Communication Style Assessment

I've been reading Shawn Kent Hayashi's book Conversations for Change. In her book she gives a link to her website and encourages readers to take her Talent Mastery Assessment (gives the password in her book.) I took it and found some interesting insights. For example, my ideal work environment features:

• Little conflict between people.
• A stable and predictable environment.
• Needs an opportunity to deal with people with whom a long-standing relationship has been established.

• Projects that produce tangible results.
• An environment that allows time to change.
• Environment where she can be a part of the team, but removed
• from office politics.
• Private office or work area.
• Data to analyze.
• Limited contact with people.
  

And I'm thinking of becoming a counselor!
This also shows why my volunteer (drop in and telephone) counseling work has been both challenging and rewarding.

Admittedly this page of the assessment is prefaced by;
"This section identifies the ideal work environment based on Lucille's basic style. People with limited flexibility will find themselves uncomfortable working in any job not described in this section. People with flexibility use intelligence to modify their behavior and can be comfortable in many environments. Use this section to identify specific duties and responsibilities that Lucille enjoys and also those that create frustration."

Also (from the General Characteristics section)
"Lucille usually is considerate, compassionate and accepting of others; however, on some occasions can become stubborn ... She is somewhat reserved with those she doesn't trust or know. After trust has been established, she may be open and candid. She tends to be possessive of information; that is, she doesn't voluntarily share information with others outside of her team ... Communication is accomplished best by well-defined avenues. Lucille can be outgoing at times. Basically introverted, she will "engage" in social conversation when the occasion warrants. "

Maybe there's hope!