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Danielle Sosvielle

Professor Richards

Resort and Conference Management

November 29, 2016

Who Am I and Why Does it Matter on a Team?

After taking the 16 personalities test multiple times in multiple classes I have concluded
that I am an ESTJ, the "executive". Some of my fellow executives would include Judge Judy
and Frank Sinatra. ESTJs are representatives of tradition and order, meaning I have a very
black and white understanding of what is right, wrong and socially acceptable with no grey
areas. People with the ESTJ personality type are valued for their clear advice and guidance,
and they happily lead the way on difficult paths. Taking pride in bringing people together,
ESTJs often take on roles as community organizers, working hard to bring everyone together
or in defense of the traditional values that hold families together. I possess high values of
honesty, dedication and dignity. ESTJs are aware of their surroundings and live in a world of
clear, verifiable facts. The surety of their knowledge means that even against heavy
resistance, they stick to their principles and push an unclouded vision of what is and is not
acceptable. ESTJs are more than willing to dive into the most challenging projects,
improving action plans and sorting details along the way, making even the most
complicated tasks seem easy and approachable. Some of my strengths are that I am strong-
willed and stand up for what I believe in. I am loyal and reliable, meaning I keep my word
when I say I will do something. I enjoy creating order, I do not like chaos in any form. I am
also an excellent organizer. Some of my weaknesses include being inflexible and stubborn
when things aren't in order the way I want. Being judgmental with people and situations
that are new to me. And having a very difficult time relaxing and expressing emotions. I am
usually constantly going going going and if I do get a moment to relax I feel uneasy and like I
could be applying myself better.
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I believe many of my characteristics that were identified in my personality indicator

helped my team and I deliver an incredibly successful event. The most dominant example
would be my intense yearning for order and organization. I kept track of the binder and
kept all our hard work organized and up to date so that we knew what was next when we
sat down in a meeting. Not only did my tendency to create order help us with the binder
but it also helped us in within the team and assigning different roles. My personality helped
us establish structure within group meetings so that we could stay on track and get what we
needed to get done efficiently at a constant pace. Also, my characteristics of being
dedicated and direct helped my team and I. I believe we all showed such dedication toward
this project. After doing so well on all three proposals at the beginning of the class, it gave
my group and I a drive that lasted throughout the experience. My tendency to be direct
helped me deliver direct statements and questions in meetings instead of beating around
the bush like other group members. I believe my organization and direct attitude saved us a
lot of stress and time throughout the experience.

In the future, I will have to work in teams a lot and I believe using the same
characteristics that I have used with this group experience will help me in the future. This is
the first group experience I had where I feel like our project actually benefitted from us all
working together instead of feeling like I could have done better and got in done faster on
my own. I developed a new opinion about working in teams and how you can successfully
mesh different personalities together and create a better outcome. I think by embracing the
differing characteristics that you and your team have, you can understand have to
sufficiently work together. No one is proficient in everything and everyone is proficient in
something. In the future, I won't be afraid to try to identify group members strengths and
weaknesses and try to collaborate with them using my own strengths and letting them step
in in areas that I am weaker.

When picking what kind of work I should do I will pay attention to my need for
initiating order and structure. I would benefit my team by working out small details that
lead to big successes. ESTJs show clear and consistent tendencies, and these are especially
visible in the workplace. ESTJ personality type create order, follow the rules, and work to
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ensure that their work and the work of those around them is completed to the highest
standards. ESTJs are the image of the model citizen, and they strive to maintain this ideal
throughout their careers. People with this personality type have many traits inherent to
leadership. In my results it is outlined that, from the genuine enjoyment ESTJs feel in
organizing other people to tasks that clearly express their principles, values and
expectations, ESTJs are extremely effective managers. In the future in teams, I think I would
be a good administrator of who is going to do what. I would be able to step into a
leadership role if needed and keep my group smooth sailing through difficult times.

Although differing personalities can sometimes benefit the overall performance of a

team (like I witnessed first hand in this class) there are some personalities that can not
mesh together. My personality test results outlined that people who cut corners and ignore
responsibility are the quickest to lose ESTJs' respect. Shortcuts are irresponsible, and people
with the ESTJ personality type lose respect quickly for those who try to push forward by
showing off. I need to stay away from team members that are really laid back about
deadlines, easily distracted during work time, and unmotivated to begin with. I would like to
work with team members that can bring something to the table that I can't. ESTJs are
unlikely to do much experimenting on their own, fulfilling their duties is their primary
concern, so someone that can bring that creative side would work great with my
personality. The main challenge for ESTJs is to recognize that not everyone follows the same
path or contributes in the same way. When interacting with new people, be upfront with
who you are. It is okay to outline what you think you can bring to the table. When
communicating with new people I have to be aware that not everyone is as straightforward
as I am. In conclusion, I think it is important for everyone to know what their personality
type is so they can be more efficient when working together.
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Attached Results

ESTJ PERSONALITY (THE EXECUTIVE)

Good order is the foundation of all things.
Edmund Burke
ESTJs are representatives of tradition and order, utilizing their understanding of what is right,
wrong and socially acceptable to bring families and communities together. Embracing the
values of honesty, dedication and dignity, people with the ESTJ personality type are valued for
their clear advice and guidance, and they happily lead the way on difficult paths. Taking pride in
bringing people together, ESTJs often take on roles as community organizers, working hard to
bring everyone together in celebration of cherished local events, or in defense of the traditional
values that hold families and communities together.

Anyone Worth Their Salt Sticks Up for What They Believe Is Right...
Demand for such leadership is high in democratic societies, and forming no less than 11% of the
population, it's no wonder that many of America's presidents have been ESTJs. Strong believers
in the rule of law and authority that must be earned, ESTJ personalities lead by example,
demonstrating dedication and purposeful honesty, and an utter rejection of laziness and
cheating, especially in work. If anyone declares hard, manual work to be an excellent way to
build character, it is ESTJs.
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ESTJs are aware of their surroundings and live in a world of clear, verifiable facts the surety of
their knowledge means that even against heavy resistance, they stick to their principles and
push an unclouded vision of what is and is not acceptable. Their opinions aren't just empty talk
either, as ESTJs are more than willing to dive into the most challenging projects, improving
action plans and sorting details along the way, making even the most complicated tasks seem
easy and approachable.
However, ESTJs don't work alone, and they expect their reliability and work ethic to be
reciprocated people with this personality type meet their promises, and if partners or
subordinates jeopardize them through incompetence or laziness, or worse still, dishonesty,
they do not hesitate to show their wrath. This can earn them a reputation for inflexibility, a trait
shared by all Sentinels (SJ), but it's not because ESTJs are arbitrarily stubborn, but because they
truly believe that these values are what make society work.
...But Still Better Are Those Who Acknowledge When They Are in Error
ESTJs are classic images of the model citizen: they help their neighbors, uphold the law, and try
to make sure that everyone participates in the communities and organizations they hold so
dear.

The main challenge for ESTJs is to recognize that not everyone follows the same path or
contributes in the same way. A true leader recognizes the strength of the individual, as well as
that of the group, and helps bring those individuals' ideas to the table. That way, ESTJs really do
have all the facts, and are able to lead the charge in directions that work for everyone.

ESTJ STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

ESTJ Strengths

Dedicated Seeing things to completion borders on an ethical obligation for ESTJs. Tasks
aren't simply abandoned because they've become difficult or boring people with the ESTJ
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personality type take them up when they are the right thing to do, and they will be finished
so long as they remain the right thing to do.
Strong-willed A strong will makes this dedication possible, and ESTJs don't give up their
beliefs because of simple opposition. ESTJs defend their ideas and principles relentlessly,
and must be proven clearly and conclusively wrong for their stance to budge.
Direct and Honest ESTJs trust facts far more than abstract ideas or opinions.
Straightforward statements and information are king, and ESTJ personalities return the
honesty (whether it's wanted or not).
Loyal, Patient and Reliable ESTJs work to exemplify truthfulness and reliability,
considering stability and security very important. When ESTJs say they'll do something, they
keep their word, making them very responsible members of their families, companies and
communities.
Enjoy Creating Order Chaos makes things unpredictable, and unpredictable things can't
be trusted when they are needed most with this in mind, ESTJs strive to create order and
security in their environments by establishing rules, structures and clear roles.
Excellent Organizers This commitment to truth and clear standards makes ESTJs capable
and confident leaders. People with this personality type have no problem distributing tasks
and responsibilities to others fairly and objectively, making them excellent administrators.
ESTJ Weaknesses

Inflexible and Stubborn The problem with being so fixated on what works is that ESTJs
too often dismiss what might work better. Everything is opinion until proven, and ESTJ
personalities are reluctant to trust an opinion long enough for it to have that chance.
Uncomfortable with Unconventional Situations ESTJs are strong adherents to tradition
and when suddenly forced to try unvetted solutions, they become uncomfortable and
stressed. New ideas suggest that their methods weren't good enough, and abandoning
what has always worked before in favor of something that may yet fail risks their image of
reliability.
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Judgmental ESTJs have strong convictions about what is right, wrong, and socially
acceptable. ESTJs' compulsion to create order often extends to all things and everyone,
ignoring the possibility that there are two right ways to get things done. ESTJs do not
hesitate to let these "deviants" know what they think, considering it their duty to set things
right.
Too Focused on Social Status ESTJs take pride in the respect of their friends, colleagues
and community and while difficult to admit, are very concerned with public opinion. ESTJs
(especially Turbulent ones) can get so caught up in meeting others' expectations that they
fail to address their own needs.
Difficult to Relax This need for respect fosters a need to maintain their dignity, which can
make it difficult to cut loose and relax for risk of looking the fool, even in good fun.
Difficulty Expressing Emotion This is all evidence of ESTJs' greatest weakness: expressing
emotions and feeling empathy. People with the ESTJ personality type get so caught up in
the facts and most effective methods that they forget to think of what makes others happy,
or of their sensitivity. A detour can be breathtakingly beautiful, a joy for the family, but
ESTJs may only see the consequence of arriving at their destination an hour late, hurting
their loved ones by rejecting the notion too harshly.