April 2011

Personality plays an important role in how we communicate. Let’s explore what our personality “type” is. Read on>>>>

Teacher• skills & abilities• personality• perception• attribution• attitudes• values

How Will We Evaluate our Personality ProfileBy Taking a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Survey

It is a series of questions that when evaluated collectively will help to define of personality style

It suggest that while people are fundamentally different, people are also fundamentally alike

People have preference combinations for extraversion/introversion, perception, judgment

It is these “preferences” that influence how we communicate

What is the Survey?

It is self-report instrument, you will be the only one to see the results

It non-judgmentalThere are no right or wrong answersIt does not a measure of abilityOnly you can determine accuracyIt does indicates preferencesWell researched and documented

What Do We Mean By Preferences or Temperaments?

We may have different preferences in the way we

Way we are oriented to the world around us How we perceive things Take in information Evaluate information

Understanding “personality (temperaments) types” and how they interact will help to accommodate communication differences

THERE ARE (4) TYPES OF TEMPERAMENTS WE WILL EXPLORE

RELATING TO THE WORLD (E or I) Difference between those who are oriented to the outer world versus

those who prefer their own inner worldPERCEIVING THE WORLD (S or N)

Difference between people who prefer concrete facts and details versus those who prefer the big picture and like to see things as a whole

MODE OF JUDGING ( T or F) Difference between those who prefer to use logic and rationale versus

those who prefer to make judgment that account for relationships with an emphasis on friendship

ATTITUDES OR ORIENTATIONS (J or P) Difference between those who prefer order and emphasize resolving

issues versus those who prefer to keep things open-ended and being flexible

E Expressive or Reserved I

S Observant or Introspective N

T Tough Minded or Friendly F

J Scheduling or Probing P

Based on what you have seen so far, before preceding identify what you feel is your personality preference. Circle one letter from each line. Your four-letter code represents your distinct personality type. We will discuss this in more detail later. Example: I am an ISTJ

Focuses on outer world of people and things

Focuses on inner world of concepts and ideas

Likes variety and action Likes quiet for concentration

Often acts quickly Moves at a steadier pace

Develops ideas by discussion Develops ideas by reflection

Energized by being with people

Energized by being alone – books, solitary walks

Extraversion (E) Introversion (I)

Looks at specific parts and details

Looks at patterns and relationships

Lives in the Present Lives for the future

Likes things that are measurable and practical

Likes opportunities for being innovative

Likes set procedures and established routines

Likes change and variety

Likes using established skills Likes learning new skills

Sensing INtuition

Goes by logic Goes by personal convictions

Concern for truth, justice Concern for relationships, harmony

Spontaneously finds flaws, criticizes

Spontaneously appreciates

Good at analyzing plans Good at understanding people

Rewarded when job is well done

Rewarded when people’s needs are met

Thinking Feeling

Likes clear limits and categories

Likes freedom to explore without limits

Handles deadlines, plans in advance

Meets deadlines by last minute rush

Comfortable establishing closure

Comfortable maintaining openness

Likes definite order and structure

Likes doing things more spontaneously

Judging Perceiving

E Expressive or Reserved I

S Observant or Introspective N

T Tough Minded or Friendly F

J Scheduling or Probing P

Which temperament do you feel is your most dominant Circle one letter that applies

Do We Favor Certain Preferences ? YESDominant: Most developed, used, and trustedAuxiliary: Second most developed and trusted functionTertiary: Next most developed and opposite of

auxiliaryInferior: is opposite of the dominant functionAs individuals develop and mature, they learn tertiary

and inferior skills when communicating, however these functions, especially the inferior function can also be a blind spot to watch out for

Make a note to yourself as to what you think is your dominant preference. We will discuss this more after we see the results of the survey.

Closing Comments

How Does Know My Personality Profile Help My Communications?

It helps you express yourselfUnderstand the perspective of othersAllows you to give and receive feedbackResolve conflicts