In this episode, we've repurposed the full audio and transcript to bring you his revolutionary approach to understanding yourself.
Are you tired of personality tests like the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) that feel too simplistic? In this video, Eric Gee, creator of the Utopic 16 personality assessment and author of "The Power of Personality," introduces a new framework for understanding who you are. We explore the 16 animal personality types, from the pragmatic Smiths to the curious Chimpanzees, and how they offer a more nuanced view of human behavior.
Join me, "The Weird Canadian," as I go through the process myself and discover my own personality type live on the show. Learn why you might be a "Chimpanzee" type like me—driven by curiosity, experimentation, and a love for data.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: A Better Way to Understand Personality 01:30 - Meet Eric Gee: Author of "The Power of Personality" 05:00 - The 4 Personality Packs: Gatherers, Hunters, Shamans, and Smiths 11:12 - Discovering My Personality Type: The "Smith" Pack 18:00 - Are You a Chimpanzee or an Owl? 25:15 - Best Jobs for the Chimpanzee Personality Type 29:20 - Improving Workplace Dynamics with Personality Insights 30:40 - How AI Can Enhance Human Connection 37:00 - Does Culture Influence Your Personality? 41:51 - Where to Find Eric's Work
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