I’d like to chime in on this as well. Many confuse this test to result in an all inclusive answer. It is more common to have a result that includes 2 or more of the behavior profiles. Using myself as an example. I’m 30% Owl. This is my dominant behavior at a low 30%. Myself and others definately notice this to be number one. However, as you look at the assessment of each behavior you are going to find traits in each that you agree with and disagree with. The one you most agree with is your dominant behavior. The little traits in that behavior you disagree with are where the other behaviors are filling in the gaps. My secondary behavior is Peacock. I call myself a “closet peacock”. I’m the type that wont call out for attention but if I’m doing something I’m thinking to myself “boy I hope they notice me”. Dove is slightly behind that. I see this coming into play with my approachability and ability to empathize with anyone. Even strangers. And last for me was the Eagle. I have a very long fuse. However when I lose control of a situation and I called upon my owl, peacock, and dove and nothing has worked. The eagle comes out and attempts to control the situation. That’s not always a good thing. Like Richard said the more balanced you are the more difficult it becomes to understand. If you are truly that balanced you may even have some sort of internal struggle in how to handle certain situations from a comfort level. This is where this really comes into play though. It is key that you are able to step out of your comfort zone because you could be dealing with someone that needs that type of communication to recieve it properly. Thats where the “Platinum Rule” comes in. “Treat others how THEY want to be treated”. Not to be confused with the Golden Rule. Now that you have this model in your toolbox of soft skills practice understanding what dominant trait others are to better approach them the way THEY want to be approached. The key is what you say (words), how you say it (tone), and what you’re doing when you say it(body language). You will find this results in better outcomes and builds relationships at work and in life.

I hope this helps…

Thanks,

Shane

Long story short, yes, there are any number of combinations for personality preferences. The results just get a bit more complicated to decipher the more balanced you are. Just look at it this way: if you’re 100% Dove, then consider the results applying to you 100%. If you’re 50% dove & 50% owl, then consider the equal impact of both results on you.

And, like all personality tests, the results are only as meaningful as you want them to be. Some things apply, some don’t. Make what will work, work.

Thank you for the comment, Patricia.

Come across a tool, check it over, see if it works. If it doesn’t, leave it. If it does, make it work for you. I think that’s the only way to go for continued growth.

Thank you for your insight Krystalina!

Yes, it’s true, there’s is so much self-help information out there and I think it’s fantastic! I love reading self-help literature as it has helped me through the years with my own life issues. My approach is that I take what I can use in my life and leave the rest for someone who may need it. If it applies to me I pick it up. Who knows, some of that may apply to me at a later time in my life. No valuable self-help bits and pieces are ever wasted. http://www.writingforyounow.com/Your_Positive_Potential.html

Thanks for asking, I love this topic.

~Krystalina

http://www.youtube.com/charlottebows

My pleasure to help! Here goes:
1) Adobe Premiere Elements 9
2) Kodak Zi8 Video Camera (my review)

And if you’re ever stuck for ideas, well, here’s another one for ya’ :)
http://richardstep.com/creativity/435-simple-youtube-video-ideas/

Good luck with it – I found video production to be a very complete and skill oriented thing. It comes with much practice and failing. Fail often, my friend, and it’ll come!

Great looking blog you have there, too!

Richard