Personality Profiling & The Lasso of Truth

I must admit, I’m not much of a believer when it comes to profiling, apart from the one when the tv detective deduces that the killer is a left-handed Australian with crooked teeth and an Oedipus complex….all from an empty teacup. So, it was with some reluctance that I submitted myself to a Personality Profiling Exercise, undertaken by Simon at a networking group which I regularly attend.

The results were surprising:

THE GOOD STUFF

“A well-organised patient person who is a fair communicator” (yes –  I like to be thought of as ‘patient’ – it suggests a sort of beatific glow around my person)

“An amiable individual who tends to build relationships on trust” (yup, still all good stuff…like it….keep it coming!)

THE NOT-SO-GOOD STUFF….

“He can be quite stubborn at times, frustrating others who have a more aggressive style” (hmm….makes me sound a bit of a stick-in-the-mud…not quite so sure I like that one)

“Although demotivation may not always be evident, Matt may be feeling internally insecure” (hang on, am I really ‘internally insecure’? I’m starting to feel less confident now….or is that the insecurity speaking…..nurse!)

There was lots more (both good and bad) delivered in a very comprehensive report, all from 20 multiple choice questions which I rattled off in about 5 minutes.

Points to note about Personality Profiling

• At the end, you receive a score based upon 4 different  ‘DISC’ personality types; i.e. Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance
•  These are applied & interpreted in 3 graphs, showing your ‘Self-Image’, ‘How you Perceive yourself at Work’, and  your ‘Behaviour under Pressure’
• The DISC method can be used either for yourself (career moves), for team members (gap analysis, appraisals) or for 3rd parties (assessment centres)
• It was invented in the 1920’s by an American psychologist called William Moulton Marston….who also created the cartoon character ‘Wonder Woman’!

Now I’m sure that Simon can’t promise any superhuman powers (a Lasso of Truth would be very useful though), but he can offer a free two-hour review to discuss your requirements for teams or individuals, and further subsequent reports from £75 each.

If interested, please contact him on 07970 557586 or email simon.corb@btinternet.com

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