For our assignment, we were to take the PMAI Assessment. This assessment helps a person discover their own unique personality archetypes. They break down each different archetype and determine which archetypes are your strongest and which are your weakest. The stronger archetypes are generally exposed in your everyday life and define the stories you are living in. They are a part of who you are as a person and what you believe in. The weakest archetype is considered your shadow archetype in that it represents qualities that are generally repressed. This archetype may also influence your unconscious behaviors, as well. Although the characters within us are may be universal, each of us expresses them differently because we all have different styles, traits and mannerisms.
Each of the archetypes represents a personality trait you have experienced or will experience at some point in time in your life. They help tell your life story. If you think about it, everyone has their own unique story. Each story has helped shape us into who we are today and who we will become in the future. In relation to our leadership abilities, it gives us a better understanding as to what leadership characteristics we possess and which ones we need to work on to become successful leaders in our future careers. For example, the book explains people in three different main categories. Those who have archetypes such as: Innocent, Orphan, Caregiver, and Warrior will help you, others, and the species to survive. Those who are a: Seeker, Lover, Destroyer, and Creator help you and others find yourselves and express your gifts. Finally, those who possess qualities of a: Ruler, Magician, Sage, or Jester help you and others live authentically, making a positive contribution to the world while also experiencing personal fulfillment.
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