Personality assessments in the workplace have been both revolutionary and completely useless, depending on how they’re used.

Some companies treat them like corporate horoscopes:

• “You’re a ‘High D’? That explains why you bulldoze meetings.”

• “Oh, you’re an introvert? You should probably avoid leadership roles.”

• “You’re a ‘Type 4’? Sooo… emotional. Good luck with that.”

STOP. This is where most assessments get it dead wrong - they slap a label on you and call it a day. And suddenly, you’re stuck in a personality box dictating how others see you instead of helping you work better.

The Problem With Most Personality Tests

The Wrong Way:

❌ 2-minute quizzes that “reveal your personality” but are about as accurate as a BuzzFeed “Which Disney Villain Are You?” test.

❌ Using results to justify bad behavior. (“Oh, she’s just a ‘Dominant Red’ - that’s why she micromanages everything.”)

❌ Treating results like a fixed identity instead of a tool for growth.

The Right Way (AKA, What We Do at SurePeople):

✔️ Deep, real, no-BS insights. Our assessment isn’t a quick five-question quiz - it takes 30 minutes because it actually goes deep. No fluff. No generic “You’re a leader!” statements.

✔️ No ‘bad’ results. You’re not “too much” of anything, and nothing about you is a “weakness” - it’s about understanding how you work best and who you should lean on.

✔️ A living, evolving guide. Because let’s be honest, you’re not the same person in every situation. (Who you are under pressure in a Monday morning team meeting vs. happy hour? Exactly.)

Most tests just label you. The Prism self-assessment helps you grow.

Most personality assessments leave you with a label and zero direction. SurePeople's Prism self-assessment goes way deeper.

• We don’t just tell you your strengths - we show you how to actually use them.

• We don’t just point out your blind spots, we show you how to work with others who fill those gaps.

• We don’t believe in ‘weaknesses.’ We believe in teams that actually work together.

Being self-aware isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about knowing when to step up and when to rely on others.

The best teams aren’t filled with “perfect” people, they’re filled with people who understand each other. That’s the difference.

The Final Take:

Most personality assessments give you a color, a letter, or a title - and nothing else. SurePeople gives you real insights that actually help you work better, communicate better, and avoid workplace chaos.

So if you want to truly understand yourself and your team - not just in a “fun test” way, but in a “we actually get stuff done” way, then it’s time to level up.

And if you’re still relying on a five-minute quiz to help your managers lead better...Good luck with that.

Curious how Prism goes beyond basic workplace assessments?

Drop a comment below, and we’ll give you free access to take the Prism self-assessment.

Once you’ve tried it, we’d love to hear your honest feedback!