PL 101: Understanding Your Gifts and Strengths from the MBTI (Discussion 2)
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Hello Leadership Crew!
I have just gone through the introduction thread and read about all of you. If you havent yet introduced yourself, then please stop by and share a little about yourself so we can get to know you. Im encouraged by all the great people that have joined. This should be a fun and enriching program!
Let me first zoom back and talk more broadly about your career and how we can help. When you become a leader on 7 Cups, we want you to find the work fulfilling. Fulfilling work means that it is:
a) work you are good at;
b) work that is interesting to you; and
c) work that solves an important problem or meets an important goal (Thiel, 2015).
The sweet spot is that blue area in the middle below.
If you do work that you are good at, but not interested in, then you wont do a great job. If you do work that you are interested in, but not particularly good at, then it wont be great work. If you do work that you are good at and interested in, but it isnt helping to solve an important problem, then we wont be a good fit for you. We need alignment on all 3 things. We work very hard at the beginning of your work with us to match your inherent strengths and interests with needs we have so that we can work together to solve problems that we all care about.
You have strengths â things that you are just really good at when compared with others. Operating out of your strengths feels good, is personally fulfilling, and enables you to hit flow states. As a result, you are much more effective and productive. Operating out of weaknesses is a drain. If you have to do work that you are not good at, then you wont be as effective. Doubling down on your strengths enables you to level up much faster and it helps 7 Cups make much more progress. Â
The next step becomes helping you find ways to identify your strengths, gifts or natural talents. You can learn some of this through self-observation - what do you seem especially good at? Are there things that just come natural to you that are more challenging for others? My wife, for example, is really good at writing; it just comes natural to her. Im pretty good at public speaking, whereas others find it more challenging.
Another way is to ask people you trust. You can say: What do you think Im good at? Or: what do you think are my top 1-3 strengths? Things that stand out to you about me? Note: only ask people you trust because sometimes people can give you feedback in a harmful rather than helpful way especially if they are not trustworthy.
For the purposes of this course, we are going to use personality tests to help you identify your strengths. Some of these are better than others; they are more reliable and have more research behind them. Broadly, we are using them here to help you begin to map out your strengths and to help you find ways where you can naturally excel here on 7 Cups, in your personal life, and in whatever career your are in or choose further down the road.
To start:
Go to this site here and take the test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Next, in the thread below, answer the following questions:
1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please Â
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
Last, when people interact with one another, it makes the course more enriching and it allows us to learn more about one another. In addition to posting in the thread, please also be sure to respond in a helpful and positive way to at least 3 other comments in this thread.
You can also ask any questions in this thread and well respond to them as well.
Very excited to kick this off with all of you!
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@GlenM
1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please Â
ENFJ-A Protagonist
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
I learned that I am well liked by others with the charisma that I have. I already knew these things listed in the report.
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
Receptivity. I am upon and receptive to other people's perspectives and experiences.
Reliability. I really care about being there for people. So, I am reliable
Leadership. I like working and communicating with other people and making a difference in the world.
@peacefulIris56
Awesome qualities to have. I'm sure you'll be able to make a difference just by being in this platform 
@bubblingBreeze14
Thank you.
1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please Â
My personality type is: ISFJ
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
I always aim to bring extraordinary delight to the recepients of my work, and look to do that work which brings me a good level of satisfaction.
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
i) I do things to exceed expectations and delight others.
ii) My ability to connect with others on an intimate level is good.
iii) I feel a lot of satisfaction in what I do.
@GlenM Hey glen, hope you're doing well..thank you for this wonderful post! I learnt a lot about myself😊 My answers are:
1) My Personality: Campaigner ENFP-T
2) What were the main things I learned about myself?
I learnt that I am a person who likes connecting with people emotionally. I am more intuitive than observant and I need to create a balance.. Also, I rely more on how I'm feeling than planning so that's something I've to work on too.
3) What were the top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test?
My top 3 strengths are:
• I'm kind to people
• I can understand what someone in a very different situation is going through
• I can connect easily with people
My weaknesses are:
I believe I need to manage my emotions better and make plans to stick to, in order to achieve my goals efficiently.
1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please.
My personality type is ISFJ-T
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
I learned that I am really kind and caring when it comes to other people. I can be anxious, however, when it comes to helping other people, I put them first, which reduces my anxiety.
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
I am good with analyzing things, I am able to adapt and overcome obstacles, and I talk to other people with enthusiasm and generosity. I am also organized!
@Brinaa101
Hi Brinaa! It's wonderful to know you have such a warm and caring heart! 
Coping with anxiety can be difficult, I can personally relate to this, but I am glad to know you can find ways to reduce it :)
hello!
i am also a campaigner
@GlenM
1. My personality type is Advocate, INFJ-T.
2. I learned that while I strive for success, having this mindset can lead to burnout and stress. Advocates also like to create solutions that changes people’s lives.
3. One of my strengths is being insightful, in that I tend to understand people’s true feelings and needs. I am passionate, in which I pursue my ideals with a lot of passion with single-mindedness. I am happy to say that I am altruistic, as I like to use my strengths for the greater good. My goal is to help the people around me and make the world a better place!
@greatfulSmiles6152
Hey there fellow INFJ, nice to meet you!
I could relate to being insightful and passionate (being a fellow INFJ) , glad to see you're aware about your goals and wish you all the best!
@GlenM
1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please.
ENFP-T - Campaigner
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
This test was definitely eye-opening! I hope to find other fellow campaigners!
I tend to have very complex feelings and thoughts which are very hard to explain. Sometimes I would like to just transfer my thoughts if that even makes sense! I definitely believe everything is connected and that everything that happens in our lives happens for a reason and we need to live life to the fullest!
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
According to this test, I am energetic and enthusiastic, an excellent communicator, and curious.
Energetic and enthusiastic: When I have an idea or learn something new, I get really excited and share them with others. I am always down to make new social connections and my enthusiasm makes it easy for me to do so.
Curious: I always want to know more about the world. Whether it is from hearing experiences from other people or browsing the web, I am very open mided and eager to learn.
Excellent communicators: Campaigners love to interact with others whether it be small talk or deep meaningful conversations. We have great people skills which makes it easier to make connections and long-lasting friendships.
1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please
A: I am a ENFJ-A
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
There are some characters that I would like to change for thebbeter.
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
Intuitive 58%
feeling 60%
judging 71%
assertive 51%
@loveagape
These are really interesting results! Did you find them relatable?
It looks like you have some really great strengths!
Intuitive 58%
feeling 60%
assertive 51%
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
I learned that I love to get to know new people and listen to them as well as helping them in any way I can. �
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? �
Seeking harmony and peace so every voice is heard
Open-minded: hearing and accepting all people �
Hard-working when there is a sense of purpose in that work �
@healingWhisper Hey we are twinsies!
Did you find this was pretty accurate for you or what did you think of these results?
@FlourishingDimensions
I think it was really accurate! Almost everything seems to be true. What about for you? :)
@healingWhisper I thought so, too! It was almost eerie how accurate it was
@healingWhisper Hey we are twinsies!
Did you find this was pretty accurate for you or what did you think of these results?
1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please Â
My personality type is Mediator INFP-T.
2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?
- That because mediators' emotional attunement is a huge strength, it's super important to establish boundaries to avoid the risk of possibly absorbing other people's negative moods or their negative attitudes. This is something I started to focus on a couple of years back, realizing I needed to do this and how important boundaries really are. It is cool and interesting to see why this is, and also validating in a way? I figured I sort of just wasn't good at boundaries before, but this makes me feel better in knowing more about why they are so important. If that makes sense?
3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
- Empathetic
Mediators actually feel other people's emotions. Due to this, Mediators are more likely to be thoughtful and kind.
- Generous
They want to make sure everyone's voice is heard and that they give credit where credit is due.
- Open-Minded
Mediators try not to judge. They are compassionate and accepting.
@FlourishingDimensions
Loved reading your post :)
I agree with what you had to say about boundaries. Coping without them can be very difficult and I admire that you're very self aware and that you've been working on them. I wish you the very best with it :D
You have also got amazing qualities there! Would love to get to know you 
@BecauseImBatman22 AW, hey thanks for saying that! I can tell I'd like to get to know you, too!
@FlourishingDimensions
Hello flourishing, I really admire your self awareness and willingness to work on things to improve and become better person. Very well said about boundaries, they're not esdy to manage but definitely worth it!
@unique73 Thank you! I really appreciate that :)
@FlourishingDimensions
Someone who is open-minded and won't judge would be my favourite person. At some point in time, I have struggled badly in setting the right boundaries. I truly understand its importance. I am still working on it. Glad to know that you have worked it out for yourself.
@ResilientLucky I am still getting there, too! But I think I have come a long way? You can do it! It's one of the best things we can do for ourselves, I think. It's not the easiest thing to do or get the hang of tho.