Is your personality more like a LION, BEAVER, OTTER or GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Take this quick test. Choose the item in each line that is most like you and put a 4. Then pick the item that is next most like you and put a 3. Then 2 and then 1 for which is least like you. Do this across each row. Then total the numbers down the columns.

Get into groups with others who have the same animal personality Get into groups with others who have the same animal personality. Complete this page in your packet.

Beaver (the navigator) Strengths: Beavers have a strong need to do things right and “by the book.” In fact, they’re the kind of people who actually read instruction manuals. They’re great at providing quality control in an office and will thrive in any situations that demand accuracy, such as accounting, engineering, etc. Because rules, consistency, and high standards are so important to beavers, they’re often frustrated with a mate who doesn’t share these same characteristics. Despite deep feelings for those they love, beavers must learn to communicate their softness and warmth in a way that’s felt and clearly understood by others. Areas of Growth: Beavers need to accept that it’s all right to make mistakes and that it’s healthy to call for help when they’re struggling.

The Golden Retriever Strengths: One word describes these people: LOYAL. They’re so loyal, in fact, that they can absorb the most emotional pain and punishment in a relationship and still stay committed. They’re great listeners, empathetic, and warm encouragers. However, they tend to be such pleasers that they can have great difficulty being assertive in a relationship when it’s needed. Areas of Growth: Golden Retrievers should avoid being so supportive that they support problems as well (codependency). They also need to learn to confront when necessary; even when it’s difficult.

The Lion Strengths: Lions are leaders. They’re usually the bosses at work, or think they are. They’re decisive, bottom-line folks who are not watchers or listeners. They love to solve problems. Unfortunately, if they don’t learn to tone down their aggressiveness, their natural dominating traits can cause problems for others. Areas of Growth: Lions need to learn that meaningful communication takes time. They need to slow down to involve others in decisions.

The Otter Strengths: Otters are excitable and love to yak, yak, yak! They’re great at motivating others and need to be in an environment where they can talk and have a voice on major decisions. Otters have an outgoing nature which makes them great networkers, they usually know people who know people. They can be very loving and encouraging unless under pressure, when they tend to use their verbal skills to attack. However, their strong desire to be liked often overshadows problems in a relationship and results in further problems. Areas of Growth: Otters must learn to deepen relationships, be serious during serious times, and respect real deadlines and rules.