Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom!

 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI, is a prominent and useful tool with the power to help people understand themselves and the ways that they interact with the world around them. 

In addition to the element of self-discovery, Myers-Briggs can also be helpful in trying to figure out what careers could mesh well with your strengths, or in evaluating relationships with friends and romantic partners. These things can be fascinating to ponder; however, I definitely wouldn’t suggest basing important decisions solely off of their insights.

One fun and easy way to get an idea of the personality types you naturally connect with is to create a list of friends and family’s types as you learn them. I have one that I add to regularly in my phone, and I’ve found that comparing people with the same types has helped me to recognize common characteristics of the different personalities.

With that in mind, there is certainly something to be said for the fact that there are more than sixteen distinct people in the world — no one is a stereotype, and I’m not suggesting that people be confined to their type’s typical qualities. Growth is always something that should be encouraged, but it can help to know where you’re starting.

At the end of the day, the most beautiful thing about Myers-Briggs is that it can be used in whichever of these ways are helpful to you.

DISC, or DISC assessment, is a personal assessment tool used by hundreds of companies and corporations every year. They use it to help them with team building, communication, and productivity in the workplace.

DISC is an acronym for the four primary personality traits – Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness – and assessment is by way of a simple 15-20 minute test.

The results enable you to understand your employees better, and therefore build more strength and efficiency into your teams.

The four primary personality traits mentioned above generally exhibit the following:

• D personalities tend to be more direct, and to focus on bottom-line results.
• I personalities tend to be more open-minded, with a focus on relationships and influencing or persuading others.
• S personalities tend to be dependable employees, with a focus on cooperation and sincerity.
• C personalities tend to focus on quality, accuracy, expertise, and competency in the workplace.

Simply put, DISC assessments help you dive deeper into your team members’ core values and individuality to explain how they can work best at your company. That’s why it’s such a valuable tool.