Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
Answering your Myers-Briggs® career and relationship questions with MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career, Edythe Richards.
Episodes
January 2, 2024 • 40 mins
Do you wonder why you’re attracted to certain people and seem less compatible with others?
Any 2 healthy, well-developed people can have a successful relationship. Understanding yours and your partner’s similarities and differences can help with communication - especially in romantic relationships.
In their book “Just Your Type: Create the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Personality Type,” Barbara Barron and ...
Any 2 healthy, well-developed people can have a successful relationship. Understanding yours and your partner’s similarities and differences can help with communication - especially in romantic relationships.
In their book “Just Your Type: Create the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Personality Type,” Barbara Barron and ...
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December 26, 2023 • 40 mins
NT types, or “rationals”, are problem-solvers known for their ingenious, independent, and strong-willed nature. They prize knowledge and competency and use their abilities to understand and improve our world. NF types, or “idealists”, are naturally drawn to helping improve and inspire people. They are filled with good will and kindness and have a unique talent for helping others work together.
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December 19, 2023 • 21 mins
Who Am I: SP Temperaments (ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP). Known as the “activators”, or “artisans”, SP types are action-oriented risk takers who love working with their hands. They’re great thinking on their feet and believe life should be fun and exciting.
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December 12, 2023 • 33 mins
Episode 7: Who Am I: SJ Temperaments (ISTJ, ESTJ, ISFJ, ESFJ). Described as “security seeking”, SJ types are traditional, dependable, and hard-working. They are loyal partners and stable leaders. They perform a lot of thankless jobs that other types take for granted.
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November 28, 2023 • 53 mins
Everyone has little giveaways that may reveal their personality types. Recognizing different personality types can help you influence, improve relationships, and communicate more effectively.
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November 21, 2023 • 45 mins
How do your culture, family, and background influence your personality?
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November 14, 2023 • 46 mins
The Myers-Briggs is a valuable tool for building and maximizing team performance. It can help your team improve communication, how you approach work tasks, learning styles, and work in the modern (remote or hybrid) work environment.
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November 7, 2023 • 57 mins
The Myers-Briggs won’t explain everything about your personality, but it can provide you with insights into your strengths and weaknesses. That can help you choose the right career path and a workplace that values your unique gifts.
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October 31, 2023 • 51 mins
Thinking and Feeling in the Workplace. Thinkers focus on facts and logic, and value truthfulness over tact. Feelers focus on harmony, support, and no-conflict situations. It’s easy to see where miscommunication can occur! Edythe and Marc share tips for both types.
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October 24, 2023 • 51 mins
Edythe (ENFP) and Marc (INFP) share how their personalities have influenced their career choices. They share tips that both young people and mid-career adults can use when starting or changing careers.
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August 16, 2022 • 28 mins
Sorry seems to be the hardest word… for some people. Are they just stubborn? Or is there something in their makeup that stops them from taking responsibility and apologizing? How does personality – and self-esteem -factor into this? Tune in as Edythe and David share their insights.
This is the final episode of the current series and the final show for our co-host David. Look out for our second season coming soon- with a new co-host.
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This is the final episode of the current series and the final show for our co-host David. Look out for our second season coming soon- with a new co-host.
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August 9, 2022 • 27 mins
Tips to Boost Small Talk
If you hate small talk, you may be an Introvert. But some Extroverts dislike small talk as well. Regardless of your personality type, small talk is necessary, and is the only gateway to more meaningful conversations. Stop worrying about being interesting and instead practice showing interest; have some conversation starters ready; and tune in for more tips to boost small talk.
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If you hate small talk, you may be an Introvert. But some Extroverts dislike small talk as well. Regardless of your personality type, small talk is necessary, and is the only gateway to more meaningful conversations. Stop worrying about being interesting and instead practice showing interest; have some conversation starters ready; and tune in for more tips to boost small talk.
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July 29, 2021 • 19 mins
As employees return to the workplace, employers may see increased fear, anxiety, and even depression. Uncertainty and unpredictability can cause an unnecessary amount of fear and stress. There’s no benchmark for how to deal with this apprehension in the workplace while we’re still in the midst of the pandemic.
This is an opportunity for leaders to understand how mental health impacts their employees, and to use communication to red...
This is an opportunity for leaders to understand how mental health impacts their employees, and to use communication to red...
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June 21, 2021 • 27 mins
Before COVID-19, businesses needed to manage change and make quick decisions. The pandemic intensified these needs. The organizations and people who survive and thrive in a complex, rapidly changing and ambiguous world are both agile and curious – traits often associated with Myers-Briggs Perceiving types.
Listening Note Links:
How can I tell if I'm a Judger or a Perceiver?
https://pos.li/2ixvj5
Are Perceivers lazier than judgers?
https...
Listening Note Links:
How can I tell if I'm a Judger or a Perceiver?
https://pos.li/2ixvj5
Are Perceivers lazier than judgers?
https...
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August 17, 2020 • 23 mins
In this week’s episode #100, Myers-Briggs Master Practitioner Edythe Richards and producer David celebrate some memorable discussions about personality as it relates to relationships, careers, and communication.
Episodes cited include:
* Why are INTJs Perceived as Cold or Arrogant?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-intjs-perceived-as-cold-or-arrogant/id1439049877?i=1000446223368
* ENFPs and Entrepreneurship
https://podcasts....
Episodes cited include:
* Why are INTJs Perceived as Cold or Arrogant?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-intjs-perceived-as-cold-or-arrogant/id1439049877?i=1000446223368
* ENFPs and Entrepreneurship
https://podcasts....
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August 3, 2020 • 14 mins
Edythe Richards is a practitioner and avid user of both the Myers-Briggs and Emotional Intelligence 2.0 assessments. A common question relates to the correlation between these 2 instruments, and that’s what today’s episode is about.
The first portion of this podcast will address the Myers-Briggs assessment, explain what it measures, and provide a brief introduction to the 4 dichotomies.
The second portion explains the Emotional Intel...
The first portion of this podcast will address the Myers-Briggs assessment, explain what it measures, and provide a brief introduction to the 4 dichotomies.
The second portion explains the Emotional Intel...
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July 27, 2020 • 13 mins
Nature vs. nurture is one of the oldest debates in the field of psychology. Recent studies indicate that personality is more nuanced and complex than previously believed, and personality can – and does – change over time. Is this because that we humans have the collective experiences of our ancestors merged into our genes, or is it because of our environments – our culture, religion, or childhood interactions? Tune in to hear Edyth...
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July 20, 2020 • 10 mins
The Myers-Briggs is a powerful tool that can help challenged and troubled relationships get back on track – if it is used and interpreted correctly. Whether you and your partner, teammate, family member, or boss are similar styles or completely opposites, the self-awareness gained from the MBTI can be instrumental in strengthening your relationship.
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July 14, 2020 • 12 mins
COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on romantic relationships, especially when one partner follows social distancing guidelines and the other doesn’t. This doesn’t mean you’re headed for a divorce, but it IS time to get real about being socially and emotionally responsible. Tune in to hear David and Edythe’s thoughts on this timely, relevant topic.
Previous episodes cited include:
* Personality and the Coronavirus:
https://www.spreaker...
Previous episodes cited include:
* Personality and the Coronavirus:
https://www.spreaker...
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July 6, 2020 • 12 mins
If you’ve been reading job ads, you’ll notice that employers seem to be looking for very specific skillsets. In the interview, the picture changes, and that same employer may be looking for traits not specified in the job listing. Do employers prefer certain personality traits over others? How do you know which ones will get you hired?
Previous episodes cited in this podcast include:
* Job Searching and your Personality
https://www.sp...
Previous episodes cited in this podcast include:
* Job Searching and your Personality
https://www.sp...
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