Regis Cebu leadership
Leader Melissa Abarrientos
Enneagram
I am a psychology graduate but honestly I never had this Enneagram test. I've learned about other tests that were taught to us during my college days but this one was new to me. The test said, I'm a Type 8, The challenger and some of my personality points to Type 3: the Achiever and Type 2: the Helper. (My highest score was Type 8 but I also scored high with type 3 and Type 2 altogether) I agree with the score, why?
Personally, I pertly agree with my test results. Based from my experiences and as confirmed by my mother ever since I was a child, I do not want to be controlled. She uses reverse psychology in getting me to cooperate instead of demanding instructions. My circumstances and environment was never a hindrance in doing what I want. I have a strong will and determination and I rarely depend on others.
Second, this personality was most evident at the time I was pregnant. I did not ask for any help and proved to everyone that I can survive without the other; I'm assertive and hardworking. I never relied my happiness and my life on anybody else. The same as I do not blame anyone for any of my misfortunes. .
As what we have learned from class, Leaders don't blame anyone or anybody; rather leaders act on the situation to resolve. Leaders take charge and adapt to the challenges and the situation. Strong willed leaders motivate and lead. Being controlling as well is not at all bad. Often times, leaders need to put emphasis in control to instill discipline when the situation requires an iron fist. In my case, our tasks require control and discipline to ensure quality and safety especially that we rebuild trucks for transportation. All trucks must be road worthy or it will cost one's life. More so with my other company, where we produce industrial a highly flammable Industrial fuel; there is no room for carelessness. Otherwise it will cause everyone's life.
I consider being decisive and strong-willed as an advantage for it's the kind of character that I must possess to guide my team in the right direction and proper execution and attain our goals. Such attributes will also help me drive my campaign for leadership and empowerment to each and every member of my team.
The Enneagram results also pointed out that I scored high with Type 3 and Type 2 written as 3w2.
Looking back my childhood, high school and college days, I've been the kind who consistently needs to make sure I achieve my goals. My friends even call me a go-getter. I had always been restless and full of enthusiasm that I involve myself with whatever opportunities I encounter. I strived to be successful in all my goals and projects. I joined leadership organizations, programs and seminars to present success and validate my self-worth and ability. It gave me self-fulfillment. Apart from that, I have the dire need to accomplish things and achieve goals to prove that I can do things successfully and reach my goals. Although, trying to analyze and evaluate my personality I find that the borderline of being a challenger and achiever overlaps. Or perhaps the challenger shares qualities of the achiever.
Type 2: The Helper
Helpers who need to be needed. Despite my hard shell, I love the feeling of beeing needed and called for in times of difficulty. I remember my mother would often remind me not be too trusting and take care of myself since knowing me as her daughter, I have a very warm heart and prone to be taken advantaged of and taken for granted. Since I was a child she saw the selflessness in me. I will offer my food to anyone who doesn't have any even if I am still hungry. I am not sure if it's a good or bad trait. But too much of something is always bad enough.
As of writing, I was glad to have this enneagram exercise. Although, I've constantly checked and evaluate myself and performace; it actually reminded me of my strength and weakness. I became more aware of my potential and my domineering attitude. A while ago, I just asked my subordinates "how they find my attitude and personality?" by which they answered, Tough, strict, "bugoy" since I go really go out and assist hands on no matter the heat of the sun and I do not care if I get greased up and dirty, I command and demand attention and focus in results and quality. But despite my toughness, they like my sense of humor which makes them feel more at ease that despite my strict nature they find me approachable. With the daily stress I encounter working from 8:00 in the morning to almost 11:00 in the evening, there are a lot of times I forget to remember that I am goal driven since I am too engrossed and consumed with my daily tasks and problems we face. The test actually reminded me of the positive qualities that I should nurture. Re-affirming these best qualities and taking note of my tendencies urged me to be check my reality, behavior, to breathe in, see the bigger picture.
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