In the space of self and personality-discovery tools, there's a multitude of options, but one platform stands out - PrinciplesYou.com. Surprisingly, it's available at no cost. Founded by Ray Dalio (I highly recommend his books), this platform is built upon a foundational model employed to evaluate employees at Bridgewater Consulting, the world's most successful financial investment company. Behind PrinciplesYou's assessment model lies a team of brilliant minds, including workplace psychologists like Adam Grant.

After signing up and taking the test, the assessment results in a comprehensive report (click here to see my assessment output), with 2-3 arch type personalities assigned and rich with invaluable insights. Personally, I always find the reports enlightening, introspective and eye-opening.

On my test, when expanding on how I am autonomous, what stand out is, while I excel in being self-accountable, being internally motivated is not my strongest suit.

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What ways have I used PrinciplesYou?

Throughout the last 5 years of professional journey, I've utilized PrinciplesYou a handful of times, and I've yet to try and apply where it hasn't been incredible helpful. So far, it has served me well when:

• Establishing a foundational understanding of new teams or reports.
• Initiating meaningful conversations during one-on-one sessions, aiding individuals in maximizing their potential.
• Kick-starting Career Development Conversations and Plans.
• Resolving interpersonal dynamics or empathy challenges within teams.

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Getting Started with PrinciplesYou

The process for anyone taking the assessment largely mirrors that of other personality assessments:

1. Sign up to begin the test.
2. Respond to a series of prompts, investing approximately 30 minutes.
3. Receive an Archetype Overview & Detailed Trait Report, packed with insights.
4. Set up sharing permissions on the output, providing direct access via a shareable link.

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A very important note

Using this assessment as a force for good necessitates both vulnerability and trust. When delving into someone's inner self, it's imperative to approach with the utmost respect & integrity. Always please, please and please use a tool like this for good: aiding in personal growth, helping individuals better understand and leverage their strengths.

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