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John Hackston is a chartered psychologist and head of thought leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company, where he leads the company’s Oxford-based research team. He is a frequent commentator on the effects of personality type on work and life, and has authored numerous studies, published papers in peer-reviewed journals, presented at conferences for organizations such as The British Association for Psychological Type, and has written on various type-related subjects in top outlets such as Harvard Business Review.

John Hackston

Here are four ways in which managers can let personality differences get in the way of performance—and what they can do about it.

Don't Let Personality Differences Get in the Way of Performance

Going through the MBTI process can be invaluable, but here are four things that you should never use the MBTI assessment for.

Four Things That You Should NOT Use the MBTI Assessment For

Article on how talent development can support neurodivergent workers. 

Are You Neurodivergent?

When done correctly, using personality questionnaires as part of individual or team development can have a positive effect for neurodivergent workers.

Using the MBTI Assessment With Neurodivergent People

For effective communication, we must first get the basics right and then understand our own and others' personality filters.

Understanding Communication Practicalities to Achieve Workplace Goals

When Is It the Right Time to Transform Your Hobby Into a Career?

Everyone has a responsibility to deal with conflict effectively, but managers are key players.

Helping Managers Feel Prepared to Handle Conflict

Making predictions about the future is always something of a hostage to fortune. However, several current workplace trends look set to continue, and intensify, in 2024. Here are some of the most influential trends to expect this year:

Key Workplace Trends of 2024 Affecting Talent Development

In teamwork, understanding yourself is the first step in understanding others, and understanding others is essential for high-performing teams and effective leadership.

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