Leadership Development: Analyzing MBTI Personality Test Results Report

This report presents an analysis of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test results for leadership development. The student's personality type, determined to be Defender (ISFJ-T), is examined, highlighting key characteristics such as introversion, observant nature, feeling-oriented decision-making, judging tendencies, and a turbulent personality. The report discusses each trait in detail, providing self-reflection on how these characteristics manifest in the student's behavior and interactions. The analysis explores how introversion influences social interactions, how the observant trait affects the approach to the world, the impact of feeling on decision-making, the preference for judging over perceiving, and the effects of a turbulent personality on emotional responses. The conclusion summarizes the findings, emphasizing the importance of understanding personality traits for effective leadership and self-improvement. References and an appendix are included to support the analysis.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Analysis of the Results Generated from MBTI 16 Personality Test...............................................2
Personality Type..........................................................................................................................2
Discussing the Results.................................................................................................................3
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................7
Appendix..........................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
Myers and Briggs 16 Personality Test is a test conducted to have a better understanding
of the personality and characteristics of an individual. The test consists of an introspective self-
report questionnaire that includes the psychological perspectives of an individual in order to
determine the personal characteristics (Knobbs and Grayson 2012). For example, the
questionnaire consists of questions that highlight how an individual perceives their surrounding
people, situation, and environment. The personality test is developed based on Carl Jung theory
that highlights four main psychological functions of individuals (Verhoeven and Daelemans
2014). The functions include thinking, sensation, feeling and intuition and according to the
theory, one of the four psychological functions is dominant on an individual most of the time.
This report emphasizes on analyzing the results generated after I conducted the MBTI 16
personality test on me. Therefore, based on the generated test results, I will evaluate my
personality and psychological functions.
Analysis of the Results Generated from MBTI 16 Personality Test
Personality Type
After taking the MBTI 16 Personality test, my personality type was determined to be
Defender (ISFJ-T) (Refer to Appendix 1). According to the test, the psychological and
characteristics of my personality includes introversion, sensing, feeling and judging that includes
following characteristics.

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Figure 1: MBTI Personality Test
(Source: Verhoeven and Daelemans 2014)
Based on the four psychological functions generated from the test, my behavioral and
psychological characteristics reflects quietly warm, factual, sympathetic, detailed, organized,
dependable, thorough, systematic, realistic, conservative, caring, practical, stable and helpful.
Discussing the Results
The test result suggested an introvert nature for my personality. The percentage came as
high as 63% in my ability and flexibility of interacting with my surrounding environment. As
mentioned by Behaz and Djoudi (2012), the introvert characteristics emphasize on intrinsic
feelings rather than considering extrinsic simulations. I agree with the results of being an
introvert because, in reality, I do feel hesitant and shy in interacting with my surrounding people
and environment readily. For example, I am generally hesitant in initiating conversation with

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people. This is because I am unsure how my surrounding people will take me when I approach
them. Moreover, due to my introvert nature, it takes my time to mix with my surrounding people
and the environment. For example, when I joined the university, it took me a considerable
amount of time to socialize with my classmates. I could see that my classmates were happily
interacting with each other whereas I was sitting in a corner and observing them. It is when a
classmate approached me; I started socializing with her and the group. However, I also took the
time to share a friendly bond and relationship with her initially. This is because of my sensitive
and fearful nature. I am afraid of being hurt that has eventually developed my introvert nature.
Secondly, between intuitive and observant trait, the result suggested an observant nature
for me. As asserted by Sethuraman and Suresh (2014), the observant characteristic emphasizes
on the actual things and world happening in the surrounding environment. I agree with the nature
of the trait, as I enjoy experiencing, seeing, feeling and touching. Due to this nature, I find
difficulty in considering possibilities and theories. As a result, evaluating the possibilities for
future and exploring fantasy scenarios are not prominent traits of the observant (M Ayobi and
Ustani 2014). Moreover, due to this behavioral trait, I proficiently deal with facts, concrete
objects, and tools. I am unable to give sufficient and adequate effort when I am emphasizing on
one thing at a time rather than multi tasking.
Thirdly, the result generated a higher percentage of feeling 66% as my nature. This
suggested that my ability to make decisions is highly influenced by my feelings. According to
Zhang et al. (2012), an individual’s decision influenced feelings highlights personality traits such
as caring, conservative and helpful. My decision-making ability is highly influenced by my
feelings. I always prioritize and consider the feelings of my surrounding people and myself
before making any decisions. I am generally concerned about the impact of my decision on my

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surrounding people. This nature prohibits me to consider the practicality of the situation and
hinders my thought process. I am so influenced by feelings while decision-making that I often
lose my ability to think and judge the situation and the people. Due to this behavioral
characteristic, I have taken wrong decisions. On the contrary, this nature has allowed me to help
and care about others.
Fourthly, 57% highlights a judging trait as my personality. The tactics scale determines
how an individual approaches the available options and plan thereby, determining individual
attitudes towards the certainty of life (Montequin et al. 2012). Due to this trait, I generally do not
prefer keeping my options open. As a result, I come up with various contingency plans to
proceed and deal with the challenges when they arise. Therefore, I prefer sticking to a plan rather
than being influenced by the flow. I also prefer maintaining a checklist and generally put a cross
when the things are done. Due to a judging trait, I have a strong ground ethnically and prioritize
my duties.
Lastly, 81% highlights a turbulent trait as my personality. As mentioned by Al-Dujaily,
Kim and Ryu (2013), individuals with turbulent traits are sensitive to stress and self-conscious.
Due to this trait, I experience a wide range of emotions very frequently that hampers the ability
to make decisions and confidence. I always strive for improvement and tend to be a perfectionist.
For example, due to this trait, I feel easily saturated and bored in a single thing.
Conclusion
In this report, it can be concluded that the MBTI 16 Personality Test generated my
personality as Defender (ISFJ-T). According to the scales, my personality highlighted
behavioral traits such an introvert, observant, feeling, judging and turbulent. The questionnaire of

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the test had questions emphasizing on various psychological and functional attributes and I was
to relate to it completely. I agree with the fact being an introvert, as I feel hesitant and shy in
socializing with my surrounding people and the environment easily. Due to my observant
personality, I emphasize more on real things rather than considering my surrounding world.
Moreover, my ability to take decisions are highly influenced by feelings that prohibit me to judge
my surrounding world.

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Appendix