Personality Matters Blog

Posted 20 November 2023 by
Global Marketing

Why knowing your personality type is critical to a growth mindset

If people think ability is innate, it could be holding them back.

Posted 20 November 2023 by
Global Marketing

Should personality assessments be used in hiring?

How to decide if and when to include personality assessments in the selection process.

Posted 16 November 2023 by
Global Marketing

How personality type affects team performance and job satisfaction

New research sends clear message to team leaders

Posted 07 November 2023 by
Melissa Summer

The Psychology of Leadership

What're the psychological factors that contribute to great leadership? How is active self-awareness helpful to leaders? Listen to this episode with leadership expert and business psychology consultant Cameron Nott to learn more.

Posted 03 November 2023 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

Why self-awareness is not enough

Business psychology experts weigh in on leadership and people development in organizations.

Posted 23 October 2023 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

People have forgotten how to work with each other

Our consultants share the workplace trends and topics they’re hearing about.

Posted 18 October 2023 by
Melissa Summer

Career Transitions and Job Fit

What’s the best way to approach career transitions? How are these transitions different during early, mid and end career stages? Listen to this podcast for all things career.

Posted 03 October 2023 by
Global Marketing

Why and how innovative organizations welcome conflict

Effective conflict management is a pillar of high-performing organizations.

Posted 21 September 2023 by
Vanessa Bradford, Contributing Writer

Uncover the (in)visible elements of team success

There are many psychological factors that affect team success. This article helps managers and leaders understand how those factors affect performance – and why the MBTI personality assessment is one of the best opportunities for growth.

Posted 19 September 2023 by
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!

Posted 15 September 2023 by
Vanessa Bradford, Contributing Writer

Leadership wake-up call: how’s your team’s orientation?

In the workplace, there are hidden elements that can make or break team success. This blog post helps managers and leaders understand the importance of team orientation – and the role inclusive leadership plays in boosting it.

Posted 07 September 2023 by
Vanessa Bradford, Contributing Writer

To build better teams, start by building trust

At work, there are hidden elements that can make or break team success. This blog post helps managers and leaders understand how inclusion – and inclusive leadership – cultivates the trust and psychological safety that teams need to be effective.

Posted 05 September 2023 by
Kevin Wood

The worst thing about teams? Poor leaders

New research explores team performance, job satisfaction, and the role of personality type

Posted 23 August 2023 by
Melissa Summer

Targeted Leadership Development and Succession Planning through CPI 260 Certification

The CPI 260 assessment enables HR and talent development professionals to find and develop high-potential employees, making it an essential tool for your investment in employee training and development.

Posted 22 August 2023 by
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.

Posted 17 August 2023 by
Melissa Summer

Enhancing communication in teams

In this post we explore practical strategies for improving team communication and recommend tips to improve how team members interact on the job.

Posted 09 August 2023 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

Can you pick up 3 pieces of litter?

How micro habits are key to the environmental mission of our new charity partner, Take 3 for the Sea

Posted 07 August 2023 by
Melissa Summer and Kevin Wood

Unlocking Team and Leadership Potential through FIRO Certification

In the ever-evolving landscape of HR and training and development, organizations are recognizing the significance of assessments in unlocking individual and team potential. Among these assessments, the Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation™ (FIRO®) assessment stands out as a powerful tool for team development and leadership growth.

Posted 07 August 2023 by
Melissa Summer

Awards Spotlight: The Myers-Briggs Company

At the beginning of this year, The Myers-Briggs Company was notified of multiple awards it had won from various agencies, recognizing our excellence and effort in areas from psychometric testing and measurement to social and environmental impact as an organization.

Posted 03 August 2023 by
Melissa Summer

Overcoming team communication challenges

In this post, based on an interview with Myers-Briggs Professional Services Principal Consultant and Depth Psychologist Dr. Marta Koonz, we discuss communication in teams, the psychological needs of teams, and their impact on collaboration.

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