1. Understanding Personality Differences

2. 2 Extraversion or Introversion The direction in which we focus our attention and energy

3. 3 E–I People who prefer Extraversion: Focus their energy and attention outward Are interested in the world of people and things People who prefer Introversion: Focus their energy and attention inward Are interested in the inner world of thoughts and reflections We all use both preferences, but usually not with equal comfort.

4. 4 Extraversion or Introversion

5. 5 Some Key Words Associated with Extraversion Action Outward People Interaction Many Expressive Do-Think-Do Introversion Reflection Inward Privacy Concentration Few Quiet Think-Do-Think

6. 6 Sensing or Intuition The way we take in information and the kind of information we like and trust

7. 7 S–N People who prefer Sensing: Prefer to take in information using their five senses— sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste People who prefer Intuition: Go beyond what is real or concrete and focus on meaning, associations, and relationships We all use both ways of perceiving, but we typically prefer and trust one more.

8. 8 Sensing or Intuition

9. 9 T–F People who prefer Thinking: Make their decisions based on impersonal, objective logic People who prefer Feeling: Make their decisions with a person-centered, values-based process Both processes are rational and we use both often, but usually not equally easily.

10. 10 Thinking or Feeling

11. 11 J–P People who prefer Judging: Want the external world to be organized and orderly Look at the world and see decisions that need to be made People who prefer Perceiving: Seek to experience the world, not organize it Look at the world and see options that need to be explored We all use both attitudes, but usually not with equal comfort.

12. 12 Judging or Perceiving

13. 13 Some Key Words Associated with Judging Organized Decision Control Now Closure Deliberate Plan Perceiving Flexible Information Experience Later Options Spontaneous Wait

14. 14 Personality Type When combined, your preferences indicate your personality type.

15. Predictable Patterns SJ = ISTJ / ISFJ / ESTJ / ESFJ SP = ISTP / ISFP / ESTP / ESFP NF = INFJ / ENFJ / INFP / ENFP NT = INFJ / ENFJ / INFP / ENFP

16. Good Coaches Meet Needs (GUARDIANS) SJ As Concrete Cooperators, Guardians speak mostly of their duties and responsibilities, of what they can keep an eye on and take good care of, and they're careful to obey the laws, follow the rules, and respect the rights of others. Coaches who act as guardians can get their team to feel a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves. A membership to an exclusive club.

17. Good Coaches Meet Needs (ARTISANS) SP As Concrete Utilitarians, Artisans speak mostly about what they see right in front of them, about what they can get their hands on, and they will do whatever works, whatever gives them a quick, effective payoff, even if they have to bend the rules. Coaches who act as artisans are impactful on their athletes and their team because they create a lively environment and encourage performance with skill. Things are never boring with an artisan coach.

18. Good Coaches Meet Needs (IDEALISTS) NF As Abstract Cooperators, Idealists speak mostly of what they hope for and imagine might be possible for people, and they want to act in good conscience, always trying to reach their goals without compromising their personal code of ethics. Coaches who acts as idealists can help their athletes find meaning and significance through their running and are able to guide their team to find their unique identities through the venue of athletics

19. Good Coaches Meet Needs (RATIONAL) NT As Abstract Utilitarians, Rationals speak mostly of what new problems intrigue them and what new solutions they envision, and always pragmatic, they act as efficiently as possible to achieve their objectives, ignoring arbitrary rules and conventions if need be. Coaches who act out the rational temperament can bring a mastery of knowledge and competence. Runners who follow a rational have learned that self control is the key to successful running.

20. GUARDIAN SJ Best Environment: organized, secure Leads By: giving cautions Learns By: apply, practice, improve Stressors: abandonment, insubordination, lack of belonging When Stressed: complains, becomes “sick, tired, sorry, and worry.” Antidotes For Stress: inclusion, appreciation, new membership.

21. ARTISAN SP Best Environment: stimulating, varied Leads By: taking action Learns By: putting things to use Stressors: constraint, boredom, lack of impact When Stressed: retaliates, becomes reckless Antidotes For Stress: new activities, new ways of being impactful

22. IDEALIST NF Best Environment: expressive and personal Leads By: giving praise Learns By: making it their own Stressors: insincerity, betrayal, lack of integrity When Stressed: disassociates and becomes phony Antidotes For Stress: affirmation and nurturing from self and others

23. RATIONAL NT Best Environment: innovative, intellectual Leads By: developing strategies Learns By: understanding logic Stressors: powerlessness, incompetence, lack of knowledge When Stressed: obsesses, becomes mindless Antidotes For Stress: reconfirmation of competence.