PL 101: Understanding Your Gifts and Strengths from the MBTI (Discussion 2)

@GlenM @Heather225

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters, please?

Answer: My Personality is Advocate- INFJ-T.

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

Answer: I am capable of taking concrete steps to realize goals and make a lasting positive impact. I am decisive and strong-willed, but will rarely use that energy for personal gain.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

Answer: My top 3 strengths are-

1. Creative – Combining a vivid imagination with a strong sense of compassion, Advocates use their creativity to resolve not technical challenges, but human ones..

2. Insightful – Seeing through dishonesty and disingenuous motives, Advocates step past manipulation and sales tactics and into a more honest discussion.

3. Inspiring and Convincing – Speaking in human terms, not technical, Advocates have a fluid, inspirational writing style that appeals to the inner idealist in their audience.

@Saquib16

I love seeing you around the site and it sounds like there are similarities as to how we approach things. it's cool to see.

@Saquib16

I also got advocate. What I find interesting is that the test says it's very rare, yet there are so many of us in this discussion. I feel like it's because the type of work that we do here just draws in advocate types. What do you think?

@InvaderStitch

Hi Invader - Thanks for the interesting question - I thought that one more plausible answer might be that people with the advocate personality type type might often avoid taking personality tests - after all, advocate personailites are described as intorverted. This would certainly lead to the statistics which currently exist for MBTI - type tests. I think that it is important to anticipate that the leadership program, just like the listener program, will involve personalities of all types. Congratulations on your result - advocate sounds like a beautiful personality type

My personality is INTJ. I learned that:

1) I am an advocate for others.

2) I think large-scale.

3) I like to help better the world.

My top 3 skills are empathy, kindness and resourcefulness.

@SynSavory

Empathy - suggesting honest intent towards others and understanding their plight, fostering validation.

Kindness - being polite is the best thing to do, the others may be used to vitriol so they need a safe space from me.

Resourcefulness - I like reading a lot and can draw upon multiple concepts across multiple fields to make sense of a situation.

@SynSavory

Resourcefulness is a great strength to have and I think will give you a lot to offer as a leader!

@SynSavory

Those three skills sounds like a wonderful combination to have, they should be very useful.

@SynSavory

Thanks for sharing! Being resourceful in a world that is running short on resource, or where resources lack in certain areas, is a good trait to have. It will definitely assist you in helping others and take you far!

@SynSavory those are some awesome skills to have! You must be really good at helping people!

@SynSavory

Good to meet a fellow INTJ and nice summary!

@GlenM

I believe that it is always important and valuable to identify and build our strengths. I definitely loved to take this personality test.

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please .

My personality type is:

Turbulent Mediator

INFP-T

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

I learned that i don't need to change who i am, that i have a brilliant inner flame, even if others dont always notice it – and even if myself don't always appreciate it, that i forget to take care of my needs first than to take care of the others people in my life.
My challenge is: to step beyond mere dreams of good intentions and turn them into reality, also that growth is a balance between staying true to themselves while adapting to the world around me.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

1- Very Creative – I can combine my visionary nature with my open-mindedness that allow me to see things from unconventional perspectives.

2- Passionate and Energetic – When something captures my imagination and speaks to my beliefs, i go all in, dedicating my time, energy, thoughts and emotions to the project.

3- Seek and Value Harmony – I have no interest in having power over others, and dont much care for domineering attitudes at all. I prefer a more democratic approach, and work hard to ensure that every voice and perspective is heard.

@KACOSMIC

Its cool to see others get the same thing. see the energy and optimism is a contagious thing.

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

I am an INFP-T, a Mediator.

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

I'm part of 4% who are this type. I am gifted in self expression, and always working to create harmony. The intrigue with fantasy world also strikes a cord as I had a conversation with a friend about where they would ideally live and work.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

Top 3 strengths are:

Idealistic: With the idealism, harmony is a stong partner. I strive to see the world in the best light which involves people working together and getting along with a common goal.

Creative: creativity cames from seeing things and expressing them in unconventional ways, as they feel right. Creativity can often be seen couled with flexibility as rules may be sidelined.

Driven: I use this to combine the passion, energy and dedication. essentially see an opportunity and they will grind the stones to make it happen.

@GentleFlameofCaring

Interesting! One of my traits was 'decisive' and it's coll how that's similar to but also different than 'driven'.

@GentleFlameofCaring

Being driven is a great trait to have! It means you are willing ot get things done! I found awesome that you are at one with the fantasy world as that is also important in the adult world where people start to lack in creativity. Anyone can be creative if they try, but being one with the fantasy world definitely takes it up a notch.

@GentleFlameofCaring What an amazing balance you have there! How do you manage to keep those all healthy and happy parts of yourself?

Hi! How are you?

I already knew, but I m a...

INFJ-T

Even if I think and know that there s more, my results are 1000% accurate.

One day, I readed something that made feel not special: with my results, I learned that people like me make up less than the 1% of the population! That and other things about me make me really special.

In these kind of tests, I always had a mixture of results. I was always in the middle of all the examined virtues. With this test, I learned that I am "an unique combination of traits". Even if I have trouble believing it, I m kind of the ultimate combo.

According to the test, I am highly altruistic: that means I want the good and only the good thing for everyone. I don t want to benefit myself, I want to benefit the entire world. And I do fight for my best interest: the thing is that my best interest is a good cause.

I am also an idealist: I have a lot of ideas about how the world should be. I think about everyone s best interest, and I mentally build possible solutions. Basically, I use my brain to solve problems and resolve challenges, but the important thing is that I easily focus on human issues and what to do to work them out.

The thing is that I am also determined: I do have ideas, but I do take action. This means I ll do whatever I can to actually work it out! Once I figured it out, I ll "rock the boat if I must". And I know I ll do what I have to do for my good cause with passion and joy.

As I said, there s more!

Have an amazing (just like you) day!

@Daf8

Hey we got the same result! I agree that we are the ultimate combo in a way, but without people of different personalities I don't know where we'd be!

@freshMint9376

Thank you for your answer! That's a whole topic to discuss! Fortunately, we have time to explore the diversity

I am a INFJ.

The main thing I learned is that I am well suited to help others.

My strengths:

Creative - I can imagine new solutions.

Inspiring and Convincing - I can inspire people to join my cause.

Decisive - I act on my insights.

@freshMint9376

Hey, Mint! I love that, good thing you found this site then ;) I hope you find a job that works to your personality as well!

@youarethesun12

Hey, Sun! Mediators are so needed. I love that you learnt so much about yourself! That's awesome new knowledge you can add to your arsenal.

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

ENFJ-A / ENFJ-T

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

I learned that Protagonist's (ENFJ-A/ENFJ-T) are natural born leaders. We love going out of our way to help others, even at our own demise sometimes. We our outgoing and usually the "life of the party" at social events. We tend to over-analyze ourselves and emotions and it can cloud our judgement sometimes, but we are very intuitive people and can relate to just about anyone.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

According to this test, three strengths I have are; tolerant, reliable, and charismatic. Being tolerant means they are team players and open-minded. To be reliable means that people can count on you to be there when you say you will be there, and do what you say you will do. Being charismatic, or having charm, means that we are good talkers and know how to draw a crow, or be the "center of attention".

@CognitiveACE

Hiya, Ace! A natural born leader- I'm sure I'll see you around the site then, after this course ;) I love life of the party people, especially for an awkward being like me. :p

@GlenM

1. My personality type is Entertainer ESFP - A.

2. - I tend to make decisions using my heart rather than my head.

- Being around people will give me energy.

- Entertainers make brilliant medical professionals.

3. I'm bold, original, and observant.

@heyitsjuliana

Hi! I find it super interesting that entertainers make brilliant medical professionals, I never knew that before. Being bold, originality, and observant are fantastic traits, and sound like they can be really helpful!

I actually took this test a couple weeks ago lol.

I am INFP-T otherwise known as The Mediator type

The main thing I learned about myself is that I really am a creative -type idealist. I realized that I don't think I'd myself this way because that's not how I want to think of myself, but when it comes down to it that is who I am. It's so weird that this stuff can be there from day 1 and we just don't fully recognize it.

My top 3 strengths/gifts (according to the site) are

#1 Seek value and harmony

Mediators strive for a solution that works for everyone and want everyone to be happy. Basically they like it when everyone gets along. They aren't interested in power.

#2 Passionate and Energetic

When mediators find something that interests them and sparks their creativity they go all in. They dedicate their time and fully commit to their cause.

#3 Dedicated and Hard-working

Because of their ability to see the big picture, mediators are able to continue when the going gets rough, especially when They know their work is meaningful. They push through.

@PinkPizzaz Creative type idealist is one of the best combinations. It's so awesome

@helpfuldipper

Thank you!

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

Advocate INFJ

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

There's no denying that I am introverted however I'm able to move past that by involving my self in causes that matter most to me. I am able to speak for what I believe in but also I allow for constructive input from peers and mentors whom I know are there to help me become a better person each day. I seek to find the good in everyone as I know we all have our strengths and I ought to see each one's potential not their weakness.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

Creative – Combining a vivid imagination with a strong sense of compassion, Advocates use their creativity to resolve not technical challenges, but human ones.

Insightful – Seeing through dishonesty and disingenuous motives, Advocates step past manipulation and sales tactics and into a more honest discussion.

Determined and Passionate – When Advocates come to believe that something is important, they pursue that goal with a conviction and energy that can catch others off-guard.

@Liru0417 You seem like an awesome person. It is nice to know a little bit about you :)

@Liru0417

That's really cool! The whole insight thing has always been really interesting to me. Nice to meet you!

My personality type is ENFJ-A / ENFJ-T

3 Things I have learned form the test:

I can be too selfless, sometimes. That can have an impact on me later on.

I can have fluctuating self esteem with some highs and lows.

I tend to be indecisive sometimes.

My Qualities : Tolerant, Reliable, Charismatic, Altruistic, Natural Leaders.

@helpfuldipper

Interesting! Selflessness is a very admirable trait. Just make sure to take of yourself as well! Nice to meet you!

@GlenM I was really suprised that I was a mix of two! (INFJ-A)/(INFJ-T)

My personality strengths, looking at the two types that I ended up being, would be:
1. I am able to feel in control, even when things don't seem to be in control.
2. I am also very altruistic. I never knew this was the word for this personality trait, but it really resonates with me.
3. I am very determined and passionate about causes I resonate with. I guess I didn't realize other personalities didn't have this in them, as odd as it sounds.

Three things I learned:
1. I can be sensitive. This is true. Even if I don't show it, I can be very sensitive to certain topics/reactions.
2. I also definitely always look for approval. This is a weakness to a point, as I can sacrifice too much of myself or feel overwhelmed when I fail at something.
3. I also do not like the feeling of rejection - whether professionaly or personally. It effects me very deeply.

@CompassionateDreamer8522

Altruism is a wonderful trait! I am glad to have learned a little about you.

1 My personality type is protagonist ENFJ

2 this kind of suprise me since if I did it a few things I would get something Different.
The last trait suprise me the most since it hard for Me to open up to new people.

3. Tolerant. I accept people for they are.
, reliable I am always on time and will be there if I commit to something.

, natural leader , It easy for people to look up to me.

altruistic

And charismatic

@Goldenbutterflyofhope

Being tolerant is an incredible strength to have, and so is being reliable! I definitely admire people like you who are natural leaders!

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

INFJ (Advocate)

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

I found it very interesting how shockingly accurate it is. I really liked the quote it gave Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of. The reading talked a lot about how people with the advocate type are very big on making a difference in the world using kindness rather than harshness. Helping others is our purpose in life which is why I think I do so well on a platform like 7cups. I think one of the things that I need to be most aware of is how the advocate type is really good at burning ourselves out because we fight endlessly for what we believe in.

Nothing lights up advocates slike creating a solution changes peoples lives.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them

Creative: Have a vivid imagination that we use to help find solutions to human problems.

Insightful: We can see through the surface of things to get to the meat of things to get to the heart of the matter.

Inspiring and Convincing: Great at communicating in a written and spoken way that speaks to the idealist in our audience that gets people wanting to take action.