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Different Leadership Theories

Different Leadership Theories and Where I Fit Into Them

I have just been appointed supervisor, and since this is the first time I have been in a

formal leadership role I want to do anything possible to ensure that I am successful. I

decided to do some research on leadership theories on my own. I have also taken two

personality tests online, which were the 5-factor IPIP Personality test by Tickle, and the

other one was from FunEducation. I wanted to find out what they say my personality type

is, so I could figure out what leadership theory I fit into.

The 5-Factor IPIP personality test showed that I had a unique quality, and that it was

that I am unusually agreeable. I am not so sure about this part, because if I feel that

someone is wrong then I will go out of my way to prove it. The test then goes on to say

that I believe that people are inherently good, and that I tend to listen to my heart on

important matters. I definitely agree with this part of the test, because that is exactly how

I am. The personality test continues to evaluate me as a gentle, sincere person with a

desire to help others. This is also another aspect of my personality that is true, but the test

also says that I am straightforward, but that I am not the type of person to brag about my

life, or the things in my life. This is also true, and as for being straightforward, well let's

just say that I have been called brutally honest. The test continues on to say that people

like me more, because I am good at helping others realize their own talents, and because I

listen to other peoples suggestions. The only part that I disagree with is that it says people

tend to like me more. I actually have very few friends, but they are good friends. Most

people do however respect me, and on occasion I have come across those who are

jealous, and who have caused problems for me. This test also says that my...