Co‐curricular leadership tools: The use of inventories outside of the college classroom

Abstract

Many college leadership educators use inventories as part of co‐curricular programs, outside the traditional classroom. This article will describe and critique the use of four instruments (Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, CliftonStrengths, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Inventory, and EarthquakeTM Simulation) to support student development within the context of leadership as a relational, community‐oriented process. By using these tools intentionally, through a culturally relevant design and in line with students’ developmental readiness, co‐curricular educators can help foster leadership within each unique individual.

Authentic Leadership, Personality Types, and Job Satisfaction: Study with Nurses in a Private Hospital

“…Te studied institution uses the MBTI ® tool for professionals participating in leadership development programs, demonstrating that the institution values this subject, as there is a cost for each evaluation performed [40].…”

“…Regarding the relationship between AL, job satisfaction, and personality types, no signifcant correlations were found, except for the predominance of the ESTJ and ISFJ typologies among the leaders. Te MBTI ® is a valuable tool that professionals can utilize from their training to their selfdevelopment journey, aiming to enhance self-awareness [40], which is one of the foundational pillars of AL [21].…”