A knowledge publication on personality types

Beyond the MasksPersonality Type Analysis Using MBTI

A journey into the depths of the human psyche and a deeper understanding of self and others

A knowledge guide that connects understanding personality types with everyday situations in life, work, and learning, helping readers recognize their natural preferences, build on their strengths, and improve communication, leadership, and relationships.

By Dr. Mohammed Al-AmeriKayan Publishing and DistributionSponsored by Itqan International Consulting Company
Cover of Beyond the Masks by Dr. Mohammed Al-Ameri
Personality Type Analysis Using MBTI
Understand your type, discover your strengths, and give others the space to be different from—and complementary to—you.
900Pages
2024Publication year
16Personality types
978-603ISBN prefix
About the book

A journey into the depths of the human psyche

Beyond the Masks: Personality Type Analysis Using MBTI offers an introduction to understanding oneself, appreciating natural differences between people, and improving communication, leadership, and relationships.

The book does not treat personality as a rigid classification. Instead, it connects theoretical knowledge with everyday situations in life, work, and learning, helping readers identify their natural preferences, build on their strengths, and develop areas for improvement.

Beyond the name

Why “Beyond the Masks”?

The book begins with a question that looks beyond visible behavior to the natural preferences and dimensions that influence how people think, feel, and communicate.

01

Personality and what lies behind the mask

Historically, the concept of personality is linked to the word “persona,” which referred to a theatrical mask. From this idea, the book explores what our personalities reveal and the natural preferences that lie beneath.

02

Using MBTI consciously

Personality types describe natural preferences; they do not reduce a person to four letters, diagnose psychological disorders, or measure intelligence, maturity, or human worth. Rather, they provide a language that supports understanding, dialogue, and development.

From understanding to practice

What does the book offer leaders and organizations?

Knowledge of personality types becomes valuable when it is translated into practices that respect individual differences and make productive use of diversity in the workplace.

01

More conscious leadership

Choosing approaches to guidance, motivation, follow-up, and delegation according to individual and situational needs.

02

More integrated teams

Understanding different ways of thinking and working, and assigning roles in ways that strengthen collaboration and benefit from diversity.

03

More effective communication

Adapting language, level of detail, and communication channels to the recipient’s preferences and reducing misunderstanding.

04

More inclusive decisions

Recognizing different ways of gathering information and evaluating options, and enriching discussion before making decisions.

05

Mature management of differences

Distinguishing between preference differences and behavioral problems, and turning variation into productive dialogue.

06

Appropriate professional development

Taking different learning and response styles into account when designing training and development plans.

The book in context

A broader understanding of self and others

The value of the book does not end with the final page; it is a reference readers can return to as situations and personalities change.

Beyond the Masks book with front and back covers
Front and back covers of “Beyond the Masks.”
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A companion on the journey of understanding with every new situation and personality.
Back cover of Beyond the Masks
A map for a renewed journey of understanding personality.
Book map

From understanding personality to applied type analysis

The knowledge structure moves from understanding personality and human communication to higher-level mental programs, and then to applied analysis of personality types.

01

An introduction to understanding personality

Personality formation and personal identity, approaches to studying and measuring personality, the human communication model, thinking and language, and communication skills.

02

Higher-level mental programs

Programs related to processing, thinking, feelings, emotions, management, choice, and response, along with motivation, time orientation, and frames of reference.

03

Personality type analysis using MBTI

The history of the indicator and its four preferences, the sixteen personality types, David Keirsey’s temperament theory, and educational and professional applications.

Publication information

Book details

Publication details

AuthorDr. Mohammed Al-Ameri
PublisherKayan Publishing and Distribution
Publication year2024
LanguageArabic

Cataloging and description

Number of pages900 pages
ISBN978-603-05-0045-1
Deposit number1445/19082
Cover and printingPaperback, black-and-white printing
From the author

The importance of the book for leaders and business organizations

Dr. Mohammed Al-Ameri discusses the value of understanding personality types in recognizing human diversity, improving communication, building teams, and choosing suitable approaches to guidance, delegation, motivation, and decision-making.

Knowing a personality type is not an end in itself; it is a tool that helps leaders understand people and engage with them consciously, respectfully, and effectively.

About the author and sponsorship

Professional experience that supports the journey of understanding and development

Dr. Mohammed Al-Ameri, author of Beyond the Masks

Dr. Mohammed Al-Ameri

Author of “Beyond the Masks”

A trainer and consulting expert with extensive experience in training and administrative, leadership, and educational development. The book extends his interest in understanding human behavior and applying knowledge of personality types to individual development, improved communication, team building, and more effective leadership.

Make “Beyond the Masks” a companion on your journey of understanding

The more aware you become of differences, the more balanced your relationships become—and the more mature your ability to understand yourself and others and lead situations effectively.

“Beyond the Masks: Personality Type Analysis Using MBTI” — by Dr. Mohammed Al-Ameri