Episode 18.
Personality Types: Quadrant Theory

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Key Points:

• We previously have talked about Maslow's Heirarchy
• Four weeks ago, we talked about the Meyer's Briggs Personality Index (MBTI). Today we reviewed that information first.
• MBTI has 16 personality types (2x2x2x2). For most people, 4 types is a lot easier to remember and talk about.
• There are a lot of different personality types that are out there that all have four types. They are all different, but they're all pretty similar
• I lump all of these together and call them "Quadrant Theory"
• We use numbers (1, 2, 3, and 4) for the four types
• Type 1s are all about having fun
  • Don't like structure
  • Change is good, in and of itself
  • Surprises are good
  • To get type 1s to do something, convince them it will be fun
• Type 2s are all about love and belonging
• Want other people to be happy
• Care about relationships
• To get type 2s to do something, convince them that other people want them to do it or that it will be good for their relationships
• Type 3s are all about getting stuff done
  • Type 3s often move into leadership roles, if they understand that more can be gotten done with other people's help, rather than getting it done on their own
  • Want to achieve their goals
  • To get type 3s to do something, convince them that it will help them achieve their goals
• Type 4s are all about doing what's right
  • Like order and structure
  • Expect things to be done well and the "right" way
  • Often have strong S and J in the Meyer's Briggs
  • To get a 4 to do something, convince them that it is the right thing to do
• The difference between a 3 and a 4 is motivation. A lot of times they end up looking similar in their actions
• Everybody has all 4 types in them, it's a question of how much of each people have
• We talk about people's personality types by naming their primary and secondary (e.g. I am a 3-1)
• There is a whole quadrant theory called Keirsey that is based around the MBTI
  • Keirsey type 1s are called Artisans
  • Keirsey type 2s are called Idealists
  • Keirsey type 3s are called Rationals
  • Keirsey type 4s are called Guardians
  • The Keirsey types are not split evenly, so their split of people is a little bit different than some other quadrant theories because of that
• Gary Smalley has a quadrant theory as well which uses animals
  • Type 1s are Otters
  • Type 2s are Golden Retrievers
  • Type 3s are Lions
  • Type 4s are Beavers
• Everything you do impacts different people differently, so that's why not everyone can be happy
• Now I try to do things that an individual person would want rather than what someone in general would want