• Openness to Experience: We both scored high on this trait, which means that we are open to new experiences and ideas. We are also curious and enjoy learning new things. This openness can be helpful in both leadership and followership roles. As leaders, we can use our openness to come up with new ideas and solutions to problems. As followers, we can be open to feedback and new ways of doing things.
• Conscientiousness: We both scored moderately high on this trait, which means that we are organized, responsible, and hardworking. We are also detail-oriented and like to get things done. This conscientiousness can be helpful in both leadership and followership roles. As leaders, we can use our conscientiousness to set goals and track progress. As followers, we can be reliable and dependable.

Here is a question about or an insight I gained from my colleague’s analysis, specifically how their personality influences the way they lead and follow:

• Agreeableness: My colleague scored low on this trait, which means that they are not particularly agreeable. They are more likely to be assertive and direct. This can be helpful in leadership roles, as it can allow them to make decisions quickly and decisively. However, it can also be a challenge in followership roles, as they may not be as willing to go along with the group or take direction from others.

I have a parallel from my personal or professional experience to my colleague’s. In my previous job, I worked with a manager who was also low in agreeableness. This manager was very direct and assertive, which could sometimes be challenging. However, I also appreciated their willingness to make decisions quickly and decisively.

I would suggest that my colleague could take an alternate approach to become a more effective leader and follower by being more open to feedback and new ideas. They could also try to be more agreeable and willing to go along with the group or take direction from others.

Here are some specific suggestions:

• As a leader:
  • Ask for feedback from your team members on a regular basis.
  • Be open to new ideas and suggestions from your team members.
  • Be willing to compromise and work with your team members to reach consensus.
• As a follower:
  • Be willing to take direction from your manager or other leaders.
  • Be open to feedback from your manager or other leaders.
  • Be willing to go along with the group and support the team’s decisions.

I believe that these suggestions would help my colleague to become a more effective leader and follower. They would allow them to leverage their strengths while also addressing their weaknesses.