Different people behave in different ways in large part due to their personalities. Developing a nuanced understanding of team members’ Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) Personality type provides a way of better anticipating how they may behave in various situations as individuals and in cooperative environments. In this post, we will take a closer look at the Introverted- Sensing-Feeling-Perception (ISFP) personality … Read More
Myers-Briggs® Personality Type can shape our behavior, often without individuals being aware of it. It can influence how people build personal and professional relationships, contribute to group efforts, and interact with other team members. This blog will look at Introverted-Sensing-Thinking-Judgment (ISTJ) personality types and how they function on teams in the workplace. ISTJ On a Team In a word, ISTJs … Read More
People are hired because of what they know coming in, but they keep their jobs because of what they’re able to learn while they’re employed. This is true of every profession, from car mechanics to lawyers to nurses to athletes. Learning on-the-job is far from easy. In fact, it can be almost like doing two jobs, since it requires managing … Read More
The ability to learn quickly on-the-job can make the difference between success and failure, especially the constantly evolving modern workplace. Regardless of your field, from nursing to education, to retail, best practices and industry standards change all the time. Knowing your Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI®) can help you leverage the learning strategies that will work best for you, so … Read More
The professional environment today is incredibly competitive. In order to be successful, people need to be able to maintain their current workload while also constantly learning the latest new techniques or being aware of the latest developments in their field. Staying one step ahead of the competition can mean the difference between landing a job or not. As we all … Read More
Believe it or not, graduation is just the start of most peoples’ educational journey. In today’s fast-paced work environment, learning on-the-job is almost always part of the job. Some vocations, like teachers and nurses, have required continuing education. Others, like carpenters and mechanics have mentorship or apprenticeship programs. Whatever your situation is, discovering your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type (MBTI®) can help … Read More
No matter what you do for a living, you’re always learning on-the-job, whether you’re a retail associate learning a new point of sale system, a medical professional perfecting a new procedure, or a carpenter mastering a new design. How fast you learn new skills can determine how successful you are in the short-term and in your career overall. Using the … Read More
The modern work environment is demanding and ever-changing. In order to be successful—and stay successful—people need to learn constantly. Whether they are staying up-to-date on professional events, or honing their skills on cutting-edge techniques, individuals’ ability to constantly improve is essential. Even more challenging is doing all of this without falling behind on their current workload. Knowing your Myers-Briggs Type … Read More
There are many different ways to make decisions, and everyone makes them a little differently. Some people make decisions slowly and consider every possibility, contingency, and angle before reaching a conclusion and taking action. Other people discuss their ideas and brainstorm in a more social way, for example by consulting friends, family members, coworkers, or mentors. If you make decisions … Read More
Each of us makes dozens of decisions every single day, from developing a strategy for an important meeting to evaluating career options or even having difficult conversations with co-workers. We approach even the simplest of decisions in very different ways. Some people prefer to resolve misunderstandings through direct, face-to-face conversations. In sharp contrast, others may prefer to send an e-mail, … Read More
People learn constantly and for all kinds of reasons. In your personal life, you might learn a recipe, how to use a new power tool, or how to become a better coach. At work, you might learn about a new technique or piece of equipment, negotiation strategies, and more. People who can master new information and skills quickly and effectively … Read More
It may seem obvious, but different people make decisions in very different ways, depending on their personality. Some people are social decision makers—they like to discuss their ideas with different people, get feedback, and workshop them until they are perfect. Others prefer to conduct careful analyses by themselves, considering different data sets and implications. Still others prefer a combination of … Read More