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Temperament Overview. Behavioral model first presented by David Keirsey Developed independently of type theory and the MBTI assessment—the four groupings were originally called Idealists, Rationalists, Guardians and Artisans - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Behavioral model first presented by David Keirsey
Developed independently of type theory and the MBTI assessment—the four groupings were originally called Idealists, Rationalists, Guardians and Artisans
Only later was psychological type used as a means to identify these behavioral groups
Temperament by-passes some of the complexities of type and--by focusing on observable, and even predictable, behavior--becomes an actionable tool
Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Personalization
Quest: Identity
Style: Catalytic
Achilles’ Heel: Guilt
Motto: “I’m an NF, and I’m here to help.”
NF Descriptive Words
Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Complexity
Quest: Competency
Style: Visionary
Achilles’ Heel: Incompetence
Motto “Why?”
Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Procedures
Quest: Belonging to Meaningful Institutions
Style: Traditionalist/Stabilizer
Achilles’ Heel: Disorder/Disorganization
Motto “Don’t change what isn’t broken.”
Eat, Sleep and Breathe: Now
Quest: Action
Style: Troubleshooter/Negotiator
Achilles’ Heel: Routine/Inactivity
Motto: “If all else fails, read the directions.”
What questions do you have about temperament or how you can use it?1
2Find the Action Plan for your temperament in your Temperaments Workbook—starting on page 22—and respond to the questions it asks.
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