484: Lynne Schinella - Pick Me! Using fruit to understand yourself and others

The Savvy Dentist

Welcome to another episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore groundbreaking ideas and the brilliant minds behind them.

Today, we’re excited to introduce Lynne Schinella, an accomplished speaker, author, and creator of the Fruit Personality Profiling System—a unique and insightful approach to understanding human behavior and enhancing communication. Lynne’s innovative system uses fruits as metaphors to represent different personality types, making it accessible, relatable, and fun for individuals and teams alike.

With decades of experience in training and development, Lynne has worked with organisations around the globe to help people navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Her Fruit Personality Profiling System identifies four distinct "fruit" types—Apples, Mangoes, Limes, and Bananas—each with their own strengths, challenges, and ways of interacting with others. By decoding these traits, Lynne empowers individuals to better understand themselves and those around them, fostering collaboration and mutual respect in personal and professional settings.

Author of Bite Me! And Other Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing with our Differences, Lynne pens a regular blog series, and hosts two podcasts Fruitful Conversations and Fruitful Pairs. Lynne’s second book is Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don’t Get.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the story behind Lynne’s creation of the Fruit Personality Profiling System and dive into how this tool can transform the way we connect and communicate. We’ll also hear firsthand insights from Lynne about what makes each "fruit" type tick, how to leverage your personality traits for success in your dental practice, and why embracing diversity is key to thriving in today’s world.

When we have more respect and understanding for each other’s differences in every way, we can connect more effectively as human beings. We have less stress. We get more done. The world is a kinder place.

Get ready to discover a fresh perspective on personality profiling and a practical tool that could change the way you interact with others—let’s get started!

• [04:05] - How you become a 'Fruit Chick'.
• [10:52] - Utilising Lynne’s Fruit Profiling will allow you to understand your people better, they’ll be more productive, and at the end of the day you’ll get to go home on time.
• [14:47] - An overview of the Fruit Profile characteristics.
• [24:33] - What types of people make up a dental practice business.
• [30:04] - How to deal with different people in your team.