Break Free of "Personality Tests" and Create Limitless Growth in Business, Sales, & Life

I’m all for self-awareness… But let's face it.?

Personality tests are a $2 billion industry that’s expected to grow by 15% this year.?

They're fun, I get it. It’s always nice to feel validated for the badass you are.?

But most are designed to keep you in a box. They can make you cling to a label instead of focusing on making shifts and becoming the person you want to be.

For example… I recently took a human design test that stated I was a reflector, among 1% of the population. Shortly after getting this feedback, I started looking for evidence that this was true.?

Luckily, getting feedback that I am among 1% and an ultra-super badass extraordinaire worked in my favor ??

But what might have happened if the feedback was different? What evidence would I have looked for then?

I clearly saw how these tests could keep people in a box and have them looking for evidence of their validity.?

Which can be a slippery slope if we don't have a solid sense of self.?

So, since I’ve never met a human that doesn't love learning about themselves (especially their strengths) let me share how you can reframe personality tests so they work FOR you.

Instead of truths, see them as entertainment.?

Instead of keeping yourself in a box and seeing your personality as fixed, allow yourself to shift and level up.

I'm not knocking personality tests, I just strongly urge you to use them with caution.?

Heck, I even have a personality quiz to help you uncover your leadership style… but I don't claim that it's your truth.?

I just want to give you the opportunity to recognize your patterns.

But keep in mind - the results you see just reflect an operating system -- patterns and habits that can be strengths or weaknesses. But they are not your fixed personality.?

So let me give you the key to limitless personal development:

People don't change, they shift.?

Changing implies there is something innately wrong.?

But there is nothing broken, and nothing needs to be fixed. And you can still level up.

So, how can you make these shifts in your life?

1. Notice patterns in how you respond under pressure or stress.?

A diamond is formed under pressure, and so are people. Trying times are opportunities for growth.?

So, for a week, keep a journal of things that happen that trigger strong emotions. Create three columns and write out what happened, what were your thoughts, and how you reacted (actions).?

2. Once you see the patterns, create a new action plan to interrupt your typical pattern.?

If your pattern is going inward and avoiding conflict, practice communicating your needs.?

If your pattern is to blow up and lose your temper, practice the pause. Count to three and take a deep breath before reacting.?

This will feel really uncomfortable at first, so stretch into it. Before long, it will become how you primarily operate.

3. Choose who you want to be now.

Say whaaat!? Tina, what do you mean??

You can be anyone you want to be:?

Confident ??

Self- Expressed ??

Powerful??

Bold ???

Courageous ??

All you need to do is follow this formula:

Intention + Action = Results.?

Intention starts with you choosing who you want to be and then taking actions that are aligned.?

So create an agreement with yourself about who you want to be and post it around your house as a constant reminder and pattern interrupt.

My agreement to myself is: "I am a loving, courageous, powerful leader." And all my actions are guided by this.

So, to review…

1. Notice your patterns. Personality tests are extraordinarily helpful with this, but it doesn’t stop there.

2. Create an action plan. How will you interrupt your patterns when they’re not serving you or those around you?

3. Choose who you want to be now. Aside from your innate personality, who do you want to be? Then, take action that’s aligned with that.

Now if you want to learn more about your personality, I have a few COMPLETELY FREE ways you can take action.

First off, there’s the Leadership Personality quiz I created. This will give you an in-depth explanation of your unique habits and patterns - plus, how you can leverage the strengths and make up for the weaknesses.?

The whole thing takes just 2 minutes.

Or… for those of you in SALES who want to learn how understanding your and your prospect’s personalities can supercharge your sales, I'll be hosting an event THIS THURSDAY at 8:30 AM PST // 11:30 AM EST.

I’ll go over exactly how I used my own personality strengths & weaknesses to boost my closing rate to 80%, and close over 2 million in sales over the last 3 years.

I’ve taught this strategy to hundreds of clients and it’s been successful across industries. It’s super powerful information.

So go ahead, click the link to the event page here and RSVP to be added to the invite list.?

Let's take your sales, your business, and your life to the next level!

I’ll see you all there.

Tina