7 The Surprising Resilience of Freud's Libidinal Types and Their Influence on Leadership
Introduction
Every leader brings their personality to their position. Psychometric assessment of personality is a quick, reliable way to gain insight into leaders’ personalities. There are many different assessments available, from Rorschach tests that require expert analysis, to psychometrics that report on five personality factors that emerged from statistical analysis without an original theory. Psychoanalytic types offer insight into a limited number of distinct ways that leaders’ personalities are likely to influence their decisions, communication, and other daily interactions. These types are grounded in ...
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