations where you could have been more effective.

Questions to Consider:
What could you have done differently?
How will new skills change your work performance?

Communication and Teamwork
Effective work environments are based on effective communication and team work. The communication style and team
preferences listed below are typical of your type. Consider whether they are true for you.
PERSONAL NOTES

COMMUNICATION STYLE
Demonstrates pleasure in deliberating the pros and cons of various options.
Is direct and to the point, and becomes impatient with extraneous details.
Persuades with objective passion, decisiveness, and a logical ordering of the facts.
Persuades through cool, logical reasoning, rather than emotions or personal values.
Replies quickly with impromptu responses.
Speaks with energy, excitement, and enthusiasm.
Demonstrates brevity, preciseness, succinctness, and analysis in all communications.
Prefers communicating about issues in person rather than through writing.
When is your communication style most effective? Least effective?

Questions to Consider:
What do you contribute to a team?
How could you be more effective?

TEAM PREFERENCES
Becomes irritated when others do not display the same level of commitment toward time.
Is not interested in discussing an issue after closure has been reached.
Is frustrated by anything that wastes time, resources, and does not contribute to the goal.
Sometimes appears too overpowering or controlling to other team members.
Brings total dedication to a project.
Contributes by focusing on the long-term, being goal-oriented, and delivering results.
Is adept at finding flaws in proposed solutions.

Motivation and Learning
Your motivation is what drives your work satisfaction and productivity. Understanding your motivation enables you to
seek situations or tasks that best fit your personality. Learning style preferences help you recognize how you learn best.
Below are motivators and preferred learning styles associated with your type. Review each and consider whether they
are true for you.

PERSONAL NOTES

MOTIVATORS
Prefers situations where his or her vision is implemented.
Seeks efficient systems and people, or the opportunities to create such.
Avoids situations where his or her freedom to marshal people, forces, and resources together is missing.
Enjoys situations requiring tough-mindedness, strategy, and a long-term focus.
Seeks out opportunities to acquire more knowledge.
Thrives when his or her hunger for problem solving is satisfied.
In your current work, when are you most motivated? Least motivated?

Questions to Consider:
How do you learn best?

PREFERRED LEARNING STYLE
Learns best with an instructor who is well organized.
Enjoys debate and verbal critiques of his or her work.
Prefers for learning to be a major way to move a career forward.
Looks for action and variety in the classroom; is interested in how information will affect the future.
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A Deeper Look: Extraverting vs. Introverting
YOUR EI FACET RESULTS
Talkative
Quiet
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Talkative:
Quiet:
animated and expressive; sociable and gregarious; opens up to others.
calm and serene; private and personal; hesitant to self-disclose or show feelings.
Socially Bold
Reserved
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Socially Bold:
Reserved:
friendly and outgoing; initiates conversations; comfortable leading; likes public speaking.
shy and retiring; prefers others to initiate; follows others’ lead; dislikes public speaking.
Outgoing
Intimate
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Outgoing:
Intimate:
has a wide circle of friends; dislikes working alone; enjoys meeting many people.
has a few close friends; enjoys working alone; can concentrate for long periods of time.
Participative
Reflective
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Participative:
Reflective:
active and energetic; seeks stimulating activities; prefers to learn through discussion.
values peace and quiet; needs solitude to reflect and recharge; prefers to learn by reading.

A Deeper Look: Sensing vs. iNtuiting

YOUR SN FACET RESULTS
Concrete
Abstract
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Concrete:
Abstract:
deals with tangible facts and “what is” rather than “what could be”; likes to work out details.
enjoys ideas and possibilities; values imagination; bored by details.
Practical
Innovative
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Practical:
prefers established methods to achieve end results; dislikes improvising.
Conventional
Visionary
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Conventional:
Visionary:
values customs and traditions; follows accepted practices; dislikes standing out.
values inspiration, uniqueness, and originality; comfortable appearing unconventional.
Innovative:
likes variety and new ideas; enjoys resolving a crisis with a novel situation.
Traditional
Trendsetting
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Traditional:
predictable and established; careful with facts; opposes changes for sake of change.
Trendsetting:
focuses on change and the big picture; seeks new trends; becomes bored with routine.
expressing your type.
might expect based on your global results. These "Out of Pattern" preferences help you gain insight into your unique way of
Out of Pattern:
Each facet has two opposite scales. For a given facet, you may favor a scale that is opposite to what you
Out of Pattern
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Autonomous:
fair, impartial, objective, and independent; more task- than relationship-oriented.

A Deeper Look: Thinking vs. Feeling

YOUR TF FACET RESULTS
Rational
Empathetic
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

Rational:
Empathetic:
decisions based on logical analysis; impersonal problem solving style.
decisions based on values and person-centered principles; empathetic problem solving style.
Autonomous
Compassionate
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Compassionate:
considers feelings, beliefs and needs of others; more relationship- than task-oriented.

Analytic:
values logic and scientific principles in decision making; analytical style.
Analytic
Warm
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Warm:
values warmth and compassion in decision making; personable style.

Competitive:
critical, skeptical, tough-minded style; enjoys a good argument.
Competitive
Nurturing
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Nurturing:
cooperative, accepting and supportive style; prefers harmony and dislikes confrontation.
expressing your type.
might expect based on your global results. These "Out of Pattern" preferences help you gain insight into your unique way of
Out of Pattern:
Each facet has two opposite scales. For a given facet, you may favor a scale that is opposite to what you
Out of Pattern

Reliable:
punctual, responsible, orderly; early starter who gets things done.

A Deeper Look: organiZing vs. Adapting

YOUR ZA FACET RESULTS
Planned
Open-ended
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Planned:
likes schedules and closure; emphasizes planning, anticipating contingencies, and organization.
Reliable
Casual
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Casual:
comfortable with diversions; energized by deadlines; procrastinates; works well under pressure.

Deliberate:
exact, cautious, risk-avoidant, and goal-oriented; prefers a settled, non-impulsive lifestyle.
Deliberate
Spontaneous
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Spontaneous:
changeable and opportunistic; comfortable taking risks; sometimes impulsive.

Conforming:
prefers security, stability and structure; most effective with clear goals and direction.
Conforming
Nonconforming
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Nonconforming:
prefers freedom to develop own rules and goals; works effectively without structure.
expressing your type.
might expect based on your global results. These "Out of Pattern" preferences help you gain insight into your unique way of
Out of Pattern:
Each facet has two opposite scales. For a given facet, you may favor a scale that is opposite to what you
Out of Pattern
Open-Ended:
likes working things out as they unfold; emphasizes adaptability and flexibility.

Response to Daily Stressors
It is important to understand how you respond to stress in your daily life. Your results on the global and facet scales
indicate how you typically react to stress.

Tense
unsure and cautious
uncertain about the likely consequences of actions
worries about things that cannot be changed
concerned about the opinions of others
Calm
optimistic and self-confident
unconcerned about what others think
calm and relaxed where others might be worried
does not dwell on things that cannot be changed

TENSE VS. CALM GLOBAL SCALES
Tense
Calm
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

FACET SCALES
Concerned:
worries about the future and unpredictable events; takes insensitive remarks personally.
Concerned
Optimistic
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Optimistic:
comfortable being in unfamiliar or unpredictable situations; shrugs off insensitive comments.

Unsure:
hesitant, easily embarrassed, and relatively concerned about what others may think.
Unsure
Confident
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
Confident:
decisive, confident, and relatively unconcerned about what others may think.

Summary Report
ENERGY DIRECTION DECISION MAKING
INTROVERTING 22 19
EXTRAVERTING 56 49
%
Score
Quiet 38 8
Talkative 48 10
Reserved 0 0
Socially Bold 75 18
Intimate 29 6
Outgoing 38 8
Reflective 24 5
Participative 62 13
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
FEELING 15 14
THINKING 66 61
%
Score
Empathetic 8 2
Rational 88 21
Compassionate 43 9
Autonomous 10 2
Warm 0 0
Analytic 100 24
Nurturing 13 3
Competitive 58 14
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

INFORMATION GATHERING LIFESTYLE ORIENTATION

INTUITING 49 44
SENSING 20 18
%
Score
Abstract 17 5
Concrete 50 15
Innovative 67 16
Practical 0 0
Visionary 67 14
Conventional 14 3
Trendsetting 60 9
Traditional 0 0
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response
ADAPTING 26 28
ORGANIZING 48 52
%
Score
Open-Ended 59 16
Planned 26 7
Casual 3 1
Reliable 69 25
Spontaneous 33 9
Deliberate 41 11
Nonconforming 11 2
Conforming 50 9
0 25 50 75 100
Strength of Response

RESPONSE TO DAILY STRESSORS

CALM 73 35
TENSE 10 5
%
Score
Optimistic 76 16
Concerned 10 2
Confident 70 19
Unsure 11 3
0 25 50 75 100
fStrength of Response Out of Pattern