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PL 101: The Big 5 (Discussion 3)

GlenM June 29th, 2020

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Hello Leadership Crew!

I am having a blast with you all. This leadership program is a lot of fun and Im glad we are doing it. I think itll help across many fronts. Shout out to @aleks2 and @quietmagic for their help looking at the first batch of results on our leadership composition. ÃÂ

Here is a summary:

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Here is a summary from @quietmagic on what our collective - all of us together - strengths and weaknesses might be:

Leadership Crew Strengths:

Altruism/motivation: Having a deep passion for helping people that drives all we do and creates a feeling of purpose and meaning

Idealism: Having inspiring dreams and visions of just how unbelievably powerful and beneficial this site can be: imagining all of the good we might be able to create, all of the suffering we might be able to help heal

Kindness: Being able to create a kind, cooperative, culture that is gentle and considerate with people's feelings

Compassion: Being able to understand, connect with, and feel an urgency to resolve the needs, concerns, or problems of the people that we serve

Relationship: Feeling a yearning for deep, meaningful connections with others, creating a community where people are able to be authentic and feel a sense of belongingness

Leadership Crew Weaknesses

Practical implementation: Developing and optimizing systems, managing the fine details for concretely achieving our broad goals

Risk-taking: Being willing to take risks or make drastic changes to existing systems/practices where needed

The above analysis feels/seems right to me. This new leadership program in fact can be seen as one way that we are attempting to address a growth area by optimizing our leadership systems! And, zooming back, if there was going to be a team of people that was going to try to pull off the impossible (a free emotional support system), then I think itd be with the leadership composition described above under strengths. Itll take a lot of optimism and kindness to make this a reality!

Okay, lets transition to the next exercise and discussion.

Begin by taking the Big 5 test and answering the following questions. You can also read more on the Big 5 here ÃÂ and below.

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?

3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?

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Banjothebudgie May 4th, 2021

@GlenM

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I learned that I am a lot more introverted than I thought although still will defend my decisions.

2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?

My top 3 strengths are Open-Mindedness, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness.

3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

My stengths can help me to understand myself better and allow me to connect better with others.

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?

My strengths can help me understand and adapt what I am good at while improving the skills I am not as good at.

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peacefulIris56 May 7th, 2021

@Banjothebudgie

Those are wonderful strengths that you have. Those make you a very relatable person. I'm glad to see that you are able to look at your weaknesses and build from them. That helps you tremendously.

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peacefulIris56 May 6th, 2021

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself? I learned that I am a very relatable person.

2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test? All scores were about the same. I say my top 3 strengths are my openness, self-discipline anf relatability.

3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life? They can help me connect to and understand people better.

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career? There are always people to connect to. These characteristics make it easier to connect to and work with people.

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lueurspace May 12th, 2021

@peacefulIris56

Hello there, Iris! Your test result actually sounds awesome! Having someone relate to us is sometimes all one needs. Your strengths seem very interesting and I am sure they will indeed help with a leadership role in the community, in your professional and personal life as well! It was lovely reading your answers!

You can't give your life more time, so give the time you have, more life.

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peacefulIris56 May 12th, 2021

@leurspace Thank you.

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IcicleSnown May 8th, 2021

@GlenM

My top 3 strengths identified on the personality test: Tolerant, Reliable, Charismatic, and my top 3 strengths on the Big 5 test: Open-Mindedness, Extraversion, and Agreeableness, will support me in my leadership role, because such a role requires all these. And every single one of this will benefit me in being a good sport in the program.

DigitalKnight May 9th, 2021

@GlenM

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I found out i can be quite reserved at times. I am a creative mind and always seek new ideas. i have a soft heart, I am prone to emotions.

2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?
Open-mindedness = i can be quite imaginative and find new ideas

Agreeableness = i tend to account for other's feelings. i can understand, care and support people

Extraversion = i am more of a lone wolf, i find comfort in working in my own space, where i can deploy my ideas without judgement of interference

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3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

I have realized i am more of a philosophical mind. i can imagine as far as i want without roadblocks. this has helped me figure out a good career path ahead.

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?

One strength in particular that i think can help me alot, is my kind heart and non-judemental nature. i care for everyone, and i would love to see new listeners here on 7cups helping people, and meanwhile i would love to help them in every way i can

Thanks for the great test <3

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greatfulSmiles6152 June 15th, 2021

@DigitalKnight
Hey Knight! You seem like a wonderful person and I'm glad you're here on 7 Cups to help others! ☺️

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gentleLove04 May 10th, 2021

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
I am open to new things
2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?
open-mindedness, Conscientiousness, and Extraversion
3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

They will let me understand others more and how I should/do act around others

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?

They can help me understand others and to not judge other people.

Ethan May 11th, 2021

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
From taking The Big 5 test I learnt that I am a lot more extraverted than I thought. Whilst I knew I was an extraverted person, I thought I was as equally introverted. According to The Big 5 test, though, I am on the 79th percentile for Extraversion, meaning about 79 percent of people in the comparison sample are less extarverted than me.

2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?
I am well-organized, reliable and tend to consider the feelings of others.

3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
On The Big 5 test I scored high for "extraversion", meaning I tend to be sociable, friednly and talkative. This can help me in my personal life as it means I am good at making connections with different people, further expanding my friendships.

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?
One of the strengths identified with the MBTI test is that I have excellent people skills. I think this is vital to have as a leader on 7Cups as you are constantly interacting with other people. The Big 5 test highlighted that I am high-scorer for "conscientiousness", meaning I am well-organized and reliable. This is an important skill for leaders on 7Cups as you are working as part of a team to reach certain goals, and will have certain expectations of you in order to help the team reach that goal and so people are dependent on you.

lueurspace May 12th, 2021

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I have taken the big 5 personality test a long while back as well. The results seem to be a bit different this time. I have scored very high on Openness which isn't surprising to me, I am open to new things that come my way and enjoy seeing things in a new way. I am surprised to see that for Conscientiousness, I am a bit on the lower side. I tend to be disorganized, undependable, and negligent. The test says I do things somewhat haphazardly. I will be honest, I don't really agree with it. I tend to be in the middle for Extraversion which is in alignment with me being an ambivert. I am high in Agreeableness meaning I am considerate about the feelings of others. For Neuroticism/Negative Feelings, I tend to get anxious and nervous easily which is very true. I have been ranked particularly very high in neuroticism in the past.

2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?

(i) I am open to new experiences

(ii) I am considerate about the feelings of others

(iii) I am comfortable being around people as I am social, I am also comfortable being alone at times which helps in striking a good balance

3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

I can make conversation with just about anyone since I am social and open to hearing from anybody. I am enthusiastic and eager to form new connections, being fairly considerate about the feelings of others I come across - this makes me a person who can be good to be around. I am also curious about various things while not being judgemental at all which makes me a good person to get along and provides with insights that really come in handy.

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?

On 7 Cups, it helps me in being able to communicate very nicely with both listeners and members. I am curious about the updates on the site so it helps me in being informed about various changes taking place on the site! I am open to new experiences with my roles and happy to expand and be of much better help to people.

In my career, it will help me to connect more with my peers and form great connections. It will help me better support the people I will listen to and help. I will be able to make strong associations with people who are already established in the field and be open to grow and learn from them.

You can't give your life more time, so give the time you have, more life.

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LovetoGod May 12th, 2021

@lueurspace

It's amazing to see that you have awesome qualities of being a good leader. I love your personality. It's good to see you are open minded person and you can make conversations easily with people. As well as you seems helpful and kind too. Wishing you good luck for your leadership roles 😃

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LovetoGod May 12th, 2021

@GlenM

1. I learned lots of things about me. And it really surprised me. Like, I know I am an introvert but in the results it shows me that I enjoy spending time alone rather than being in the group of lots of people. And I guess it's true. I am down to earth. I tend to think about others and to take care about their feelings. And yeh it's absolutely true that sometimes I am really nervous and anxious.

2. My strengths are-: kindness, helpful and self- disciplined

3. It will really help me a lot in my life. Like I can focus on the things which I need to improve. Moreover, I will try to think about my strengths and how to make the best use of it in any work. Whenever I will feel low or demotivate I will think about my strengths which can help to make me feel motivate that I have some strengths too and I can do it 😃

4. I guess it will help me in being more kind and helpful towards people. And I try to be more creative and imaginative. 😊

And these tests are really awesome to know about yourself moremore. Thanks❤

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greatfulSmiles6152 June 15th, 2021

@LovetoGod I love that you will use your strengths to help you when you're feeling low or need motivation! 💜 I agree that these kinds of tests are great to delve deeper about ourselves as it can be eyeopening.

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LovetoGod June 15th, 2021

@greatfulSmiles6152
Yeh. Wish you good luck with the program❤

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May 12th, 2021

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I didn’t really learn anything new about myself, as my results are what I expected...

  • I prefer traditional and familiar experiences.

  • I am neither organized or disorganized.

  • I probably enjoy spending quiet time alone.

  • I find it easy to criticize others.

  • I tend to become anxious or nervous.

2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?

According to this test, my top 3 strengths are...

  • I am critical. - This helps me see where things can be improved.

  • I am neither organized or disorganized. - This helps me be flexible as I can work in a structured environment as well as free flow.

  • I am an introvert. - This helps me do behind the scenes work well alone.

3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

The strengths I’ve identified on both tests will help me in my personal life…

  • I will be able to play to my strength when possible and make the most of situations I face.

  • I will be more mindful of my strengths and try to use them to balance out my weaknesses and potentially develop new strengths.

  • I will make an effort to try more new things when opportunities present itself despite being easily overwhelmed by new scenarios.

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?

The strengths I’ve identified on both tests will help me in a leadership role on 7Cups and in my career…

  • I am someone who would be better suited in helping out with improving new ideas others come up with.

  • I am someone who needs a nudge to try new things and get out of my comfort zone.

  • I prefer working alone on tasks which often mean behind the scenes work.

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Brinaa101 June 3rd, 2021

@richuyulin

Hi! I'm also an introvert and I really like how you viewed it and applied that trait as a strength! A lot of people can sometimes forget being an introvert is very useful and helpful! :)

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May 18th, 2021

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I learned that I am a creative peson who is always on a look-out for effective ways to spread kindness and happiness.


2. What are your top 3 strengths according to this test?

i) I am open to new ideas, as long as the intention remains selfless.

ii) I look to be agreeable/cooperative, for the sake of bigger pursuit.

iii) I look to be conscientious about my planning and execution.


3. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

It'd help me carry a creative, organised and goal-oriented mind.

4. How can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in a leadership role on 7 Cups and in your career?

It'd help me to remain calm, motivated and focussed even when work load and expectations might increase.

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unique73 June 23rd, 2021

@Fristo
Loved the insights you got from the test! Nice to meet you!❤

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