Personal Profile System

Overall, I think the test did a good job of gauging my management style. A few key points stood out more than others. For example, demonstrating patience, desiring to help others, and being a good listener are a few character traits which stand out in my persona.

I don't necessarily want to change my management style, but I would like the ability to adapt to the environment which I am working. I think it is definitely possible to change your orientation as needed, but this change comes with a greater understanding of yourself and your own behavior. This test helped to open my eyes and better understand my strengths and weaknesses as an individual.

I think this test would be hugely beneficial if it were given to employees in the same style as it were given to our class. By examining themselves, employees could make some of the same self discoveries which I did.

I also think it would be a great idea to exchange findings between employees. This would help people accomodate different management styles and avoid unnecessary butting of heads.

See your Future

Viewing vision as one of the determinants of success is something I had never done before. "The Power of Vision" opened my eyes to the importance of envisioning my future. The most memorable part of the video was when a group of young, underpriviledged, inner city children were offered a full ride through college. One simple vision, planted in the minds of a group of children nearly doubled their high school graduation rate and college admittance rates. I think this is a prime example illustrating that with vision comes success. After watching this short film, I realized that I had a few visions myself, but each of them needed to be refined.

With respect to my education and career, I have broken down my future into three different segments.

First, I need to educate myself in the broad field of finance and investing. This step will enable me to choose a career path which most interests me. At this point, it is hard to be specific with the details of my career, but one thing I know is that I want to end up in the field of investing.

Second, I need to gain experience. I plan to “get my foot in the door” with a summer internship. An internship will allow me to further my education in an environment not offered at Baruch. I think one of the biggest problems with my current education is the fact that everything is “theoretical.” In order for me to truly learn about my field of study, I will need experience.

Lastly, after I find something I’m both interested in and motivated to do, I plan on furthering my education to a point where I can thrive. Whether this means simply studying “in the field” or continuing my formal education is to be decided. But by immersing myself in a specific field of study, like investing, I can become an expert. I feel that success comes from knowing what you want to do in life, and then doing it. I vaguely know what I want to do; the rest is for my own discovery.