Self-awareness seems increasingly essential these days. While most people believe they are self-aware, studies and our experience reveal that self-awareness is a rare trait. Research from Harvard Business Review suggests that “when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively.”
Personality assessments and inventories are one way to explore different aspects of our identity. Though not always 100% accurate, assessments can be a great starting point to help us discover things about ourselves we may have yet to conclude on our own.
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a self-report assessment designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths, and preferences.
StrengthsFinders
The StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment, based on a 40-year study of character traits and success, identifies 34 common strengths to help people discover and understand their unique strengths.
Birkman
The Birkman personality assessment identifies productive and stressful behaviors, underlying needs, motivations, and organizational orientation. It provides helpful suggestions for leadership development, team effectiveness, coaching, and conflict resolution. Available through a certified consultant.
Enneagram
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for better understanding your core motivations and applying that knowledge to all areas of your life, including conflict resolution, team dynamics, leadership, and emotional intelligence.
Reflected Best Self
The Reflected Best Self tool gives you feedback from people who know you well. Developed by Harvard Business, it helps answer the question, “When I am at my best, what do I contribute?”
EQi
Emotional Quotient-Inventory helps people better understand their emotional and social functioning. Gain a deeper understanding of how emotional intelligence affects workplace performance (conflict resolution, change management, teamwork, decision-making, and more) and learn helpful strategies customized to individual results. Available through a certified EQi consultant.
Steve Morgan
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