Myers-Briggs Test

I enjoyed learning more about myself by taking the Myers Briggs personality test. I actually took the test last semester for my Career Exploration class so we looked at it from a career point of view. It was kind of cool to look at it from a leadership point of view this time.
My type indicator is ENFJ. I am an extrovert which means I prefer to focus my attention on the outer world. I think this is definitely true- I care a lot about other people and feel energized when I am helping others. This part of my personality reflects in my leadership role as a Special Olympics volunteer. Each week, when I go hang out with these special needs people, I leave feeling so awesome! I love seeing these people and letting them know that I am their friend. They are so cute and really love you unconditionally.
Also, for the way I take in information, it says I use intuition rather than sensing. I am only slightly on the intution side although I do see myself as someone who takes in "the big picture and focuses on future possibilities." I find myself always looking ahead a few weeks when it comes to school work and what I need to get done. I also feel like I am also always looking forward to something that is coming up and am sad when that event is over. I think at times I can be on the "sensing" side where I focus on the here and now, but I could probably become better at being spontaneous. Also, since I've taken the test, I've tried not to get as frustrated when my plans suddenly change or don't go as expected.
My biggest personality trait is in the way I make decisions - I do this according to feeling over thinking. I think this is pretty right on because when I make decisions I care more about the people side of the outcome - which isn't necessarily good. I always ask my family and close friends what I should do when making big decisions.
My last trait is the way I deal with the outer world - I judge more than perceive. I do enjoy having a plan and being organized in knowing what I am doing and what I need to do. Anyone could see by looking at my planner that I like to get things done. I always write down lots of things I need to do, not just my school work. When I am done with it, I make a big check mark and cross it off. I could be a little less OCD in having to stick to a plan and could be a little more laid back with what I do.
Overall this personality test was pretty accurate. I definitely agreed that I am a people person - I like to work with teams, interact with others, and help people. One of my passions is working with and facilitating a team, something I believe is pretty helpful in leadership. The job family that would be "most attractive" to an ENFJ like me is "Community and Social Services" something I've actually thought about doing. I think I would be good at social work and possibly a teacher which is in the third most attractive job family. In the challenges section, I learned some things that I can work on so I will be more versatile. I can be better at not basing my decisions solely on what I think will please others - I need to factor in what I truly think is the best. I also should not be discouraged if people aren't as excited or like to sacrifice as much as I do in a task.
I think realizing what kind of person you are and how you work with other people is a vital part of knowing how to be a good leader. You have to know your own strengths and weaknesses, and also know how to work with different personality types, just like we discussed with situational leadership. I think I will continue to learn more about myself and try to become my best self. I shouldn't try to be like everyone else, but should strive to be my best self.