John Hackston

I am a Chartered Psychologist with over 30 years' experience of helping individuals to better understand both themselves and other people by using psychometric tests and questionnaires. I started my career in research, moving on to roles in training and consultancy, finally coming back full circle to head up research as Director, Thought Leadership, for the Myers-Briggs Company.

I first discovered psychological type and the Myers-Briggs instrument back in 1997. Over my career, I have used many different assessments, but there is something unique about the type approach that makes it come alive for people, and as a result it is especially suited to helping them understand themselves, understand others, and further their development. In my research projects I have tried to show how type can be applied to the challenges and contexts that we face in today’s world, such as environmental sustainability, working from home, and using type by and with neurodivergent people.

Psychological type can be misunderstood. I want to promote and carry out research that dispels the myths and shows how type can be used in our everyday lives. And I want to hear from you. What ideas do you have for type research? Get in touch at bapt.research@personality-type.uk.