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Posts Tagged ‘thinking’

Posted in Blog on September 5, 2012

Personality Type Musings: Social Activism

By Donna Dunning I recognize that personality type is only one factor contributing to how we think and act. However, having been a practitioner using this model for twenty-five years, I can’t seem to stop myself from looking for type patterns and differences in my interactions ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on July 4, 2012

Considerate Efficiency: Personality type, The Joy ...

By Donna Dunning When working, how do you ensure tasks are completed efficiently while considering the needs and skills of the people involved? In the workplace there is an expectation for tasks to be completed efficiently and effectively. Some people accomplish this by taking a ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on May 11, 2012

When Two Thinkers Communicate

By Donna Dunning Communication is complex and it is, of course, impossible to describe all of the dynamics and complexities of relationships or interactions in a short post. What this post will do is describe some general positive characteristics and potential challenges that may ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on May 4, 2012

When Thinkers and Feelers Communicate

By Donna Dunning Communication is complex and it is, of course, impossible to describe all of the dynamics and complexities of relationships or interactions in a short post. What this post will do is describe some general positive characteristics and potential challenges that may ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on April 18, 2012

Surviving in a World that Encourages a Thinking Ap ...

By Donna Dunning There is an interesting discussion in the Linked-in MBTI ® Practitioners group on how someone with Feeling preferences can cope in a business world that usually takes a Thinking approach to decisions and interactions. Several practical suggestions were given, su ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on April 4, 2012

Direct vs. Indirect Requests

By Donna Dunning Personality Type and Communication Usually, the advice given for offering feedback is to be direct, describe specific behaviors, and to give concrete examples. When discussing personality type differences and giving and receiving feedback, a common topic that ari ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on February 3, 2012

Thinking and Feeling

By Donna Dunning Personality Type and Interactions What do you think (or how do you feel) about these quotes? Logic is the anatomy of thought. – Albert Einstein Pure logic is the ruin of the spirit. – Antoine de Saint-Exupery As I study and teach personality type concepts I n ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on February 1, 2012

Learning from Feedback

By Donna Dunning Thinking Personality Type Preferences Thank goodness you are not perfect. Imagine if you were perfect, nothing about you could be improved. You would rarely try something new or take a risk because you would be unsure of the outcome. The pressure to maintain per ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on March 18, 2011

What’s Your Preference, Thinking or Feeling?

By Donna Dunning This blog was originally posted on February 26th, 2011 in Personal Branding. What’s Your Preference, Thinking or Feeling? Are you someone who prefers an impersonal work environment or do you seek a more personal touch? Identifying your personality preference ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on November 16, 2010

Working with Your T/F Preferences

By Donna Dunning Everyone uses thinking and feeling to evaluate information and make decisions as they move through their daily activities. Logically analyzing situations when making a decision is a necessary component of your work life, as is considering how the people involved ... Continue Reading