Completely irrelevant to the post, but hey its a good song =D.
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Redid the test, and got the results I expected.
Owl (42.5%)
Eagle (32.5%)
Peacock (12.5%)
Dove (12.5%)
Which sees a decline in the peacock and a rise in the eagle. The main reason why I thought this would change was frankly because I think I didnt do the quiz correctly the other time. Upon closer inspection of the traits of a eagle and a peacock, I find myself fitting the former more than the latter (of course, no fight with the owl lah).
The thing I dont quite like about this is that peacock and dove are the relational types while owl and eagle are the work orientated types. Since I believe that relationships are more important than work, I find it quite ironic and somewhat annoying to have such a breakdown.
Still, the same problem in doing quizzes applies. When four options are given, you have to choose the one that best fits, even if there are other options that are quite close. Over time, these preferences of one option over another stack up quite significantly.
So heres an alternative way. Why not look at the qualities themselves, and then decide accordingly what you fit in more? Below you will find the giant list of traits, of which I'll only look at owl and eagle heh. Same old problem of the johari window applies, but we make do with what we have. I should create a johari window sometime soon.
I feel damn haolian filling in the positive traits ehheh.
And the physical traits section of the eagle one describes my attack mode very well indeed heh.
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DOVE: “Harmony Seeker” Low Assertive / High Emotionality
Potential Weaknesses:
• Conforms
• Unsure
• Dependent
• Awkward
• Pliable
Strengths:
• Supportive
• Respectful
• Dependable
• Agreeable
• Willing
Judging Type: FEELING
• Relationships oriented
• Sees the big picture
• Right brained
• Little effort to push
• Friendly gaze and gestures
Communication Type: ASKING:
• Indirect
• Slow pace
• Avoids risk
• Soft voice
• Cautious
• They ask permission
• Low assertiveness
• Asks questions
• Better listeners
Verbal Clues:
• Seeks support
• Soft, deliberate delivery
• Calming/reassuring effect
• Asks questions
• Makes statements cautiously
• Excellent Listener
• Often says, “I feel…”
• Patient
• Agreeable
Physical Clues:
• Sincere, frequent smile
• Warm, friendly appearance
• Infrequent eye contact
• Often nods in agreement
• Infrequent but open gestures
• Talks about people’s feelings
Emotions:
+ Easygoing and relaxed
+ Low-key personality
+ Quiet, but witty
+ Consistent Life
+ Low assertiveness
+ Patient, well balanced
+ Flexible, all purpose person
+ Happily reconciled to life
+ Calm, cool, and collected
+ Sympathetic and kind
- Avoids responsibility
- Self-righteous
- Unenthusiastic
- Shy, fearful
- Worried
- Indecisive, compromising
- Selfish
Work:
+ Dependable
+ Mediates problems
+ Finds the easy way
+ Good under pressure
+ Avoids conflict
+ Peaceful and agreeable
+ Competent and steady
+ Has administrative ability
- Would rather watch
- Not goal oriented
- Lacks self-motivation
- Resents being pushed
- Lazy and careless
Friends:
+ Easy to get along with
+ Loyal friend
+ Pleasant and enjoyable
+ Supportive, compassion
+ Good listener
+ Inoffensive
+ Has many friends
+ Sincerely cares
- Stays uninvolved
- Resists change
- Predictable
- Dampens enthusiasm
- Indifferent to plans
- Is not exciting
OWL: “Detail Seeker” Low Assertive / Low Emotionality
Potential Weaknesses:
• Critical
• Indecisive
• Stuffy
• Picky
• Moralistic
Strengths:
• Industrious
• Orderly
• Exacting
• Persistent
• Serious
Judging Type: THINKING
• Task oriented
• Left brained
• Specifics and facts
• Non-expressive facial expressions
• Limited small talk
Communication Type: ASKING:
• Indirect
• Slow pace
• Avoids risk
• Soft voice
• Cautious
• They ask permission
• Low assertiveness
• Asks questions
• Better listeners
Verbal Clues:
• Asks many questions
• Precise
• Careful, studied speech
• Talks about tasks
• Soft spoken
• Sticks to agenda
• Patient listener
• Indecisive statements
• Says, “I think…”
Physical Clues:
• Few gestures
• Controlled, stiff posture
• Infrequent eye contact
• Folder arms
• Links data
• Takes many notes
• Serious expression
Emotions:
+ Deep and thoughtful
+ Self-sacrificing
+ Philosophical and poetic
+ Appreciative of beauty
+ Idealistic
+ Serious and purposeful
+ Sensitive to others
+ Unemotional
- Remembers the negatives
- Too introspective
- Self-centered
- Moody and depressed
- Has guilt feelings
- Off in another world
- Persecution complex
- Has selective hearing
Work:
+ Detail conscious
+ Likes charts, graphs, schedules, figures and lists
+ Sees the problem
+ Persistent, thorough
+ Need for task closure
+ Neat and tidy
+ Economical
+ Lower assertiveness
- Hard to please
- Not people oriented
- Over analyzes / plans
- Standards often too high
- Upset over imperfections
- Deep need for approval
Friends:
+ Faithful and devoted
+ Can solve other’s problems
+ Seeks ideal mate
+ Makes friends cautiously
+ Content to stay in the background
+ Will listen to complaints
+ Avoids causing attention
- Holds back affection
- Withdrawn and remote
- Antagonistic and vengeful
- Dislikes those in opposition
- Suspicious and critical
PEACOCK: “Excitement Seeker” High Assertive / High Emotionality
Potential Weaknesses:
• Excitable
• Manipulative
• Reacting
• Egotistical
• Undisciplined
Strengths:
• Enthusiastic
• Ambitious
• Dramatic
• Friendly
• Stimulating
Judging Type: FEELING
• Relationships oriented
• Sees the big picture
• Right brained
• Little effort to push
• Friendly gaze and gestures
Communication Type: TELLING:
• Fast Paced
• Risk taker
• Loud
• Opinionated
• Rule breaker
• Highly assertive
• Makes statements
• Selective listening
Verbal Clues:
• Tells rather than asks
• Uses aggressive statements
• Shares personal feelings
• Makes generalized statements
• Gives few details
• Competitive
• Talks about “people issues”
• Readily states opinions
• Speaks quickly
Physical Clues:
• Highly animated
• Eager
• Expansive gestures
• Friendly, warm eyes
• Frequent, warm eyes
• Frequent eye contact
• Restless
• Lean forward
• Enthusiastic
Emotions:
+ Lives in the present
+ Is comfortable touching
+ Appealing personality
+ Good sense of humor
+ Sincere at heart
+ Enthusiastic and expressive
+ Cheerful and bubbling over
+ Talkative, storyteller
+ Curious
+ Emotional and demonstrative
- Has loud voice and laugh
- Talkative
- Has restless energy
- Egotistical
- Gets angry easily
- Too happy for some
- Controlled by circumstance
- Seems phony to some
Work:
+ Thinks up new activities
+ Has energy and enthusiasm
+ Volunteers for jobs
+ Exterior looks great
+ Inspires others to join
+ Creative and colorful
+ Starts in a flashy way
+ Outgoing
+ Good with a lot of people
- Confidence fades fast
- Priorities out of order
- Wastes time talking
- Undisciplined
- Decides by feelings
- Doesn’t follow through
Friends:
+ Seems exciting
+ Thrives on compliments
+ Apologized quickly
+ Likes to be spontaneous
+ Makes friends easily
+ Forgives easily
+ Prevents dull moments
+ Loves people
+ Envied by others
- Fickle and forgetful
- Wants to be center stage
- Dominates, interrupts
- Doesn’t listen well
- Answers for others
- Looks for credit
EAGLE: “Results Seeker” High Assertive / Low Emotionality
Potential Weaknesses:
• Dominating
• Tough
• Severe
• Pushy
• Harsh
Strengths:
• Strong willed
• Independent
• Practical
• Decisive
• Efficient
Judging Type: THINKING
• Task oriented
• Left brained
• Specifics and facts
• Non-expressive facial expressions
• Limited small talk
Communication Type: TELLING:
• Fast Paced
• Risk taker
• Loud
• Opinionated
• Rule breaker
• Highly assertive
• Makes statements
• Selective listening
Verbal Clues:
• Tells vs. asks
• Rapid speech
• Asks for data
• Organized delivery
• Decisive statements
• Readily states opinions
• Gets to the “bottom-line”
Physical Clues:
• Intense eye contact
• Aggressive gestures
• Leans forward
• Serious expression
• Impatient
• Monotone voice
Emotions:
+ Born leader
+ Can run anything
+ Independent and self-sufficient
+ Strong desire for change
+ Not easily discouraged
+ Must correct wrongs
+ Unemotional
- Enjoys controversy/arguing
- Bossy
- Impatient / can’t relax
- Quick tempered
- Inflexible
- Is unsympathetic
Work:
+ Moves quickly to action
+ Goal oriented
+ Insists on production
+ Thrives on opposition
+ Sees the big picture
+ Stimulates activity
+ Seeks practical solutions
+ Organizes well
+ Makes the goal
+ Delegates easily
- May make rash decisions
- Little tolerance for mistakes
- End justifies the means
- Doesn’t analyze details
- May be rude or tactless
- Demanding of others
Friends:
+ Will work for group activity
+ Is usually right
+ Excels in emergencies
+ Not dependent on friendship
+ Will lead and organize
- Is too independent
- May be right, but unpopular
- Tends to use people
- Knows everything
- Dominates others
- Decides for others
- Can’t say “I’m sorry…”
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