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Can MBTI training help a criminal justice organization function better?
New case study shows role of MBTI® self-awareness in organizational reform
Vanessa Bradford
How Australia Post used MBTI personality type to build trust and increase productivity
Managers have a lot on their plate – from exceeding customer expectations to taking care of their employees. This blog explains how sales and operations managers at Australia Post improved company success by using the MBTI personality assessment to build trust and collaboration.
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company
How to use the MBTI assessment with the Strong assessment
Learn where interests and personality type combine to improve career planning.
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company
Parenting and Personality Type
How does your MBTI personality type affect your parenting style? What’s the best way to parent a child who has different personality preferences from yours? Listen to this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast to find out!
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company
Working Across Cultures
What are the biggest challenges people face working across cultures? Listen to this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast with Frank Garten, cross-cultural expert and global leadership trainer to learn how to mitigate cultural challenges and improve communication.
Melissa Summer
Psychological Needs of Teams
In this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Marta Koonz, Principal Consultant for The Myers-Briggs Company, as she walks us through insights around using psychological needs to better work relationships and improve teamwork.
Melissa Summer
MBTI Type & Research in the News
Here’re the articles you might have missed in the news in 2022 about the MBTI assessment and research from The Myers-Briggs Company.
Melissa Summer
MBTI personality type and relationships
How can MBTI personality type help strengthen relationships? Do people with the same type get along better? Listen to this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast to find out!
Melissa Summer
Does the MBTI assessment work across cultures?
The world has been flattened by technology and working across county and cultural borders is now the norm. But can you use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment across borders? Here’s what you should know.
Melissa Summer
The Myers-Briggs Company & MBTI assessment in the news – top articles from 2022
Where did the MBTI assessment and The Myers-Briggs Company pop up in the news last year? Check out these top articles…
Sherrie Haynie, Sr. Director of Professional Services at The Myers-Briggs Company
Are personalities permanent? Can your personality type change?
Humans learn and grow all the time. But what about someone’s personality? Can your personality type change?
Melissa Summer
The psychological, emotional, and financial value of training & development
4 min read. If you’re in human resources, have a learning and development position, or are an independent trainer or consultant in these areas, you probably know the value of planned training and development initiatives for your employees. But when economies slow and budgets tighten, the training and development budget is often one of the first things to be cut. Why? Compared to manufacturing, sales, and other revenue generating parts of the business, many leaders have a hard time recogni...
Melissa Summer
Finding a Career with Purpose
Career expert and coach Julie Gross shares her tips for finding a career with purpose in this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast.
Melissa Summer
Galderma Skincare Uses the MBTI® Tool to Navigate Major Company Change
How does a skincare giant smooth out the wrinkles of organizational change?
Melissa Summer
Connecting with the people you lead
Dr. Martin Boult shares his expertise on leadership and connection in this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast.
Melissa Summer
Psychology of Change
What is change management and why does it matter for organizations?
Melissa Summer
Leadership, Extraversion & Introversion
What should leaders be aware of about these well-known personality differences?
Melissa Summer
Conflict Management
How can conflict management save organizations money?
Melissa Summer
International Women’s Day: Increasing awareness, supporting, and connecting
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated...
Kevin Wood
Introversion 2.0: Why we need to reshape the way we work
The last two years have caused a major shift in how we work. And for some, it's been an Introvert's paradise. Here's what all managers and Introverted employees should know to work at their best...
Melissa Summer
Holiday stress & personality: Tips for each MBTI type
Home Alone. A Christmas Story. It’s a Wonderful Life. What do all these movies have in common (aside from taking place during the holiday season)? Stressful situations! While this time of year can be fun, festive and a great time to catch up on sleep, for many people it also brings undesired stress from lack of time, to the pressure to give gifts, to travel and burnout from holiday parties (especially social burnout for those with preferences for Introversion). And all the hustle and bust...
Melissa Summer
Using personality assessments for team building
How can personality assessments like the MBTI tool help teams work together more effectively and understand each other better?
Melissa Summer
From HiPo new employee to rock star producer
Personality assessments like the Myers-Briggs tool help your company maintain a reliable system for developing high potential (aka HiPo) employees.
Kevin Wood
To build or not to build - Is this the question for team leaders?
Do you know what the difference is between team building and team development? The phrases are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Here’s what HR practitioners and leaders should know…
Jamie Viviano, Sr. Manager Global Websites
Addressing the inaccuracies in ‘Persona’ about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment
The topic of personality assessment (especially Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, or MBTI®, personality types) sparks immense enthusiasm from supporters around the world as well as a fair share of criticism from skeptics.
Kevin Wood, Writer
How to address criticism of the Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator—resources, videos, and more
Nothing is beyond criticism, and the MBTI assessment is no exception. Here're some resources you might not know about when it comes to addressing skeptics of this powerful tool.
Kevin Wood, Writer at The Myers-Briggs Company
Patrick Lencioni on team trust, vulnerability, and the MBTI® assessment
The author of 5 Dysfunctions of a Team shares his insights on the MBTI assessment for individual and team development...
Sherrie Haynie, Director of US Professional Services, The Myers-Briggs Company
Is "work-life balance" just a myth?
The conversation over work-life balance began in the middle of the Industrial Revolition. After so much time and money spent, how do so many companies still get it wrong?
Melissa Summer, Marketing & PR Manager, The Myers-Briggs Company
27 Tools Business Leaders Should Know About
Organizational psychologists and business leaders were asked about top tools for the organization. Here's what they had to say...
Michael Segovia, Senior Consultant & MBTI Expert, The Myers-Briggs Company
Is Personality Permanent?
In our ever-changing worlds, is your personality permanent?
Helen Rayner, Psychologist and Practitioner Development, The Myers-Briggs Company
Remote Working Tips from a Psychologist
Here's what one of our resident psychologists recommends for working at home...
John Hackston, Head of Thought Leadership, The Myers-Briggs Company
Turning Self-awareness into Action: Put the MBTI® Framework in Your Pocket
A new way to unlock the power of personality differences in organizations...
Jeff Hayes
Talent Development and Diversity in Dubai with the MBTI Tool
CEO Jeff Hayes shares insights around diversity, talent development and other observations from Dubai.
Global Marketing
Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—Conclusion
It’s Friday. Kevin, Mom, Dad, and I are the only members of the family still here in Hawaii. Right now we’re having a wonderful breakfast at Daylight Coffee in Queens Market. I make a mental note to come back here on our next trip to Hawaii. I have to keep reminding myself that there will be a next trip so I don’t get too sad. After breakfast we head back to the hotel to finish packing and then meet in the lobby for our drive to the airport. We know this route well after havin...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—The Second Goodbye
After dropping off Terri, the rest of us head in to Kona for a tour around the shops. It is very hot out, and our swimming pool is all the way back at the hotel. We walk in to a few galleries to get out of the heat and then decide it is time for lunch at the Kona Brewing Company. Eager to get back to the calmness of our hotel, we head back to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. Kevin, Cindy, and I sit out on the hotel deck area that overlooks the ocean and enjoy our last mai-tais together. It&rsq...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—The First Goodbye
We are all up and ready early. Terri is leaving this morning. Cindy is leaving tonight. How did our time go by so fast? We enjoy a nice breakfast at King’s Market across the street from our hotel. Terri is in the mood for fish ’n chips so she has them for breakfast. “This is it,” I think to myself. Terri is leaving, and then before you know it we all will be in our own worlds again. The drive to the airport is about twenty minutes. Kevin is playing Hawaiian music in the...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—A Sensing vs. Intuition Challenge
The day feels like it is flying by too fast. I have to keep reminding myself, “Live in the moment, or the moment will pass you by.” In type language this means that I have to honor my preference for Intuition, but I will not let it rule my day. If I flex by using Sensing more often, those great moments won’t just pass me by. Still, Terri and Cindy leave tomorrow. Already. Mom, Dad, Kevin, and I leave the day after. It helps me to think that I can plan something again soon. My m...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—Love Is in the Air
A big part of any trip for Mom is finding souvenirs to bring back to friends and family. A souvenir shop in King’s Market, located just a block from our hotel, is the perfect place. Dad, Cindy, and I settle in as Mom and Terri start collecting trinkets to buy. I wander in and out of the shop relatively quickly and instead find a T-shirt stand being set up just outside. I buy a T-shirt for me and one for Kevin. Dad worries that all the souvenirs Mom is buying won’t fit in their lugg...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—Live in the Moment
As we head back to the hotel for some downtime—nap, pool, walks along the beach—I start to feel that little bit of angst that our time together is going by too fast. It’s already Tuesday. We just have tonight and tomorrow together, and then our trip will be over. This happens to me on every vacation I go on, especially when I’m having a wonderful time. Instead of living in the moment, I let my preference for Intuition take over and start thinking about the future. Doing ...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—Perceiving Is Alive and Well
Shave ice is on our mind as we depart the boat and head to our SUV. Kevin, Terri, and I are still a little wet, but we don’t mind. It’s Hawaii after all. As we drive just across the street, we see a large crowd has surrounded the Original Hawaiian Shave Ice stand. On one side of the Blue Dragon Restaurant parking lot the small and colorful stand waits for us to join the crowd. Mom, Dad, and Cindy grab a place to sit. Kevin, Terri, and I get in line and immediately see the delicious looking froze...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—The Krakken
After swimming with dolphins we head over to a secluded snorkeling site. No other boats are around, so we have the place all to ourselves. Kevin and I stick together. I love being in the water, but have to admit to being a bit intimidated as well. Staying near Kevin makes me feel safe. Terri swims out to sea, so Damon (our first officer) has to go out to bring her back. I love how adventurous Terri can be. I love how she is making the most of every minute. Terri has this beautiful and open attit...
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Celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary—My Preferences Do Not Limit My Behavior
Getting Mom and Dad to their room and then Kevin and me to ours feels good. We have beachfront rooms and they do not disappoint. As we open the door onto the ocean, the view just takes over. It is beautiful. I’m feeling relieved that everything is going so well, including our hotel for the rest of the trip. Kevin and I start unpacking and organizing our room. As usual, I get the left side and he gets the right. We are both very neat, and getting the room all worked out is the first thing we us...