A recent article by OPP, the publisher of the MBTI in the UK, titled Early Obstacles to Type Development described potential obstacles to effective type development. Indeed type theory is a developmental model and so it follows that the unfolding…
Knowing your type can be like getting the keys to a Ferrari- but it's worthless if the keys don't fit the ignition. Or one just only uses overdrive. Or the individual gets pulled over by the police and then says,…
How does introverted feeling actually present itself? Is it strong? Fluffy and accommodating? What do you think of when you imagine someone who prefers introverted feeling? Last night, I was Skyping with my friend and colleague, Sue Blair, about the nature…
What really influences our behavior? Is it the brain as described by the newest findings in brain science? Is it our personality? Our upbringing? As a coach, I use certain lenses to help individuals uncover personal potential. Therefore, it's…
There are many reasons why people don't answer the phone. I am among those who shun ringing phones, but maybe not for the reasons you might expect. I am not shy nor do see phone calls as an intrusion. It's…
Imagine contracting encephalitis (brain swelling) from a mosquito bite. The brain swells resulting in significant brain damage. In my former profession as a speech pathologist, I encountered such a client. She was in her 30's and her memory was deeply…
A few days ago, I was moping around because all of my holiday company had left, particularly my college age children. One of my daughters is a teacher and an INFJ. She said to me, "Oh mom, quit dragging around.…
On more than one occasion, I have been asked to identify the personality type of a fictional character or a celebrity. It can be fascinating to speculate on what type an individual appears to be. At the APTi 2011 conference,…
Much has been learned about the nature of sefl-control and it's role in addictions, procrastination, impulsivity, and unmet goals. There are many new books on the market on this topic. Less than a year ago, I attended an all day…
What is the practical value of the MBTI Step III given that there are so many personality assessment tools on the market, including the MBTI Step I and II? What is to be gained by using this tool over…