After concluding the self awareness assessment I
was initially left unfulfilled. The assessment took a lot longer than I
predicted and I grew frustrated trying to grade myself flipping back and forth and
reversing numbers. I anticipated the same effect you get when you put a quarter
into the machine and spin the knob it spits out a gum ball. However, where I
found my gum ball is analyzing the areas I could quantify and pondering over
the others. I have always been a good "test taker" so not topping out
the chart was a bit surprising. I do like that its design is set-up to allow
you to focus more in areas that were outlined.
I plan to use this information twofold. First, by
remaining open minded throughout the readings and course work, blogs, and discussions.
Second, forcing myself to focus and reflect more in the areas that were in the
lower quartiles
My lowest quartile, 3rd, was in emotional intelligence.
I anticipate lack of emotional intelligence to stem from over a decade of
service where emotions and touchy-feely doesn't come into play. I have and see
emotions from colleagues however we very rarely wear them on our sleeves,
discuss, or reflect on them. I generally operate day to day on logic, training,
and good sense. I think this will be one of the more challenging and eye
opening aspects of the course.
My highest quartile laded within the locus of
control which matched against career military officers and business executives.
I'm glad that one hit the nail on the head. If it matched against peace core
trainees I would have to reconsider my profession. The other sections, self awareness,
tolerance, and core self evaluation I landed in the 2nd quartile. I look forward
to reading the chapter and anticipate some good discussions.
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