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MBTI Still Matters
19 November 2024
Allison reflected on why the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is still her favorite instrument for helping people to be better bosses, employees, family members, friends, and most importantly take better care of themselves.
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This morning, I taught our course The Art of Being a Great Boss at the Rockingham Valley Society for Human Resource Management Leadership Breakfast. I covered the 16 drivers of employee engagement according to Gallup and the seven insights of great bosses according to our Allison Partners team.
As I was driving across Afton Mountain back to Charlottesville, I found myself thinking about insight number seven, “A great boss remembers the platinum rule. She knows that each employee has different needs and preferences and adapts her management approach.”
There are many good instruments for learning about personality preferences, but our team still thinks the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the best. You can read more about why we like it and how you can apply the concepts here, but I thought our readers might also appreciate a video I made this afternoon with some more detailed information about the MBTI and how you can start applying the platinum rule even if you aren't familiar with the MBTI.
What experiences have you had with the MBTI? Are there other instruments you prefer and if so, why?
Please also contact us if you'd like to learn more about how we can help you use the MBTI to achieve more personal and professional satisfaction as well as help you to improve your organization.
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