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[quote author=lady_hard link=topic=344383.msg4865761#msg4865761 date=1257420306]@Canuck Thanks. Very useful indeed. I think this is the most useful exercise I have engaged in since joining NL. Kudos to you! Keep up the good work. Its now up to me to make good use of the assessment and recommendations.[/quote]You are most welcome, lady_hard. Whao, with your roll-up-the-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty attitude, you're going to go places. Lady_hard, remember me when you come into your kingdom ![]() |
@ lady_hard Without knowing anything else about you, e.g. what you do, age range, etc, I have provided a generic feedback below with the hope that you will be able to apply them to your specific circumstance: You are a no-frills realist / You are bottom-line focused You don’t pussyfoot around. You are the first (and only person so far) to go straight for the jugular upfront – “Hi Canuck, Go ahead with my picture, tell me the negative things I need to change to make 'me' a better 'me'.” This is generally a strength, but you can make it better. Being bottom-line focused, you may miss out on the gems of ideation (discussed further below) as you may see it as time-wasting. Here is a helpful analogy - No frills means slapping food on a plate so long as it’s healthy and filling; what you may want to start doing is spending time garnishing it. Bare bones will do, but fleshing things out will get you the prize and glorious finish. Execution is inevitable (you will eventually get things done), but excellence is not. Finally, remember that most of what you identify as ‘real’ today did not exist at some point – It is therefore OK to plan and charge ahead even if you do not have all the answers today. May tend to shoot down ideas you consider ‘pie-in-the-sky’ "Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr Give yourself and others permission to dream. Separate the process of generating ideas where no idea is considered foolish, impracticable, etc, from the process of critiquing them where you can merge ideas together for an outstanding outcome. That way, you will not stifle great ideas that initially come forward as lacking substance. That’s brainstorming. A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. – General George S. Patton You take the lead only when absolutely necessary. This speaks to your inclination as a doer, rather than a leader. Learn that leadership has nothing to do with titles, but with the attitude. The sixth President of the US, John Quincy Adams, said "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." Take the lead and initiatives in small, unnoticeable projects and gradually build up your confidence in this area. Finally, developing effective leadership skills is an apprenticeship job - Begin to pay close attention to, and learn from leaders you admire. . .even if it's from afar. Hope you find this useful! |
=== Username: enque Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=172739 Pix Summary: X-ray image of an individual preparing to smoke an unlit cigarette and a helping hand with a lighter for the smoker. The image is captioned, “Nothing dey happen – Smoking dey kill?” The acronym “RIP” is written on the skull of the smoker. Background is black. What your pix says to me: You cut through the clutter to see things/people for what/who they are – People may try to pull the wool over your eyes, but you have a way of pulling back the curtain and cutting to the chase. You are forgiving, only when the counterparty is also inclined towards resolution, otherwise, he/she is dead to you. Although you value relationships, betrayal and deception are grounds for you to pull the plug – You are able to move on from such relationships more than average folks. In a vote between predictability and changeability, you will vote for predictability most times because it allows you plan and you hate surprises – You will do well as a specialist since you can plan your work along predictable, directed paths and achieve outstanding performance all the time. You are hesitant about your long term goals which makes you tweak and second-guess them – You will do well to remember that you are the #1 Shareholder in ENQUE Inc.; if you’re not taking chances with her, no one else will. Some folks can endure and suffer greatly for a desired outcome. . . Let’s just say you’re not one of those folks! You pay attention to details and think through consequences before taking action, which makes you generally risk-averse, as you may exaggerate unpleasant outcomes. You consider yourself a helper, but only if the one being helped is heading in the right direction. Finally, while some people get a kick from having disagreements with those they love, you dread falling out with loved ones and are usually open to resolution thereafter. === |
^^^^ Ah! My error! I initially passed on yours because I didn't think it fit the non-portrait category, but I misunderstood your comment 'to squeeze in on the "Couch."' My bad. Sure, observers are most welcome - Refreshments are in the room to your right; please help yourself ![]() Hahahaaa. . . Mohawkchic as a volunteer Receptionist? Wow, the market value of this thread hit the roof as soon as you made that announcement!!! You are so kind |
=== Username: XKZ Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=240058 Pix Summary: A close up frame of the face of a robot made of well-crafted steel, with mildly glowing eyes. Only three screws or bolts are visible from the angle of the pix, suggesting intricate craftsmanship. There is no one or thing in the frame with this meditative figure. The background is black and there is some form of calmness about the pix, probably before terror is unleashed! What your pix says to me: You are reserved, and are not one given to being showy. You influence others through tenacity and determination, bordering on having a heart of steel in terms of your doggedness. You are contemplative and introspective. You do not like to challenge and you hate confrontation, even if you are resolutely opposed, which is key to getting along as you tend not to be disagreeable and nasty - However, this means that you tend to internalize conflict as you do not just fall in line because everyone else is doing so. Solution? Defiance (quietly doing it your way, regardless) or deflection (having someone else do the dirty job of confrontation). You may wish to guard against slipping into a state of subtle stubbornness and resentment. You keep your eyes on the ball as you are highly objective and analytical – You respond to logic rather than emotions. Though you may work well in a group, you achieve more when you go it alone. Finally, you place tremendous value on your thinking ability, and therefore evaluate others by how they use logic and facts. === |
palmwine:Thank you very much sir! One important thing - Please try to develop action plans based on the feedback - You don't look in a mirror and not make adjustments right? More power to you! PS: You must have a love affair (secret or otherwise) with statistics ![]() palmwine: Na so e be o - The strategically patient dog always eats the fattest bone. No one ever argues with kindness My guy, you're most welcome. |
=== Username: NSNA Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=2225 Pix Summary: NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery blasting off into the blue sky. The two detachable SRBs (Solid Rocket Boosters), which provides the Shuttle with thrust, are still attached, suggesting that the Shuttle has not fully escaped earth’s gravitational pull. Once fired off, the SRBs are almost unstoppable until they burn out and/or are detached. SRBs are highly reliable, with a failure rate of less than 1%. PS: Space Shuttle Discovery replaced Space Shuttle Challenger, which exploded after 73 seconds of lift-off, incidentally due to a leak in the SRB. What your pix says to me: Michelangelo once said, "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." You are not one to be accused of aiming too low; you have your sight set on very high goals that some may even tag a delusion or pipedream - What you've achieved so far shows they are wrong. You view highly complex things and issues in a simple and direct manner – You may want to guard against being simplistic. You see the proper use of technology as a tool to achieve the insurmountable, solve major problems and bring a smile to a face. You have the ability to see the forest (big picture) and perceive things first in context, rather than content. While majority of the population consciously hoard information that may be useful to others, you are 'guilty' of being a Pollinator at heart - You just love to spread and share good news without expecting anything in return, even when you sacrificed dearly to obtain the information - An area of development is learning the ability to say 'No' when appropriate. You look at life in colours and seek to make good things better. Finally, you believe you cannot accomplish your dreams on your own, so you are constantly looking out for value-adding partners (not necessarily financial), dream-movers and vision-helpers – You shouldn’t find that too difficult because you do the same for the dreams of others around you. === |
mohawkchic:You've just been squeezed in, mohawkchic ![]() 1) NSNA 2) XKZ 3) Enque 4) r231 5) mohawkchic Whao. . .interviewing for a NL Receptionist; now that's neat! Thanks! |
SeanT21:Awww. . .SeanT21, you are too kind ![]() |
SeanT21:Heheheee. . .I do charge. . . in real life - My regular clients from all walks of life pay a lot of money for similar feedback ![]() Generally speaking, Africans are a long way from self-initiated personal analysis; we are hardly trained to know ourselves. On the other hand, we are highly skilled experts at analysing others <look no further than the Politics thread on NL >, but that's like being on a rocking chair - It gves you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere.The purpose of this thread would be defeated if the assessed parties do nothing with what they accept as true in the feedback - By firing off on cylinders on the strengths and maximizing it to its full potentials, while letting the bottom fall out from the weaknesses. We all have both monsters in us - strengths and weaknesses. Choose the right monster to feed, while starving the other one and you will be unstoppable! |
Deep Soul:A pinpoint accurate observation, Deep Soul - It's called the Big Mo in Business School parlance (Mo = Momentum). It simply means building your competency to a level where is delivers an output that far exceeds your input. Here's another of my "secrets" that may shed some light on my methodology: I hold 2-3 avatars in my mind at the same time and turn them over in my mind for maybe half a day (while I'm actively engaged in my day job & other stuff). I then spend 5-10 minutes regurgitating what I "see" or perceive about the owner of the avatar. It's really easy, though the impact is far-reaching. |
190: Mr. 190, we don't diagnose cough related issues here o - Whooping cough (Pertussis), Swine flu (H1N1), etc are attended to down the hallway. Ndo ![]() Thanks for stopping by jare! |
=== Username: sweetpie23 Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=361070 Pix Summary: A gorgeous field of sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) spread out as far as the eyes can see. <Side Note: Generally, the faces of sunflowers are turned towards the east in the morning, and they follow the sun throughout the day from east to west.> Of the entire field, only one sunflower in focus, with three others partially sharing the spotlight; one of the three sidekicks is not completely open (lower left corner). There is no identifiable order as one looks across the field. What your pix says to me: You are a people person, period; you love to be loved. However, your focus is on quality of people, rather than quantity. You are consciously drawn to people who add value to your life. But it’s not all about you – You also look out for opportunities to add value to others. You are pretty direct – People can sense almost immediately whether you like them or not, as you hit between the eyes. You are a student at heart who is always open to learning – Not learning for the sake of knowledge or theory, but for the sake of application, results and wisdom in what you love. For most people, their egos get in the way of improving yourself, but you seem to rise above that limitation. You have a keen eye for thoughtfulness and beauty, but you may struggle with organization yourself. Finally, the way you satisfy your curiosity is not through independent research, but by asking questions. === |
jugz:LOL! No wahala. ![]() |
jugz:LOL! You're really interesting, jugz - Do the critical thinking wheels in your head ever stop spinning? ![]() OK, here's the deal. I saw three central themes in your avatar and I will share only one on this forum for 'trade secrets' purposes - Your avatar is dripping with the colour PINK! That ranks #2 in terms of impact on your assessment. If you wish to know the #1 theme, send me an email and you'll have it. . .Gurl, ever thought of a career in journalism? You will prosper in anything that requires a probing mind - EFCC maybe ![]() |
r231:LOL! Sure thing, r231. You're now on the list: 1) Sweetpie 2) NSNA 3) XKZ 4) Enque 5) r231 |
=== Username: palmwine Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=162833 Pix Summary: A green (birthday?) cake with an unusual cake topper that looks edible. The brown topper, with an intricate design, is a gourd overflowing with palmwine, an alcoholic beverage made from the sap of palm trees What your pix says to me: If your personality could be summed up in the title of a movie, it would be Will Smith’s 2006 film, In Pursuit of Happyness. Bliss and cheerfulness are central to your being – While other people acquire stuff to be happy, you are prepared to give up stuff to be happy. While some people are inclined to be self-centered and self-absorbed, you are on the opposite end of the spectrum – You tend to be altruistic and selfless. You desire to be forthright and candid in what you do and how you do it. You wish to be seen for who you truly are. You are tirelessly action-oriented and your measure yourself by the efforts invested in a task – You do not shy away from the heavy-lifting required to get things done. Because you are optimistic, you may tend to overestimate abilities (of yourself and others); a dose of objectivity will produce desired results. Finally, you are judged by others to be friendly, intelligent, accommodating and approachable – Your adept use of these traits sets you apart as a gregarious fellow with higher-than-average contacts in his social network. === |
^^^^ Purrrrfect, lady_hard. I will get back to you on the bolded portions. I just have to throw this in - You are self-assured and confident; not one to be hesitant or second-guessing. There, that's for being who you are! Maybe that explains the "hard" in lady_hard (BTW, the name is a keeper; please don't change it ) |
palmwine:LOL! You're funny - Make dem no catch o. BTW, you're next. . . |
[quote author=lady_hard link=topic=344383.msg4854797#msg4854797 date=1257267816]Most are true, I do not think two or three are accurate or exact. I score you 88.88% May I have the 2nd part of our bargain, please? That is the only way this will be helpful to me. Thanks. BTW great job! [/quote]88.88%! Whao, talk about your knack for specificity and precision! Thank you lady_hard (I bet most guys find it hard to say your username with a straight face )OK, I'm ready go on with our bargain. Please highlight sections of the assessment you want me to suggest development on and I will do so - This approach will be optimal as I will not be making suggestions based on an incorrect assessment, i.e. the 11.12% that was off target. Deal? |
=== Username: CuteAngel Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=41865 Pix Summary: Goofy character Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen) is on the loose in a scene from the wildly hilarious movie Borat: Cultural Learnings of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. He is naked, except for a sling-like underwear. What your pix says to me: You find it almost nauseating to be in a situation that requires you to be completely out of character – You will likely kick against it because you are comfortable with whom you are. Some people are inclined to be naïve and are accepting of dogmas, with no questions asked – On the contrary, you have a probing and inquisitive mind that makes you as ‘Why?’ and ‘How?’ You are a sucker for ingenuity – That is, while others may see resourcefulness and cleverness on display and just pass by, your full attention is grabbed and you're fascinated by such traits, probably because it keeps your own creative juices flowing. You are highly hands-on and a doer with little patience for idleness. You have developed the quality of resilience and doggedness through an unusual tool – Comedy! Life is one huge comedy production loaded with ‘laugh materials’, even the unpleasant situations. You are tough-hearted on the outside, and light-hearted on the inside. You will do well to guard against what others may perceive as excessive use of fun (so as to be taken seriously when required). Finally, you are externally focused and will go great lengths to make people around you happy, because that defines your own happiness. === |
CuteAngel:Awwww. . . CuteAngel, I accept full responsibility here. I was too quick to give you a commitment before checking the thread history to see those who had requested for assessments before you. For some reason, Oga Lawyer just stood out in my mind as preceding you. My sister, no vex abeg. So, here's a work-in-progress list to be released in the following order: 1) CuteAngel 2) Palmwine 3) Sweetpie 4) NSNA 5) XKZ 6) Enque This should manage expectations. Once again, my apologies ![]() palmwine:Mister Palmwine!!! Sorry, health regulations forbid us from providing palmie in the 'waiting room'. . . Please come back after you shine your eyes ![]() The timing difference is also exacerbating things. Thanks for your patience. |
XKZ wrote: Originally I saw your deductions as another form of hocus pocus (like astrology). And now my eyes are spinning from starring at all the avatars you've analysed trying to see what you see. So please could you do me? ========================================================================== Heheheheee. . .Someone once said, "There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking." However, you chose to think, and it got your eyes 'spinning'; that's a good sign ![]() Will be glad to evaluate your avatar. Cheers! |
Babasexy: Thank you sir! I appreciate the feedback. It takes a domineering and insecure person to elicit fear in those around him/her - I am the exact opposite, if I may say so myself. I believe in empowering individuals to press into their full potentials. Thanks for your graciously kind words, and of course, for dropping the 'lawsuit' against me. ![]() |
bluespice:Thanks bluespice - Hope you found the exercise interesting and useful. I will review your avatar and assessment again to see where I might have gone off tangent, just for my edification ![]() Thanks again. |
jugz:Hahahaa. . . Hey jugz, thanks for your follow up questions. Here are my responses to your numbered questions: (1) If you changed your pix, the analysis will change, but the change will be largely complimentary rather than contradictory. That is, I will get to know more about you from another avatar, not change my mind about what I already know. E.g. In a 2nd pix, I may see that you engage critical thinking to get things done, which I did not see or comment on with the existing pix. (2) LOL! Very typical reaction from you here, signifying I inched closer to the bullseye - The assessments are solely based on the avatar. You're going to force me to share another of my 'secrets' here - I find one or two central themes in every avatar and use the "if this, then" analysis to expand the assessment. I have been honing this skill for years. I also smell sumfin: You engage in critical thinking and it takes you a while to trust - True to your assessment, you have a keen eye for patterns which is why you're asking these questions ![]() I did go out on a limp with the body-image comment, so I swung both ways and used a tentative word 'may', because I wasn't sure. I am pretty confident about the other observations. Hope you find this useful. |
It is hard to believe that 50 avatars have been assessed thus far, with very strong feedback from the assessed parties! Hopefully, I can keep up with the requests and not run of of gas. ![]()
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loma:What a great way to round up today's proceedings. . . A thumbs up from hard-to-please loma ![]() Thank you sir. |
=== Username: hypertech Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=135790 Pix Summary: An almost silhouetted black male seats alone with legs crossed, looking in contemplation at a razor-thin laptop. He’s in a spot light, but he’s looking away from the light source. There is calmness that can be felt in the room. What your pix says to me: Others pride themselves as big brains, while you are firmly anchored as a big mind – You simply think things through. You think broadly and can safely hold competing and contradictory thoughts in your mind. Innovations, both progressive and disruptive, come alive in your mind as you dwell on stuff. Successfully completing a task is good enough for many people, but not you – You want the fireworks and celebration that comes with it. You are reserved and it takes a great deal to get you all excited and foaming in the mouth. You are a giver at heart, even when it makes no sense to other people – While ‘The butterfly often forgets it was a caterpillar’, you don’t; you reach out to help. You thrive in an environment of order, and therefore seek to restructure things and even attempt to change people’s behaviour to suit this noble proclivity – Truth is that you cannot change anyone but you. While other people may say, “No one dies from sleeping in an unmade bed”, you probably will as you want things done properly! Finally, having a balanced view of life is essential to your temperate nature. You live out the following words of Zig Ziglar, “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” === |
lawyer:LOL! Oga Lawyer, thanks for the compliment. 85% is far from the pass mark oh, na A+ be dat! ![]() I really enjoyed doing your assessment - I couldn't get my eyes of the goat on the guy's back! ![]() And to think I delibrately pushed the envelope with your assessment, knowing that you will call me out, if not true! That's cool! Whao! Even the much acclaimed standardized psychometric tests that cost hundreds of dollars are only within the 70-80% mark! Heheheee. Thanks again for the feedback. PS: Winch ke? The only way I fly by night or day is on an airplane ![]() |
=== Username: lady_hard Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=403943 Pix Summary: Lush potted plants with a hibiscus (?) in full bloom in the foreground. There is only one flower in bloom. Pix appears to be taken with a basic personal camera, likely not the work of a professional. What your pix says to me: You are a no-frills realist and may tend to shoot down ideas you consider ‘pie-in-the-sky’. You tend to choose just the bare goods that deliver results over pomp and pageantry that is unsure – You are bottom-line focused. You are open-minded and love to try new things and meet people. You are thrill-seeking and you are big on adventure. Although you consider yourself to be strong, you have an eye for acquaintances you perceive to be stronger than you are; you are not intimidated by them. Although you love to stand out, you prefer to follow a strong leader and share the limelight– You take the lead only when absolutely necessary. You treasure the simple things of life that most people gloss over. You are proud of your accomplishments, no matter how comparatively little. Finally, you are not a lone wolf, but thrive in a healthy team environment and a vibrant, but not necessarily large, social network. === |
=== Username: lawyer Profile Pix: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=129495 Pix Summary: A young male cyclist pedaling on a bridge, with a live goat strapped on his back! (I kid you not What your pix says to me: What you do gives you pride and fulfillment, while it makes the hearts of average folks beat out of their chests, while goose bumps breakout on their bodies – You have what it takes to master the complicated and simplify the convoluted. Your creativity at solving problems leaves people on both sides scratching their heads thinking, “How in the world did he come up with that?” A formidable problem will cripple many people, but it energizes you because of your acute sense of anticipation; few things catch you by surprise. You have loads of justifiable reasons to believe you are ahead of many people in your endeavour; however, that self-confidence may stand in your way of continuous learning. While you render help to others at a moment’s notice, you usually hesitate to ask others for help. Finally, you possess a strong drive and a get-up-and-go attitude that will put the Energizer Bunny to shame; just remember to look out for others as you plow your way through. === |
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