Myers-Briggs® Question Corner

Do you wonder why you’re attracted to certain people and seem less compatible with others? Any 2 healthy, well-developed people can have a successful relationship. Understanding yours and your partner’s similarities and differences can help with communication - especially in romantic relationships. In their book “ Just Your Type: Create the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Pe...

NT types, or “rationals”, are problem-solvers known for their ingenious, independent, and strong-willed nature. They prize knowledge and competency and use their abilities to understand and improve our world. NF types, or “idealists”, are naturally drawn to helping improve and inspire people. They are filled with good will and kindness and have a unique talent for helping others work together.

Who Am I: SP Temperaments (ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP). Known as the “activators”, or “artisans”, SP types are action-oriented risk takers who love working with their hands. They’re great thinking on their feet and believe life should be fun and exciting.

Episode 7: Who Am I: SJ Temperaments (ISTJ, ESTJ, ISFJ, ESFJ). Described as “security seeking”, SJ types are traditional, dependable, and hard-working. They are loyal partners and stable leaders. They perform a lot of thankless jobs that other types take for granted.

Everyone has little giveaways that may reveal their personality types. Recognizing different personality types can help you influence, improve relationships, and communicate more effectively.

How do your culture, family, and background influence your personality?

The Myers-Briggs is a valuable tool for building and maximizing team performance. It can help your team improve communication, how you approach work tasks, learning styles, and work in the modern (remote or hybrid) work environment.

The Myers-Briggs won’t explain everything about your personality, but it can provide you with insights into your strengths and weaknesses. That can help you choose the right career path and a workplace that values your unique gifts.

Thinking and Feeling in the Workplace. Thinkers focus on facts and logic, and value truthfulness over tact. Feelers focus on harmony, support, and no-conflict situations. It’s easy to see where miscommunication can occur! Edythe and Marc share tips for both types.

Edythe (ENFP) and Marc (INFP) share how their personalities have influenced their career choices. They share tips that both young people and mid-career adults can use when starting or changing careers.

Sorry seems to be the hardest word… for some people. Are they just stubborn? Or is there something in their makeup that stops them from taking responsibility and apologizing? How does personality – and self-esteem -factor into this? Tune in as Edythe and David share their insights. This is the final episode of the current series and the final show for our co-host David. Look out for our second sea...

Tips to Boost Small Talk If you hate small talk, you may be an Introvert. But some Extroverts dislike small talk as well. Regardless of your personality type, small talk is necessary, and is the only gateway to more meaningful conversations. Stop worrying about being interesting and instead practice showing interest; have some conversation starters ready; and tune in for more tips to boost small t...

As employees return to the workplace, employers may see increased fear, anxiety, and even depression. Uncertainty and unpredictability can cause an unnecessary amount of fear and stress. There’s no benchmark for how to deal with this apprehension in the workplace while we’re still in the midst of the pandemic. This is an opportunity for leaders to understand how mental health impacts their employe...

Before COVID-19, businesses needed to manage change and make quick decisions. The pandemic intensified these needs. The organizations and people who survive and thrive in a complex, rapidly changing and ambiguous world are both agile and curious – traits often associated with Myers-Briggs Perceiving types. Listening Note Links: How can I tell if I'm a Judger or a Perceiver? https://pos.li/2ixvj5 A...

In this week’s episode #100, Myers-Briggs Master Practitioner Edythe Richards and producer David celebrate some memorable discussions about personality as it relates to relationships, careers, and communication. Episodes cited include: * Why are INTJs Perceived as Cold or Arrogant? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-intjs-perceived-as-cold-or-arrogant/id1439049877?i=1000446223368 * ENFP...

Edythe Richards is a practitioner and avid user of both the Myers-Briggs and Emotional Intelligence 2.0 assessments. A common question relates to the correlation between these 2 instruments, and that’s what today’s episode is about. The first portion of this podcast will address the Myers-Briggs assessment, explain what it measures, and provide a brief introduction to the 4 dichotomies. The second...

Nature vs. nurture is one of the oldest debates in the field of psychology. Recent studies indicate that personality is more nuanced and complex than previously believed, and personality can – and does – change over time. Is this because that we humans have the collective experiences of our ancestors merged into our genes, or is it because of our environments – our culture, religion, or childhood...

The Myers-Briggs is a powerful tool that can help challenged and troubled relationships get back on track – if it is used and interpreted correctly. Whether you and your partner, teammate, family member, or boss are similar styles or completely opposites, the self-awareness gained from the MBTI can be instrumental in strengthening your relationship. ------------------ Myers-Briggs Question Corner...

COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on romantic relationships, especially when one partner follows social distancing guidelines and the other doesn’t. This doesn’t mean you’re headed for a divorce, but it IS time to get real about being socially and emotionally responsible. Tune in to hear David and Edythe’s thoughts on this timely, relevant topic. Previous episodes cited include: * Personality and...

If you’ve been reading job ads, you’ll notice that employers seem to be looking for very specific skillsets. In the interview, the picture changes, and that same employer may be looking for traits not specified in the job listing. Do employers prefer certain personality traits over others? How do you know which ones will get you hired? Previous episodes cited in this podcast include: * Job Searchi...

We’re all really stressed out as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. But our personalities play a vital role in the things that stress us – and our coping strategies. Though this episode focuses on #ENFP and #INTJ types, strategies for building greater self-awareness – which is applicable to all personality types in the midst of the COVID19 lockdown – are discussed. ------------------ Myers-Brig...

A well-informed career decision will take into account the actual day-to-day tasks, work environment, lifestyle and values, and yes – personality. Your personality is your greatest asset in your job search – IF you use it correctly. Previous episodes cites in this podcast include: * Unemployment and COVID-19 https://www.spreaker.com/user/atopcareer/86-unemployment-and-coronavirus * Can I Change my...

The Myers-Briggs is one of the world’s oldest personality assessments; does that mean it’s useless in our modern world? Previous episodes cited in this podcast include: * Best MBTI Leaders (part 1) https://atopcareer.com/which-myers-briggs-types-make-the-best-leaders-part-1/ * Best MBTI Leaders (part 2) https://atopcareer.com/which-myers-briggs-types-make-the-best-leaders-part-2/ * MBTI: Recruitin...

Edythe and David discuss INFP ENFP friendship and relationships This relationship pairing is almost surely a harmonious one! Both INFP and ENFP types enjoy discussing possibilities, ideas, and global issues. Conversations may revolve around future hopes and dreams of each person, and the pairing as a couple. They both tend to be altruistic and attuned to each other’s’ needs. Most likely, they’re e...

One of the most frustrating situations we can encounter is someone telling us why we shouldn’t feel a certain way. Your feelings are your feelings. Whether or not they stem from real or perceived beliefs and truths, we all have them, and we can’t escape them. Feelings drive our behavior. Feelings can work for us, or against us. And we can choose not to judge them, but accept them for what they are...