The Right Questions
Personality, Myers-Briggs, The Big 5 and Executive Coaching
The Right Questions Newsletter: Monthly Digest
I hope you have had a great week! Here are some of the things I have been writing about over the last month (in case you missed them). Just click on the hyperlinks to read more. Enjoy!
The Problem with Myers-Briggs Personality Tests
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was the first personality test that I came across. I learned a lot through engaging with MBTI but among the things I learned was that this approach to assessing character has its limits. You can see what I mean in the full article Much Too Jung (The Problem with Myers-Briggs Personality Tests).
The Big 5 (OCEAN) Personality Model
Building on my article about Myers-Briggs, I have explored the use of another tool — The BIG 5 (or OCEAN) personality model. This is the system used by the likes of NASA to help select astronauts for specific missions. The psychology behind it is fascinating! Read more in What Astronaut Selection Can Teach Us About Personality Types and Teams
