Authority Reversal

Authority Reversal By: Amy Shepley What is a “reversal” and how do you explain it? In Birkman, a “reversal” occurs when an individual’s Usual style (which can be seen by others) and his Stress behavior (unfortunately, also seen!) is the opposite of his underlying...

The Career Management Report (CMR)

The Career Management Report By: Amy Shepley I have a client whose who doesn’t seem to have any relevant top careers on the Career Management Report. What should I do? Unfortunately, I have learned from my own experience that putting a Career Management Report (CMR)...

Empathy Reversal

Empathy Reversal By: Amy Shepley The Empathy Component measures comfort level with emotional expression and involvement of feelings. High scores tend to be more open and expressive with their emotions both positive and negative. When a high Empathy person is happy,...

Structure Reversal

Structure Reversal By: Amy Shepley What is a “reversal” and how do you explain it? In Birkman, a “reversal” occurs when an individual’s Usual style (which can be seen by others) and his Stress behavior (unfortunately, also seen!) is the opposite of his underlying...

Reversals Booster: Esteem

Reversals Booster – Esteem By: Amy Shepley Ah, reversals. If you are anything like me, you have somewhat of a love/hate relationship with them. On the one hand, I love the insight and the depth reversals provide me when interpreting a Birkman report. On the other...