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- 1. -1- Looking at MBTIthrough the leadership lens Julia Atkinson Senior Executive Coach and Trainer MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 2. -2- MBTI can showdifferences in how leaders… • get energized • take information in • process information • make decisions • plan and schedule • communicate • relate to people MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 3. -3- Basics: 16 MBTITypes ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ ISTP ISFP INFP INTP ESTP ESFP ENFP ENTP ESTJ ESFJ ENFJ ENTJ So, what do the letters mean? MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 4. -4- Extravert and Introvert active outward sociable open many expressive breadth reflective inward reserved private few quiet depth Energy fromthe outer world of people and things. Energy inner world of thoughts and reflections Extravert Introvert MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 5. -5- Sensing and INtuition Takein information by way of the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell Take in information by way of insight and relating to the big picture details present practical facts sequential directions repetition enjoyment perspiration conserve literal patterns future imaginative innovations random hunches variety anticipation inspiration change figurative Sensing INtuition MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 6. -6- Thinking and Feeling Makedecisions on the basis of evaluating relative worth Make decisions on the basis of logical analysis head objective justice cool impersonal critique analyze precise principles heart subjective harmony caring personal appreciate empathize persuasive values Thinking Feeling MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 7. -7- Judging and Perceiving Lifestyle isflexible, adaptable and spontaneous. Lifestyle is decisive, planned and orderly. Judging Perceiving organized structure control decisive deliberate closure plan deadline productive flexible flow experience curious spontaneous openness wait discoveries receptive MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 8. -8- The synergy challenge • Use type differences in your team to your advantage • Understand each others’ different strengths and pit falls • Understand conflict potential • Derive synergies MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 9. -9- Sensing Leaders • Great withdetails • Prefer solid routine • Emphasize targets and plans • Trust experience and authority • Organize in silos (by function) MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 10. -10- INtuition Leaders • Great withthe big picture • Less careful of routines • Emphasize purposes and vision • Often trust insight and creativity • Use cross-functional teams MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 11. -11- Thinking Leaders • Think interms of rules and getting it right • Emphasize objectives/tasks • Believe criticism leads to efficiency • Employees should produce set targets • Company is a social machine MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 12. -12- Feeling Leaders • Think interms of particular human situations • Emphasize people • Believe support leads to effectiveness • Employees should do their best • Company is a social community MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 13. -13- The combination ofthese letters lead to unique types with specific characteristics MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO. ISTJ Practical, realistic, efficient, quiet, thorough, orderly ISFJ Conscientious, friendly, loyal, accurate, considerate INFJ Sensitive, organized, decisive, insightful, empathetic, creative INTJ Original, skeptical, independent, rational, detached ISTP Tolerant, flexible, analytical, objective, logical, pragmatic ISFP Kind, trusting, observant, concrete, factual, gentle INFP Curious, caring, idealistic, flexible, adaptable, accepting INTP Objective, ingenious, curious, detached, contemplative ESTP Spontaneous, active, assertive, tolerant, straightforward ESFP Friendly, flexible, specific, persuasive, realistic, optimistic ENFP Enthusiastic, warm, imaginative, creative, cooperative, curious ENTP Clever, conceptual, questioning, alert, outspoken, quick ESTJ Decisive, matter-of- fact, systematic, clear, forceful ESFJ Sympathetic, helpful, personable, tactful, consistent, warm ENFJ Compassionate, loyal, responsible, trustworthy, sociable ENTJ Frank, logical, conceptual, assertive, innovative, direct
- 14. -14- Learn about yourtype, differences in your team and and how to derive synergies MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 15. -15- Look at Leadership throughthe Keirsey Temperament Lens MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 16. -16- NT: Rationals speakmostly of what new problems intrigue them and what new solutions they envision, and always pragmatic, they act as efficiently as possible to achieve their objectives, ignoring arbitrary rules and conventions if need be. Keirsey Leadership Styles SJ: Guardians speak mostly of their duties and responsibilities, of what they can keep an eye on and take good care of, and they're careful to obey the laws, follow the rules, and respect the rights of others. NF: Idealists speak mostly of what they hope for and imagine might be possible for people, and they want to act in good conscience, always trying to reach their goals without compromising their personal code of ethics. SP: Artisans speak mostly about what they see right in front of them, about what they can get their hands on, and they will do whatever works, whatever gives them a quick, effective payoff, even if they have to bend the rules. MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 17. -17- SJ - Guardian Temperament:Observant Role SJ - Guardian: Logistical Conservator SFJ Supporting Provider ESFJ Supplying Protector ISFJ Securing Administrator STJ Regulating Supervisor ESTJ Enforcing Inspector ISTJ Certifying MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 18. -18- SJ - Guardian LeaderStyle Strengths Pitfalls Decisive Precise directions Too direct Create & maintain traditions Preserving values Slow to change Monitoring quality Offer Stability Too many regulations Clear authority Dependable Tendency to blame Set deadlines Hard working Intolerant of delays Truman, Rockefeller, G Washington Persevere Maintain unneeded procedures MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 19. -19- SP - Artisan Temperament:Observant Role SP - Artisan: Tactical Entertainer SFP Improvising Performer ESFP Demonstrating Composer ISFP Synthesizing Operator STP Expediting Promoter ESTP Persuading Crafter ISTP Instrumenting MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 20. -20- SP - Artisan LeaderStyle Strengths Pitfalls Encourage risk taking Reward out of the box Bored by routine Foster independence Encouraging Ignore hierarchy Create flexible environment Deal well w. change Appear unpredictable Encourage action Stimulating Avoid routine tasks Appreciate Giving praise Not invented here syndrome Presley, Bill Clinton, Houdini, Madonna MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 21. -21- NF - Idealist Temperament:Introspective (N) Role NF - Idealist: Diplomatic Entertainer NFP Mediating Champion ENFP Motivating Healer INFP Conciliating Mentor NFJ Developing Teacher ENFJ Educating Counselor INFJ Guiding MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 22. -22- NF - Idealist LeaderStyle Strengths Pitfalls Inspire people Good listeners Avoid conflict Act as catalyst Interested in understanding people Reserved in expressing emotion Create a vision High standards controlling Harmonious work environment Cooperative & flexible Take other’s priorities over own Appreciate others Thoughtful & considerate Too involved in others problems Like new ideas & information Impatient w. routine & details Warhol, Diana, Homer, van Gogh, Lennon Looking for harmony Create dependency relationshipsMBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 23. -23- NT - Rational Temperament:Introspective (N) Role NT - Rational: Strategic Engineer NTP Constructing Inventor ENTP Devising Architect INTP Designing Coordinator NTJ Arranging Fieldmarshall ENTJ Mobilizing Mastermind INTJ Entailing MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 24. -24- NT - Rational LeaderStyle Strengths Pitfalls Give structure Situational organizing Impatient w. inefficiency Set demanding goals High standards Too demanding Convincing communicators Energizes people Not enough praise Goal oriented Well though out planning Focus on plan might delay execution Architect of change See long and short term impact Ignore impact on people Napoleon, Thatcher, JobsMBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 25. -25- Want to findout your type? Contact me for a fun and interactive session to generate synergies for your leadership team. I have worked with many fortune 500 leadership teams: Adidas, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BMW, Daimler, Diesel, Ericsson, Ford, Golin, Intel, L’Oreal, Swarovski, Ubisoft, Volkswagen and many more … across different cultures in different languages MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.
- 26. -26- Who am I? JuliaAtkinson Certified Executive Coach and MBTI Step 1 and 2 Facilitator Atkinson Coaching LLC www.atkinson-coaching.com Email: julia@atkinson-coaching.com Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jatkinso My MBTI type: MBTI and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator are registered trademarks of the Meyers Briggs Foundation. The Keirsey Temperament Lens is based on Dr. David Keirsey’s book “Please Understand Me”. All LEGO minifigures are registered trademarks of LEGO.