Lauren Wilkowski
EDCP217
MBTI Reflection Paper
As a young teenager, I always enjoyed taking personality tests on Seventeen.com.
I eventually realized how imprecise the results were and I was very skeptical.
Unexpectedly, the results from the Myers Briggs Test seemed to be quite accurate. My
type after taking this test was ESFJ: extraverted, sensing, feeling, and judging.
The ESFJ type is an extravert. People who are extraverts are a people’s person. I
find that to be true about myself because I am a very sociable person. The reciprocal
approach states that leadership is a relational process (Komives et. al., 2007). Being a
leader not only means showing power and confidence but it also means being able to
work well with others. It’s about the relationships you develop with different people. I am
easy-going, approachable, and always willing to meet new people. I am extremely caring
and highly supportive of others. ESFJs are also known to be warmhearted (MBTI
Handout) and concerned about the people around them. According to the behavioral
theory, leaders who express high concern for both people and production or consideration
and structure will be effective (Komives et. al., 2007). I believe this theory truly reflects
the kind of leader that I am.
My friends always know they can approach me whenever anything is bothering
them. They know I am able to understand others’ points of view easily. Under situational
contingency theory, leaders act differently depending on the situation (Komives et. al.,
2007). I find this to be evident about myself as well because I am easily able to
comprehend what is going on and always am looking out for the best in others. I
definitely am a very dependable young woman as well. I am extremely close with both
sides of my family and I care so much about each and every individual. I always call my
grandparents on Fridays to see how their week went. Whether it’s my family or friends,
they know they can depend on me. ESFJs also take their responsibilities seriously and are
very reliable. For example, I was part of my sorority’s dance in greek week. It was very
vital for us to show up at all the practices. I went to every single practice; therefore, they
knew I was very reliable and took my ‘job’ seriously.
ESFJs are people who prefer judging and like to have a planned and organized
approach to life and prefer to have things settled (MBTI handout). Academically, I am
referred to as the studious and organized one in my family. I have realized that I prioritize
tasks that need to get done; I am not a procrastinator. I have always followed the motto,
“Don’t put off till tomorrow something you could do today”. I am always thinking ahead
