Before a leader attempts to change or develop anything, they should gain a better understanding of who they are and their unique style. Understanding personality can help lift self-awareness, and suggest alternative approaches to leadership, so that they can be more confident finding the best fit for their skills and stepping into their authentic leadership style.  

Many of us make the mistake of operating on a preconceived stereotype of a single kind of leader. A pervasive belief is that leaders need to be bold, dynamic and extroverted. In other words, we expect our leaders to be driven and to be drivers. However, it is arguable that one’s potential to be a good leader will depend on whether or not who we are is compatible with the needs of our current situation, organization, those we are leading, and the defining spirit or mood of a particular time or culture. 

Instead of looking at effective leaders as having the ‘right’ personality, which implies that there is a single personality type that makes a good leader, it is more helpful to develop leadership capabilities based on an appreciation of an individual’s unique personality and natural style. 

Most, if not all, leaders can improve their effectiveness. Research indicates that the best leaders are those who can skillfully adapt their style to meet the needs of the situations they encounter and the people they lead. By uncovering and dealing with blind spots in their leaders’ thinking, organizations create a broader and more balanced perspective for future decision-making. Leaders can take steps to overcome these blind spots through personal development. This will enable them to respond more effectively to their people with a broader repertoire of communication, thinking and decision-making styles. Everyone has their own style, and what may be the right approach for one situation is not necessarily appropriate for another. 

Effective leadership in organizations is crucial to business success. Leaders have key responsibilities in setting direction for the organization, inspiring others to work towards that direction, and mobilizing the effective accomplishment of goals. It is vital for productivity, the company’s long-term sustainability, bottom-line profits, and workforce turnover. At an individual level, it has a positive impact on engagement and motivation. 

 
Watch a video introducing the MBTI assessment What is the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Personality Assessment? 

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One of our MBTI certified coaches will organize the assessment for you and is available to deepen your understanding of your profile via individual coaching.  

We can also provide a team report supported by a 1-hour virtual workshop with the team. 

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