Talking Type

Can you read people? Do you know what your boss expects from you? Do you know what your clients really want? If you answered no to any of these questions Type theory can help.

Type theory can help you become a better communicator. It can help you understand how people get information and make decisions. It can help you recognize different work styles. And being able to read people makes it easier to get what you want.

If all this sounds appealing, pick up a copy of Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types That Determine How We Live, Love and Work by Otto Kroeger and Janet M. Thusen. It's one of the best books about Type theory on the market.

Last year I had the pleasure of hearing Kroeger speak at an Association for Psychological Type (APT) dinner. In addition to being one of the most respected authorities on Type theory, Kroeger is an entertaining and engaging speaker. And lucky for us, his knowledge and personality jump off the pages of this book.

Type Talk begins by explaining the differences between the eight preferences. Subsequent chapters discuss how to use Type theory at home and the office. Chapter six, Typewatching from 9 to 5, covers how personality type affects the way we set goals and manage our time. It also goes over ways to resolve conflict between the various Types.

Filled with easy to recognize, often-humorous examples, Type Talk will help you understand why your friends, colleagues and family members behave the way they do. It also will help you become a better communicator. And being able to communicate is the first step to getting along.