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John Hackston

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.
Picture of John Hackston

John Hackston

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.
How Personality Types Influence Virtual Training Success

How Personality Types Influence Virtual Training Success

“I know what I like, and I like what I know.” It’s easy to scoff at this old saying. Yet it applies to most of us — at least to some extent. Even those of us who embrace change and seek out new experiences can relate to the notion of a comfort zone. People enjoy doing things that feel natural and work for us. But this reliance on what comes naturally can play out in unexpected ways. For example, when we communicate with others, we tend to engage in ways we prefer. However, that won’t necessarily work for our audience. We’re

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Top Tips For Extroverts Who Work From Home - TalentCulture

Top Tips For Extroverts Who Work From Home

Are you an extrovert? About half of the people in the U.S. are. But what exactly does that mean? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment model says extroverts tend to focus attention on — and are energized by — interaction with the outside world of people, things, and experiences. In contrast, introverts focus on — and are energized by — inner thoughts and feelings. To be clear, this is not binary. It’s a spectrum. In other words, extroverts have an inner life, and introverts interact with the outside world. But everyone leans in one direction or the other. Historically, the

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After Layoffs, How Can Employers Handle Survivor Guilt?

After Layoffs, How Can Employers Handle Survivor Guilt?

We may or may not be heading for an economic downturn this year, but we certainly are seeing a slew of layoffs. The technology industry has been most heavily affected, with more than 224,000 jobs eliminated since the start of 2022. Although many small companies are affected, we’re also seeing announcements from big names like Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Meta. Now, layoffs are spilling into other sectors as well. For instance, Disney, Goldman Sachs, and FedEx recently announced job cuts. Even McDonald’s is downsizing. But no matter where and when layoffs happen, we can’t help wondering about the people who’ve

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Better Pay Isn't Always the Key to Talent Retention

Better Pay Isn’t Always the Key to Retaining Talent

Is your organization feeling the effects of the ‘great resignation?’ If not, you are one of the lucky few. Official figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that resignations have been abnormally high through 2021. By the end of August, over 10 million open jobs were left unfilled. In a normal year, average turnover rates are typically under 20%, but in recent research from the Achievers Workforce Institute, over half of survey respondents said they would be looking for a new job in 2021. Retaining talent has become a major issue for many organizations.  The aftershocks of the COVID-19

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