The following results are adapted from PrinciplesYou. This is a modified version of the renowned testing of employees and teams at Bridgewater Associates. This version is created by Ray Dalio and Adam Grant.
How Eoghan prefers to think?
Creative (83%)
Original (93%), Curious (76%), Non-conforming (61%)
Creative measures how people like to think and innovate, as well as the kind of environment they prefer. It is comprised of three facets: Originality, Curiosity, and Nonconformity.
People with high scores have a deep passion for learning and coming up with novel ideas and new things. They prefer environments in which they can explore new concepts and ways of doing things, and feel stifled in rigid, static environments that are more “set in stone.” People with very high scores may be rebellious and chafe at following rules. On the other hand, those with low scores prefer using tried and true knowledge and skills, as well as maintaining tradition. They tend to be more comfortable with set routines and in environments where they can focus on more rote activities and concrete tasks.
Eoghan’s Creative Facet Scores:
- Original (93%)
- Eoghan has a very strong preference to seek novelty and discover new ideas and methods.
- Curious (76%)
- Eoghan has a strong preference to be open to the unknown and to seek new, unfamiliar experiences and sensations.
- Non-conforming (61%)
- Eoghan has a strong preference for doing things his own way, breaking rules and traditions, and initiating change.
Conceptual (77%)
Conceptual describes a preference for thinking abstractly and philosophically by identifying and understanding the deeper patterns and connections behind phenomena.
People with high scores prefer to think in terms of abstractions, theories, and models. They love exploring intangible ideas and concepts, and the deeper understanding they generate. They catch on to complex concepts quickly and new ways of thinking and learning. People with low scores prefer to think more concretely or literally and less philosophically. They may see those who score high as a bit impractical or “pie in the sky” and can be attracted to more straightforward and actionable solutions to problems.
How Eoghan engages with others?
Extraverted (60%)
Gregarious (72%), Engaging (50%), Adventurous (55%)
Extraverted describes how people prefer to engage with the world of people, opportunities, and experiences around them. It is comprised of three facets: Gregarious, Engaging, and Adventurous.
People with high scores have a preference for engaging and talking with people, and being socially bold and adventurous. They tend to be comfortable in groups and are more inclined to talk out their ideas and thinking with others. People with low scores have a preference for being more private, quiet, and socially cautious. Being more introverted, they like to spend time alone or with a few close friends and acquaintances. They tend to be more comfortable thinking and reflecting by themselves, and be more at ease “behind the scenes” rather than in the spotlight. They tend to cultivate deep and meaningful friendships within their smaller circle of relationships, and prefer not to take the initiative in engaging people they don’t know.
Eoghan’s Extraverted Facet Scores:
- Gregarious (72%)
- Eoghan has a strong preference for being with other people, talking, socialising, and being outgoing.
- Engaging (50%)
- Eoghan has a moderate preference for being in the social spotlight and entertaining others.
- Adventurous (55%)
- Eoghan has a moderate preference for adventurous and exciting activities and experiences.
Nurturing (76%)
Helpful (68%), Empathetic (77%), Person-Oriented (72%)
Nurturing measures one’s focus on others’ needs and feelings. It is comprised of three facets: Helpful, Empathetic, and People-Oriented.
People with high scores have a preference for expressing warmth and supportiveness, as well as a concern for and interest in other people’s lives. They tend to value and be primarily motivated by supporting and helping other people. They may tend to avoid involvement in conflict and favor maintaining harmony, particularly if they have lower scores on “Tough”. People with low scores tend to be less sensitive or concerned with the feelings and emotional needs of others. This doesn’t mean they are antagonistic or unkind, simply that they are less interested in and sensitive to the feelings, quirks, and needs of those around them.
Eoghan’s Nurturing Facet Scores:
- Helpful (68%)
- Eoghan has a strong desire to, as a primary value, help others, prioritise and support their needs, and give more than you get.
- Empathetic (77%)
- Eoghan has a strong tendency to be sensitive to the emotions and feelings of others.
- Person-Oriented (72%)
- Eoghan has a strong tendency to be genuinely captivated other people’s lives and behaviour, perceptive of their quirks and tendencies, and eager to listen to their stories.
Humorous (87%)
Humorous describes the tendency to approach life with a sense of lightheartedness and joy.
People with high scores use and appreciate humor, and are quick to laugh and make others laugh. They take the daily challenges of life less seriously, even when they may need to. Those with low scores approach things more seriously and soberly. They laugh less and tend not to make light of their own, or others’ circumstances. If they are too serious, they can dampen the joy and fun spirit in others and elevate tension levels by taking things that are meant to be funny and lighthearted too contemplatively.
How Eoghan applies himself?
Composed (52%)
Calm (79%), Confident (21%), Poised (58%)
Composed describes how well people hold themselves together in the face of challenge and stress. It is comprised of three facets: Even-Keeled/Calm, Confident, and Poised.
People with high scores tend to remain calm, confident, and controlled under pressure. High scores reflect strength in handling stressful situations with equanimity, though at times they may come across as emotionally distant to those with lower scores. Lower scorers experience wider fluctuations in moods and emotions, may be more easily discouraged, and experience stronger self-doubts. They tend to react more strongly to stress but, on the other hand, may anticipate problems and threats that others might not yet perceive.
Eoghan’s Composed Facet Scores:
- Calm (79%)
- Eoghan has a strong tendency to control his moods and emotions and rarely get upset and angry.
- Confident (21%)
- Eoghan has a tendency to experience self-doubt and be more easily discourage or melancholic at times.
- Poised (58%)
- Eoghan has a moderate tendency to maintain composure and express equanimity under pressure.
Autonomous (78%)
Independent (27%), Self-Accountable (85%), Internally Motivated (93%)
Autonomous measures the preference to take actions or make decisions in a self-directed way. It is comprised of three facets: Independent, Self-Accountable, and Internally-Motivated.
People with high scores tend to prefer to achieve goals independently, take care of their own needs, and assume personal accountability for the outcomes. They don’t wait for others to provide structure or clarity, and are comfortable tackling more open-ended goals without much guidance. People with low scores prefer receiving more direction and clarity from others before taking action or making choices. They may be more inclined to attribute their successes and failures to external factors than to their own personal effort. They may be more fatalistic in facing their challenges and are more comfortable letting events unfold without attempting to actively control them.
Eoghan’s Autonomous Facet Scores:
- Independent (27%)
- Eoghan has a preference for more clarity and direction in accomplishing goals, and for being told more specifically what’s needed or expected.
- Self-Accountable (85%)
- Eoghan has a very strong belief that success and failure is based on his own effort and work, and that success is attributable to factors within your control.
- Internally Motivated (93%)
- Eoghan has a strong preference for finding and pursuing his own motivations in work and life.
Flexible (92%)
Adaptable (81%), Agile (88%), Growth-Seeking (79%)
Flexible describes how people think and respond to change by adjusting to it and being adaptable. It is comprised of three facets: Adaptable, Agile, and Growth-Seeking.
People with high scores tend to prefer change and think it’s important to progress. They tend to enjoy more iterative modes of working and don’t mind changing plans in the middle of a project, as they’re comfortable adapting their tactics as change occurs. They see mistakes as opportunities, not problems, and are comfortable changing their role and interaction style to suit different people and situations. People with low scores tend to favor stability and predictability. They tend to be uncomfortable with and frustrated by unexpected or constant change. They may see change as more disruptive than positive. They tend to be less inclined to look at their own mistakes or the problems they confront as opportunities for improvement, and prefer the comfort of the status quo.
Eoghan’s Flexible Facet Scores:
- Adaptable (81%)
- Eoghan has a very strong preference to be flexible in dealing with circumstances you confront and are comfortable with change and ambiguity.
- Agile (88%)
- Eoghan has a very strong preference to shift his behavior to suit different circumstances you are in or roles you need to play.
- Growth-Seeking (79%)
- Eoghan has a strong preference to develop, grow, and change particularly through looking at what he is like and reflecting on mistakes and failures.
Humble (56%)
Receptive to Criticism (52%), Open-Minded (32%), Modest (67%)
Humble describes one’s openness to understanding what they don’t know and what to do about it. It is comprised of three facets: Receptive to Criticism, Open-Minded, and Modest.
People with high scores are patient, not easily frustrated by their own or others’ mistakes, and recognize that learning from mistakes is an important part of growth. They seek to learn new knowledge and skills, tend to know when they’re wrong, and are willing to admit and openly examine their mistakes. They like to explore different perspectives, particularly those they disagree with, to see what they might be missing. Those with low scores are inclined to overstate their knowledge and value being right over learning. They tend to be less open to acknowledging their mistakes and weaknesses, particularly publicly. They may believe being wrong and making mistakes are signs of weaknesses rather than opportunities for growth.
Eoghan’s Humble Facet Scores
- Receptive to Criticism (52%)
- Eoghan has a moderate preference to seek and receive constructive feedback on mistakes and weaknesses.
- Open-Minded (32%)
- Eoghan has a lower preference for openly examining what you don’t know or where you might be wrong.
- Modest (67%)
- Eoghan has a strong preference to be hesitant to openly boast or brag about achievement, to avoid being egotistical, and to be more inclined to understate rather than overstate your knowledge.
Energetic (65%)
Energy describes the degree of stamina and engagement with which people approach everyday work and life.
People with high scores tend to be active and “on the go” all the time, they are seemingly inexhaustible. Activity and stimulation energizes rather than depletes them. On the other hand, people with lower scores tend to be less active and more easily fatigued. They may take more time to themselves after periods of heavy activity, as stimulation tends to deplete, rather than energize, them.
Status-Seeking (82%)
Status-Seeking describes those who value being liked, being admired, or pleasing others as a measure of success.
People with high scores are focused on achieving status, including material wealth and occupational prestige. They tend to prioritize others’ impressions of them, are sensitive to how they are seen, and aspire to be liked and admired. They may be “people pleasers.” People with lower scores tend to be less concerned with how others see them, or in being recognized socially.
Eoghan in context?
When interacting with others, Eoghan…
…Is outgoing, socially bold, and stand out in the crowd as unique and creative
…Tends to be fun, joyful, and lighthearted
…Seeks harmony, compassion, and supportiveness
…Tends to avoid conflict, or coming off as confrontational or aggressive
…Is genuinely interested in making a positive difference in people’s lives
…Can be taken advantage of by those who take more than they give
As a leader, Eoghan…
…Tends to be diplomatic and prioritize the harmony of the team
…Is hesitant to offend or hurt others by offering blunt criticism
…Loves engaging in new ideas and ways of doing things, but may not always use them to drive change at the team level
…Is generally open to input from others, though prefer to make your own calls
…Actively engage with others, but don’t have a strong need to assert control yourself
When planning, Eoghan…
…Anticipates and welcomes change by reacting to it when it happens
…Thinks creating overly detailed plans in anticipation of change is futile
…Finds intrigue in the unexpected and are comfortable changing tactics as events unfold
…Likes to handle things as they come and don’t mind if you end up in a different place than you set out
…May benefit from working with others who are more organized to ensure you push through and stay on track
…Prefers to think about about the big picture
…Approaches planning and thinking in an unstructured and sometimes messy way
When solving problems, Eoghan…
…Gravitates toward new, innovative approaches
…Is comfortable finding solutions without much direction or structure
…Generates novel solutions by ignoring rules and traditions
…Likes using imagination and intuition
…Is comfortable exploring the unknown
…May prefer to explore possibilities over taking decisive action
…May be perceived as too emergent and spontaneous
When setting goals, Eoghan…
…Likes to pursue novel ideas and plans, though don’t always see them through to completion
…Is comfortable setting your own goals, but may be less comfortable taking the lead to set goals for others
…Is comfortable adapting to your circumstances, at times at the expense of maintaining singular focus on any one goal
On a team, Eoghan…
…Engages openly with others, but avoid creating conflict
…Is comfortable sharing your feelings and encourage teammates to safely share their own thoughts and feelings
…Enjoys the synergy of working as a team, but are also willing to go your own way
…May struggle to be direct when goals aren’t met
…Thinks that treating teammates well is as important as achieving goals
…May perceive others as overly rigid, while others may perceive you as too casual or spontaneous
Under stress, Eoghan…
…Generally maintain composure, but can get restless without enough change or variety
…Tends to wear emotions on your sleeve
When learning, Eoghan…
…Prefers topics that are subjective and intuitive over highly analytical
…Prefers an adaptive outline and flexible schedule
…May lose interest when subjects get too specific
…Likes engaging with others on new insights and ideas
…Generally likes exploring new ideas and areas of interest
…Likes subjects that are abstract and philosophical
…Likes to participate in the discussion
…Is interested in creative topics where your curiosity and originality can thrive
…Has good stamina and endurance
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