Chapter 1: Weird People. Weird Things
Chapter 2: “I’m Better Than You”
Chapter 3: A Peek Under the Hood
Chapter 5: Temperament SJ: The Guardians
Chapter 6: Temperament SP: The Artisans
Chapter 7: Temperament NF: The Idealists
Chapter 8: Temperament NT: The Rationals
Chapter 9: The Whole Person
Chapter 10: Getting Better
Dumb Questions
Chapter 4
Temperament Prep
Before we dive into the four Temperaments, let’s create a roadmap so you know where we’re headed.
For each Temperament, we’ll explore six areas:
Quest
What motivates this Temperament? What are they chasing? What gets them out of bed in the morning?
Style
How does this Temperament show up for the rest of us? What behaviors, habits, and characteristics are most visible?
Kryptonite
What gets underneath their skin? What frustrates them, drains them, or causes them to lose their footing?
Survival Game
When life punches them in the mouth, how do they respond? What unhealthy patterns emerge when they’re stressed, threatened, or operating at their worst?
Variants
No two people are exactly alike. Each Survival Game can show up in different ways. We’ll look at the most common versions so you can recognize what you’re dealing with.
Remedy
How do you reconnect with this Temperament once they’ve gone off the rails? More importantly, how can they reconnect with themselves and get back to being their best?
Along the way, I’ll share plenty of stories. Stories make this stuff easier to understand and a lot harder to forget.
But remember, understanding people is only half the battle.
Diagnosing the problem doesn’t automatically fix the relationship.
Once you understand what motivates someone, what frustrates them, and what they need, the real work begins. Building trust. Showing grace. Improving communication. Creating connection.
That’s on us.
Now let’s get started.
