"BOLT" Personality Testing

After completing the personality test my scores were extremely evenly spread out. My highest score represented a Bull. However, my lowest score which represented an owl was only two points less than my highest score. I received the same score for lamb and tiger however that score was only one point less than my highest score. I do recognize that I do have man of the characteristics listed in the results, and many of the characteristics I do have are represented in each category. I have taken a number of personality tests, and I would have to say that I feel as though this is not the strongest test I have taken. However, it is nice to have a different measurement that gives me a different perspective on my personality. I do not think that this particular test would be the first I would use again on myself or with others, but it is very easy to use and kind of fun.

Politicking Politics

I have always been a person who did his best to sta out of politics in every way shape and form. Over time I have realized that this strategy is all for nothing. It is impossible to keep out of personal and workplace politics. It can be argued that political situations are negative in the workplace and should be avoided at all costs. In reality, creating an environment where all political situations are avoided seems to create new controversies and, at times, can increase and magnify these concerns in the short run. Overall I feel that if there are negative feelings towards politics in the workplace, then the organization as a whole will have a workforce that has a personality that is negative in nature. On the other hand, if there are positive feelings towards politics in the workplace, then the organization will have a more positive personality which can result in increased employee satisfaction, productivity, and a stronger level of cohesiveness. All these factors lead to better team building and optimized teamwork as a whole.