Personality Type Blog

A growing number of organizations are using personality assessments for the many benefits they offer teams — including improving communication, reducing conflict and increasing productivity. The New York Times recently examined this trend and how assessments are being used by organizations navigating rapidly changing work norms — including the shift to hybrid and remote workplaces.

Type As and Type Bs are well-documented personality types. They’re easy to recognize in every organization, friend group and even waiting room. But what about Type Cs and Type Ds? These personalities are not as widely talked about as their A and B counterparts, but they’re just as important and can be just as common. 

Here’s what you need to know about Type Cs and Type Ds - what they’re like, how to spot them and how to tell if you’re one of these lesser-known personality types.

For the high sensation-seeking personality, intense sensation is the most sensational experience of all. 

If you have this type of personality, it means you prefer to live your life with boundless energy and enthusiasm. You constantly seek out new experiences that will delight, surprise, stimulate and invigorate you – and you may indulge to excess. 

People may characterize you as a thrill-seeker, risk-taker and adrenaline junkie. But is there more to this personality than meets the eye? Let's find out.

Dear Parents – it will be okay. I know that all you want to do is do it right. Or maybe all you want to do is survive, to live long enough to usher your child into adulthood without completely losing your mind.

This whole family thing would be so much easier if we could understand why our child absolutely implodes if we have pineapple on our pizza. Why does he refuse to wear shoes? Why did she just declare she was dropping out of high school and joining the circus? Why won’t my kid share his day with me on the way home from soccer practice?