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Meet Edward Oh Kim

Edward Oh Kim is the CEO of KEIRSEY, a leading human behavior research company, and President of the KEIRSEY FOUNDATION, which empowers emerging leaders through access to transformative learning. He is a dynamic entrepreneur and innovator, combining strategic pragmatism with a passion for understanding people. Under his leadership, KEIRSEY’s solutions have reached millions globally, helping organizations navigate complex people challenges. He also leads ZYBATZU, a venture incubator focused on scaling disruptive startups. Known for building meaningful connections, Edward is driven by a mission to change the world through deeper human understanding and impactful leadership.

What We Talk About

Who is Edward Oh Kim? A Dive into Keirsey and Personality Mastery
Uncovering the Roots: How Personality Typology Shapes Human Understanding
Inside Keirsey Temperament Theory: Four Key Types that Define Us
Leadership and Team Dynamics: Leveraging Temperament for Success
The Artisans, Guardians, Idealists, and Rationals: Understanding Core Temperaments
How Your Temperament Impacts Self-Esteem, Decision-Making, and Relationships
Behavior vs. Cognition: The True Markers of Personality
From the Office to the Home: Real-World Power of Temperament Theory
Discovering Temperament Subtypes: Adding Depth to Human Complexity
The “Must Lead” and “Must Win” Personalities: Navigating High-Drive Traits

Episode Resources

Discover Your Keirsey Temperament Type
Explore Keirsey’s personality assessment to better understand your own temperament and relationships.
https://profile.keirsey.com/#/b2c/assessment/start

Books:
Jesus—B.O.A.T.—("Bartender of All Time"), by Edward Oh Kim
www.jesus.bar

Art of Influence: (and the science behind it), by Edward Oh Kim + Elizabeth A. Bake
www.artofinfluence.science

I Am A Leader: by Edward Oh Kim + David M. Keirsey
www.keirsey.com

Temperament, by David W. Keirsey + Edward Oh Kim + David M. Keirsey
www.keirsey.com

Connect With Edward Oh Kim

Website
https://www.keirsey.com/

LinkedIN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardohkim

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/edwardohkim

Offerings

Temperament Certification: The Temperament Certification, based on Dr. David Keirsey's bestselling Please Understand Me, offers "Online" and "Live" formats. Led by world-class experts, this training provides a personalized, research-backed experience in Keirsey Temperament Solutions.
https://keirsey.com/certifications/temperament-certification/

Assessments: Keirsey Assessments, based on Dr. David Keirsey's research, are the world’s most widely used temperament tools, helping over 50 million people across 140 countries understand personality and build effective relationships. These resources offer tailored insights for personal and professional growth in areas like leadership, teamwork, and career. https://keirsey.com/assessments/about/

Workshops & Seminars: Custom workshops on temperament theory, team dynamics, and interpersonal skills for organizations and individuals.
https://keirsey.com/workshops/about/

Keywords

Keirsey, temperament theory, personality psychology, human behavior, leadership, personal development, executive consulting, Keirsey Temperament Sorter, self-awareness, team dynamics, emotional intelligence, cognitive processes, personality traits, behavior analysis, social psychology, psychological profiling.