There are many tools and assets we bring to the table when starting a business. None is more important than you. Each of us is wired differently, and to some extent this wiring will play a role in determining what we will be best at, enjoy most, and find most challenging. With that in mind, I want to share insights and research that will prove useful in understanding personality and what role it plays as you begin to formulate your business idea and, eventually, your plan. Turning inward for a little self-evaluation is the first step in making money your way.
YOUR DREAM AND YOUR PERSONALITY
Business experts have long known the importance personality plays in business success, which is why some of the world’s biggest and most successful companies train their managers to do personality assessments for potential and current employees.
When starting your own business, you begin with a blank slate: you are free to design it to fit your needs, your lifestyle, and exactly who you are. But what specific impact does your personality type have on selecting the “right” business for you? And what role does your personality type play in your business success? In this section, we will explore several different kinds of personality tests and how they might affect your thinking about your prospective or current business. By examining your personality in depth, you will be able to answer questions like: What kind of business suits my personality? What type of role am I drawn to naturally? What traits do I need to compensate for? This knowledge can be a powerful tool. If you are like most people, certain tendencies and preferences may suddenly make more sense to you and quickly clarify the approach that is most likely to meet your needs and goals.
This knowledge can also lead to a deeper understanding of those around you, such as customers, clients, vendors, and potential partners, which can help you adjust your own communication to bring more positive results. I have taken many of these tests myself and can therefore verify that they’re a terrific way to better understand yourself and how your personality relates to your own business. While we’re all made up of many traits (some that may even appear to conflict), these personality assessments will help us gauge which traits are dominant, revealing both our strengths and those areas that require a bit more attention.
YOUR DREAM AND YOUR PERSONALITY
Business experts have long known the importance personality plays in business success, which is why some of the world’s biggest and most successful companies train their managers to do personality assessments for potential and current employees.
When starting your own business, you begin with a blank slate: you are free to design it to fit your needs, your lifestyle, and exactly who you are. But what specific impact does your personality type have on selecting the “right” business for you? And what role does your personality type play in your business success? In this section, we will explore several different kinds of personality tests and how they might affect your thinking about your prospective or current business. By examining your personality in depth, you will be able to answer questions like: What kind of business suits my personality? What type of role am I drawn to naturally? What traits do I need to compensate for? This knowledge can be a powerful tool. If you are like most people, certain tendencies and preferences may suddenly make more sense to you and quickly clarify the approach that is most likely to meet your needs and goals.
This knowledge can also lead to a deeper understanding of those around you, such as customers, clients, vendors, and potential partners, which can help you adjust your own communication to bring more positive results. I have taken many of these tests myself and can therefore verify that they’re a terrific way to better understand yourself and how your personality relates to your own business. While we’re all made up of many traits (some that may even appear to conflict), these personality assessments will help us gauge which traits are dominant, revealing both our strengths and those areas that require a bit more attention.
