Do you know your MBTI?

SGT Mickles, I think my results were about 80% correct. Of course life choices and societial norms have changed so some of the things have to be played down to not stick too far outside of the masses.

SGT Bytnar, here is a quick look into the science. I'm not saying there isn't more to find but it is a start. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%BCscher_color_test

Lüscher color test - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Lüscher color test is a psychological test invented by Dr. Max Lüscher in Basel, Switzerland. Max Lüscher believed that sensory perception of color is objective and universally shared by all, but ...

I learned so much during that class, and now I look at people in a completely different light. I have also taken the assessemnt and I actively look for opportunities to change the way I present myself when dealing with others in order to turn it into a positive interaction for myself and the person I am interacting with.

What helped me with the research, and put it into context, was relating the information to situations that I experienced while in the Army.

If it were up to me, I would require Organizational Behavior and Leadership training in every NCOPD that is conducted.

I would alseo require it to be a LARGE part of all the NCOES schools.

Here comes my existential moment and I do ask for opinion son this from all as we all have different outlooks on the Military Behavior:

As Non-Commissioned Officers, we are always quick to find those soliders that "just don't get it" about the military.

These are the soldiers that we see as sloppy in their discipline and perhaps question everything...they have the "smart ideas" or quick smart-ass comments when military order and discipline contradict simplicity.

But see, as experienced NCOs, we have to juggle safety, military opertions manuals, regulations, and personal experience. We tend to be able to see farther ahead at the bigger picture.

By military nature we are drawn to proven standards, techniques, and procedures because history has taught us that though it may take longer to perform a task, we are ensuring that that task is 100% complete. We cannot allow shortcuts just because they are convenient. The standards are what make our military successful and we have to engrain that in the minds of the soldiers (enlisted and officers alike) because NCOs are the mentors and trainers of the Army and we have a task of enforcing standards on every soldier, regardless of rank.

We are quick to pounce on a soldier and typically ignore their concerns, because we are the standard bearers, we know what is right and once an NCO is set in his or her way, we probably aren't going to budge...that is the nature of the beast.

However, as educated NCOs, we also have a responsibility to understand the behavioral aspects of those that are under our command, and even of those that are not.

That soldier that questions you on everything, is not a bad soldier, but he can be quite annoying. You as an NCO just haven't taken the opportunity to truly understand the type of person they are, what makes them tick. Once you understand their behavioral indicators through Myers-Briggs, you will be better equipped when you conduct constant mentorship and counseling. And the best part about all of this, is that you will "get them" and they will appreciate it and they will begin to respect you more for it.

There is nothing in Organizational Behavior that says you have to change Military Standards or in changing your role as a Non-Commissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. In fact Organizational Behavior is all about understanding others, and approaching them in different ways that match their personality, and through these modified approaches on your part, you can begin to shape and mold their behavior, attitudes, and actions.

Before anyone here knocks what I am saying, I cahllenge each and every NCO to take and to have their troops take the Meyers Briggs test and get theose results and understand who their soldiers really are.

You will get a whole new perspective and may even find things out about yourself after you have taken it that might put things into perspective.