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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY Solving My People Puzzle Submitted to Dr. Rick Nichols, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course, PACO-500 C03 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling Lester C. Sump II November 12, 2022 1

Contents Solving My People Puzzle………………………………………………………………………3 Guided Purpose Statement………………………………………………………………………3 DISC Description………………………………………………………………………………..3 DISC Style Alignment…………………………………………………………………………..3 Active/Task-oriented “D”……………………………………………………………….4 Active/People-oriented “I”……………………………………………………………...4 Passive/People-oriented “S”…………………………………………………………….4 Passive/Task-oriented “C”………………………………………………………………5 Care-Seeker Connection………………………………………………………………………...5 Mentor Connection……………………………………………………………………………...6 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………7 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………….8 Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………..9 2

Solving My People Puzzle This paper will showcase my personality by highlighting specific metrics given in the coursework over the duration of the class. This assessment will show empirical data designed to help me see how I am by design. Beneath what I may speak about are hidden areas of structure that have been built by myself and my circumstances in life that attribute to who I am as a person and how I deal with situations. Guiding Purpose Statement I tend to be more assertive than attentive, which can lead to miscommunication and may disrupt my positive intentions within relationships. I understand this may be due to how I see myself and the level of self-awareness I possess. How I treat others is a direct result of how I view myself as Nichols states that approaches may differ from person to person based on how each individual views their self-image. 1 DISC Description Upon completion of the DISC Assessment, I have come to a better understanding of my tendencies and reactions regarding others and how I view the same from other people. Having the knowledge of the report will enable me to better understand the views and opinions of others while also helping me better explain mine. DISC Style Alignment 1 Nichols, K. Masterpiece: Seeing Yourself as God's Work of Art Changes Everything . Lynchburg, VA. Liberty University Press. 2017. 3

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Type D Active/Task-oriented Responding properly to a type D oriented personality is something I do well, as I am a type D myself. My leadership style is direct and to the point without holding back which helps me stand firm with those who respond better to that type of direction. Since my style of communication is direct, I tend to get along with those who respond best to getting a clear task set for them to accomplish. Providing critical feedback, both positive and negative, has helped me during my time in the military as I have found most people with this personality type are eager to understand what they’ve done correctly, and what they need to improve on. Type I Active/People-oriented This personality type receives information better by listening to stories which give them the ability to imagine a given situation. They tend to focus more on the story than the information contained within it, so being able to allow them to do so while also being intentional about keeping their focus centered on the direction is key. Being able to acknowledge their successful completion of a task by giving praise for accomplishments is critical to keeping their attention. 2 Type S Passive/People-oriented 2 Carbonell, M. How to Solve the People Puzzle: Understanding Personality Patterns . Blue Ridge, GA. Uniquely You Resources. 2008. 4

Listening to and understanding the type S personality is something they value, specifically finding common ground regarding their viewpoint. To make certain that I relate to them in a positive manner, I need to be aware to not be pushy or overly aggressive with the type S, as this may cause them to shut down due to their sensitive nature. They don’t like to be the center of attention and do better when they can assimilate into a group, so making sure to place them with people who are a bit more assertive can help them come out of their shell. Type C Passive/Task-oriented The type C personality can be strong willed, however, in my experience, these are the people who don’t speak up regularly, yet they are task masters who excel in completing assignments. I can breakthrough to an individual with a type C personality by communicating to them that I appreciate their dedication to any task they are given. Care-Seeker Connection Bruce is the care-seeker I selected as his personality type aligns best with mine and I believe that can be a positive in my interactions with him. In his anger, Bruce seeks justice, which is typical of his personality type, so enabling him to be vocal about this while directing him to focus more on his relationships with his sons is vital to his progress. Avoiding any potential traps with Bruce is critical to managing our time together. I must be careful not to fix his situation and allow him to come to the solutions on his own with only guidance from me. 3 3 Petersen, J. Why Don't We Listen Better? Communicating and Connecting in Relationships (second ed.). Portland, OR. Petersen Publications. 2015. 5

As the leader of his family and finding himself in the new role of single parent, Bruce must be pushed through encouragement to realize that although he may not possess all of the tools needed, he has the ability to gain and apply them. 4 Mentor Connection My mentor revealed to me that I tend to be too firm, and this causes others to withdraw if their personality type isn’t as strong as mine. With this feedback, I can overcome this weakness by utilizing the speaker listener technique and becoming more of an active listener. Listening more intently and repeating back to the speaker what was said can help me keep positive lines of communication open. It is crucial that I don’t think of what I want to say while others are speaking, and instead, focus on the content of their words. 5 My mentor’s personality type is S, as they are extremely humble and very good at listening due to their pastoral counseling background. I’ve been seeing my mentor for a few months and feel as though I have grown more as a person and in my respect for their field of study. I hold their personal and professional opinion in high regard and look to understand more effectively their assessment of me. Conclusion 4 Kollar, C. A. Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling: An Effective Short-term Approach for Getting People Back on Track . Grand Rapids, MI. Zondervan. 2011. 5 Jantz, E. L. Mentor’s 360° Interview Worksheet. 2018 . 6

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In conclusion, this assignment has opened my eyes to an almost unlimited number of personality types in different situations. Most people are complex enough that they will probably display more than one personality type at any given moment, and I need to be aware of how to respond to each situation appropriately. Through this assignment I have gained a better understanding of who I am as an individual and how to communicate better moving forward with others. My hope is that God will use this to continue to refine me into the person He needs me to be to accomplish His calling on my life. Bibliography Carbonell, M. How to Solve the People Puzzle: Understanding Personality Patterns . Blue Ridge, GA. Uniquely You Resources. 2008. Jantz, E. L. Mentor’s 360° Interview Worksheet. 2018 . 7

Kollar, C. A. Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling: An Effective Short-term Approach for Getting People Back on Track . Grand Rapids, MI. Zondervan. 2011. Nichols, K. Masterpiece: Seeing Yourself as God's Work of Art Changes Everything . Lynchburg, VA. Liberty University Press. 2017. Petersen, J. Why Don't We Listen Better? Communicating and Connecting in Relationships (second ed.). Portland, OR. Petersen Publications. 2015. Appendix This Is Expected of Me 8

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