Personality Type Reading List
Clients frequently ask us for recommendations to further their knowledge in certain areas relating to personality type. This reading list below should give you a great foundation for gaining insight into your own and others’ personality types. Whether you’re interested in scientific approaches, self-help, or psychological theories, these books offer a diverse set of perspectives!
Dr. Bennet begins the book with one of the best overviews of the topic of personality type available. The then introduces a number of powerful concepts, including the notion of the different stages of development. If you want to know what a mature and well-developed ENTJ look like, versus someone who still lives in a “command and control” state, her book is the place to go.
This is the first and still the best book combining the topic of personality type and career selection. Do What You Are has helped millions of readers identify the best choice for their career based on their personality type. Really helpful for the college graduate and anyone at a career crossroads looking for a new direction.
If you are looking to develop the skill of identifying the personality type of others based on clues in behavior, this book has you covered. Full of useful tips designed to improve communication, the reader will leave with the ability to influence others more effectively. The author uses his experience as a jury consultant to help readers spot the signals for someone else’s type.
This book is the first stop on the journey to learn about the 4 Temperaments. The concepts and examples in this book are powerful and well worth reading.
Just when we thought we’d learned everything we needed to know on the topic, we discovered this great book. Based on the 4 Temperament framework (Delunas worked with Kiersey), the author articulates what happens when the core needs of each temperament are not being met. In turns out that each temperament plays variations of different survival games to protect themselves. A truly fascinating read and an eye-opener for those dealing with people going through challenging times.
Every parent should read this book about how to raise your children based on their personality type. A truly remarkable read. The world would be a dramatically better place if every parent were equipped with the knowledge contained in this book.
Which personalities are best suited in a romantic partnership? While very relationship is unique, this book delves into the common challenges each pairing will face and also has data on reported happiness levels between different combinations. This is must reading for any couple.
Dr. Nardi has done a great service to the community of personality type experts by helping to establish the scientific basis behind the framework of personality. In so doing, he challenges some widely held beliefs and enriches the discussion immensely. This book is especially helpful for skeptics who have been influenced by mainstream critics and are looking for validation of this model of personality.
Kise has written some 20+ books in the field of personality type and all of them are excellent. This book stands out as a practical way for the reader to identify 10 areas in their life they would like to focus on and then examines those through 12 lens of leadership. The reader will walk away with a clear road map for self-improvement and success.
This book explores the application of personality type to the educational context and should be read by any and all school administrators. Kise also works in the concepts of polarity thinking which allows for the successful integration of two seemingly opposing elements. Polarity thinking is something the world needs more of.
The author provides advice on how to identify the personality type of others and how to adjust one’s style accordingly for increased influence and more effective communication.
For those who spend time in front of others either in a classroom or in a board room, this book is an essential read. Nash does an excellent job providing both universal facilitation advice as well as insights specific to the reader’s personality type – and how to reach the various people on the receiving end of the facilitation.
Long before Susan Cain’s TED talk on Introversion, this book helped people understand this basic but important aspect of personality. It is full of useful insights.
Berens helped bring the world of personality type experts the concept of Interaction Styles. Each of the different types tends to show up in a specific manner of communication and collaboration. This is very helpful in the context of team dynamics and also from a leadership development perspective at an individual. Your default interaction style might be “Behind the Scenes” so how can you make the most of that while not letting it hold you back?
The TypeCoach Approach
We are committed to ensuring that people who are introduced to personality type are provided with an in-depth explanation of the preferences, a chance to review multiple descriptions to consider their best-fit type, and that our tools are used in conjunction with training or coaching that will provide each participant the opportunity apply the principles covered. We use videos and animations to explain the different aspects of personality type and, from there, TypeCoach users are provided with ongoing support in the application of personality type in the context of improving interpersonal communication. Our signature tool, Type-to-Type provides advice on how best to approach others based on the combination of any two personalities working together. Learn more about our tools and training at TypeCoach.com, or contact our support team with specific questions.
