Discussion: Personality Systems and Tests (MBTI, Enneagram, etc.)

Let's meet at Baerlic Brewery in their SE location. They are a spacious brewery that serves pizza. We will be meeting at the tables toward the back and discuss the various Personality Systems and Tests.

Among the more popular tests are:

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and 16Personalities
• Enneagram
• Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN)
• DiSC Assessment
• CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder)

Some potential discussion questions that we can explore are:

1. How accurate are personality tests, and what aspects of personality might they be unable to capture? What are their limitations, and how should their results be interpreted?
2. What are the pros and cons of categorizing personality types?
3. To what extent are personality traits stable over time, and how much can they be influenced by life experiences or active efforts to change?
4. Which personality system or test do you prefer, and what do you consider its strengths and weaknesses?
5. How do personality traits correlate with emotional intelligence?
6. In what ways do personality traits influence interpersonal relationships and communication styles?
7. How might understanding one's personality traits help in developing better strategies for emotional regulation?
8. How do emotional intelligence assessments differ from traditional personality tests?

Please bring your thoughts, stories, and experiences. Feel free to grab some food, drinks, and socialize.