ENTJ: FTW!

 As I was taking this quiz I kept doubting my answers and hoping that this quiz was going to get my personality correct. But isn't that crazy to think like that, I mean if I am the one taking the quiz, how can it not get my personality accurate?! If you see me as an ENTJ, well then you are an awesome guesser, or you know my personality really well! ENTJ stands for: extrovert, intuition, thinker, and judger. I would say this is an accurate perception of my personality because as an extrovert I notice that constantly I yell out my ideas. I am always energized whether it is at my 8am Spanish class or 10pm at the gym—I am always on the go. Some strengths about me that the MBTI highlights is that I am good at correcting inefficient procedures. If something is working, I try to find a way to make the system flow better. I plan a lot, whether I am meeting someone for lunch or when I am going to nap. If I have to be somewhere, you can count on me to be there on time, or 5 minutes early. 

Honestly, I believe that particular MBTI types are viewed more positively than others because we read too much into fitting this certain description. For instance, extroverts are viewed as loud, bubbly people who love interaction; whereas, society labels introverts as closed off people who like to hide in a cave. People do not try to make other personality types feel insignificant, but they are trying to make their own type feel special and unique. Society tries to label us as one personality type, but we can fluctuate such as I am not entirely a thinker, in fact I think of myself more as a feeler. Although, society wants to put us into one category, but that is impossible to do because over time our personality can change too! Overall, we are all diverse and it is impractical to perfectly fit into one specific category. 

A leader should actively choose to see differences as valuable so then he or she can gain new perspectives. People should embrace differences with others so that way they see everyone has a certain talent and job in society. Usually, people struggle in society with seeing differences as a invaluable because they want everyone to be like them. It is easier to get along with people that think like you rather than having to listen to someone else's point of view. Another main struggle would be that people like to build up their own personality type, while pushing others down. 

Leadership Theories and Models

Part 1: The Great Man Theory

The Great Man Theory is described as heroic people who demonstrate their charisma, knowledge, and wisdom throughout people’s lives. It is someone who has made a significant impact and is a leader who is not born, but made. 

During my senior year, a math teacher at my high school named Mr. Chet Garcia gave a talk in front of the entire school. His talk discussed how we do not have to school, but how we get to go to school. We are given so many opportunities that we do not even realize and that if you want to be a leader you have the chance to. I believe this idea goes back to the Great Man Theory because it demonstrates how we are not born leaders, but we can be made into leaders. This theory suits me because I would say I was made into a leader because of my parents, friends, and teachers. My parents have always demonstrated such incredible values and beliefs. My friends are people who have always been there for me and I have been there for them. My high school made me a leader because I had teachers who challenged and continued to push my limits. Mr. Garcia was a great man in my opinion because he always had a positive attitude. He was constantly showing his enthusiasm for life and would always make the best out of everyday. I have learned from his amazing wisdom and I believe that anyone can be made into a leader. 

Part 2: The Transformational Leadership Model

This model enriches the motivation to find one's sense of identity by acting as a role model in order to inspire others and take on a leadership role.During my senior year of high school, I joined our Campus Ministry group called LIFE-Emmaus. In this group, I lead several retreats where I acted as a role model for younger classmates who were sophomores and juniors. I took on the leadership role of giving a speech in front of them about my life's challenges. It was difficult to open up in front of so many people while they all stared at me. However, it was well worth it in the end because by the end of my speech several students came up to me and told me how much they looked up to me. This group I was a part of was one of my favorite high school experiences because of the friends I made and the lives I impacted. The picture describes our logo in which it is always important to keep our hearts on fire and to keep the passion alive.

Elevator Speech

Hi my name is Amy Jacobson and I am so excited to be a bronco here at SCU. I grew up around here in the bay area in San Jose. I went to high school at Archbishop Mitty. I am majoring in Communications and I would like to minor in Entrepuenership. I love to play soccer and this quarter I am on an intramural soccer team. I have played soccer since I was in 3rd grade all the way through high school. I eat basically anything, but I especially love raviolis and I am a proud italian. I hope to study abroad in Rome Italy during my junior year. I have one brother, his name is Coby and he is a sophomore at Mitty. I have three dogs and there names are Tilly, TR (Texas Ranger), and Annie. I love them all and I really enjoy going on a run with Annie. During this past summer, I used to work as a sales associate at J.Crew. I have never been to Hawaii, but I hope to visit soon! My favorite TV shows are New Girl, How I Met Your Mother, and Pretty Little Liars!!! The photo above is my best friends (Katherine and Sarah), and I before our senior prom! I miss them so much and I cannot wait to see them again! :)