Personal Reflection Time Through A Personality Test

In preparation for starting the new year, I decided that it is also a good time to give myself an evaluation of how I interface with the world to ensure that my intentions are communicated effectively with others. On this journey of reading through a few helpful books, having candid conversations with co-workers, friends, family and my partner, I also found an interesting personality test called "Personal DNA" that has been designed by a team of psychologists. The test is innovative, creative and after I received my results, I can also say that it is telling. If you would like to try the personality test, click here for the Personal DNA personality test. (This is a free test.)

Here are the results that I received from the test. My reactions to the test are italicized below.

You are a LEADER...

• Your solid grounding in the practicalities of life, along with your self-assuredness and your willingness to appreciate new things make you a LEADER.

• You're in touch with what is going on around you and adept at remaining down-to-earth and logical.

• Although you're detail oriented, this doesn't mean that you lose the big picture. This is very true - I am compelled to be detailed naturally and also able to "zoom-out" to see a more global view easily.
  

• You tend to find beauty in form and efficiency, as opposed to finding new things, even in your immediate surroundings. Very True! As an ceramic artist, I have learned to love the marriage between form and function with detailed aesthetics as well.
  

• Never one to pass on an adventure, you're consistently seeking and finding new things, even in your immediate surroundings. I am to the core an adventurous spirit! Whether near or far, I can always learn and make the journey exciting!
  

• Because of this eagerness to pursue new experiences, you've learned a lot; your attention to detail means that you gain a great deal from your adventures.
  

• The intellectual curiosity that drives you leads you to seek out causes of and reasons behind things. Yes, I look for the deeper causes and reasons the best I can before making difficult decision.
  

• Your confidence gives you the potential to take your general awareness and channel it into leadership.

• You're not set on one way of doing things, and you often have the skills and persistence to find innovative ways of facing challenges.
  

• You are well-attuned to your talents, and can deal with most problems that you face. I am honest about what I CAN and CANNOT do well, and if I have trouble, I am comfortable with reaching out for assistance.
  

• You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of other's feelings as well. I do my best to be considerate of other's feelings. In LGBT work, it seems that there are many hurt people and sometimes I am beside myself with trying to not hurt others that seem to dwell on being hurt. This can be very difficult at times!
  

• You have a strong sense of style and value your personal presentation - friends may even seek your style advice from time to time. Yes, my value for aesthetics also comes in to how I present myself!
  

• Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you. I do my best to take responsibility for what I do in life and make sure the best that than can happen will be possible.
  

You are BENEVOLENT...

• You are a great person to interact with - understanding, giving, and trusting - in a word, benevolent.

• You don't mind being in social situations, as you feel comfortable enough with people to be yourself.

• Your caring nature goes beyond a basic concern: you take the time to understand the nuances of people's situations before passing any sort of judgment. Many people I have crossed paths with in life find relief in being with me because I truly am open to knowing who they are without judgment.
  

• You're a good listener, and even better at offering advice.

• You're concerned with others at both and individual and societal level - you sympathize with the plights of troubled groups, and you can care about people you've never met.

• Considering many different perspectives is something at which you excel, and you appreciate quality in others. I appreciate when people can begin to see into the "gray zones" of the human experience rather than sticking to a dualistic perspective of life and also the ability to see situations with a broad, open minded way.
  

• Other people's feelings are important to you, and you're good at mediating disputes.

• Because of your understanding and patience, you tend to bring out the best in people. This is one of my favorite rewards in life - to know that other's are letting their light shine, and that I am supporting people to be the best that they can be!
  

For those of you who know me, what do you think and what are your reflections? Do you have the courage to openly take a personality test like this and ask the people that you interact with for their reflections?

I wonder if in the LGBT movement, if we take more time to review ourselves and make sure that our intentions and greatest skills are used well, what we can do all together!