• The Power of Personality: MBTI in Leadership and Team Building

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 43 mins
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The Power of Personality: MBTI in Leadership and Team Building

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  • Exploring the MBTI and it’s Applications in the Workplace with Kimberly Collins.

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    Summary
    In this episode of the Hey Docs! Podcast, host Jill Allen welcomes back Kimberly Collins for an insightful discussion on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and its practical applications, particularly in small business settings like orthodontic practices. They explore how understanding personality types can enhance team dynamics, improve leadership, and address workplace conflicts. Kimberly explains the four categories of the MBTI, the importance of self-awareness, and the legal and ethical considerations when implementing personality tests in hiring and team management. The conversation emphasizes the value of emotional intelligence and psychological safety in creating a harmonious and productive work environment.

    Takeaways
    • The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) can be a powerful tool for leaders, particularly in small business environments like orthodontic practices, to enhance self-awareness and understanding of their teams, ultimately creating more harmonious workplaces.
    • It is illegal to use personality typing systems like MBTI or Enneagram for hiring, job placement, or promotions. These tools should be implemented after hiring to understand team dynamics, not as a selection criterion.
    • MBTI focuses on "what" people do, categorizing behaviors and preferences, while the Enneagram digs into the "why" behind actions, examining underlying fears and desires. Both can be used complementarily within a practice for different purposes.
    • For personality typing systems to be effective in a workplace, psychological safety must be prioritized. Team members should feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of retribution from leaders or colleagues.
    • Understanding that individuals and their leadership styles can evolve over time is important. Regular reassessment and continuous self-improvement can help leaders and their teams adapt and thrive as they grow professionally and personally.

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to the Hey Docs! Podcast
    01:37 Welcoming Back Kimberly Collins
    01:45 Understanding Personality Types in the Workplace
    03:01 Diving Deep into MBTI Categories
    07:30 The Role of Personality Typing in Leadership
    11:42 The Evolution of Personality Over Time
    16:35 Breaking Down MBTI Categories
    21:16 Orthodontic Equipment and Practice Management
    23:21 Understanding Team Dynamics
    25:33 Legalities of Personality Tests in Hiring
    27:07 Effective Use of Personality Tests
    31:29 Challenges and Psychological Safety
    36:17 Comparing MBTI and Enneagram
    39:33 Speed Round and Final Thoughts

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    Episode Credits:
    Hosted by Jill Allen
    Produced by Jordann Killion
    Audio Engineering by Garrett Lucero
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