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Understanding Yourself and Others: An Introduction to the 4 Temperaments-3.0 Paperback – September 27, 2006

by Linda V. Berens (Author)
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Linda V. Berens has updated Understanding Yourself and Others: An Introduction to the 4 Temperaments 3.0 to include the latest developments in Temperament theory. In this new edition of our perennial best-seller on the application of Temperament theory, Dr. Linda V. Berens introduces us to the next evolution of Temperament—the four new terms: Improviser™, Stabilizer™, Theorist™ and Catalyst™. Dr. Berens has developed a resource used by thousands to better understand themselves and others. Engaging graphics and easy-to-read text lead readers on a journey of self-discovery. Also used widely by trainers, career professionals, coaches, managers and others to lead individuals, groups and teams through the dynamics of Temperament.

Linda Berens is renowned for taking Temperament Theory, which has been used for over 2 centuries and describes the core values, motivations and needs of individuals, and translating it into practical business applications.

Many corporate organizational development leaders recognize that understanding Temperament can enhance nearly every aspect of corporate performance, from leadership development to employee motivation and retention to creativity and innovation to navigating change. The challenge has been that the old names—Rational, Guardian, Artisan and Idealist—contribute to some bias in organizations. “We found people resonate with words they identify with,” says Berens. “Who wouldn’t want to be called ‘Rational’ when the opposite is ‘irrational’ and being an ‘Idealist’ may not be highly valued in the ‘real’ world of balance sheets and shareholder value.”

Over the years, people have called the four temperaments by many names. Dr. Berens and her team selected the new names based on three core ideas—the names had to be active, describe a contribution to organizations and get to the talent as well as the core values of each temperament pattern.

The new names, which are a culmination of more than 25 years of training thousands of people in Temperament Theory, are being very well received in the community of organizational development professionals and by Interstrength Associates (founded by Dr. Berens) corporate training and consulting clients. “Our clients are very enthusiastic about integrating the new names into their training curriculums,” says Berens. “They appreciate the greater resonance with the realities of the current business environment.”
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    44 pages
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  3. Publisher
    Telos Publications
  4. Publication date
    September 27, 2006
  5. ISBN-10
    097437511X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0974375113
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Telos Publications
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2006
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 097437511X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0974375113
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
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  • John Wheeler
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to human temperament
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2009
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    I was introduced to Linda Berens' workbooks through a course I'm taking via TypeInsights. Dr. Berens et al. have developed a threefold model of temperament, interactive (social) style and cognitive dynamics which dovetail or "triangulate" to help one discover his "best-fit" Jungian personality type, the "core type" which was innate at his birth. While it takes much longer to go through the sort of guided self-discovery that this series of workbooks makes possible, the results are much more reliable than simply taking a "test" such as the famous MBTI, and one learns much more about one's psyche and those of others along the way.

    Without question, the threefold model of Berens et al. is the most helpful, least confusing and best documented model of the normal human personality that I have ever seen, and I recommend this and the other workbooks as highly as any book I have EVER seen of ANY kind whatever.

    This particular workbook details the contribution to the model that owes the most to the 2500 years of recorded study of human personality: temperament. The summary of how temperament has been viewed and labeled over the centuries is extremely valuable all by itself (for one thing, further research illustrates how some theorists have gotten very muddled on the subject). Each of the four temperaments has four personality types within it, and interestingly each type has one of four possible interactive styles. There is a beautiful internal logic in the model that has powerful predictive value and practical application, and Berens takes great pains to be as clear and thorough as possible without drowning the reader in jargon. She obviously cares about human beings and the human psyche, deeply.

    My life coach (Vicky Jo Varner of TypeInsights - see her CD Type Insights: The Eight Level Model of Psychological Type) and I used this workbook as the first step in removing the fallacy from my mind that my "core type" is INTJ (as the MBTI has consistently indicated for decades). I am actually ENFP: Catalyst temperament, Get-Things-Going interactive style, and Discoverer Advocate personality type (in Berens' terminology). INTJ and some closely allied types are simply roles that I thought I had to put on. And the best part is, using Berens' workbooks and other means puts the results beyond doubt, so that when I start thinking of myself in outmoded ways, I can remind myself, "No, THIS is how you function most naturally, and THESE are the strengths and weaknesses that go with that functionality." All of which is more liberating than I can tell you...
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  • cassi st. james
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for everyone!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2008
    This book is a wonderful introduction to exploring Temperament theory! Read this book first, then observe how your Temperament shows up in your everyday life and in your relationships. I use this as the foundation to my workshops and coaching.
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