SESSION 1: SERVANTHOOD
Personality Assessment
Knowing your personality means knowing yourself better. Knowing yourself makes you better at both serving people and serving with people.
The following information will give you specific areas to focus on as you collaborate with others.
“D” Personalities Are Dominant, Direct, Task-Oriented, Decisive, Organized, Outgoing, Outspoken
Listen attentively to others
Support other team members
Invest in personal relationships
Balance controlling and domineering tendencies
Value the opinions, feelings, and desires of others
“I” Personalities Are Influential, Witty, Easygoing, Outgoing, People-Oriented
Be aware of tasks that need to be accomplished
Balance your emotions, words and actions
Remember to consider details and facts
Slow down your pace for others when necessary
Listen attentively to others instead of only talking
Choose thoughtful decision-making over impulsive decision-making
“S” Personalities Are Steady, Stable, Analytical, Introverted, People-Oriented
Take initiative
Practice flexibility
Approach confrontation constructively
Be direct in your interactions when necessary
Understand change can be healthy, and be willing to adapt
Consider overall goals of your family or group, not just specific procedures
“C” Personalities Are Compliant, Competent, Task-Oriented, Goal-Oriented, Introverted
Be decisive when necessary
Cultivate personal relationships
Be open to others’ ideas and methods
Balance your focus between facts and people
Focus on doing the right things, not just doing things right
Respond to helping others accomplish their goals