Notes from Sandy

An ISTJ Snapshot – Knowing Roles and Responsibilities

An ISTJ Snapshot – Knowing Roles and Responsibilities

This MBTI based cartoon is based on a direct quote from an ISTJ. I love the word “obviously” smack in the middle of this summation. I can imagine someone who knows what their place is in the organizational structure and abides by all of the spoken and unspoken...

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ESFJ Compassion Meets Practicality

ESFJ Compassion Meets Practicality

Palliative care takes a special kind of person. Imagine stepping into this role with someone in your social circle. Recently I spoke with a woman who commented that she had just come from the last visit with a woman who she had been caring for for the last 6 months....

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Say What?

Say What?

Let’s suppose that you were told that Vengeance was one of your motivators. People often frame this in a more personal way as “I am vengeful.” Would you have a reaction to this in your profile? When you are working with personality assessments, you need to make sure...

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Decision-Making Criteria – What Are Yours?

Decision-Making Criteria – What Are Yours?

What is the logical rational first thing that needs to happen when you are making a significant life or business decision? If you have a preference for Thinking, your answer to this question might just be that you need to identify your criteria for a successful...

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Projection Happens

Projection Happens

Oh yes Virigina, we all project aspects of ourselves onto others – both the good and the shadow. This is an unconscious act propelled by our defence mechanisms. This focusing outward to look for the source of what is happening leads us to give positive attribution to...

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MBTI Tips from an ISTJ – How to Get Along With Me

MBTI Tips from an ISTJ – How to Get Along With Me

ISTJ - How to ge along with me ISTJ’s can zero in on what’s important to get done and they can make that happen. They can work within the system or the team to accomplish the end goal. The ISTJ prefers things and processes that are efficient and useful. If you...

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INTJ Humour

INTJ Humour

Back in 2009 Life Coach Yost posted a great piece on INTJ humour which is still a great laugh today. I did a workshop for an intact team that had a predominance of INTJ’s and they were very silent during the session. I could not get a read on how the material was...

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MBTI Tips from an INFJ – How to Get Along With Me

MBTI Tips from an INFJ – How to Get Along With Me

INFJ - How to gt along with me This advice comes from an INFJ and may refer to their dislike of having to manage lots of minutiae and details. They are more interested in the visionary direction and valuable work. So give them enough specifics but don’t overwhelm them...

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MBTI Tips from an INTJ – How to Get Along With Me

MBTI Tips from an INTJ – How to Get Along With Me

INTJ - How to get along with me This MBTI related workplace tip is a gem. The INTJ can be a great communicator presenting clear and compelling observations and creating clarity around ideas and outcomes for the team. Because their vision of the big picture is so clear...

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MBTI Tips- INFP – How to Get Along With Me

MBTI Tips- INFP – How to Get Along With Me

NFP - How to get along with me Authenticity may be the INFP’s middle name. They seek meaning and purpose in all they do. They understand that people bring their own gifts and talents. They pay attention to the fact that each individual will react differently and have...

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