Scott Roosevelt

My high score for Abstract Random seemed to fit me very well, especially in regards to my what I am able to do as a leader and how I might elaborate best as a leader.  That said, as a learn I struggle to create "imaginative products through art, music, poetry, prose, etc".  This has been evident since my sophomore year in high school when my football coach (who was also my art teacher) game me a "C" in his class, apparently because l can't draw.  Additionally, I found the section on how Dominate AR leaders might be "fired" concerning. To begin with, I'm not very religious so to think I might blame my being fired on it being "God's will" seems unlikely. Likewise, I don't see myself inattentive to the group morale, or deliberately looking past "dangerous" forces.  Here's the good news, I didn't feel like any of the other mind styles for this category fit me, so I'm feeling pretty good right now!  Lastly, I could see myself being too concerned with the desires/wishes of all those I am leading, which might lead to my "loosing sight and feel for the vision" of my organization. This will be something I need to monitor, but hopefully I will surround myself with an admin team with strong "AS" and "CS" characteristics, which in turn, may protect me from this scenario.

As for The Smalley Center Personality Test, the Otter in me runs strong. I guess I know what to be for Halloween.  Interestingly, I'm not a great swimmer and the thought of swimming around in kelp all day isn't appealing. As such, I would have thought (simply based on my perceptions of the animal categories chosen) that I would have been a Golden Retriever. Alas, it was not to be. Instead, an Otter I am, and based on the explanations of how my personality would play out in regards to my relational strengths/needs & communication style the Otter fits me well.  I do see myself being able to inspire others through my optimism, energy, & motivational abilities.  However, I also see myself needing approval of others, which may be a serious weakness I need to work out as an administrator.  In regards to other weaknesses, I feel those of the Golden Retriever, fit me as well, if not better, than the Otter.  I don't like to think of myself as unproductive, egocentric, or unstable, but would acknowledge that I am sometimes a procrastinator, indecisive, and occasionally stingy. 

A happy Halloween to all. 

Scott Roosevelt