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What type of influencer are you?
I love to take those quizzes on facebook, you know the ones that tell you what type of Dog you are or what type of friend! I took one today that asked what type of influencer are you (and yes it did ask for me to purchase something at the end but I didn't) but what I found really interesting was the results.
It said I am a go getter, at first I was like, cool! That totally describes me, but then it went on to say why that may not be the best thing!
You see I tend to focus on the solution and not really worry about the problem. Sounds good right? I mean get stuff done!! But what I might be missing is that people want to be part of the solution AND more importantly have the problem acknowledged.
This was feedback I got from my boss recently. I made a mistake and he said he wasn't so worried about the error but that I instead of acknowledging the problem, I just went into solver mode. Making the client feel like I didn't take the problem seriously.
While I felt I had taken the problem seriously, I mean why not I fixed it right? I hadn't acknowledged the issue.
A bit of an eye opener for me for sure!
So my question to all of you, is what type of influencer are you? Are you like me? A get it done or do you prefer to learn about the problem and work to solve it?
Atiya FR|IT|EN graduate interested in psychology
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08/25/20 at 7:56PM UTC (Edited)
My friend did a quiz similar to this on instagram but it was tailored more to 'what character are you ?'
I got 'you're a main character in life'. I realised immediately just how true this was, and it made me reflect on my life and my current mindset.
I struggle with mental health. I have a lack of freedom as a result of growing up in a strict family. I tend to do what others want just to please them, regardless of my desires. Sometimes I feel like I can barely breathe.
Her simple message made me think, 'Do you know what? I am me. I am my own person. I have a brain, and I will use it to suit ME. I don't want to spend my life pretending to be someone i'm not, or hiding away from reality.' Honestly, this was a game changer. This was another reason as to why i'm trying to focus on my career path, so I can create my life and fly these wings that I was given.
I suppose the last part of that sentence is why Little Mix are my guilty pleasure.
JenInterdisciplinary Educator
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08/25/20 at 7PM UTC
I like your description of this. I can see how being a "go-getter" and getting things done can make someone else feel a little rushed because there's not much time to process the problem.
I couldn't find a similar quiz, but the one I found seemed interesting as well. I used "What type of problem solver are you?" (http://www.stopguessingbook.com/quiz) with the following results.
"Problem-solving often goes awry because people are running around without direction: guessing, getting buried in data, and generally wasting time. You know that solving hard problems means using structure to take methodical steps from beginning to end.
Your Top Behaviors:
-Know What Problem You're Solving
-Stay on Target"
While I think this is mostly accurate, I also can get lost in the setting up the structure without moving forward. A lot of times, I'm checking in with people. "How are you feeling about this? Do you have any suggestions to contribute?" Having worked with go-getters before, I certainly appreciate that type of personality in a group.
Katrina PeltersSlayer of all things E-Discovery
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08/26/20 at 2:10PM UTC
Jen, that is really interesting and THANK You for sharing!! I am going to take your quiz! I do believe there is room for both, but I know for me personally I need to slow down and help the customer understand that I see their issue and that while I am going to resolve it I am also going to own it!!
Anonymous
08/25/20 at 6:57PM UTC
Per your question - Are you a get it done or do you prefer to learn about the problem and work to solve it? - I lean both ways depending on the task.
If I don't have enough information, I need to learn more about the problem, goals, gather analysts (if available, etc.
If it's task I have done before or fairly straight forward, I move forward to solve it. In this case, I still will ask for the goals and outcome.
In either case, it doesn't hurt to ask to know more or to verify what you need to complete something.
Katrina PeltersSlayer of all things E-Discovery
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08/26/20 at 2:09PM UTC
OH I am a total get it done! I mean why should I care about the problem (OK that was total sarcasm lol) but this I am finding is my issue as I progress in my career, owning the issue and then working to solve it is sometimes a better solution
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