Whether we like it or not, we are not alike. If you do not accept this fact, you can spend a lot of energy and time on disputes, grievances and conflicts at home and in the work team: someone is angry at a colleague’s habit of thinking out loud, another is offended if the boss does not comment on the report, and the peculiarity of a third is to think for a very long time and not to rush things – is interpreted as a lack of motivation. The team environment becomes toxic and performance declines.

“By understanding and valuing individual differences, you can make everyone's contributions more effective and the organization as a whole more productive and profitable.”< /p>

The authors of the book argue that all our differences can be beneficial if they are turned into tools for development and interaction. Based on the Myers-Briggs typological theory, they talk about the characteristics of each type, strengths and weaknesses, and ways to interact with each other. You will be able to better understand yourself, your loved ones, partners, friends, colleagues and acquaintances, predict their behavior and unlock creative and work potential.

“We believe that the key to effectively managing other people is the ability to manage yourself. The more you know about yourself, the better you get along with others, because you are confident in your abilities.”

“The list of problems that introverts and extroverts face can be endless. Extroverts, for example, need much more praise than introverts. The latter, on the contrary, tend to be suspicious of praise.”

For whom

For those who want to improve relationships in the team, better understand their own characteristics and the characteristics of their colleagues.