Does or can Type change? Jung said that for a plant to unfold its nature to the full, it must first grow in the soil in which it is planted. By this, Jung was talking about the power of our environments and cultures to shape and affect our development, but within this Jungian thought is the idea
Psychometrics: Myers-Briggs and Beyond
Here is a podcast you may enjoy OKA's Hile Rutledge joined long-time colleagues and collaborators Ray Linder and David Cooper on a recent episode of PM Point of View. This well-established podcast deals with project management insights, tools and concerns and is hosted by Kendall Lott, of M Powered
Top 5 Reasons to Use the Pearman
As a loyal and active MBTI trainer and thought leader for over twenty years, I was intrigued but skeptical about the Pearman—Type’s newest assessment tool, originally published by MHS in late 2015 and recently revised. Long a fan of both MHS (the Pearman’s publisher) and Roger Pearman himself (one
Getting Introverts to Extravert
Getting Introverts to Extravert Not too long ago, a client asked me how to get an Introvert to speak up and engage more--"How can I coach this Introvert to extravert?" The best answer to this question takes us into some of the core richness of Type--the dynamic relationships between Type's
Fathers, Saviors and Type Diversity
There are a few books on American history that beg to be re-read every so often. On my list are Doris Kearns Goodwin’s A Team of Rivals, David McCullough’s 1776 and Joseph Ellis’ His Excellency: George Washington. My recent re-immersion into these books was done through a set of Type (MBTI and the