Personality, Religion, and Leadership

Christopher F. J. Ross is emeritus associate professor of psychology and religion at Wilfrid Laurier University and adjunct faculty at Martin Luther University College.Leslie J. Francis is professor of religions and education at the University of Warwick and canon theologian at Liverpool Cathedral.

This is a fascinating and probing explanation of psychological type theory. Christopher F. J. Ross Francis and Leslie J. Francis Ross have gone back to the Jungian origins of what is commonly referred to as the Myers-Briggs personality test, restoring depth and nuance—and, as well, reintegrating a spiritual perspective—to explore how psychological types can be understood and used fruitfully to support leaders in their work. This volume will be a valuable resource for a wide range of religious leaders, counselors, and organizational consultants.

• Preface Introduction1Psychological type theory2Perceiving process3Judging process4Carrying archetypes5The thoughtful idealist: INFP leaders6The versatile supporter: ISFP leaders7The conceptual planner: INTJ leaders8The insightful visionary: INFJ leaders9The responsible realist: ISTJ leaders10The practical helper: ISFJ leaders11The objective analyst: INTP leaders12The logical pragmatist: ISTP leaders13The compassionate facilitator: ENFJ leaders14The supportive contributor: ESFJ leaders15The decisive strategist: ENTJ leaders16The efficient organizer: ESTJ leaders17The imaginative motivator: ENFP leaders18The enterprising explorer: ENTP leaders19The enthusiastic improviser: ESFP leaders20The energetic problem-solver: ESTP leadersConclusionReferencesIndexAbout the Authors