What is Personality?
Personality is the unique way a person thinks, feels, and behaves — it shapes how they navigate the world. As a leader, understanding personality helps you guide, motivate, and communicate more effectively with different team members.
Psychologists describe personality through the Big Five Traits (OCEAN):
- Openness – curiosity and creativity
- Conscientiousness – organization and reliability
- Extraversion – sociability and energy
- Agreeableness – kindness and cooperation
- Neuroticism (Emotional Stability) – calmness versus stress reactivity
Each trait exists on a scale, not as opposites. It takes time and consistent observation to understand someone’s true personality—moods can change, but traits are stable. Effective leadership starts with self-awareness—knowing your own personality before assessing others.
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