During a recent meeting, one of our VPs was ranting about the hilarity of an online personality test. By answering a few short questions (seven I believe), this world renown "vocational placement system" classifies you into one of several ancient job titles from the medievil (think Robin Hood) times.
I took the test and it was hilarious. Dare I say, it was actually quite accurate as well. This thing has been around since 1990 and has grown to see visits from 20 million people on the internet since introduced in 1996.
From Wikipedia: "According to the Kindomality website: Many years ago there was a period
of time that is often casually called "Medieval." It was a time, so the
story tellers tell us, of tiny kingdoms, brave knights and ferocious
dragons.
Transportation and travel were both crude and difficult, usually
necessitating that each kingdom be as self-sufficient and self-reliant
as possible. So it was very important that within each kingdom all the
major crafts and professions of the day were ably represented to insure
the survival of the kingdom. In the English language we still see
remnants of some occupations in the familiar surnames such as Smith (as
in blacksmith), Carpenter, Miller, and Baker to name just a few."
My result: The Dreamer-Minstrel
The Dreamer-Minstrel can always see the "Silver Lining" to
every dark and dreary cloud. Look at the bright side is their motto and
understanding why everything happens for the best is their goal. They
are the positive optimists of the world who provide the hope for all
humankind. There is nothing so terrible that they can not find some good
within it. On the positive side, they're spontaneous, charismatic,
idealistic and empathic. On the negative side, Dreamer-Minstrels may be
sentimental dreamers who are emotionally impractical.
It's laughingly not too far off. Wifey was a White Knight. What are you?
Other vocation titles: Bishop, Benevolent Ruler, Shepherd, Black Knight, White Knight, Scientist, Discoverer, Merchant, Prime Minister, Engineer-Builder, Doctor.
~OJD
Hmmm I was a Black Knight.
ReplyDeleteI was a Merchant.....
ReplyDeleteBenevolent Ruler,,, Boy there are some folks in trouble the day that happens.....
ReplyDeleteI have the complete definition to all the vocations at work. I'll post it on Monday for everyone to see.
ReplyDeleteI am the engineer builder. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhite knight
ReplyDeleteBlack Knight
ReplyDeletePrime Minister. That was a surprise but the description suits me.
ReplyDeleteAnd now someone unknown to you has psychological info on you to use against you sometime in the future. Be cautious or risk paying a price.
ReplyDeleteShepherds
ReplyDelete• Are the nicest people in the Kingdom
• Tend to be consistent in their behavior toward
others
• Listen and genuinely care about the person and
topic of discussion
• Value communication, morale, and union
• Overriding goal is to tend the human flock
• Understand the
White Knights
ReplyDelete• Are the heroes of the Kingdom
• They believe and fight for the cause as long as
they perceive the cause to be good
• They want to fight on the “right” side
• Do not like to kill, but will do so to help their
cause
• Are natural strategist who enjoy the challenge of
fighting the good fight
• Are seekers of the Holy Grail
* Will endure many hardships for their ideals
• Recognition is enough for their good deeds
• Merciful and sympathetic
• Giving and heroic
• When stressed, can be impulsive and make
emotional decisions
White Knights at Work
• Are always on a mission
• Enjoy having a positive impact on the lives of
others
• Are highly dedicated and principled members of
the team
• Will fight to uphold their noble ideas
• Need recognition for their efforts
• Can become embroiled in the emotional factors
surrounding their decision
Prime Ministers
ReplyDeleteBold decision makers and risk takers
• Strategists who pursue the most efficient and
logical path to their goals
• Will pitch in themselves to get whatever needs to
be done finished
• Prefer to be the power behind the throne that
makes things happen. However, see themselves
as the true source of the power
• Are results oriented
Value their allies mainly for the contribution they
make to the goal
• Are creative problem solvers
• Are not patient an become annoyed if they are
compelled to explain their thought processes
• Under stress, Prime Ministers can be brusque and
confrontational and can appear to be uncaring
with regard to social niceties
Prime Ministers at Work
Goal oriented and competitive
• Creative problem solvers who enjoy all
manner of challenges
• View people as “with them or against them”
• Sometimes seen as uncaring or even
confrontational
Black Knights
ReplyDeleteThe overriding goal is to win
• Each task is approached as a contest to be won
strategically and efficiently
• Are ever mindful of the potential rewards that
should result from their efforts and will not
continue to strive if the rewards are diminishing
• Logically persuasive
• Formulate very effective strategies to reach their
goals
Like their weapons, and are surprised that
the White Knight seems to take so long
before using his/her weapons
• Believe it more effective to negotiate up
front so that all thoughts can be directed to
the battle at hand
• When stressed, can be impulsive and
unemotionally manipulative
Black Knights at Work
See themselves as the master of their own fate
• Wage long battles, at great cost to their safety and
security
• Feel that their life carries certain risks, and
therefore, they feel entitled to the offsetting
rewards
• They will share the wealth only after they
“pay themselves first”
Merchants
ReplyDeleteAre the bottom line people of the Kingdom
• Are very meticulous and extremely competitive
• Think things through very carefully
• Want to make a perfect decision
• All angles are considered and contingencies
outlined
• They are noted for their careful approach to
business, and by extension, to life
No nonsense types that value common sense,
consistency, and reliability
• Realists that will not be swayed easily be
emotions
• Continually assess their position to monitor the
changing risks and rewards
• Rely on their reasoning and insight to provide the
“edge” they seek in all interactions
• Under stress, can be rigid and dogmatic
Merchants at Work
Deliberate and careful planners
• Competitive and goal oriented
• See careful planning and precise action as the
route to success
• Will not be rushed; must know all of the details
before they decide
• The motto of the Merchant may well be: “Take
care of the little things and the big things will take
care of themselves”
Engineer Builders
ReplyDeleteOverriding goal is stick to the plan
• Provide the structure for the Kingdom
• Practical, just and realistic
• Pragmatic and rational
• When stressed, may be dogmatic and
inflexible
Utilize a stable, dependable approach to
challenges
• Provide focused and persistent effort in reaching
their goals
• Excellent at maintaining organizations
• Have a talent for spotting inconsistencies and
improper reasoning
• Can rethink the approach to problem solving
making the solution practical and usable
• “Agree on the task at hand and get the job done”
is the Engineer-Builder approach