ODD DUCKS AND BIRDS OF A FEATHER: A MYSTERY OF TYPE

ODD DUCKS AND BIRDS OF A FEATHER: A MYSTERY OF TYPE

A trip to NeverWas is good for the heart, spirit, and mind Odd Ducks and Birds of a Feather: A Mystery of Type (personality that is) teaches readers about personality types and understanding of interpersonal skills. All this is within the context of the entertaining, character-driven fictional story of sixteen memorable characters who live in the small town of NeverWas (but it might have been). The townsfolk in NeverWas find themselves saying more and more, “Well, I never,” and that’s not a good thing. What’s causing it? Odd ducks with BIG ideas are not only hovering around NeverWas, they are landing and taking up residence, making the townsfolk scramble. The newspaper editor is continually proposing new ideas. The good mayor keeps wringing her hands. Townsfolk are experiencing peculiar symptoms. A resident is being talked about in hushed whispers, and a stranger appears in town. As the story unfolds, you will encounter townsfolk such as Cymbalene, Isley Fudj, and Enuce Phooey. Obee, the wise woman in NeverWas, who says “Oh, be who you are,” helps guide the characters in understanding and appreciating those who are different, as well as helping them adopt new responses to influence and persuade others and techniques to minimize or eliminate conflict. Miraculous rewards await you: Learn about the sixteen different personality types. - Start to appreciate the strengths and uniqueness you and others bring to relationships. - Discover how to navigate the landmines of differences, create alliances in the workplace, and build stronger personal and professional relationships. The book also contains three appendices: Appendix A--A list of observed type behaviors to help you type the characters - Appendix B—Tips for reaching out to the opposite preferences - Appendix C--Questions for teachers, readers, and trainers The author’s unique, ground-breaking style of presenting personality type information within a fictional tale makes for a memorable and enjoyable learning process.