Dimensions
193 x 227 x 15mm
Why do some people thrive on ambiguity while others need clarity? why are some people friendly and uninhibited while others are restrained and fastidious? Utilising Jung's model of personality type and grounded in sixty years of personality studies, I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You explains fundamental differences in the ways people read and respond to the same situations. Drawing on their experience as psychologists, career advisors, classroom teachers and organisation consultants, the authors apply the concepts of personality type to everyday situations: working, loving, parenting and communicating with friends and colleagues. They show how our personality preferences produce interpersonal blind spots that lead to misunderstandings, and they offer practical tips for communicating more effectively with others. Much more than a basic introduction to the fundamentals of personality, this book examines the powerful influence of personality type on adult development, discusses the implications of personality style in our communication pathways, and explains how different types are likely to experience and value differences. This new edition also includes new chapters on cross-cultural and cross-generational differences, emotional intelligence and managing change.
