MBTI® Talk Blog http://www.mbtitalk.com Connect, Learn, and Talk MBTI® Type Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:17 +0000 en hourly 1 We’re Moving! http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/were-moving/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/were-moving/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:17 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2623 We are very excited to announce that MBTI® Talk will be moving to a consolidated blog site that will include all the important information you have been receiving, plus more! The new CPP Blog will include four categories…

]]> We are very excited to announce that MBTI® Talk will be moving to a consolidated blog site that will include all the important information you have been receiving, plus more! The new CPP Blog will include four categories for you to receive important CPP information, assessment insights, and resources and tools to use. These four categories are

  • MBTI® Talk: provides best practices and advice for applying MBTI type concepts while teaching you more about the Myers-Briggs® assessment.
  • CPP Connect: features practical tips from industry experts, new product announcements, promotional offers, and articles from popular media publications. The former ICON Success will be merged into this site. You can still access Tools and Resources as well on this page under CPP Highlights in the right sidebar. Or you can bookmark the following link: http://www.cppblogcentral.com/cpp-resources/.
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]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/were-moving/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 14 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-14/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-14/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 18:48:24 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2616 The day started with the participants anxiously getting into their triad groupings for the verbal part of the exam process. I walked around and took pictures of participants while eavesdropping on their work. Most were doing an excellent job. A…

]]> The day started with the participants anxiously getting into their triad groupings for the verbal part of the exam process. I walked around and took pictures of participants while eavesdropping on their work. Most were doing an excellent job. A few were using incorrect language, but they received feedback from their reviewers about this. Once this was complete, it was time for them to begin the common written exam.

When the day was over I was taken by one of our hosts, Haansa, for a promised afternoon of shopping. We hopped into the car and were driven to a large shopping emporium. There were crafts from all over India. I settled on a nice scarf for my mother. We then went to Fab India to buy clothes for me. I was gifted with a beautiful gold silk kurta or long shirt with beige pajama bottoms and a nice white cotton kurta that would prove to be the outfit of choice in the hot weather. I bought a pair of Indian sandals (chapells) to complete the outfits.

The purchasing process everywhere we went was very different from that in the U.S. I would go up to a counter with my merchandise. A person behind the counter would check the tag, mark it on a screen, and then wait for a large and multi-layered document to slowly print out. Meanwhile, a man would mysteriously appear next to me, my merchandise would be handed to him, and he would disappear. I was then given one copy from the stack of copies and told to go to the bottom floor to pay for my merchandise. After finding this counter and paying, my payment slip was stamped. I was then told to go to yet another counter to pick up my merchandise. This was often on yet another floor. At this counter, I would hand over my slip. The person behind the counter would then turn to a large pile of bags with slips stapled to them. He would then flip through the pile in search of a match. The heat in the non-air-conditioned buildings didn’t help matters much.

If for some reason part of this system had a glitch, then the wait would be twice as long. Others would jump in front of you, and you would then be at the back of the line. While I stepped back for others to move ahead of me, Haansa stood firm. She was not going to be pushed around.

To be continued…

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-14/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 13 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-13/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-13/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 16:51:40 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2606 A couple of Hindi words are starting to stick. I get looks of amusement when I use them. I shared a few words with Linda on our walk over to the Habitat Center. I find it interesting that each start…

]]> A couple of Hindi words are starting to stick. I get looks of amusement when I use them. I shared a few words with Linda on our walk over to the Habitat Center. I find it interesting that each start of the day the men come up and shake Linda’s and my hand. The women nod a greeting but don’t typically put out their hand.

The training continues today with sessions on correlations, reliability, validity, more type dynamics, type applications, and preparation for the training exam. Again, when working in groups to come up with answers to questions, this group overachieved. Shabash!

Questions continue to be numerous, and many are not easy. It reminds me that not just anyone could do this training.

When asked if anyone used the FIRO-B assessment, four people raised their hand. I was impressed to see the worldwide use of CPP’s tools.

At one point today I heard Linda say, “If we resist the natural process of growing and developing, we become a caricature of ourselves.”

This statement makes me think of the struggle many of us have with growing older. I now talk about it quite a bit during day 3 of the MBTI® Certification Programs I facilitate.

To be continued…

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-13/feed/ 0 CPP Webinar Event: Creating Inspirational Leaders: Beginning to Build Competencies in Today’s Leaders http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/cpp-webinar-event-creating-inspirational-leaders-beginning-to-build-competencies-in-today%e2%80%99s-leaders/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/cpp-webinar-event-creating-inspirational-leaders-beginning-to-build-competencies-in-today%e2%80%99s-leaders/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 17:57:58 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2598 During this informative one-hour session, Michelle Johnston of CPP and Nanette Fairley of Innovative Human Resource Solutions in Dubai will review the research linking inspiration competencies to leadership success and spell out some initial steps for helping today’s leaders develop…

]]> During this informative one-hour session, Michelle Johnston of CPP and Nanette Fairley of Innovative Human Resource Solutions in Dubai will review the research linking inspiration competencies to leadership success and spell out some initial steps for helping today’s leaders develop them.

As an attendee, you will learn:

  • About the competencies that support inspirational leadership and how to build them in today’s leaders
  • How to leverage the MBTI® and FIRO-B® assessments to augment the leadership development process
  • Practical applications of inspirational leadership development in cross-cultural settings

Register today!

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/cpp-webinar-event-creating-inspirational-leaders-beginning-to-build-competencies-in-today%e2%80%99s-leaders/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 12 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-12/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-12/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:55:19 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2590 After a few hours of descriptive and inferential statistics, it was time for tea and biscuits. One thing I noticed is that the class overall seemed very prepared. When they were put together to come up with answers to various…

]]> After a few hours of descriptive and inferential statistics, it was time for tea and biscuits. One thing I noticed is that the class overall seemed very prepared. When they were put together to come up with answers to various type-related questions, each group excelled, with most providing two or more correct answers.

When they came together in type-alike groups, I was stunned at the consistency in words the groups used with the words used by groups in other countries. Type really is applicable around the world!

Om drove me over to the Grand Hotel for a workout after the day of training. The 20-minute drive turned into 40 minutes of stop-and-go and stop-and-go some more. He agreed to drive me back at around 10:00. I was ready by 9:30 but decided to wait for Om since I said I would. I decided to use the time productively, so I stood next to the doorman and asked him to teach me a few Hindi words. By 10:15 there was no sign of Om, so I hopped into a random cab and rode off into the warm Delhi night.

To be continued…

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-12/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 11 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-11/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-11/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:33:55 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2584 I woke up for the day early so I could get a quick breakfast. I realized it would not be very quick when the waiter walked up to my table and then promptly dropped by omelet, toast, and tea over…

]]> I woke up for the day early so I could get a quick breakfast. I realized it would not be very quick when the waiter walked up to my table and then promptly dropped by omelet, toast, and tea over the side of the table. The host ran over and scolded him while he hunkered beneath us both to pick up his mistake. I felt bad for him and tried to let him know it was okay. After a long while, new food arrived. I ate quickly while reading a story in the paper about the poultry/egg industry operating too close to the sanitation department in Delhi. Deciding not to worry about it (for once in my life), I enjoyed one mighty tasty cheese-and-mushroom omelet.

The optional morning of extra statistics was attended by mostly everyone in the class. It was nice to be greeted by the familiar faces of yesterday. Today all the women, even the Canadian, were dressed in beautiful traditional attire. As on the previous day, the men were all dressed casually.

The statistics section is always my least favorite part of the course. While it is valuable information, I was reminded as a reviewer of MBTI® Certification Programs that I have experienced this section 11 times in the past year and a half. Little did I know that I would be teaching it many, many more times in the years to come.

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-11/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 10 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-10/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-10/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:41:38 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2578 Participants began arriving shortly before nine. I sat at my table and watched Linda expertly greet each person. It was impressive to watch her pronounce each name and then remember them throughout the day. Most of the women were dressed…

]]> Participants began arriving shortly before nine. I sat at my table and watched Linda expertly greet each person. It was impressive to watch her pronounce each name and then remember them throughout the day. Most of the women were dressed in traditional Indian attire, while the men were in business casual or jeans and short-sleeve shirts. One person in the class of 26 was Canadian. She was teaching in India and traveling with her husband, who worked for UNICEF.

I was struck throughout the day by the high motivation to learn. It went beyond just wanting to pass the exam. The eager attention and participation of the class was at times overwhelming. They asked far more questions than the American, Canadian, or Australian groups I have experienced. During each break, Linda was surrounded by people asking more questions. She calmly answered each, only occasionally raising her voice to get people to ask one question at a time. During type verification, far more people disagreed with self-assessment and reported type. Linda said this happens at times in India, though once participants go through the type verification process they tend to agree with reported type as much as groups in other countries. Like others, this group delighted in type-alike exercises conducted throughout the day. My participation in these groups was warmly welcomed.

It was a long, exciting day. Linda, our hosts, and I packed into a small vehicle for the drive back to the IIC. Unlike the quick morning drive over, the roads were now very busy. What should have been a short two-minute drive ended up being a hot 20 minutes in an afternoon Delhi traffic jam.

Linda and I made plans for an early dinner before going to our rooms to refresh and relax. I called home and found myself excitedly talking about all the magical experiences I had had in such a short time in India.

Dinner, by the way, was nice and bland. I ordered non-Indian chicken but made sure to get an order of roti. The honey and fig ice cream was a perfect close to day one of MBTI® certification training. I closed my eyes for sleep at 9:30, happy and full.

To be continued…

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-10/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 9 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-9/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-9/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:52:08 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2571 The driver taking us over to the Habitat Center for day one of the MBTI® Certification Program was familiar. He was Om from my previous day’s trip to the Grand Hotel. We arrived to security at the entrance of…

]]> The driver taking us over to the Habitat Center for day one of the MBTI® Certification Program was familiar. He was Om from my previous day’s trip to the Grand Hotel. We arrived to security at the entrance of the Habitat Center, the site of the week’s training. The building was big and colorful with many plants and flowers about. We walked into the building and were met by a security guard, who told us we had to sign in our computer equipment.

After waiting for the training room to be unlocked, Linda and I walked in to get things set up. It was clear that Linda had done this many times before. She began organizing her work space and plugging in her laptop and projector. To this day I organize my training space by what Linda has taught me. I was impressed by what looked like the smallest projector I have ever seen. Our hosts arrived soon after with two of their employees and immediately began ordering her staff and the conference staff to get us coffee, move chairs and tables, and get power cords. When I tried to lift a chair, one of her staff quickly ran up to take the chair from me. I indicated that I was okay, and he backed away reluctantly. I felt uncomfortable being taken care of this way. I just shyly smiled and made sure to thank everyone anytime anything was done for me.

To be continued…

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-9/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 8 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-8/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-8/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:45:26 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2565 The day started quietly. Linda was spending time in her room to prepare for the next few weeks of training. After breakfast, I worked on my upcoming MBTI® presentations in Mumbai and Pune. At around 3:00, I met Mannick (my…

]]> The day started quietly. Linda was spending time in her room to prepare for the next few weeks of training. After breakfast, I worked on my upcoming MBTI® presentations in Mumbai and Pune. At around 3:00, I met Mannick (my travel agent) to get final arrangements for trips to Agra and Varanasi. He was kind enough to set up a gym where I could work out and asked that I come by his office on the way to handle payment for my itinerary. I went back to my room, did a bit more work, and then hopped in a cab to start my journey.

The trip to Ashok Travel was longer than I had hoped. After about three different wrong turns, Om, my driver, stopped in front and agreed to wait so he could then take me on to the Grand Hotel for my workout.

The Grand was befitting its name. It was a new building that stuck out like a sore thumb compared to the older buildings all around it. I could not help but marvel at the differences. The lobby was shiny, clean, and cool. I wandered down to the fitness center and spa and decided that I did not want to leave. I felt a little guilty about that. I think I was missing home a bit at this point too.

When I was ready to head out again, I hopped in a cab for the long ride back to the IIC. The driver turned onto one road that had a market down one side. The market buildings were makeshift huts of straw, wood pieces, and plastic. Large open bins of fruit, nuts, and even loose potato chips were placed along the edge of the road to entice any drivers by to stop. I wanted to get out and explore but knew that I would be spotted right away as a foreigner. I decided to just experience this from the distance of the closed cab door.

To be continued…

]]> http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-8/feed/ 0 My Passage to India and Other Musings, Part 7 http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-7/ http://www.mbtitalk.com/all-posts/my-passage-to-india-and-other-musings-part-7/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:13:51 +0000 ewright http://www.mbtitalk.com/?p=2559 As the morning progressed, the heat became unbearable and exhausting. My shirt was drenched and my water bottle became less heavy in my backpack. We stopped for lunch. Linda, Susan, and I each had thali. The naan was so…

]]> As the morning progressed, the heat became unbearable and exhausting. My shirt was drenched and my water bottle became less heavy in my backpack. We stopped for lunch. Linda, Susan, and I each had thali. The naan was so good. The rest was very tasty, though spicy. I love experiencing new types of food and was not disappointed.

After this stop we ended up at Qutb Minar. The tall tower in the center is from another world—incredible. This was the site of the first city of Delhi. There were many trees and places to hide from the sun, but the heat was still getting the best of all of us. Linda opted to go back to the hotel. She had been to Delhi a few times already. I was tempted to join her, but just did not want to miss anything.

The Mahatma Gandhi memorial was next. It is a large open space with a simple and graceful structure in the center. Inside that is an open-air garden with a burning flame on black granite in the middle. People were throwing pink flower petals on the granite and taking pictures. It is an inspiring and peaceful place. I walked around until the heat got the best of me and then found our tour guide resting in the shade.

Old Delhi was next. The area was alive with people, bikes, buses, cars, etc. Cows strolled along the road. Dogs were sleeping anywhere there was shade. Two elephants dressed for a wedding waited for the festivities to begin. We stopped briefly at the Red Fort but stayed in the car and enjoyed it from afar. At the end of the tour, we were dropped off at Connought Place to find our own way back to our hotels. I said good-bye to Susan and took a cab back to the IIC.

To be continued…

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