Personality Type Blog

Best Careers for the 12 DISC Subtypes

 26 May 2023 / By Elizabeth Harris Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 20, 2023

The average worker in the US spends over 1700 hours every year at work.

If you’re spending that much of your life on the clock, you want to make sure you’re doing something you enjoy – or at least that you’re good at. While it can be hard to find the perfect career, knowing your personality type can help you find a profession that matches your unique skills and strengths.

Here are the best careers for each of the 12 DISC subtypes.

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Categories: DISC, Finding Your Career Path

What Are The Most Common Toxic Traits?

25 May 2023 / By Megan Malone Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 18, 2023

We’re all a little toxic. Yes—even you. But don’t worry—you’re still a good person. Probably. 

More than 1.3 million people have taken Truity’s popular Toxic Person Test, revealing their most difficult personality traits. The test, based on the principles of the Big Five model of personality, uncovers what personality traits you may have that others find particularly grating. Test takers receive one of seven archetypes as a result. These are: 

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Categories: Big Five, Latest Research, Personality & Culture

EQ is the Most Important Predictor of Success at Work – Here’s How You Can Increase your Emotional Intelligence

 24 May 2023 / By Diane Fanucchi Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on March 29, 2023

You likely have heard about emotional intelligence by now. But maybe you think it’s only important for your personal life and doesn’t matter much in business. Or perhaps you think it’s a nice extra to have, but isn’t that essential to your career success. If you believe either of these things, it’s time to think again.

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Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Personality in the Workplace, Self-Development and Wellbeing

Want to Find the One? Here’s What Each Enneagram Type Looks For When Dating

 23 May 2023 / By Elizabeth Harris Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 12, 2023

Finding the One means discovering someone who understands you, loves you for your flaws and always stands by your side. While that looks different for everyone, your Enneagram type can have a big impact on your dating life, shaping who you’re attracted to, who’s attracted to you and who you might prefer to steer clear of. 

In this article, we’re taking a closer look at what each Enneagram type looks for when dating.

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Categories: Enneagram, Enneagram & Love

What is the Gemini Personality Type?

22 May 2023 / By Cianna Garrison Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 13, 2023

Born between May 21 and June 20, the third sign of the zodiac is the dynamic, intellectual Gemini. Represented by the twins, these fun, adventurous and chatty people leave a huge impression on everyone they meet — good or bad. Because Gemini is a mutable air sign, their behavior can change quickly, and this causes a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to how people perceive Gemini types.  

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Categories: Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Personality & Culture, ENTP, ESFP, Type Five, Type Seven

Inspiring Quotes About Personality From Your Favorite Celebrities

 18 May 2023 / By Andreia Esteves Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 13, 2023

In need of a positivity boost? We’ve compiled a list of quotes from your favorite celebrities to bring some motivation and wisdom to your day. From Dolly Parton to Julie Andrews, here are some of the most inspiring quotes for every personality type.

Michelle Obama quotes (ESTJ)

“Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.”

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Categories: Myers Briggs, Personality & Culture

The Happiest Jobs In America: Which Is Best for Your Personality Type?

 17 May 2023 / By Cianna Garrison Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 12, 2023

Everyone wants to be happy and fulfilled in their career. And, while the working world doesn’t make finding your dream job easy, some jobs seem to elicit a higher percentage of happiness in workers. In a recent article, The Washington Post compiled a list of the most meaningful, least stressful jobs based on careful analysis of thousands of time journals from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey. 

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Categories: Myers Briggs, Finding Your Career Path, Personality & Culture

How to Be Your Most Confident Self – Inside and Out – by Enneagram Type

 16 May 2023 / By Elizabeth Harris Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 12, 2023

Self-confidence looks different for everyone. For some, it is simply feeling more comfortable with decision-making while for others, it means finally getting rid of anxiety and self-doubt. The benefits of self-confidence are enormous. They range from increased resilience to better interpersonal relationships and better performance at work. 

Whatever your Enneagram type, there’s a good chance that you can benefit from working on your inner and outer self-confidence. Here are some tips to help.  

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Categories: Enneagram, Self-Development and Wellbeing

What Does Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Look Like?

 15 May 2023 / By Nathan Falde Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 13, 2023

Great leaders are smart, creative, inspirational and fearless. They also tend to score highly on tests designed to calculate their emotional intelligence (EQ).

Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Emotional intelligence is a powerful leadership asset. Those who have it find it much easier to empathize with others, navigate interpersonal conflict, regulate their reactions and communicate in a way that supports harmony and mutual respect in the workplace. Who wouldn’t want to work for a boss that does that? 

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Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Personality in the Workplace

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