Posts by Vickie Musni
"Be Uniquely You" Women's Event
Today was such a fun day! I had the privilege to spend all day talking Personalities with the ladies of Foothill Church of Christ. We laughed together as we watched the group literally act out what I was teaching. Once I assigned a question for group discussion, the Blues immediately left the room so they could…
Read MoreA Speaking "Hat Trick"
I admit that I am not much a sports fan, but I do know a thing or two about hockey. I haven’t played in a long time, but I still tend to use the phrase “hat trick” from time to time in other settings. For me, this week, it means that I had the opportunity…
Read MoreSeek…Speak…
I was challenged to put the essence of what I share in my trainings into a concise, memorable phrase. This is what came up with. What do you think? Does this adequately capture the motivation behind learning about personalities?
Read MoreWednesday “What/Why/How” – Personalities for Business Q&A: Group Work
Q: When assigning people to work together on a project, should I be aware of any potential conflicts between types? Should I match or try to get certain combinations of types? Does group size matter to some types? Which ones are more productive alone? A: There are always variables like secondary personality types, level of…
Read MoreWednesday "What/Why/How" – Personalities for Business Q&A: Leading by Modeling
Q: Do I as a leader in the organization share my type with people in my organization? A: My personal recommendation is, YES! I am huge fan of everyone learning about personality types both in themselves and in others. When an organization does a Personalities for Business training, they find a new “vocabulary” that provides…
Read MoreMy Bridal Show Secret
I submitted this article so long ago I managed to miss it when it came out this summer. Check out page 4 of Issue 21 of the DJ Pulse. The DJ Pulse is an on-line publication of the Canadian Disc Jockey Association that is published twice a year.
Read MoreWednesday "What/Why/How" – Personalities for Business Q&A: Hiring Personalities
Q: Should I look for the same types when hiring? Should I try to get all the types when hiring? A: When it comes to hiring, I definitely believe it is important to consider personality as part of the equation. The hiring process is generally quite different for small and large business owners. For small…
Read MoreWednesday "What/Why/How" – Personalities for Business Q&A: Speaking to Different Personalities at Once
Q: What if you are meeting with a bride and groom and others (like her parents) and there is a mixture of personalities…who do you gear the meeting to? A: Although the context is different, this is similar to what I deal with every time I present to an audience. You have to decide who…
Read MoreThe Courage to Be Unique
Speaking at MOPS groups always fills me with joy, but there is something extra special about speaking at the group where I first discovered the joy of MOPS. In the fall of 2001 I found a community of Mothers of Preschoolers who would help me become the person I am today. What a joy to be…
Read MoreWednesday "What/Why/How" – Personalities for Business Q&A: Getting Information from Clients
Q: As a small businesses in the wedding industry that employs a lot of creativity and requires a good bit of creative input and information from our clients, it is often hard to evoke and receive this input from clients in a timely manner. What kind of tips or advice can you give to help…
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