Relationship building using the 7MTF
[caption id="attachment_2369" align="alignnone" width="300"] Beautiful bride in a white dress. Couple in a summer field.[/caption] Since June 2025, I have been using Facebook as a marketing tool to try and sell my books and my courses. And it has not been a big success. Each day I receive 5-10 Friend Requests; 90% are females looking for a partner. I have sold one course, and sold one book. So, I am changing strategy, and I am going to describe how 7MTF can help you find and develop .....
Read MoreThe Framework of the 7MTF
Seven is he magic number because 7 items is the limit of short-term memory for most people, So the practical upper limit for any system to be easy-to-learn and use is 7 items. Temperament is the genetic basis of your dominant emotions and moods. We are all slightly mad. The seven most common mental illnesses are autism, obsessive-compulsive-disorder. mania, depression, neuroticism, paranoia, and psychopathy. Each illness is associated with an emotional intelligence Trait componen.....
Read MoreThe Japanese Enigma
I am currently writing this blog on a flight from Kansai Airport to Sydney. We have just completed a cruise around Japan playing bridge and touring. One of the highlights of the trip was hearing 6 brilliant lectures by Dr. John Freedman; 4 on Japan and 2 on Korea. John is a complete Nippon Nut. Go to his brilliant website ScholarAtSea.com and you will see the proof. One of the interesting questions John posed was: “How could the Japanese, the kindest and politest people.....
Read MoreWhen Temperament Turns Toxic: A 7MTF Analysis of Bettina Arndt’s “Female Psychopaths Poisoning Workplaces”
Introduction Bettina Arndt’s “Female Psychopaths Poisoning Workplaces” is a provocative challenge to the long-standing feminist belief that women leaders naturally create kinder, more collaborative workplaces. Drawing on Dr Fiona Girkin’s research into female psychopathy, Arndt argues that “mean girls” — manipulative and emotionally aggressive women in positions of power — are causing widespread distress, particularly to other women. Viewed through the 7MTF (Seven Motiv.....
Read More"Put in a sales perspective, I loved your presentation! I got a lot from what you talked about and I will read your book."
Peter Morris, Executive Officer, Lomax Financial Group
Your presentation on 'Lifting your Level of Emotional Intelligence" to 10 CEOs scored an average 8.9 out of 10 for the topic and 8.5 for the presentation which is great. A couple of the attendees gave you a 10 out of 10, and the comments were:
- Great presentation. Very informative.
- Excellent presentation.
- made me think.
Christi Spring CEO Institute. - web www.ceo.com.au.

