FIVE MINUTE PERSONALITY TEST
LION | OTTER | GOLDEN RETRIEVER | BEAVER
Used with permission from Greg Smalley.
Choose the item in each line that is most like you and mark a 4 below it. Then pick the item that is next most
like you and mark it as 3, then 2, then 1, which is the item that is least like you. Do this across the page for
each list of descriptors.
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. Bold Fun-Loving Avoids Confrontation Responsible
8. Deductive Likes Variety Sensitive Prefers Perfection
9. Decision Maker Spontaneous Nurturing Detail Oriented
10. Persistent Inspirational Peace Maker Analytical
TOTAL:
LION OTTER GOLDEN RETRIEVER BEAVER
GOLDEN
LION OTTER BEAVER
RETRIEVER
This personality likes to Otters are very social This personality is very This personality is very
lead. The lion is good at creatures. Otter person- good at making friends. organized. Beavers think
making decisions and is alities love people. They Very loyal. Retriever that there is a right way
very goal-oriented. They enjoy being popular and personalities do not like to do everything and they
enjoy challenges, difficult influencing and motivating big changes. They look want to do it that exact
assignments, and oppor- others. Otters can some- for security. Can be very way. Beaver personalities
tunity for advancement. times be hurt when people sensitive. Very caring. Has are very creative. They
Because lions are thinking do not like them. Otter deep relationships, but desire to solve everything
of the goal, they can step personalities usually have usually only a couple of and to take their time and
on people to reach it. lots of friends, but not close friends. Wants to be do it right. Beavers do not
Lions can be very aggres- deep relationships. They loved by everyone. Looks like sudden changes. They
sive and competitive. Lions love to goof-off. (They are for appreciation. Works need reassurance.
must learn not to be too notorious for messy best in a limited situa-
bossy or to take charge in rooms.) Otters like to tion with a steady work Strength:
other’s affairs. hurry and finish jobs. pattern. High standards, order,
(Jobs are not often done respect.
Strength: well.) The otter personality Strength: Weakness:
Goal-oriented, strong, is like Tigger in Winnie Accommodating, calm, Unrealistic expectations of
direct. The Pooh. affirming. self & others, too perfect.
Weakness: Weakness: Limitation:
Argumentative, too Strength: Indecisive, indifferent, Seeing the optimistic side
dictatorial. People person, open, unable to express of things, expressing
Limitation: positive. emotions, too soft on oth- flexibility.
Doesn’t understand that Weakness: er people.
directness can hurt Talks too much, too Limitation:
others, hard time permissive. Seeing the need to be
expressing grace. Limitation: more assertive, holding
Remembering past others accountable.
commitments, following
through with discipline.
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