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When your self-esteem is low, the MBTI assessment can help by reminding you of the strengths you were born with. This blog post uncovers just a few of the…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read
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When your self-esteem is low, the MBTI assessment can help by reminding you of the strengths you were born with. This blog post uncovers just a few of the…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read
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Myers-Briggs (MBTI) personality type and stress are connected in major ways. This blog post explains the “in the grip” phenomenon that happens when you’re…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

When you’re stressed, something interesting happens: you tend to exaggerate the parts of your personality that feel most comfortable to you. This blog post…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

We all show courage in different ways. This blog post explains what your MBTI personality type says about how naturally courageous you are – and what you…
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

Everything you need to know about how stress affects different Myers-Briggs types differently! From stressors, to how behaviors change, to recommended…
Melissa Summer · · 14 min read

The pressure to make the right decision has impacted all of us at one time or another. This blog post explains how to improve your decision-making skills…
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

While there are 16 possible MBTI personality types, there are half as many mental processes. This blog post explains that you share a favorite process with…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Extraverts and Introverts often act differently from one another, especially at work. This blog post explains the unique strengths of those preferring…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

The distinction between Introverts and Extraverts is clear, especially at work. This blog post explains the unique strengths of those preferring…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

Whether you’re actively swiping for love or have deleted all dating apps in frustration, you may find greater success in relationships with the Myers-Briggs…
Alyssa Bailey · · 6 min read

Want a date that’ll really resonate with your partner? Try planning a date according to Myers-Briggs personality type! Here are some MBTI-related ideas to…
John Hackston · · 8 min read

Making friends as an adult isn’t always easy, especially with the rise of remote work. Here’s how to best nurture old friendships and make new ones using…
John Hackston · · 5 min read

January 2 is World Introvert Day—Introverts of the world unite! (but only if you really want to, and you can check out at any time, no problem).
Kevin Wood · · 6 min read

How is self-care different for each MBTI type? Check out this article to learn how each personality type can better care for themselves when stress levels…
Melissa Summer · · 8 min read

Need unique gift ideas for everyone on your list? Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or a birthday, this blog offers gift ideas based on a person’s…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

What’s a gift sure to fit everyone? The gift of self-awareness and personal development! Learn more about gifting the official MBTI assessment in this blog.
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

During an episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, Dr. Yvonne Nelson-Reid shared how knowing your child’s personality type can improve the parent-child…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

Dr. Yvonne Nelson-Reid shares how knowing your child’s personality type can improve the parent-child relationship.
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Kids don’t come with an instruction manual. But there are some things that can help. This blog post explains the role personality type plays in parenting…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Sometimes sharing a house or apartment with others can feel harder than it should. Here’s how knowing about personality type can make roommate differences a…
John Hackston · · 5 min read

How you parent will also be influenced by your Myers-Briggs personality type.
John Hackston · · 8 min read

The K-Pop sensation NCT Dream just named their song, and third studio album, “ISTJ.” Learn more about the band, the song, and what the ISTJ and ENFP…
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

The best leaders and managers use self-awareness to boost team success. This blog lists some of the natural leadership characteristics of the eight…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

During episode eight of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, personality type expert Michael Segovia shared how self-awareness and knowledge of the MBTI can…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

In this blog we explore the four phases of leadership development for extraverted personality types and how to navigate them well.
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

During episode eight of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, personality type expert Michael Segovia shared how self-awareness and knowledge of the MBTI can…
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

Explore the eight Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) patterns of mental activity and how they impact planning a vacation.
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

A greener planet requires us to get outside our comfort zone and live more sustainably. This blog explains why saving the planet is so important, and how…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

When we look at motivation through the lens of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment, it all boils down to preferences. Read this blog to find…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

Environmental initiatives are made even more powerful when you know how to serve in your own way. This blog offers insight into what that looks like based…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

When our very own Melissa Summer and Michael Segovia went live on Instagram to chat about stress and personality type, they covered a lot of…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) have to do with stress? MBTI experts Melissa and Micheal Segovia went live on Instagram to explore how…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

How many times have you stressed about a job-related task in the last week? In 2019, The Myers-Briggs Company surveyed 1,116 people to ask about their…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Depending on your MBTI personality type, you probably are stressed by things that others with a different personality type are perfectly fine with. Read…
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

How can MBTI personality type help strengthen relationships? Do people with the same type get along better? Should you put your MBTI type in your dating…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Those preferring Introversion and Extraversion are different on a physiological level. This means Introverts may need to flex when it comes to conflict…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Those preferring Introversion handle conflict differently than Extraverted types. Here’s what you should know.
Kevin Wood · · 9 min read

There are thousands of education and career paths that may not be on your radar. Wouldn’t it be helpful to know what they are – and which ones suit you…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

It can be difficult to decide on a career. Fortunately, Career Expert and MBTI Master Practitioner Julie Raynor Gross has some expert advice about how to…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

How do you find a career with purpose? On The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, Collegiate Gateway Founder and President Julie Raynor Gross explained how the…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

In learning environments, those with Myers-Briggs preferences for Judging want structure and clearly defined goals. Perceiving types want flexibility and…
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

In a learning environment, Thinking personality types evaluate information and make decisions with logic. Feeling types take a more personal, values-based…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

In a learning environment, Sensing types need to know the facts. Intuitive types prefer theories and big-picture concepts. These learning strategies will…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Extraverted personality types process information externally and often act before they think. Introverted personality types process information internally…
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

We all learn in different ways. Depending on your personality type, you may learn best through practical, hands-on activities. Or through conceptual “big…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

ESTP, ESFP, ENTP, and ENFP personality types are least likely to graduate college because their learning style doesn’t always match traditional models of…
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

Irene Hwang is a college sophomore who wanted more insight about how her personality type will affect her future career. In her video, she takes us on a…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

There are four MBTI personality types that tend not to graduate college – or enroll in the first place. Here’s why . .
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

People show their appreciation in different ways. Knowing about MBTI personality type can help you better understand what you value when it comes to being…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

MBTI personality type affects your whole life – including how you learn and make decisions. Before you plan your next vacation, check out these tips for…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

A lot goes into choosing a career – and how you explore your career options is different for those preferring Introversion than Extraversion. Here’s what…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

How can you use MBTI personality type insights to be a smarter parent? First off, know yourself and your MBTI type preferences! Then read to learn more...
Alicia Kelvin · · 4 min read

Being a parent is rewarding, and challenging. Learn what’s likely to stress you out as a parent based on your MBTI personality type here.
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

What careers are best for those with extraverted preferences? What should you keep in mind as someone with extraverted preferences when interviewing? Read…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Stress triggers, stress behaviors and what stress management techniques work for you partially depend on your personality type. Learn how to best manage…
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

Answering the most frequently asked questions about Myers-Briggs personality type and relationships with MBTI Master Practitioner and TEDx speaker Michael…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

A compilation of resources, articles and books to help you get the most out of your relationships using MBTI personality type and psychology
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Ever wondered why counselors use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in relationships? Here’s how knowing your and your partner’s personality type can lead to…
Melissa Summer · · 8 min read

What’s the strongest part of your MBTI personality type? It’s your favorite function. Learn more about your favorite function and personal development tips…
Melissa Summer · · 22 min read

It’s no secret the corporate world favors Extraversion. Here's why your team needs Introverted types too and 7 tips to help your team unleash the power of…
Vanessa Bradford · · 6 min read

Is working remotely an Introvert’s paradise? In honor of World Introvert Day, learn how to make the new work world work for Introverts...
Melissa Summer · · 6 min read

Learn how a global non-profit harnessed personality insights to increase productivity and better connect a global team.
Vanessa Bradford · · 4 min read

Stressed about the holidays? You’re not the only one. Here’s what stresses each MBTI type during the holidays and a few remedies to reduce your holiday stress.
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

One public relations manager and writer shares her experience going through MBTI® For Your Career, and what she learned about herself and the potentially…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Have you ever felt lost in time? Amber Burns, a freelance writer, knows that feeling. She decided to take MBTI® For Your Career to better understand where…
Kevin Wood · · 2 min read

The Bradfords initially took the MBTI after their first child was born - more than 5 years ago now. Find out where they are and what they've learned about…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Remember how you reacted when you first took the MBTI® assessment? Me neither. It was a while ago. But someone who took it much more recently is Alex…
Kevin Wood · · 2 min read

“If I step on one more Lego, I’m gonna lose it . . .” Ever said this? You’re probably a parent. And those little plastic blocks hurt. But for every…
Vanessa Bradford · · 5 min read

Does MBTI type have a role in marriages and romantic partnerships? Kelly Towart gives you the inside view...
Kevin Wood · · 2 min read

You’ve probably seen articles like “Introverted? Here’s how to be more social.” They’re fairly common, but what’s not common are articles suggesting how th
Melissa Summer · · 8 min read

Graduation looming and you're not sure what you really want to do? Here are four ways you can figure out your ideal occupation based on your values, skills…
Melissa Summer · · 7 min read

Ever wonder why it seems inevitable that you butt heads with some people but get along great with others? The Myers-Briggs personality framework is one way…
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

How do you find your ideal career? www.mbtionline.com has released MBTI® For Your Career, a data-driven and MBTI-backed career exploration platform that uses your…
Melissa Summer · · 7 min read

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 6, 2021 — Are you looking for your ideal career? The Myers-Briggs Company, a Certified B Corp™, announced today a new self-guided…
The Myers-Briggs Company · · 2 min read

Jeri Bingham of WGN Radio's Hush Loudly podcast interviews The Myers-Briggs Company's Michael Segovia about all things Introversion.
Melissa Summer · · 1 min read

Who makes the rules about which personality assessments can be used where? Who sets the bar on what makes something a psychometric instrument? Learn more…
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

We know what makes a good friend: loyalty, honesty, maybe a shared love of IPAs. But what does your Myers-Briggs personality type say about you as a friend?
Melissa Summer · · 7 min read

From everyday spending to retirement planning and goal setting, everyone manages their finances differently. Here's a quiz that can tell you more about your…
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

It's the holiday season of giving. But don't settle for socks (again). Here're some type-specific hints for picking the best gift for each Myers-Briggs…
Melissa Summer · · 7 min read

From Olympic rowers to football teams, you'd be surprised at the ways coaches and athletes use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment. And what you can…
Melissa Summer · · 8 min read

Mindfulness is a hot topic. It can reduce stress, increase happiness, and help you be more productive. And starting that meditation or yoga practice might…
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

What is a growth mindset and how can you use your MBTI personality type for personal development?
Sherrie · · 5 min read

Despite the many differences in all other aspects of our lives, there is much similarity in our stories of inspiration. Learn more how the MBTI can help…
Sherrie · · 4 min read

Given that personality assessments say she’s an introvert, Hannah Harding figured she’d love life in lockdown. The 37-year-old usually gets drained by the…
Jess Shankleman · · 4 min read

Let’s start with the big picture. In the US, companies report nearly $300 billion in annual costs due to stress-related health care and missed work. In…
Melissa Summer · · 6 min read

Does your personality change over time? Or is your personality permanent?
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

First and foremost, if you work in the healthcare industry in any capacity, THANK YOU! While the work you do is important on any day, right now you’re…
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 22, 2020 — Amidst an evolving global workforce and remote work, modern work teams face unprecedented roadblocks to cohesiveness…
The Myers-Briggs Company · · 2 min read

Have you ever wondered who created Myers-Briggs personality type? Or whether it was based on science? Or how psychologists measure the validity of…
Melissa Summer · · 1 min read

With millions more people working or taking classes from home, and many for the first time, we asked one of our resident occupational psychologists Helen…
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

Social Distancing, Virtual Work, Personality Type and Keeping Your Sanity
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

What does each MBTI personality type value most? If I ask you what you value most in life, you could probably come up with a few things right off the top of…
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

People are more than their four MBTI type preferences and personality is extremely complex, but having a common language to understand differences and being…
Gabrielle Savoie · · 5 min read

Take the Myers-Briggs assessment online through www.mbtionline.com, to get access to the information portal with over 100 pages worth of type related information that…
Melissa Summer · · 1 min read

INTJ Personality Types and Stress. Another blog of the series going over INTJ types and triggers.
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

ENFP Personality Types and Stress in the Workplace. Learn about ENFP Personalities and what triggers stress in life and in the workplace.
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

April is National Stress Awareness Month. So we have to ask: Do you know what stresses you out most? Just like your Myers-Briggs personality preferences can…
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

We all deal with stressful situations. Add stress during interviews to your daily stress and it's easy to get completely overwhelmed. But the way you deal…
Michael Segovia · · 7 min read

Myers-Briggs Personality Type and Exercise. If you’re like a third of the population, you made a weight-related or exercise resolution this year. And you’ve…
Melissa Summer · · 7 min read

Vacations To Try for Each Myers-Briggs Type. We spoke with our MBTI type experts and resident psychologists to talk about what activity might be the most…
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

Using Your MBTI Personality Type To Give a Better Interview. By understanding how to best leverage your natural preferences and balance them by flexing to…
Michael Segovia · · 4 min read

What's the Best Vacation for Your Myers-Briggs Type? Our research team got together with global cruise line Royal Caribbean International to help you answer…
Melissa Summer · · 1 min read

6 Things You Didn't Know About Introversion for World Introvert Day. Learn more about World Introvert Day and the sub-dimensions of introversion.
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

With only 10 days left in the year, you’ve probably begun thinking of New Year’s resolutions (in between spending time with family, finishing work projects
Melissa Summer · · 6 min read

You took the actual Myers-Briggs assessment (either at www.mbtionline.com or through a certified practitioner) and your four-letter type says E-N-T-P. So what does it…
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

How to be happier using self-awareness and Myers-Briggs personality type. One way to increase your happiness (or “well-being” as scientists like to call it)…
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

What is happiness? Definitions vary, but by becoming more self-aware you can make a plan for happiness that's tailored just to you.
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

If you’ve ever applied for a job it’s highly likely you’ll have been through some type of interview process. We all know there are certain questions likely
Brett Farmiloe · · 3 min read

How many MBTI types are there? What is the history of how Myers Briggs arrived at 16? Take a look at the below about how the Myers-Briggs assessment came t
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

There’s no wrong personality type, but there is certainly a least common Myers-Briggs personality type. We looked at a sample of the US population from thr
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

Things You Can Learn from Each MBTI Personality Type. While someone’s MBTI type obviously can’t tell us everything about that person, it can help us better…
Melissa Summer · · 6 min read

What do the letters in the Myers-Briggs test stand for? Each MBTI personality type consists of 4 letters. The first letters are either E or I, the second…
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

Even though there’s only one letter difference between ENTJ and INTJ, the differences in personality are rather drastic. Want to learn more about the diffe
Melissa Summer · · 2 min read

The Complete and Official Guide to Extraversion & Introversion [eBook]. As the official Myers-Briggs assessment provider, we wanted to clear up some of…
Melissa Summer · · 1 min read

Beyond E and I: Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, Feeling, Judging & Perceiving. Each of the sixteen personality types described by the Myers-Briggs Type…
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

How do I know if I'm an Extrovert or an Introvert? Extraversion vs. Introversion: Understanding the “Energizing” Preference Pair The MBTI personality…
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

A Crash Course in MBTI Lingo. Each of the four letters represents what is referred to as a “preference”. MBTI preferences are pretty much what they sound…
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

We blog a lot about personality types, and how different parts of your personality type can help you make better decisions in your life. That said, not eve
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

Whether you have a preference for Intuition or for Sensing, living in a Sensing-dominated environment comes with unique challenges for flexing and bringing…
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

We already know how each of the preferences can affect a relationship, but let's get a better understanding of what the Judging and Perceiving preferences
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

Have you ever met someone for the first time and the two of you just clicked? Sometimes this happens when we interact with people with the same personality
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

MBTI type can tell you a lot about a person. Most people who know about the Myers-Briggs assessment know there are four letters that make up the MBTI perso
Melissa Summer · · 8 min read

Dating can be hard. Long relationships can be even tougher. And don’t get me wrong, I love snuggling on the couch with my significant other while catching
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

No matter what holiday you celebrate, the end of the year is typically the time you’re buying gifts for friends and family. So we thought now would be a…
Melissa Summer · · 1 min read

Stress can take a toll on you mentally, emotionally, and physically, and the first tips for calming down fast pertain to your physical body. Let’s take a…
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

If you’re a kid, holiday means time out of school while someone else worries about the planning and coordination, the cooking, and the gift giving. And whi
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

When we talk about getting organized in various aspects of our lives--work, school, home--one of the most important considerations is our Myers Briggs pref
Catherine · · 3 min read

When it comes to accomplishing something worthwhile, people almost agree that getting organized is an indispensable step. Yet, the way we define “organized
Marta · · 4 min read

Most people think about a career as something that will align to their interests and personality. Most people even have a few alternatives for a “dream job
Melissa Summer · · 3 min read

Before we get into this post, keep in mind that this information shows trends and in no way implies which careers anyone should or should not pursue based
Melissa Summer · · 4 min read

When I first started at my current company, all of the new employees, including myself, took the MBTI® assessment to learn about ourselves and how better t
Melissa Summer · · 6 min read

In my previous post, we talked about how to write your career mission statement to help guide you as you explore potential career options or think about sw
Melissa Summer · · 7 min read

As they say, find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. If you’re like most people, no matter how much you love to do
Melissa Summer · · 5 min read

Know Your Innate Goal-Setting Style to Move Forward in Life. Setting and achieving goals is a cornerstone of meaningful accomplishment and a great way to…
Catherine · · 4 min read

How Would You Work, If You Had the Option? Until basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter are sufficiently met, these needs will always be the first…
Rich · · 5 min read

In this survey, being engaged in their work means being fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about what they’re doing, and this person often takes positive…
Rich · · 5 min read

Despite the many differences in all other aspects of their lives, there is much similarity in their stories of inspiration. Learn more how the MBTI can help.
Sherrie · · 4 min read

Despite the many differences in all other aspects of our lives, there is much similarity in our stories of inspiration. Learn more how the MBTI can help…
Sherrie · · 5 min read

Despite the many differences in all other aspects of our lives, there is much similarity in our stories of inspiration. Learn more how the MBTI can help…
Sherrie · · 4 min read

I had a dream once where an animal reminded me to engage in “experiences that nourish the soul,” experiences that inspire me and remind me who I am. Great
Marta · · 2 min read

We’ve talked a good bit so far about inspiration, what that means and how you can use knowledge about your MBTI type to help you find inspiration and also
Marta · · 3 min read
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