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Have you ever wondered why some people naturally take charge while others thrive as team players? Or why certain colleagues seem more diplomatic, creative, or perfection-driven? Turns out, your birth order might have something to do with it!

In this fascinating episode of Dear HR Diary, I sit down with Dr. Bob Hurst, an expert on personality and workplace dynamics, to explore how birth order influences behavior, communication styles, career paths, and even leadership potential.

We discuss:
✅ The psychology of birth order – how being the firstborn, middle child, youngest, or an only child shapes personality traits
✅ Double birth order – what it means and how family structure or blended families can shift typical patterns
✅ Birth order in the workplace – why some employees naturally take the lead, while others prefer support roles
✅ Practical applications – how managers can use birth order knowledge to improve team dynamics and communication
✅ Career choices by birth order – the surprising link between your family position and your professional strengths
✅ Communication styles – why firstborns tend to be assertive, middle children diplomatic, and youngest siblings more persuasive and charming

Dr. Hurst also shares how understanding birth order can:
✔ Improve hiring and team placement
✔ Enhance manager-employee communication
✔ Foster better conflict resolution strategies
✔ Help employees discover careers that align with their natural tendencies

💡 “Birth order isn’t destiny—but it’s a powerful lens to understand why people think, feel, and work the way they do.” – Dr. Robert Hurst

If you’re a manager, HR professional, or just someone curious about human behavior, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of looking at your team (and yourself!).

📖 Want to learn more?
Check out Dr. Hurst’s book, Life's Fingerprint - Your Birth Order, here: https://dr-hurst-books.myshopify.com/

📩 Connect with Dr. Robert Hurst:

• Website: https://www.mybirthorder.com/index.php
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesFingerprintYourBirthOrder

🎧 Listen now and unlock the birth order secrets shaping your workplace!

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