Leadership

Talking psychometrics with the Start, Scale, Grow podcast

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Posted 20 May 2024 by
Kevin Wood, Global Marketing

Talent selection, remote working, and psychological safety are among the topics covered on the Start, Scale, Grow podcast with consulting psychologist Cameron Nott

How sustainable do you think you are?

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Posted 24 April 2024 by
Kevin Wood, Global Marketing

New research from The Myers-Briggs Company shares how MBTI® personality type affects views on sustainability and environmentally-focused organizations.

MBTI-centered Leadership Development Helps 16,000 Nurses Improve Patient Care

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Posted 11 March 2024 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

Delivery nurses and midwives find their voice and better leadership skills to improve patient experience on a large scale, online, in this case study

How Australia Post used MBTI personality type to build trust and increase productivity

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Posted 25 January 2024 by
Vanessa Bradford

Managers have a lot on their plate – from exceeding customer expectations to taking care of their employees. This blog explains how sales and operations managers at Australia Post improved company success by using the MBTI personality assessment to build trust and collaboration.

The MBTI® Step II™ Assessment - Uncovering the DNA of personality type

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Posted 27 December 2023 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

What is the MBTI Step II and what are facets? Learn more about uncovering the DNA of personality type in this blog.

How personality type affects team performance and job satisfaction

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Posted 16 November 2023 by
Global Marketing, The Myers-Briggs Company

New research sends clear message to team leaders

Why self-awareness is not enough

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Posted 08 November 2023 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

Business psychology experts on leadership and people development in organizations

People have forgotten how to work with each other

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Posted 25 October 2023 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

Our consultants share the workplace trends and topics they’re hearing about

Uncover the (in)visible elements of team success

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Posted 21 September 2023 by
Author Vanessa Bradford

There are many psychological factors that affect team success. This article helps managers and leaders understand how those factors affect performance – and why the MBTI personality assessment is one of the best opportunities for growth.

Leadership wake-up call: how’s your team’s orientation?

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Posted 18 September 2023 by
Vanessa Bradford

In the workplace, there are hidden elements that can make or break team success. This blog post helps managers and leaders understand the importance of team orientation – and the role inclusive leadership plays in boosting it.

To build better teams, start by building trust

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Posted 18 September 2023 by
Vanessa Bradford

At work, there are hidden elements that can make or break team success. This blog post helps managers and leaders understand how inclusion – and inclusive leadership – cultivates the trust and psychological safety that teams need to be effective.

Targeted Leadership Development and Succession Planning through CPI 260® Certification

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Posted 25 August 2023 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

The CPI 260 assessment enables HR and talent development professionals to find and develop high-potential employees, making it an essential tool for your investment in employee training and development.

The Myers-Briggs Company Welcomes Guest Speaker Laila El-Metoui for Pride Month

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Posted 29 June 2023 by
Author Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

This June in recognition of Pride month, the LGBTQIA+ employee resource group at The Myers-Briggs Company brought in a guest speaker to educate, enlighten and bring a perspective that employees may not have been aware of. 

Happiness and profit are synergistic

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Posted 06 June 2023 by
Global Marketing, The Myers-Briggs Company

Why well-being is crucial to employee and organizational performance

How to foster an inclusive culture in a diverse organization

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Posted 12 May 2023 by
Global Marketing

Overestimating progress is one of the barriers to an inclusive culture

Essential skills for uncertain times

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Posted 03 May 2023 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

How do essential skills help organizations adapt to uncertainty and disruptive change? 

3 Types of workplace conflict – and a tool to help resolve them

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Posted 22 March 2023 by
Vanessa Bradford

There are three types of conflict that people experience at work. Fortunately, HR professionals, leadership consultants, and executive coaches can help leaders and employees improve their conflict resolution skills with the FIRO-B® assessment.

To be an inclusive leader, you need to understand and respect personality preferences

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Posted 15 March 2023 by
Global Marketing

What does inclusion look like for executives and the people they lead? 

Measuring the behaviors of successful, inclusive leaders with the FIRO-B tool

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Posted 10 February 2023 by
Author Vanessa Bradford

Did you know that interpersonal behaviors can be measured in an objective way? Through the FIRO-B® assessment, HR professionals and leadership consultants can check how well a person’s behaviors cultivate inclusion and success in the workplace.

Inclusion is a priority, but how do leaders actually become inclusive?

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Posted 06 February 2023 by
Global Marketing

Research shows there’s a self-perception gap when leaders assess their inclusion efforts

Does the MBTI assessment work across cultures?

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Posted 27 January 2023 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

The world has been flattened by technology and working across county and cultural borders is now the norm. But can you use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment across borders? Here’s what you should know.  

How can you help managers develop an inclusive workplace for employees?

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Posted 25 January 2023 by
Vanessa Bradford

Inclusion in the workplace gives people a voice and drives performance. And the FIRO-B assessment can help your people understand how their interpersonal behaviors are tied to company culture and inclusivity.

Introverts in conflict: what we learned in 2022

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Posted 02 January 2023 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

New research and data shows how different personality types approach conflict. But what does it mean for Introverted types? 

Will Gen Z usher in a new generation of work-related conflict?

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Posted 21 December 2022 by
Global Marketing

Awareness of different approaches to conflict could help multi-generational workforces understand each other and work together better. 

Use conflict as a health check for your team

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Posted 09 November 2022 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

Is lack of conflict a sign of dysfunction? And what do people feel about conflict today? 

How to build a more effective hybrid workplace

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Posted 24 October 2022 by
Global Marketing, The Myers-Briggs Company

Paying closer attention to employee needs is the way to make remote, in-office, and hybrid teams function better

Get the latest research on conflict at work

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Posted 24 October 2022 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

Conflict can be positive. New data and tips help you learn how to manage it.

What are the new sources of conflict at work?

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Posted 21 October 2022 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

Learn the types and causes of conflict to be better prepared in how you manage conflict 

Conflict at work: what are your options?

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Posted 05 October 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

If conflict management is something you dread, here’s how to start turning it around

Connecting with the people you lead

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Posted 28 September 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

Dr. Martin Boult shares his expertise on leadership and connection in this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast.

Conflict Management

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Posted 24 August 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

How can conflict management save organizations money?

Leadership, Extraversion & Introversion

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Posted 24 August 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

What should leaders be aware of about these well-known personality differences?

Psychology of Change

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Posted 24 August 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

What is change management and why does it matter for organizations?

Introducing The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast

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Posted 09 August 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

The Myers-Briggs Company is launching a new podcast about psychology, personality, work life, and how to get the best from life. 

Were you asked if you wanted to go back to the office?

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Posted 24 May 2022 by
Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

If not, you might be part of a hybrid strategy that’s about to fail.

Social contracts, returning to the office and retaining your people in the new hybrid workplace

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Posted 20 May 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

As employees return to the office, they’re expecting more flexibility in their social contracts with employers. How can HR help?

Why inclusion is the key to diversity

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Posted 11 April 2022 by
by Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company

For diversity to thrive, inclusion is a must.

Available now: Psychology of change in the hybrid workplace

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Posted 23 March 2022 by
by Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

Change is inevitable. And as the hybrid workplace becomes a new normal for many organizations, it brings specific benefits and challenges to managing uncertainty and successfully implementing change initiatives.

International Women’s Day: Increasing awareness, supporting, and connecting

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Posted 08 March 2022 by
2021 by Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated... 

Using interpersonal needs to make the hybrid model work for teams

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Posted 01 March 2022 by
Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company

Is it possible to get the best of both worlds with hybrid work?