Jung Typology Test

I have been using the book Write Like This by Kelly Gallagher to work on improving my own writing even though it was written to improve the writing of students.  One exercise suggested is to take the "Jung Typology Test" found at
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp and then use a T-chart noting with what you agree and with you disagree. 

Not only was this a great exercise for writing but I feel it would be great if all our Esperanza staff took this free test and shared the results with everyone else.  It would be a great reminder of each other's assets as well as a reminder that we aren't all using the same "awareness wheel." 

A Different Perspective

Darren Beck shared this fascinating picture.  If you look at it long enough you will see a different perspective.  As we strive to make Esperanza the school we want it to be we need to be willing to see things from different perspectives.  This is a real art as each of us has a different awareness wheel because of our unique life experiences. 

Reaching Decisions

Yesterday I listened to Pres. Obama explain the breakdown in the debt ceiling talks. I then listened to the Speaker of the House Boehner explain how he viewed the situation. Needless to say, they both saw the situation from different vantage points.

Watching this situation unfold has reminded me of some important things we need to remember when addressing Esperanza issues:

• People view situations through their own "awareness wheel."


• People need to strive to first understand rather than to be understood.


• People need to stay focused on the issue rather than personalities (Insults and finger-pointing are completely inexcusable).


• People need to be aware of how decisions will affect people rather than stay married to a specific ideology.


• People need to focus on reaching a consensus (the Third Space!) that is a win-win rather than a compromise which could be win-lose.

We as the Esperanza leaders and educators need to set this kind of example for our Esperanza scholars.