THE BIG C...

On the last class before spring break, we were given a leadership/management profile diagnostic known as the DISC profile.  After the completion of the profile, I found out that I was a Cd. That means that I rank highest in conscientiousness and that my second highest profile characteristic is dominance.


Damn, that test accurately described me. I do tend to be more conscientious. They describe one who is conscientious as on who thinks analytically and tends to be diplomatic, that is definitely me. As far as the dominance goes, I do have a dominant streak. When they describe the dominant person's ability to manage trouble and take authority, I definitely tend to do that as well.


I honestly wished that I was an "I" as they tend to be natural leaders, however, when Kurpis said that he was an "S," I didn't feel so bad because he has been in the management world for years and it didn't hinder his accomplishments. Also, Kurpis also mentioned that Cd's were the most creative people. That was true and made me feel more confident with my Cd profile result. 


I honestly don't think that you can become another type.  I think that your scores may change as you gain more life experience but I don't think that it will change dramatically.  The DISC profile is definitely helpful. Measures such as this can definitely help one understand where someone is coming from and how to interact with them because perhaps you will take different approaches to conflicts and maintain an environment that takes their personality into account. The DISC profile can definitely help in business interactions because you can avoid making other parties uncomfortable. For example, if you know that the person you are about to engage in business with is an "S", you know not to overwhelm them with situations that can be seen as "curveballs" because you will know that they aren't quick to react to unexpected changes.


I do wonder if my score would be the same ten years from now. Hmm..........

The Power Of Vision...

Want to achieve what seems out of reach? - You need the Power of Vision

Want to reach an all time high in your personal and professional development? - You need the Power of Vision

Do you plan on having the life you've always imagined? - You need the Power of Vision

Yes, the Power of Vision. It is the name of my upcoming lecture series that will be coming to a college near you.

For the modest fee of $800 you can be made privy to the secret known as the Power of Vision!!!

Wait before you get excited, I'm just kidding. The Power of Vision was just some starfish love video that Kurpis showed in class. Cheesy? Yes. Actually, hell yes. Informative? Definitely. Message easily conveyed? Yes. Did I learn something from it? You know I did.

Aside from the whole starfish weirdness, the video's message was clear and concise. No vision = no progress. You have to have vision. However, there is more to that. You can't just throw around the word vision.  A vision as to be detailed, inspiring, and positive.

I have visions for my future but mostly personal visions.

They include:

1. Becoming a well-traveled individual that gains an understanding and respect for people of different cultures and learns to appreciate the diversity the world has to offer.

2. Learning to accept my accomplishments and failures and using them as ways to enhance my character and not define me.

3. Beginning my professional life after college with a position that helps me gain insight into the field I pursue which will enable me to serve as a self-employed consultant.

Of course, naming a couple of visions is all good and dandy but what's vision without a plan. So, below are my ways that I plan to accomplish my vision.

1. I plan on visiting every other continent and visiting at least 5 regions of each continent and learning their way of life and internalizing it.

2. I plan on using my accomplishments and failures as learning experiences that will allow my to become a well rounded individual and not only help myself but others.

3. Upon graduation, I'd like to pursue a career in the Human Resources Management field and learn as much as I can until I'm an expert in the field and then branch out and do my own independent contracting thing.

So, that concludes the end of this super long post... What do you think? Shoot...