Who knew my entire persona could be summarized into a handful of words? A few months ago we all were given personality tests to take online. Today, a woman came in from the testing company called Insights to give us our results and talk about what they mean for us as a team.

The program is based on four main personality types, which they classify by color (red, blue, green and yellow). They basically said that it makes it easier for us to remember our color as well as others, so we can quickly determine (i.e. condemn) someone to their color. I was right down the middle between blue, which signifies someone who wants to do everything right, and red, which is someone who wants to do it NOW.

We got an extensive write up on our working personalities, as well as detailed information on how we like to be managed and how we like to communicate with others. My overview ended with this paragraph, which pretty much summarizes not only my working demeanor but the story of my life:

She applies analysis and objectivity to discover the underlying principles, relying on clear thinking in making decisions. Rachel's many accomplishments are achieved mainly through determination and perseverance in reaching or exceeding her high standards. Her natural introversion does not prevent her from making critical and incisive comments with conviction and presence. What may seem like instinctive action exhibited by Rachel is the result of long observation and thought which enables her to be alert to all the likely consequences of the decision. Rachel is self-reliant and is not frightened to take the path of maximum resistance in her efforts to produce the best results.

I couldn't have said it better myself.