Posts by Vickie Musni
Skip the Chocolate and Flowers
Nothing says “I forgot about Valentine’s Day” better than boxed chocolates and a grocery store flower bouquet. Wouldn’t you rather give your special someone something, well…special? Use what you know about his or her personality to help you come up with a thoughtful, personalized gift for Valentine’s Day. Gifts don’t always have to be something…
Read MoreOn the Air! Radio Interview with Host Mari Frank
Recently I was interviewed on the show “Fighting for Love” by Radio Host, Mari Frank. Surviving conflict is the theme of her show and understanding personalities is really helpful for dealing with, or better yet, trying to avoid conflict. Listen to the full interview here! For more information about Mari Frank click here and for…
Read MoreThe Perfect Suitcase
My brother-in-law is a kind and generous man who over the years has given many wonderful gifts to our family. Last year around this time he contacted my husband as he was preparing to shop for my Christmas gift. Knowing that I travel regularly, he decided he wanted to buy me some new luggage. Being…
Read MoreWhat DOES a Certified Personality Trainer Do?
Many people ask what exactly a Certified Personality Trainer does. I help people understand our differences and learn how to use that knowledge to become better communicators and improve business and personal relationships. To get a glimpse into some of the ways I do that here are some of my highlights from 2016:
Read MoreAn Interview By Staci Nichols
Staci Nichols and I met at a DJ conference several years ago and have been roommates for other trainings since then. She writes regularly for Book More Brides and I was honored to be interviewed for one of her articles. The interview was first published here and here it is again for you: Sales Tips…
Read MoreLessons from a TV Show
Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed on a Charter Communications Cable TV show Remade in California, along with my friend and business partner, Mitch Taylor. The whole experience was very educational and I want to share some of our real life lessons with you. 1. Be open. Be open to new people, new ideas,…
Read MoreStrengths and Weaknesses – Part 2 Minimizing Your Weaknesses
Every personality type has some natural weaknesses. (Yes, EVERY one.) We need to be mature enough to be honest with ourselves about the areas in our lives that can be or have become weaknesses. Hopefully, you have enough self-awareness to zero in on these areas, but if you are having trouble, find someone who you…
Read MoreStrengths and Weaknesses – Part 1 Maximizing Your Strengths
Perhaps the single biggest advantage in learning about personality types is being able to understand your own natural strengths and weaknesses. There is no one “best” personality type. The purpose of what I teach is to help people better UNDERSTAND themselves and others and to become aware of their own strengths and weaknesses. The goal is…
Read MorePokémon Go Teams Have Personalities!
Guest Post by Jonathan Knitter Pokémon Go is more than just a friendly game of catching your favorite fictional creatures in the real world. It has an extremely competitive side that continues to sweep the world off its feet and that involves joining seemingly arbitrary teams. Once you are strong enough and reach Level 5…
Read MoreWhat Can I Say About Kevin Smith?
I texted my husband as Kevin Smith began his keynote session on the main stage at Podcast Movement. This was his immediate reply: Let me guess he’s wearing a backwards baseball hat, probably Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey. And I laughed. My husband is a smart and observant man. But Kevin Smith has also done a great…
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