Mbti Reflection

My MBTI profile was confirmed to be INFJ and on reflection, I feel that I want to be appreciated as a unique individual and not labeled into one specific personality type. I acknowledge that there are strengths and weaknesses to every type of personality mindset and I work to be pragmatic enough to see and learn from other personality types as well.

As a leader, I am very concerned about fairness in the group because according to my past experiences a lack of fairness produces very strong tensions. This is also confirmed by the SCARF model as well when it states that an individual may even go as far as to die for something (Rock, 2008). Because of this I find that it is essential to validate people’s opinions and to be both fair and impartial when dealing with them.

My learning of the SCARF model (Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness and Fairness) has given me insight into human nature and its tendencies. While learning about non-violent communication helps you to avoid harboring judgmental thoughts, jumping to conclusions and provides a framework for addressing serious issues in a way that hopefully leaves both parties feeling empowered and also validated.

The first letter of SCARF (Status) can be addressed by possibly having a less restrictive dress code that allows some people some self-expression. Also
According to our readings the threat response is both very powerful and can reduce concentration (Rock, 2008). I feel that it could be very easy to through improper leadership lower work performance because our reading states that it is easy to threaten ones status (Rock, 2008). Because of this, policy should be focused and geared towards two things: The first is to reduce bullying and the second is to utilize non-violent communication when addressing problems in the