Personality Matters Blog
Kevin Wood, Global Marketing
Well-being, Stress, and Resilience – New Podcast Episode
Season 3 of the podcast! In episode 1, chartered occupational psychologist Melissa Hill dives deep into well-being and resilience.
Ralph Kilmann
Resolving Internal Conflicts
Part 4/4: Can the TKI model help with internal conflict? Ralph H. Kilmann, co-author of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI®), shows which mode works best
Melissa Summer
MBTI-centered Leadership Development Helps 16,000 Nurses Improve Patient Care
In hierarchical workplace environments like those found in the healthcare industry, leadership and communication skills can often be overlooked as a determinant of patient care in favor of processes, resource allocation and effi-ciency of operational systems.
Ralph H. Kilmann
The Big Picture and Conflict Management
Part 3/4: Using a Big Picture model, Ralph H. Kilmann, co-author of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI®), shows how to evaluate and manage conflict
Ralph Kilmann
The Avoiding Culture in Organizations
Part 2/4: Ralph H. Kilmann, co-author of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI®), tries alternative TKI questions to get the true picture about the avoiding culture in organizations
Global Marketing
Can MBTI training help a criminal justice organization function better?
New case study shows role of MBTI® self-awareness in organizational reform
John Hackston, The Myers-Briggs Company
Key Workplace Trends of 2024 Affecting Talent Development
Six areas to explore in the year ahead.
Ralph H. Kilmann
Cultural norms and conflict modes
What are cultural norms and how do they affect how people manage conflict? Get in-depth insights from Ralph H. Kilmann, co-author of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI®), on the nuances of using and interpreting the TKI instrument in this blog.
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.
Melissa Summer
Myers Briggs Test Online
How can you take the famous Myers Briggs test online? Is it the same as the MBTI test? Learn more here.
Melissa Summer
World Introvert Day: Introversion in-depth
Can you be an extraverted Introvert? What’re the differences between Introverts? Do ambiverts exist? Does Introversion look different in different cultures? In honor of World Introvert Day, listen to this podcast episode that dives into Introversion in-depth with MBTI expert and chartered psychologist John Hackston.
Melissa Summer
The MBTI® Step II™ Assessment - Uncovering the DNA of personality type
What is the MBTI Step II and what are facets? Learn more about uncovering the DNA of personality type in this blog.
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company
Can you be an extraverted Introvert?
Why introverts can be louder than you expect.
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.
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.
Global Marketing
Should personality assessments be used in hiring?
How to decide if and when to include personality assessments in the selection process.
Global Marketing
How personality type affects team performance and job satisfaction
New research sends clear message to team leaders
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.
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company
Why self-awareness is not enough
Business psychology experts weigh in on leadership and people development in organizations.
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.
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.
Global Marketing
Why and how innovative organizations welcome conflict
Effective conflict management is a pillar of high-performing organizations.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Kevin Wood
The worst thing about teams? Poor leaders
New research explores team performance, job satisfaction, and the role of personality type
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.
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
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.