Who am I? DISC

Taking the leadership diagnostic test wasn't as bad as I thought. I pretty much figured out the point of it after the first few slides. However, I decided to play along and see what happens. I know my management style pretty well, so I knew what to expect. I scored extremely high on Dominance and Influence scale. I like to get things done the way I want and I want to always be in control of the situation. Since I knew the kind of person I am, this test did not show me anything new. I am completely fine with being the way I am, even though it might be the most likable trait. However, I think this test would be helpful in a group. This way, when everyone knows what type of style they prefer, roles can be assigned more accurately.

Isn't culture the same anywhere you go?

Cultural shock is a funny thing. Some people live their entire life without realizing that not everyone is like them. My first cultural shock was when I first moved to United States, but since I was relatively young, it did not impact me very much. However, when I want to Australia 4 years ago, I was very pleasantly surprised. People there are much more laid back than in New York. Sydney is a big metropolis just like NYC, but there is just no rush. No one pushes you on the streets or metro, store clerks are eager to spend 5 minutes talking to the customer. Being "American," I had to take a step back and relax. I realized that what I thought was normal pace of life, was only normal for NYC.

Story of my life

I was born in Belarus, also known as the last dictatorship in Europe. Moved to States with my family in 2001, exactly 2 months before 9/11. Graduated from James Madison HS in Brooklyn and went on to Baruch as undergrad. I always wanted to run my own business, but got side tracked in high school by investment banking's promises of insane bonuses. Now after 2 years of college, I decided to go back to my original goals of owning my own business. I am a full time student and work full time in the auto industry.