What+Are+Your+Personality+Tendencies?

North, South, East or West, put your character to the test
  Researchers came up with The Personality Compass after deciding that human character can be divided into four distinct types – North, South, East and West. You can work out your personality type from the questionnaire below, and discover the key to your own needs, likes, dislikes and behavior. You can even learn how to get along better with other people by understanding their nature
 * PART I **

WHAT’S YOUR COMPASS POINT?

YOU need to work out your dominant and sub-dominant personality type, to know which control your life. You are a combination of the two, but the dominant type has the greater influence on behavior. First, decide if you are more North than South. Look at the choices below, and pick the characteristic that fits you best. Tick A or B from each group, then tally your score. A ……………Confident B ……………….Helpful A ………….Self-reliant B ………Understanding A ………….Fast-paced B …………..Easy-going A ………..Independent B ……….. Team Player A ……………..Decisive B …………..Diplomatic A …………….Assertive B Non-confrontational A …………Competitive B …………Cooperative A ……….Strong-willed B ………………Tolerant A ………………..Leader B ………………….Loyal A ………..Goal-centred B …….People-centred A ………………Initiator B ………………Listener A ………….Determined B …………….Unselfish A ……Straightforward B ……………….Patient A ……Results-focused B Relationship-focused A ………..Hardworking B ………………Friendly A …………….In-charge B …………….Generous A ……….Task-oriented B …….Peace-oriented A ………..Authoritative A …………………..Bold B …………..Supportive A …………..Productive B ………………Faithful A …………Self-starter B …………….Volunteer A …………..Autocratic B ……Accommodating A …………….Directive B ……………..Sociable A …………Opinionated B …………….Sensitive A …………..Challenger B……………. Mediator A ………………….Doer B ……..Communicator A …….Deadline-driven B ……….Values-driven A …………………Tough B ………..Appreciative A …………………Driver B ………………Pleaser A ……………..Achiever B …………..Care giver TOTAL As TOTAL Bs

SECOND, are you more East than West? Pick the characteristic that fits you best, and circle C or D from each group. C ……………Organised D ……………..Creative C ………….Structured D ………………Flexible C …….Quality-centred D ……….Idea-centred C ……………..Cultured D ………..Enthusiastic C ……………….Logical D …………….Visionary C …………….Reserved D ……………Innovative C ………………Planner D ……….Spontaneous C ……………..Focused D …………Resourceful C ………..Perfectionist D ………..Free-spirited C ……………Traditional D ……………Risk-taker C ……………….Factual D ……………Fun-loving C ……………Analytical D ……………..Cheerful C …………..Consistent D …………….Versatile C ………………Serious D ……………Humorous C ……………..Efficient D ……………..Dreamer C ……………..Punctual D ………………..Daring C ………………Reliable D ……………Delegator C ………….Industrious D ………….Improvising C ……………Persistent D ………….Imaginative C ……………..Cautious D ……….Open-minded C ………………Finisher D …………….Motivator C ………..Rule-follower D …….Option-provider C …………..Systematic D ……………..Carefree C ………………Precise D …………….Inventive C …….Standard-setter D ………..Co-ordinator C …………..Persuasive D ………..Adventurous C ….Protocol-focused D ….Methods-focused C ……………..Accurate D ……………Adaptable C …….Double-checker D …….Wheeler-dealer C ……..Record-keeper D ………..Trend-setter TOTAL Cs TOTAL Ds Key: A = North B = South C = West D = East How To Work Out Your Personality Compass Point: Your highest- scoring letter is your dominant type. Your second highest is your sub- dominant type. So, for example, if your score is 28 of the letter A, six of B, 20 of C and six of D, you are a dominant A (North) and sub- dominant C (East).

NORTH: Best characteristics: Direct, assertive, independent, decisive, confident, open ambitious, competitive, determined, hard-working, risk takers. Worst characteristics: Pushy, aggressive, controlling, sarcastic, impatient, arrogant, argumentative, always right/best, rude, judgemental. They hate: Indecision. Symbol: Lightning bolt. Strength: Quick decisions. Weakness: Impatience. Aptitude: Leadership. Great Jobs for Norths: Chief executive, military officer, director, head- hunter, security guard, police, conductor, pilot.

SOUTH: Best characteristics: Friendly, laid-back, good listener, kind, hospitable, caring, nurturing, understanding, patient, generous, giving. Worst characteristics: Shy, dependent, lackadaisical, complainer, insecure, easily hurt, vulnerable, easily intimidated, clinging. They hate: Conflict. Symbol: Sunshine. Strength: Co-operation. Weakness: Non-assertiveness. Aptitude: Peace-making. Great jobs for Souths: Coach, diplomat, teacher, doctor, mediator, receptionist, missionary, waiter.

EAST: Best characteristics: Visionary, innovative, creative, multi-talented, free-spirited. Worst characteristics: Silly, impulsive, undisciplined, careless, often late, impractical, inaccurate, superficial, unreliable, unrealistic. They hate: Rules. Symbol: A soaring bird. Strength: Creativity. Weakness: Disorganization. Aptitude: Seeing the big picture. Great jobs for Wests: Writer, architect, artist, builder, advertiser, estate agent, explorer, tour guide.

WEST: Best characteristics: Focused, methodical, logical, proper, punctual, industrious, responsible, traditional, serious, reserved. Worst characteristics: Loner, perfectionist, humorless, inflexible, obsessive, tunnel-visioned, critical, nagging, unforgiving. They hate: Inaccuracy. Symbol: Planetary orbit. Strength: Detailed planning. Weakness: Tunnel vision. Aptitude: Logical analysis. Great Jobs for Easts: Judge, lawyer, surgeon, engineer, accountant, researcher, statistician, secretary.


 * PART II **

Decide which of the four “directions” most closely describes your personal style. Then spend 15 minutes

answering the following questions as a group.

1. What are the strengths of your style? (4 adjectives)

2. What are the limitations of your style? (4 adjectives)

3. What style do you find most difficult to work with and why?

4. What do people from the other “directions” or styles need to know about you so you can work together

effectively?

5. What do you value about the other three styles?

EXTRACTED from The Personality Compass: A New Way to Understand People by Diane Turner & Thelma Greco (Element Books). Loosely based on the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory.