He told us the importance of self awareness, and we did his mini test to know ours types of personality.There are four categorize of characteristics in his test. These are Integration, Development, Baser and Result type. I marked highest score on(?) development type.
However, as I said to Brent, I'm not so creative, inspiring nor a long-term thinker. So at first I could not believe that I was a developer. But what was interesting was that my weaknesses were the same as people of development type! For example, fuzzy, time optimistic, careless and whimsical. Wow! It's me!
In addition, although my essay theme is relationship between leaders and followers, I had lowest score on the Integration type that focus on followers most! Thinking about the result, I noticed that I was occupied with my own things so I don't have time (afford?) to worry about others. It is a serious problem for me writing about followers and as a leader of club, isn't it? The test was very enjoyable, but at the same time, it made me think about my weaknesses.
After the class, I sent an email to Brent, and got his impressive reply.
He said many people focused on only their weaknesses, but people who are likely to success and enjoy their life focus on the strengths and natural talents while they regards their own weaknesses. Also he says, as a leader, it is important to be aware others' strengths.
"Be proud of what you are."
Brent told me that at the end of the mail.
His mail, his lecture encouraged me.
I thanked for him sooooooo much!
Hi Mizuki,
ReplyDeleteWow! I also encouraged your idea and Brent's words. How nice that thinking my own strengths and natural talents. Probably,that idea implies If I could know the way that makes ME happy, I could have spent more happier life! Let's try to improve our strengths and make up our week points more and more!
Erina