By Donna Dunning Compassionate Responders “Consider it done.” 8.5% of the population Compassionate Responders balance their approach of immediate action with an internal focus on personal values. The resulting combination leads to an awareness of people’s immediate needs an ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Logical Responders “It’s easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission.” 4.3% of the population Logical Responders balance their approach of immediate action with an internal focus on logical reasoning. Thus they are analytic as well as practical. Logical ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Act and Adapt Responders are at their best when they can use their natural work preferences. By focusing on your preferences, you can find work that is personally satisfying. The following list describes typical characteristics and preferences of Responders. Ide ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning In my MBTI® Certification workshops participants respond to the instruction -“Describe your type using words, phrases, or pictures.” I find these visual representations of type preferences help illustrate individual differences. Here is a photo of a response ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning ESTP motto: “It’s easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission.” For my book, “What’s Your Type of Career?”, I interviewed a production engineer who had preferences for ESTP. Although he enjoyed the logical, analytical work involved in his engineerin ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning ESFP motto: “Consider it done.” I must confess, I have a bit of “type envy” when it comes to ESFPs. Their active, fun-loving approach is very appealing and inspirational to me. Unfortunately, it takes effort for me (ENFP) to stay in, and enjoy, the here-a ... Continue Reading
A request from Donna Dunning Please Share Your Story or Strategy Although I have studied personality type for over 20 years, I still find it most helpful to hear from the experts on the different types. That’s you. To help others learn and develop, please share your stories. Ho ... Continue Reading
Here is a sample of occupations that appeal to Responders. Use this list as a starting point for thinking about the kind of work that might appeal to you. Many more occupations that attract your type are listed in What’s Your Type of Career? 2nd edition. As you read through the ... Continue Reading
Act and Adapt Personality Types ESTP and ESFP Responders react immediately to the environment around them. Observant and quick to see problems and opportunities, they tend to be spontaneous and prefer responding to what is happening right now. They like to take practical actions ... Continue Reading
