Personalities on Parade

Do personalities really matter? The non-surprising answer – absolutely. After discussion of the four main personality types and then revealing their own personalities, Dr. Kuba and Bethany reflect on the various ways that the four distinct dispositions have impacted the practice. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each type and the difficulty a practice owner might have when he or she fails to consider the impact of each staff member’s personality. //Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: 

• Utilizing the personality plus descriptions of Choleric, Melancholy, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic. The strengths and weaknesses of each are broken down into detail. 
• What happens when a team is too weighted with one personality type? 
• How should personalities impact our hiring decisions? 
• Recognizing an employee’s personality allows the practice owner to develop realistic expectations and better roles for the employee. 
• Recognizing our own personality weaknesses provides the opportunity for flexing our weaker muscles.