Below are ten horizontal lines with four words on each line, one in each column. In each line, put the number "4" next to the word that best describes you in that line; a "3" next to the word that describes you next best; a "2" to the next best word, and a "1" by the word that least describes you. On each horizontal line of words, you will then have one "4", one "3", one "2", and one "1".
HOW TO INTERPRET YOUR SCORES
Now that you've taken the survey, what does it all mean? Each letter (L, O, G, B) stands for a particular personality type. The column with the highest score is your dominant personality type, while the column with the second highest number is your sub-dominant type. While you are a combination of all four personality types, the two types with the highest scores reveal the most accurate picture of your natural inclinations, strengths and weaknesses, and how you will naturally respond in most situations. The four personality types can be likened to animals to make them easier to understand and remember. Below are complete descriptions of each one.
L = LIONS
Lions are very confident and self-reliant. In a group setting, if no one else instantly takes charge, the Lion will. Unfortunately, if they don't learn how to tone down their aggressiveness, their natural dominating traits can cause problems with others. Most entrepreneurs are strong lions, or at least have a lot of lion in them.
NATURAL STRENGTHS
- Decisive
- Goal-oriented
- Achievement driven
- Gets results
- Independent
- Risk-taker
- Takes charge
- Takes initiative
- Self-Starter
- Persistent
- Efficient
- Competitive
- Enjoys challenges, variety, and change
- Driven to complete projects quickly and efficiently
NATURAL WEAKNESSES
- Impatient
- Blunt
- Poor Listener
- Impulsive
- Demanding
- May view projects as more important than people
- May "run over" others who are slow to speak
- Fears inactivity or relaxation
- Quickly bored by routine or mechanics
O = OTTERS
Otters are excitable, fun seeking, cheerleader types who love to talk! They're great at motivating others and need to be in an environment where they can talk and have a vote on major decisions. The otters' outgoing nature makes them great networkers—they usually know a lot of people who know a lot of people. They can be very loving and encouraging unless under pressure, when they tend to use their verbal skills to attack. They have a strong desire to be liked and enjoy being the center of attention. They are often very attentive to style, clothes, and flash. Otters are the life of any party; and most people really enjoy being around them.
NATURAL STRENGTHS
- Enthusiastic
- Optimistic
- Good communicator
- Emotional or passionate
- Motivational and inspirational
- Outgoing
- Personal
- Dramatic
- Fun-loving
NATURAL WEAKNESSES
- Unrealistic
- Not detail-oriented
- Disorganized
- Impulsive
- Listens to feelings above logic
- Reactive
- Can be too talkative
- Excitable
G = GOLDEN RETRIEVER
One word describes these people: LOYAL. They're so loyal, in fact, that they can absorb the most emotional pain and punishment in a relationship and still stay committed. They are great listeners, incredibly empathetic and warm encouragers. However, they tend to be such pleasers that they can have great difficulty being assertive in a situation or relationship when it's needed.
NATURAL STRENGTHS
- Patient
- Easy-going
- Team player
- Stable
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Sensitive to the feelings of others
- Tremendously loyal
- Puts people above projects
- Dependable
- Reliable
- Supportive
- Agreeable
NATURAL WEAKNESSES
- Indecisive
- Over-accommodating
- May sacrifice results for the sake of harmony
- Slow to initiate
- Avoids confrontation even when needed
- Tends to hold grudges
- Fears change
B = BEAVER
Beavers have a strong need to do things right and by the book. In fact, they are the kind of people who actually read instruction manuals. They are great at providing quality control in an office, and will provide quality control in any situation or field that demands accuracy, such as accounting, engineering, etc. Because rules, consistency and high standards are so important to beavers, they are often frustrated with others who do not share these same characteristics. Their strong need for maintaining high (and oftentimes unrealistic) standards can short-circuit their ability to express warmth in a relationship.
NATURAL STRENGTHS
- Accurate
- Analytical
- Detail Oriented
- Thoroughness
- Industrious
- Orderly
- Methodical and exhaustive
- High standards
- Intuitive
- Controlled
NATURAL WEAKNESSES
- Too hard on self
- Too critical of others
- Perfectionist
- Overly cautious
- Won't make decisions without all the facts
- Too picky
- Over sensitive
