Changing How We Talk About Types: A Necessary Evolution — Part 2

Beyond Personality Types

ℹ️ Introduction

Welcome back to Beyond Personality Types! In this episode, we're diving even deeper into how we talk about personality types and why it's crucial to shift our approach. Linda and Olivier take on the challenge of rethinking the way we label ourselves with acronyms like INTP or INFJ. Instead, they discuss the importance of viewing personality as themes or patterns, which capture the rich complexity of our human nature. Linda shares her insights on how these themes go beyond just being a sum of parts, and Olivier gives his perspective on the value of saying "I have preferences for" to embrace the full spectrum of who we are. This conversation is all about embracing inclusivity and a more holistic understanding of our personalities. Stay tuned to learn how you can apply these ideas to enhance your self-discovery journey!

📚 Timestamped overview

00:00 Rethinking Pattern Naming Strategies

04:53 Personal Journey Beyond INTP Pattern

07:23 INTP Misunderstandings and Perceptions

11:02 "Understanding Personal Preferences"

13:39 Custom Tailoring Process Explained

18:35 Embracing Holistic Personality Understanding

20:23 "Subscribe and Review Our Podcast"

❇️ Key topics and bullets

Introduction to the Podcast

• Introduction by Olivier Caudron

• Overview of the podcast's purpose and goals

Evolution of Addressing Personality Types

• Explanation of the job of facilitators in type assessments

• Importance of understanding the core of who we are

Linda's Approach to Naming Patterns

• Logic behind naming patterns versus using acronyms

• Reasons for giving a name to the pattern's theme

• Importance of using "prefer" or "having preferences for"

Discussion on Pattern Themes

• Explanation of essential motivator patterns by Linda

• Differences in patterns within the 16 personality types

• Linda’s personal example with her INTP preferences

Reference to Dario Nardi's Contributions

• Introduction to Dario Nardi's work and his influence

• Overview of brain-based subtypes and personality variations

Challenges in Pattern Identification

• Difficulty of identifying variations in patterns

• The habitual nature of using acronyms in personality types

The Holistic Approach to Patterns

• Importance of holistic understanding of personality patterns

• Linda's views on the use of specific language for naming patterns

Encouragement for Behavioral Change

• Encouragement for listeners to use language of preference

• Benefits of using "preference" language in self-discovery

Conclusion and Summary

• Summary of adapting how we address personality types

• Importance of recognizing the complexity of personalities

• Resources and final thoughts for listeners

💬 Keywords

Types, Patterns, Personality Theories, Self Discovery, Personality Types, Facilitators, Type Assessments, Essential Motivator Patterns, 16 Personality Types, Acronyms, Type Connoisseurs, Preferences, Personality Type Assessments, MBTI Types, Neuroscience, Personality Variations, Holistic, Interstrength Lens, Naming Patterns, Pattern's Composition, Behind the Scenes, Theorist Pattern, Seer Developer, Nouns, Theme, INFJ, INTP, ENFP, Lens, Contextual Self.