D.I.S.C

The leadership/management diagnostic conducted in class was quite interesting. I would say the test would be a somewhat accurate description of type of manager I would be. According to the diagnostic I was a "C" (Conscientiousness) with a high "I" (Influence). I am the type of person who likes to do things accurately and always think through situations very thoroughly, weighing each pro and con. Basically, I think a lot (sometimes too much!) before I make a decision. The descriptions of C very accurately depict that. I would say it accurately describes 80% of my characteristics. According to the descriptions, I need to work with someone that makes quick decisions, which is very true. At times, I just contemplate so much about a situation that I am unable to formulate a solution.

"I" would be the type of person I am striving to be, which probably explains why I scored a high "I". I would not say the test was a 100% accurate because at times, I found myself choosing the choice that I wanted to be rather than what I really am. Additionally, oftentimes I found myself stuck between 2 choices. To make this test more affective I think a close friend or family member should be included in this test.

I think this type of test would be useful in determining a persons management style to a certain extent, however I do not believe this method should be the only factor in determining ones management style. It can not fully depict someone’s personality. And it is very possible for someone’s management style to change over time and based on the environment he/she is working in. For example, I am a “C” but I strive to become a “I” which I believe someday I will become. Based on the results I already have some “I” characteristics. Depending on the group members and the task given, I can sometimes be a “C” or an “I”. So it is very possible for a person to change based on the environment they are in. In terms of personal life this test would only be useful maybe for a preliminary level. Sometimes total opposites compliment each other and it works out. Once again I would not use this test as the only factor.

Vision

Thinking about the future can be both exhilarating and terrifying...
But having a vision can ease those worries and guide us into the future.
With action we can turn those visions into reality.

Here are my visions which hopefully one day I will see happen.
1. Become successful in the accounting field and have a high paying salary. To achieve this goal I must graduate Baruch and continue on to obtain my MS. Then pass the CPA exam. This goal will be difficult to achieve but I am determined to do whatever it takes to make this happen.

2. One of my personal life long goals is to create a happy family =). How I will go about doing so... I am not too sure, I guess I will just learn from experience through time.

3. Since I was younger I have always loved animals. So I would love to have a house full of pets.

4. The dream of many: Travel the world!!! I would love to one day travel out of New York and explore the world, see new things, taste different foods, learn about different cultures, and experience something different. The success of this vision will depend on my first goal to get a high paying salary.