The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Predicting Observable Behavior

Class Writing Activity

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MBTI = preference

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We can operate out of all 16 types

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Live more comfortably less stress

SO WHAT IS THE MBTI ?

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a tool for understanding our own Personality Type and that of others.

Different does not equal “wrong.”

Indicator not test No “right” or “wrong” answers “Normal” behavior ... not under duress or substance Preferences...

not competencies, skills, or intelligence None is better or worse another than

History of the MBTI

Was developed by Katherine C. Briggs and her daughter Isabel Myers Started in 1920s and after rigorous research, validity, and reliability testing, it was published in 1975 Translated into 16 languages and taken by over 2 million people per year Based on the work of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, who described personality type preferences.

Carl Jung’s Theory of Psychological Types

Is perception reality?

THEORY BEHIND MBTI Perception

Subjective vs. Objective

Judgment Orientation Conclusions

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR SCALE E......………orientation of energy.

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S……....… assimilate information …..……..N

T…..….… arriving at conclusions ……….....F

J….......…lifestyle orientation ………….......P

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People who prefer Extroversion …

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Focus their energy and attention outwardly

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Are interested in the world of people and things

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Receive energy from interacting with people and from taking action People who prefer Introversion …

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Focus their energy and attention inwardly

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Are interested in the world of thoughts and reflections

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Receive energy from within themselves

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Extroverts “usually” talk more & louder

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Strong cultural bias in favor of extroverts

Communication Styles Extroversion Introversion Communicate energy and enthusiasm Seek opportunities to talk with groups Prefer face-to-face rather than email Talk about people & things in external environment Keep energy and enthusiasm inside Seek to communicate one-on one Prefer written communication or email over face-to-face Verbalize ideas only that have been thought through

Work Preferences Extroversion Introversion Like participating actively Often impatient with long, slow jobs or tasks Develop ideas by talking with others Like having people around and working in teams Like quiet and private space for conversation & work Like to think before they act, sometimes not acting Develop ideas alone through quiet reflection Like working by themselves, or occasionally in small groups

Shyness vs. Introversion Shy Introvert Not Shy Extrovert

Extroverts see Introverts as: secretive, too private impersonal and unfriendly withholding and self-absorbed slow and uncooperative socially awkward Introverts see Extroverts as: too talkative, shoot from the hip intrusive and pushy superficial and disingenuous hyperactive and overwhelming rude and bossy

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR SCALE E……………orientation of energy ….………….I

S…………assimilate information ……………..N

T……………arriving at conclusions …………..F

J……………lifestyle orientation ……………....P

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People who prefer Sensation …

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Prefer to take in information using their 5 senses sight, sound, feel, smell and taste

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Details people

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S’s can see the trees but not the forest People who prefer iNtuition …

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Go beyond what is real or concrete and focus on meanings, associations and relationships

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Big Picture people

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N’s can see the forest but not the trees

Interesting Tendencies S vs. N

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Sensors= 65% population...at least.

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Intuitives= most.

35% of population...at

Communication Styles Sensing Intuition Like facts, evidence presented first Rely on direct experience to provide information Use orderly, step-by-step approach in conversations Like suggestions to be straightforward & feasible In meetings, prefer to stick with the agenda Likes global schemes, with broad issues 1st Use insight and imagination as information and anecdotes Rely on a round-about approach in conversations Like suggestions to be novel and unusual In meetings, use agenda as a starting point

Work Preferences Sensing Intuition Like using experience and standard ways on problems Seldom make errors of fact, but may ignore inspirations Prefer to do things with a practical bent Enjoy applying skills already perfected Proceed step-by-step accurately estimating time needed Like solving, new, complex problems Seldom ignore insights, but may overlook facts, details Like to do things with an innovative bent Enjoy the challenge of learning something new Proceed in bursts of energy, following inspirations as time goes by

Sensors see Intuitives as: flighty and erratic unrealistic impractical having their head in the clouds too complicated and theoretical Intuitives see Sensors as: unimaginative and uncreative boring, resistant to new things stodgy, sticks-in-the-mud lacking vision simplistic

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR SCALE E……………orientation of energy ……………...I

S……………assimilate information …………...N

T……………arriving at conclusions ………...…F J……………lifestyle orientation ……………......P

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People who prefer Thinking … People who prefer Feeling …

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Make their decisions based on impersonal, objective logic

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Mentally remove themselves from a situation to examine pros and cons

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Make their decisions based on a person centred, value-based process

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Mentally placed themselves into the situation to identify with everyone so as to make decisions

Interesting Tendencies T vs. F

Gender bias

Thinkers (Objective Decision-makers) – 65% of women = Feelers (Subjective Decision-makers)

Communication Styles Thinking Feeling Efficiency a premium Prefer to be personable and in agreement Want pros and cons presented for each issue Want to know alternative’s impact on people & values Convinced by cool, impersonal reasoning Convinced by personal authenticity Present goals and objectives first Present points of agreement first In meetings, seek involvement with the task first In meetings, seek involvement with people first before taking on task

Work Preferences Thinking Feeling Use logical analysis to reach conclusions Can work without harmony, focusing on task Upset people at times by overlooking their emotions Decide impersonally, some times ignoring people's wishes Tend to be firm-minded and ready to offer critiques Use values to reach conclusions Work best in harmony, focus is on people Enjoy meeting people's needs, even in small matters Decisions influenced by their own and others' likes and dislikes Are sympathetic and dislike, even avoid, telling people unpleasant things

Thinkers see Feelers as: illogical over-emotional weak hysterical irrational Feelers see Thinkers as: cold insensitive uncaring inhumane hard-hearted

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR SCALE E…………… orientation of energy ……………..I

S…………… assimilate information …………..N

T…………… arriving at conclusions …….……F J…………. lifestyle orientation ……………......P

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People who prefer People who prefer Judging … Perceiving …

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Like to live in a planned, orderly way

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Like to make decisions, come to closure and then move on Lives tend to be structured and organized

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Like to live in a flexible, spontaneous way seeking to experience life

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Final decisions feel confining to them

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Prefer to stay open to new information and last-minute options

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Interesting Tendencies J vs. P 60 % Judgers

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40% Perceivers

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Cultural preference for Judging behavior

Communication Styles Judging Perceiving Want to agree on schedules, timetables & deadlines Dislike surprises and want advance warning Resist tight deadlines, unchangeable schedules Enjoy surprises, adapt to last minute changes easily Expect others to follow thru; they count on this Expect others to respond to situational requirements State their positions and decisions as final In meetings, concentrate on task completion Present their views as tentative and modifiable In meetings, concentrate more on process being used

Work Preferences Judging Perceiving Work best when they can plan their work and work their plan Enjoy organizing and finishing tasks Want flexibility in their work Enjoy starting tasks and leaving them open for last minute changes Focus on what needs to be completed, ignoring everything else Use lists to prompt action on specific tasks Feel comfortable staying open to new experiences, not wanting to miss anything Sometimes decide quickly in their desire for closure Postpone decisions because of search for more options Use lists to remind of possible things to do if time allows

Judgers see Perceivers as: lazy and/or unproductive chronically late; miss important deadlines not serious enough irresponsible and unreliable procrastinators; incapable of making decisions Perceivers see Judgers as: rigid and unyielding inflexible and stubborn controlling regard things as too black and white

Review your MBTI

See how close to actual score Type yourself and others Enhance leadership Skills

MBTI Concepts for Living

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Understanding and Using Archetypes

What is an Archetype?

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Type or pattern

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Human Blueprints — Carl Jung

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Expressions of Character

Purpose: Archetypes

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Effectiveness Self-awareness Mastery over choices Tolerance

The Four Temperament Archetypes

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We all operate out of an Archetype…and sometimes two…

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What is your MBTI Archetype?

If your score contains SJ = Guardian

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If your score contains SP = Artisan

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If your score contains NF = Idealist

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If your score contains NT = Rational

Guardian About 40-45% of the population

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Home/family/Society = Guardian life

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Cautious

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Societal Cornerstones

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Upholding societal institutions

Four Types of Guardians

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Supervisor ESTJ Rockefeller, Billy Graham, Lucy (fict.)

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Inspector ISTJ George Washington, Evander Holyfield, Eeyore (fict.)

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Provider ESFJ Bill Clinton, Terry Bradshaw, Donald Duck (fict.)

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Protector (fict.) ISFJ Robert E. Lee, Seinfeld, Johnny Carson, Dr. Watson

GUARDIANS ESTJ – high energy, decisive, quick to come to logical conclusions; can be blunt, insensitive; take charge, but can be domineering; “Cut to the chase” “What’s the bottom line?” ISTJ – quiet, but strong-willed; conservative, thorough & meticulous; cautious, hesitant facing change; private about personal life; “Step by step” “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” ESFJ – friendly, outgoing, helpful to others; emotions on sleeve, demonstrative; dichotomous, speak with great conviction; “Here’s how I feel about it” “How do you usually do this?” ISFJ – quiet, modest, helping; avoid spotlight, work behind scenes; memory for details; follow rules and expectations; unassertive; “You have my word” “May I share something with you?”

Artisan About 35-40% of the population

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Free and spontaneous

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Artful action

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Hands-on

Four Types of Artisans

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Promoter Fox ESTP Hemingway, Eddie Murphy, Bruce Willis, Michael J. Crafter ISTP James Dean, Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds Performer ESFP Arsenio Hall, Woody Harrelson, Steve Irwin Composer ISFP Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Kevin Costner, John Travolta

ARTISANS ESTP – gregarious, outgoing, energetic & active; enjoy spotlight; spontaneous, love good time; casual, like variety; “I’m game if you are” “Far easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission” ISTP – quiet, reserved, independent; prefer working with things; prefer physical situation to social; high need for freedom; “Live and let live” “I’ll let you alone to work on that” ESFP – warm, friendly, approachable; easygoing, enjoy people; highly observant: prefer action and having fun; seen as very busy; lot of activities; “A bunch of us are going…” “Having a lousy day, cheer me up!” ISFP – gentle, soft-spoken, modest; extremely sensitive & nurturing; easygoing & relaxed; seek harmony, pleasing others; avoid confrontations; “You are very thoughtful” “Take your time, I’ll wait for you”

Idealists About 8-10% of the population

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Personal growth temperament

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Bettering themselves and others

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Concerned with the greater good

The Four Types of Idealists

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Teacher ENFJ Lincoln, Reagan, Maslow, Oprah

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Counselor INFJ Carter, King, Billy Crystal, Mel Gibson

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Champion ENFP Mark Twain, Bill Cosby, Robin Williams

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Healer INFP Shakespeare, JFK

IDEALISTS ENFJ – friendly, talkative, articulate; touch often, tho appropriately; love discussing personal issues; charismatic, persuasive; sensitive to criticism; “Let me share how I feel” “I love to give compliments” INFJ – complex, creative with strong convictions; reserved, uncomfortable in social settings; thoughtful, idea people; like working 1-on-1; “”What do you feel is the right thing to do?” “I’m looking for a creative solution” ENFP – energized by new ideas; outgoing, friendly, talkative; love being around people; irreverent, insatiably curious; scattered, jump from thought to thought; “I’ve got a great idea” “There’s someone I’d like you to meet” INFP – extremely sensitive, feel things deeply; forgetful, seemingly unconcerned with details of daily living; thoughtful, soft-spoken; “What feels right for you?” “No rush, take your time”

Rational About 1-2 % of the population

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Technology can overcome obstacles

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How does this work?

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How do you do that?

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How do you build that?

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Early interest in solving problems

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Patterns

Four Types of Rationals

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Field Marshal Letterman ENTJ Roosevelt, Nixon, Harrison Ford, Steve Martin,

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Mastermind INTJ Dan Akroyd, Chevy Chase, Schwarzenegger, Jefferson

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Inventor ENTP Carlin, Weird Al, Hitchcock, Dangerfield

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Architect INTP Socrates, Newton, Tiger Woods

RATIONALS ENTJ – take-charge; friendly, outgoing, high energy; quick learns, exude confidence; organized, decisive; creative, innovative; over-powering at times; “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead” “Who’s in charge here?” INTJ – most independent; quiet, reserved, cool, formal; avoid spotlight & excessive praise; intellectual, spend time in deep thought; diplomatic; perfectionists; “”What are the long-range implications?” “With all due respect” ENTP – charming, charismatic, flirtatious; enthusiastic, energetic, love people; creative, always working on new scheme; curious, observant, highly perceptive; “Let’s brainstorm some ideas” “This may be off the wall, but…” INTP – intensely private, highly selective in sharing themselves; strategic thinkers, analytical; may appear detached, aloof; loners, love data, computers; “Would you give this some thought?” “I respect your privacy on this”

Well-Known Examples the Four Temperaments Artisans

Guardians

Well-Known Examples the Four Temperaments Rationals

Idealists

Archetypes in Harry Potter

The Four Houses

Using Archetypes

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maximizing potential

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do you tend towards linear thinking and order or not?

Using Archetypes

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Sensors, Thinkers, and Judgers tend towards linear thinking and order

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Intuitives, Feelers, and Perceivers tend towards less linear/order

MBTI Types and Stress

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For every temperament there are strengths…and weaknesses under extreme stress…

MBTI Types and Stress Rationals

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ENTJ – Feeling, Introversion

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ENTP – Sensing, Introversion

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INTP – Feeling, Extroversion

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INTJ – Sensing, Extroversion

MBTI Types and Stress Rational characteristics

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ENTJ – Impatience, intolerance, hypersensitivity, incompetence, feeling depressed ENTP – Exhaustion, fixation on negative details, hypochondria, withdrawal, imposition on others INTP – Over-concern for inconsequential matters, using unclear evidence to support conclusions, attacking others or becoming physically ill INTJ – stubbornness, overindulgence of sensation, feeling adversarial

MBTI Types and Stress Idealists

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INFJ – Sensation, Extroversion

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INFP – Thinking, Extroversion

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ENFP – Sensing, Introversion

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ENFJ – Thinking, Introversion

MBTI Types and Stress Idealist characteristics

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INFJ – stubbornness, overindulgence of sensation, feeling adversarial INFP – Harsh, emotional outburst, over intellectualizing, need for control, focus on negatives of others ENFP – Exhaustion, fixation on negative details, hypochondria, withdrawal, imposition on others ENFJ – Categorical statements of truth, becoming inarticulate, moody, sarcastic criticism

MBTI Types and Stress Artisans

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ISTP – Feeling, Extroversion ISFP – Thinking, Extroversion

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ESTP & ESFP – Introversion Intuition,

MBTI Types and Stress Artisan characteristics

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ISTP – Over-concern for inconsequential matters, using unclear evidence to support conclusions, attacking others or becoming physically ill ISFP – Harsh, emotional outburst, over intellectualizing, need for control, focus on negatives of others ESTP & ESFP – Internal confusion, off the wall theorizing, paralysis

MBTI Types and Stress Guardians

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ISTJ & ISFJ – Extroversion Intuition, ESTJ – Feeling, Introversion ESFJ – Thinking, Introversion

MBTI Types and Stress Guardian characteristics

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ISTJ & ISFJ – Negativity, hopelessness, feeling unappreciated or overwhelmed ESTJ – Impatience, intolerance, hypersensitivity, incompetence, feeling depressed ESFJ – Categorical statements of truth, becoming inarticulate, moody, sarcastic criticism

The Forer Effect

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Remember that the MBTI does not make us...we make the MBTI.

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Be careful not to “fulfill the prophecy,” unless, of course....you want to use it as a tool for constructive change...

MBTI stats: General Population

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Roughly, depending on survey

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Rationals 1-2%

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Idealists 8-10%

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Artisans 35-40%

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Guardians 40-50%

MBTI stats: Full Sail

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GD, CA, DAD

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Rationals 38%

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Idealists 37%

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Artisans 9%

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Guardians 8% --splits 8%

MBTI stats: General Population

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Roughly, depending on survey

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Extroverts 50-75%, Introverts 25-50%

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Sensors 65%, iNtuitives 35%

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Thinkers 50%, Feelers 50%

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Judgers 60%, Perceivers 40%

MBTI stats: Full Sail

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GD, CA, DAD

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Extroverts 41%, Introverts 59%

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Sensors 16%, iNtuitives 76% (S/N 8%)

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Thinkers 52%, Feelers 45% (T/F 3%)

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Judgers 29%, Perceivers 69% (J/P 2%)

Most Common Types at Full Sail Inventor/Designer (INTP) 17.3% Proponent/Advocate (INFP) Proponent/Messenger (ENFP) Inventor/Improvisor (ENTP) Director/Strategist (INTJ) 13.3% 14.2% 9.1% 6.8%

Most Common Types at Full Sail

MBTI fun: Idealists

ENFJ: "Busybody" Life's backseat drivers. They seem to know just what's wrong with everybody else's life and have a plan to fix it.

INFJ: "Messiah" Characterized by the burning desire to change the world, which desperately needs everyone to be an NF.

ENFP: "Muckraker" Creator of hype, distortion, and perversion of media information into wallows of mindless emotionalism.

INFP: "Fanatic" Always searching for an Answer with a capital A. Unlike the INFJ, they are usually openminded enough to realize the current one isn't good enough after a few years.

MBTI fun: Rationals

ENTJ: "Tyrant" Knows better than everyone how things should be done and works tirelessly to obtain the power to make it happen that way.

INTJ: "Crackpot" All facts which don't fit their theories are just wrong. The more all encompassing and less applicable to reality the theories, the better.

ENTP: "Frankenstein" The salvation of the world is to be found in this new nanotronic frannistan, of which he or she just happens to have an almost working model...

INTP: "Nerd" What? you mean people actually talk to each other using mouths and ears instead of keyboards????

MBTI fun: Artisans

ESTP: "Beer Drinker" Loud, crude, plays team sports, kisses and tells. These are the people beer commercials are made for.

ESFP: "Clown" Always the class troublemaker, they have no respect for anybody or anything. Good at snide wisecracks.

ISTP: "Assassin" Hates people, and is good at killing them. Young ISTP's are good at killing pictures of people in video games.

ISFP: "Snob" Revels in the elaborate sensations of wine and paintings and music that are completely indistinguishable to ordinary people. Likes flowers.

MBTI fun: Guardians

ESTJ: "Stuffed Shirt" No imagination, no flexibility, no common sense, no capacity for tolerance of others with different priorities.

ISTJ: "Bean Counter" Like the ESTJ but with less vision.

ESFJ: "Gossip" Like the Busybody, but characterized by the urge to backstab instead of trying to help.

ISFJ: "Sidekick" Doesn't need much meaning in life, just a person (or baby or pet or car) to spend all their time ministering to.

Class Exercise

Get in lab groups Review interpretations Prepare brief profile summary

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What is your archetype?

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What do you bring to the group? (strengths)

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What are your weaknesses? (Where do you need help from the rest of the group?) Share your summary with group – discuss roles in re profile

Works Cited

Isachsen, Olaf and Linda Berens.

Working Together: A Personality-Centered Approach to Management.

San Juan: Institute for Management Development, 1988.

Tieger, Paul D. and Barbara Barron Tieger.

The Art of Speed Reading People.

York: Little, Brown, and Co., 1998.

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