Personality and Leadership Reflection

Understanding how my personality shapes my leadership in education

Introduction

Understanding my personality and leadership style has helped me better understand how I show up in my role as an Education Specialist and how I can continue to grow. In my role supporting teachers across multiple campuses, I provide training and coaching in blended learning and EdTech integration. I completed multiple personality assessments including Myers Briggs, True Colors, and DISC. My Myers Briggs type is ENFJ, my True Colors profile shows Blue as my dominant color followed by Red and Yellow, and my DISC profile identifies me as an I type. These results align closely with how I see myself and how I interact with others in both my personal and professional life.

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Personality Insights

Of the assessments, the combination of Myers Briggs and True Colors felt the most accurate. Both highlighted my focus on relationships, communication, and responsibility. My strengths include being open, honest, and communicative. In my work supporting teachers with VR, Kolibri, Lantern, Edovo, and PhET, building trust is essential when introducing new ideas. Teachers have different levels of comfort with technology, and my personality allows me to meet them where they are and provide support that feels manageable.

One area for growth is my confidence with public speaking. I do well in small group settings and one-on-one coaching conversations. Larger group presentations can feel more challenging until I am fully comfortable with the content. Once I feel confident in the material, I am able to lead a full classroom setting successfully, but continuing to build that confidence remains a personal development goal.

At work, I am structured, focused, and constantly supporting others. At home, I am still caring and responsible, but more relaxed and quiet. My core traits remain the same, but my pace and environment shift.

Leadership Style Reflection

My primary leadership style is Servant Leadership, which aligns strongly with my personality. My role centers on supporting teachers, providing resources, and helping them grow. This approach connects with the idea that strong leaders begin with purpose and clearly communicate the reason behind the work. When teachers understand the why, they are more likely to engage and take ownership.

I lead best in collaborative settings. I prefer to make trainings practical and relatable by sharing real examples from campuses. When teachers hear firsthand experiences and see how strategies work in real classrooms, they are more likely to try them. This approach also reflects coaching-based leadership, where growth and development are prioritized over control.

My leadership style positively impacts morale because it is grounded in trust and communication. Teachers know I am there to support them. However, I recognize that a relational approach must be balanced with clear expectations. As I continue to grow, I want to strengthen my ability to maintain consistent structures while still leading with empathy.

Decision-Making and Adaptability

In decision-making, I naturally consider how choices affect teachers and students. I focus on clarity, communication, and support. There are times, though, when I need to be more direct, especially when working within timelines or implementation expectations. Effective leadership requires flexibility. Different situations require different approaches, and I continue to grow in adapting my style when necessary.

Leadership Growth

Overall, my personality and leadership style complement one another. My relational strengths support my servant leadership approach, and my communication skills help me influence meaningful instructional change. This reflection has helped me see areas of growth, particularly in strengthening my public speaking confidence and balancing empathy with structure. Moving forward, I will continue building strong relationships while maintaining clear expectations that support sustainable innovation in education.

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