Tag: personality types
Narcissists use a subtle conversation tactic to make everything about them, and you may not notice it until its driving you crazy
Rather than supporting the other person in what they say, narcissists manipulate the conversation by shifting every point to be about them.
Are you a fox or a hedgehog? Here’s what an ancient saying reveals about your leadership style
"The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." Philosophers say most personalities can be divided into these animal categories.
An NYSE exec who’s interviewed hundreds of business leaders says you don’t have to be an extrovert to be a successful entrepreneur
Betty Liu, an exec with the New York Stock Exchange, is challenging the idea that people need a specific type of personality to succeed.
What it’s like to have seasonal affective disorder when you’re also a night owl
Being a night owl isn't a curse, even though it feels like it is sometimes.
People with type A personalities attract narcissists, but a relationship between the two is a recipe for disaster
Type As tend to over-give and work hard to understand other people. But this can sometimes lead them down a dark path.
These are the main strengths a narcissist will try to target in you, and how you can protect yourself
It's a common misconception that psychologically abusive people, such as narcissists, target weak and vulnerable people. In reality, they go after people with certain strengths.
The difference between empaths, highly sensitive people, and introverts
Empaths, highly sensitive people, and introverts are all easily stimulated by the outside world, but there are a few distinct differences between them. Here's what sets them apart.
What it means to be a type A, B, C, or D personality — and how to find the strength in whatever you are
One of the most common personality labels is whether you're a type A, B, C, or D. They are fairly useful indicators for the kind of person you are, according to psychologist Perpetua Neo, but it might not be clear-cut whether you're one or the other.
How to spot a covert narcissist
There are three distinct types of narcissists, and one of the most difficult types to spot is the convert narcissist. They hook in highly empathetic people with their sob stories, and then start ruining their lives. Here's how to spot them.