Introvert Analysis Of Introverts

Introvert My first type indicator is Introvert. Introverts always sounded like meek people hiding in the shadows to avoid being noticed or the kids in school that hid behind the student in front of them to avoid being picked to answer a question. This is my interpretation of an introvert but as I grew older I realized that introversion was one of my preferences and it took me a while to get it through my head that this is not necessarily a bad thing. Although, I believe that there are some things that may hold introverts back at times. I have been directly supervising people in the United States Air Force for 20 years. In that time I have made mistakes that resulted in bad decisions being made. Some because I didn’t have all the information

I have a very high standard of how I live my life, set for my children, and my Airmen. My time in the Air Force has solidified this preference. I have a phrase for my Airmen. “Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there” and “do what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it.” It is remarkable how difficult this simple phrase is to accomplish for people. I take this phrase very seriously as it is very important to me. When a person does not live up to this standard I make it a point to find out the when, where, why this occurred. In my counseling I often appear angry and distant but

10). I learned that I am conscientious and steadfast, calm, and collected. When there is conflict in the workplace I gather all the facts and get all sides of the story to better come to a decision. However; I like to accomplish tasks in a manner that are comfortable for me and are not always expedient. I had to provide my commander with my suggestion on a new weekend duty schedule. I have approximately 250 personnel that work for me and making a hasty decision would cause many of my Airmen to unnecessarily alter their home life. I had to create a schedule that would allow 24 hour coverage, 365 days per year. With my section leads we created a schedule in a week that was very effective and is being utilized. I am not a very outspoken person but I care tremendously in what I do, whether it is being a parent, husband, or whatever it may be that I am tasked to do or I task myself to do. I have found that when I conscientiously focus on being outspoken that it feels forced and may come off to others as insincere. I interact with my Airmen every day and have discovered that people want to be treated with dignity and respect. Taking the time to listen to a person’s concerns can gain trust and