The Life Styles Inventory has definitely given me different perspective on various areas about myself. As well as providing me additional self-development tools, it has also added some confirmations regarding my behavior while at home and at work. I undeniably agree that this information can produce changes as it relates to my reactions, relationships, and thoughts.
Personal Thinking Styles
The Life Styles Inventory (LSI) indicated that my primary style that had the greatest influence on my behavior was the Humanistic-Encouraging style, and my backup was Conventional style. According to my circumplex, I scored my highest in the Constructive Styles which follow my perception of “building healthy relationships and being very proficient in accomplishing tasks” ("The 12 Life Styles", 2014, p. 1). I find that the above mentioned are all in-grown to my behavior at work and home. At home, I am not only the encourager, but the nurturer for my children. I work full time; however, many times I am called for many different motherly duties. While, I do set standards for the children; I have always set standards for myself as well, in hopes that they can surpass my limits. I completed my Bachelors as a full time working mom and wife, and hopefully they realized the struggles that I endured so they may take a different route that I took. I am very supportive of my family, however, I always make mention that “to every decision we make, a positive or negative consequence is a result, and that we must live with those consequences”. I usually try to look at both sides, so I may make any decision knowing all the facts in the case. At work, I do look at things a little differently. My staff are not children, however, sometimes I f...
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...g and examining my LSI Inventory results has been coaching. I am really going to use this as a self-development took which ultimately will increase productivity within my department. I hope to increase my leadership capabilities by continuing to develop healthy relationships and ensuring my staff work effectively with each other. I have found that my circumplex has similarities to a successful chairman of a board or CIO. I hope to prove the effectiveness within our department, as well as the problem-solving. I hope that my MGMT591 course will address the proper impact I will have on the organizational culture. This exercise is valued with a genuine impact. I love the fact that I was able to measure my pattern of thoughts.
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The 12 Life Styles. (2014). Retrieved May 17, 2014, from http://www.survey-server2.com/lsiuniversity-sso/pers_report.asp
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I understand my styles and behaviors better now. Too bad I didn’t take this course earlier in life. Understanding myself will help me understand other people better I believe. That will be helpful concidering the profession I intend to have.