Thanks to Delmer for sharing his discovery of this online personality test.
I don’t think you can take much from the results, but I’d rather be compared with Gandhi than Hitler. I am a perfectionst, which I’ve always considered a weakness as well as a strength.
The question of leadership entered my mind last week when the Liberals were electing their new chief. Nelson and Turnbull offered contrasting styles. Apparently Turnbull stormed into Nelson’s office after the meeting and berated him for giving an insipid acceptance speech.
I think I’d be more like Nelson than Turnbull. After a pounding at the polls I’d be somewhat humble and looking to rebuild over the next two years. Turnbull though would have presented himself arrogantly as the alternative Prime Minister from day one.
Who’s to say what’s the better approach? In matters like this I always think there are several roads to the same destination.
Twitter: delmerw
says:
As insecure as I am, I believe I am one of the nicest people I know.
Saturday I provided free computer support to a person I’d just met and who had offered to pay me. Saturday night I stripped wallpaper off the walls of someone I barely knew because I knew they were under deadline and could really use the help. I hold doors open for the elderly. I don’t park in reserved spots.
And yet, the leader I am most like is Hitler. Am I to believe Adolph was using his Saturdays to refurbish the homes of people he barely knew?
Gandhi, eh? That’s amazing Michael! I admire the teachings he left behind. I got Mother Theresa (much to my surprise).
I’ve got a theory about this test. If your answers indicate you have a backbone and you are any kind of a leader they brand you a vile dictator. According to them I’m supposed to be like Saddam Hussein. But I have never gassed my enemies nor have I invaded their sovereign space. Oh, and I don’t have any weapons of mass destruction but then again, neither did Saddam.