I am a "C"...

I think the test accurately measured my management orientation. I am a "C", I believe I am totally a C type which means conscientiousness; according to the description, I can easily relate to the whole list especially in my systematic approach to situations and activities, being diplomatic, thinking analytically, and weighting pros and cons about every situation. Surely I desire an environment that clearly defines performance and expectations, opportunity to demonstrate expertise, and the recognition for specific skills and accomplishments. Even when it describes what a person like me would need to be more effective I particularly identify with my need to develop tolerance for conflict.

I am currently the floor manager of a restaurant I can see how must of these descriptions apply in everyway in my work environment such as the way I manage my staff, as what I expect from my boss and subordinates, and how I tend to handle conflict with both including customers.

I do not wish to be another kind. I think I have managed to be a good leader even though I am not the D kind. I would definitely loved to learn how to make faster decisions without thinking all the time about the consequences; it would save me a lot of time, that in some situations I just don’t count with. I can say that since I work as a manager I have improved tremendously in developing tolerance during conflict which I used to lack many times and have made the work environment very frustrating. I react a lot calmer when I have problems with the employees and it has helped me to communicate better with them and even avoid future conflicts; besides, I have been able to apply this in my personal life.

I don’t think you can become a total different “type”, I think you can improve many aspects about your personality by implementing qualities of other personalities or just by working on the weaknesses that you face in order to become a better leader; however, trying to become completely something else in my opinion goes against of who you really are and you may end up losing yourself.
It is definitely helpful to know other people’s type to understand them better. You can learn about their tendencies as a leader or simple characteristics of their personality and be able to understand why they behave the way they do and even clearly point out weakness they may have to work on that may not be up to their hands if they cannot even realize the qualities they are lacking.

I will make things happen.....

When I saw the video I did not really feel very inspired by it, but I think it gives a very good insight about how to turn your ambitions and expectations into a real goal with a set plan to follow what he called “vision.”

I believe that I have some visions, and although I might not have a whole plan mapped out to accomplish every single one of them, I think they are realistic and little by little I feel a step closer to reach them.

My first vision is to travel around the world; not only visiting, but actually being able to acquire work experience in different countries. This would allow me to experience varied work environments, be able to learn different languages, and have an open mind to other cultures. I love diversity, and even though I am an accountant major and we are usually categorized as boring people, and I am somewhat shy, I cannot picture myself working in the same place for 20 years and being around the same people for the long of my career.

My second vision is to own an accounting firm. I think big; I want to create a different kind of company, less uptight, with a more dynamic and youthful atmosphere. My goal is to make it “the fifth” (you know “the final four”) or at least be able to set the right grounds for the next generations of accountancy firms.

My third vision is to have a restaurant in the city… I have always worked in the restaurant business, and I believe that when you have experience in a certain area, you should take full advantage and make the best of it. I want to be able to apply everything I have learned, and create something unique by applying what I believe all those restaurants I have worked for are missing, which is a blend of consistency and innovation.

My fourth vision is to go back to my country Colombia, and being able to help some of the many in need. I don’t believe in donations. Giving away money is not enough if not nothing. To really contribute and make a difference you must be really involved. My vision is to go to those little towns where the opposition groups and cocaine and marihuana plantations have destroyed and left their innocent, low-income, poor educated habitants with no hope of having a descent life ever again. I want to help rebuild their homes, make the land fertile again, and give them a way to earn a living and build a future for their families through agriculture. I want to promote education, and provide better technology to provide the children and insight of life outside these little towns that they have no idea of.

The actions to be taken to make my vision reality is to look for training after graduation abroad, expand my studies, and find others who share the same goals and pair up with them at the end...to heads think better than one!