Personality Test
LION – BEAVER – OTTER – GOLDEN RETRIEVER
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 which is least like you.
Do this across the page for each list of descriptors, then tally the total for each column at the
bottom. The highest scoring column is most like you and the lowest scoring column is least like
you. When you are finished, flip the page to read about your personality type and what it means.
1. ____Likes authority ____Enthusiastic ____Sensitive Feelings ____Likes Instruction
2. ____Takes Charge ____Takes Risks ____Loyal ____Accurate
3. ____Determined ____Visionary ____Calm ____Consistent
4. ____Enterprising ____Verbal ____Enjoys Routine ____Predictable
5. ____Competitive ____Promoter ____Dislikes Change ____Practical
6. ____Problem Solver ____Enjoys Popularity ____Gives in To Others ____Factual
7. ____Productive ____Fun-loving ____Avoids Confrontations ____Responsible
8. ____Bold ____Likes Variety ____Sensitive ____Prefers Perfection
9. ____Decision Maker ____Spontaneous ____Nurturing ____Detail Oriented
10. ____Persistent ____Inspirational ____Peace Maker ____Analytical
Totals: ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
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What Does This Mean
Lion- This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at making decisions and is very
goal-oriented. They enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and opportunity for
advancement. Because lions are thinking of the goal, they can step on people to reach it.
Lions can be very aggressive and competitive. Lions must learn not to be too bossy or to
take charge in other's affairs.
Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct
Weakness: Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation: Doesn't understand that directness can hurt others, hard time expressing grace
Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoy
being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt
when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not
deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (notorious for messy rooms) Otters like to
hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like
Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.
Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline
Golden Retriever - Good at making friends. Very loyal. Retriever personalities do not like
big changes. They look for security. Can be very sensitive. Very caring. Has deep
relationships, but usually only a couple of close friends. Wants to be loved by everyone.
Looks for appreciation. Works best in a limited situation with a steady work pattern.
Strength: Accommodating, calm, affirming
Weakness: Indecisive, indifferent, unable to express emotional, too soft on other people
Limitation: Seeing the need to be more assertive, holding others accountable.
Beaver - Organized. Beavers think that there is a right way to do everything and they
want to do it exact that way. Beaver personalities are very creative. They desire to
solve everything. Desire to take their time and do it right. Beavers do not like sudden
changes. They need reassurance.
Strength: High standards, order, respect
Weakness: Unrealistic expectations of self & others, too perfect.
Limitation: Seeing the optimistic side of things, expressing flexibility
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