Other approaches to the study of personality (II) – Other tests
Keirsey David Keirsey (1921 –2013) is another psychologist who took as inspiration both the four temperaments of Hippocrates and Jung’s theories to write his book “Please Understand Me”, and later the practical book “Please Understand Me II.” In his books, he described a personality model and a test that classifies people according to four types of temperaments. After conducting the […]
I declare myself in burnout!
I have lived almost all my life in Latin America, and when I moved to the Netherlands about eight years ago, I noticed that many things were different in the professional world. I am not only referring to working hours, lunch times or the long vacations Europeans are known for. I am also referring to […]
Other approaches to the study of personality (I) – Early days and MBTI
Early days The study of personalities is not something new but rather a subject that has intrigued human beings since ancient times. There has always been an attempt to explain or classify the way people act, and throughout history, several theories have been developed about these different types of behaviors. The Greeks and Romans were […]
Maximize my value – the value proposition equation
At a time in my professional life, I acknowledge people by their roles. I assumed that having an important title hanging on the office door (manager, director, president, etc.) meant that the person had the knowledge and experience that made him worthy of respect. Today I think in a very different way. Now I rate […]
Is coaching for me?
First, let’s clarify that I am referring to executive coaching in this article, which differs slightly from sports or life coaching. According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching is defined as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching […]
How to resolve conflicts using DISC?
Conflict is inevitable as social beings that we are, and because of the interaction we have with others. It is usual for us to have differences of opinion or very different personalities that can clash. In this article, I will talk about how the different DISC styles can influence conflicts in working life. As we […]
Coaching and mentoring, are those the same thing?
As I mentioned in another article, coaching is a methodology through which the client (coachee) can discover points that could be learned or reinforced to find solutions for his or her challenges. In other words, coaching helps us grow as professionals. But it must be recognized that coaching is not a quick solution. It requires […]
DISC styles explained (4) – Compliance (C)
General information Here we have the perfectionists. Compliant people (C) live by following rules, not only those that are imposed by society but those that are in their heads. In other words, they do things the way they think they should be done, often criticizing those who do things differently or taking shortcuts to get […]
DISC styles explained (3) – Stability (S)
General information The original name was submission. In subsequent years it was modified as it was considered that stability better described this style. These folks are generally very calm. They could be quiet or reserved depending on how high their S-level is compared to other styles. They do not like to be the focus of […]
DISC styles explained (2) – Influence (I)
General information These people are often the center of attention. They can’t control it. It’s their nature; they want everyone to look at them and can’t stand others stealing their audience. They are, for me (my style is C), the most difficult people to understand since they do not make decisions based on data or […]