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Kelli Gudgeon
Professor Bindman
ELIB 550
6 July 2011
Personality and Leadership Analysis
According to the Jung Typology Test™ I am an INTJ (Introverted, iNtuitive, Thinking, Judging)
personality type (Jung). I am moderately expressed introvert, intuitive and thinking and very expressed
judging. This combination is considered a “Rational-Mastermind” temperament (Jung). This profile
accurately describes my personality. The Big Five profile revealed that I am open minded, somewhat
introverted, and fairly calm (Potter). My learning style is multimodal. I am able to learn in all ways and I
am strongest in reading/writing and visual (Fleming). In reading the descriptions I gained insight as to
how my personality and leadership style can positively and negatively affect a program and other team
members.
The profile written by Marina Margaret Heiss states that INTJs may have several areas of
expertise and are willing and able to share what they know as well as what they don’t know. INTJs tend
to be perfectionists and are always striving to improve (Heiss and Butt). I find this to be true and in most
cases it has been an asset. As a teacher, I am very reflective. I am constantly striving to improve on
lessons, deciding what works and what doesn’t, looking for new information or strategies to help my
students. I have a strong work ethic which is a characteristic of the INTJ type. I will work until the job is
not only done, but done well. Although I am generally a positive and encouraging person, when my idea
of hard wok and dedication is not on par with people I work with I may either push too hard or just take
over and do the job myself. On the positive side, I do acknowledge and give credit to the people that
have made contributions to a project.
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I am striving to recognize that the strengths and work habits of others may be just as effective as
my own. While I maintain high standards for responsibility, quality of work and efficiency, I do my best
to respect different personality types and natural abilities.
Professional Goals
1) I have to finish and submit a research paper for the last English class that I need in order to add and
English Subject Matter Authorization to my credential.
2) I plan to complete three Library courses (including this one) by December.
3) I am going to apply for the Grand Terrace High School Librarian position when it posts in October
with an emergency credential.
4) When I get the position…I plan to make the new Library Media Center the place to be. I will develop
relationships with staff; set up the facility so that it is inviting and offers what students and teachers
need; and promote the facility and its services on campus and in the community.
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Works Cited
Fleming, N. D. VARK Questionairre. Vers. Version 7.1 (2011). 8 July 2011 <http://www.varklearn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire>.
Heiss, M. M. and J. Butt. "Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging." Vers. 3.1. 17 October 2009. TypeLogic.
12 July 2011 <http://typelogic.com/intj.html>.
Jung, C. Jung typology test. 8 July 2011 <http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp>.
Potter, J. The Big Five Personality Test. 8 July 2011 <http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/>.