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Myers Briggs Type Indicator

Keep in mind the following:
Avoid using the MBTI dimensions to justify or excuse communication problems. While the Myers-Briggs dimensions can provide insight into the source of conflicts, they do describe preferences, not absolute behavior patterns. Recognizing the preferences may give you clues as to what other patterns may be more effective. This information may be helpful in overcoming the communication problems, and lessen the need for continuing to live with the problem. Be skeptical when using the MBTI dimensions for career counseling, job placement, applicant screening and selecting team members for complementary types. Given the reliability, validity and effectiveness issues noted above, you can be wary of attempts to pigeonhole people based primarily on the results of an MBTI assessment. At best, the MBTI should be used in conjunction with as much other information as possible on team members' skills and aptitudes. Do use the MBTI to improve your self-knowledge. The MBTI has been shown to be an accessible and memorable way to categorize personality differences. Recognizing your own preferences, and how they may fit or not fit with your environment, can be a lens through which your own choices of work style can be clarified. Try the MBTI for recognizing and working through differences with others, particularly if the MBTI is generally available to others in your workplace. When team members have knowledge of the others' preferences, discussions can be structured to take these preferences into account. When conflicts are framed as differences in Myers-Briggs preferences, often a solution to the conflict is apparent. When a team needs to develop a solution to a problem, consider implementation of Isabel Myers' "Z method":

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Contents
Keep in mind the following: .......................................................................................................................................1 ISTJ - The Duty Fulfiller ...............................................................................................................................................4 ESTJ - The Guardian ....................................................................................................................................................5 ISFJ - The Nurturer ......................................................................................................................................................6 ESFJ - The Caregiver ....................................................................................................................................................7 ISTP - The Mechanic ...................................................................................................................................................8 ESTP - The Doer ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 ISFP - The Artist ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 ESFP - The Performer............................................................................................................................................... 13 INFP - The Idealist .................................................................................................................................................... 15 ENFP - The Inspirer .................................................................................................................................................. 17 INFJ - The Protector ................................................................................................................................................. 19 ENFJ - The Giver ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 INTP - The Thinker ................................................................................................................................................... 21 ENTP - The Visionary................................................................................................................................................ 22 INTJ - The Scientist................................................................................................................................................... 23 ENTJ - The Executive ................................................................................................................................................ 24

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ISTJ - The Duty Fulfiller

The Introverted Sensor Thinker Judger is a traditionally masculine personality type, detached, unexpressive, concrete, and not given to speculation. ISTJ's are detail people. You will mostly find them in technical service industries, including medical fields, accounting, police work, engineering, office managers, and so forth. They are keen sensors of their environments; tastes, smells, noise levels. They often prefer a quite work environment, where they can concentrate and focus on the task at hand. They work slowly and methodically, and don't like to be rushed. They can be focused on keeping structure in order and feel most comfortable when everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing. ISTJ's value their personal privacy, and like to remain professional. Due to their discreet and reserved nature, others may see them as snobbish or uptight. Often times they remain anonymous for achievements they have accomplished. They may be upset with people who don't follow the rules, honor their promises, or follow through, but may not say so publicly. Triats they may value among fellow coworkers are loyalty, friendliness, and a strong work ethic. They are usually willing to lend there help to others in need if they have time. This type is conservative and hardworking, values responsibility and service to others, is serious, trustworthy, and diligent, focused on duty and getting the job done, adheres to traditional values and dress, and is slow to accept new ideas. The SJ has a strict idea of how things should be done and frowns on deviation from it. SJs make up the greatest part of the management of business organizations. Their attention to detail and preference to make decisions quickly lend well to the structure of larger organizations. Guardians are polite and straightforward, respectful and more formal than the other temperaments. They talk in an unadorned way and include facts and precise details rather than generalizations. SJs dress neatly and conservatively but don't focus on current trends. They tend to have good posture and walk briskly. Handcrafts, collecting things (especially antiques), volunteerism, sports, jogging, and participation in service organizations. Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They are well structured and organized

May see you as

Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination. Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

You may see them as

Intuitives can think that Sensors are short sighted and do not have any serious purposes or values. Extraverts may see Introverts as egocentric and passive.

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ESTJ - The Guardian

This type is conservative and hardworking, values responsibility and service to others, is serious, trustworthy, and diligent, focused on duty and getting the job done, adheres to traditional values and dress, and is slow to accept new ideas. The SJ has a strict idea of how things should be done and frowns on deviation from it. SJs make up the greatest part of the management of business organizations. Their attention to detail and preference to make decisions quickly lend well to the structure of larger organizations. Guardians are polite and straightforward, respectful and more formal than the other temperaments. They talk in an unadorned way and include facts and precise details rather than generalizations. SJs dress neatly and conservatively but don't focus on current trends. They tend to have good posture and walk briskly. Handcrafts, collecting things (especially antiques), volunteerism, sports, jogging, and participation in service organizations. Gets energized when they are around other people. love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They are well structured and organized

May see you as

Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination.

You may see them as

Intuitives can think that Sensors are short sighted and do not have any serious purposes or values.

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ISFJ - The Nurturer

This type is conservative and hardworking, values responsibility and service to others, is serious, trustworthy, and diligent, focused on duty and getting the job done, adheres to traditional values and dress, and is slow to accept new ideas. The SJ has a strict idea of how things should be done and frowns on deviation from it. SJs make up the greatest part of the management of business organizations. Their attention to detail and preference to make decisions quickly lend well to the structure of larger organizations. Guardians are polite and straightforward, respectful and more formal than the other temperaments. They talk in an unadorned way and include facts and precise details rather than generalizations. SJs dress neatly and conservatively but don't focus on current trends. They tend to have good posture and walk briskly. Handcrafts, collecting things (especially antiques), volunteerism, sports, jogging, and participation in service organizations. Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They are well structured and organized

May see you as

Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman. Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination. Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

You may see them as

Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed. Intuitives can think that Sensors are short sighted and do not have any serious purposes or values. Extraverts may see Introverts as egocentric and passive.

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ESFJ - The Caregiver

This type is conservative and hardworking, values responsibility and service to others, is serious, trustworthy, and diligent, focused on duty and getting the job done, adheres to traditional values and dress, and is slow to accept new ideas. The SJ has a strict idea of how things should be done and frowns on deviation from it. SJs make up the greatest part of the management of business organizations. Their attention to detail and preference to make decisions quickly lend well to the structure of larger organizations. Guardians are polite and straightforward, respectful and more formal than the other temperaments. They talk in an unadorned way and include facts and precise details rather than generalizations. SJs dress neatly and conservatively but don't focus on current trends. They tend to have good posture and walk briskly. Handcrafts, collecting things (especially antiques), volunteerism, sports, jogging, and participation in service organizations. Gets energized when they are around other people. love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They are well structured and organized

May see you as

Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman. Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination.

You may see them as

Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed. Intuitives can think that Sensors are short sighted and do not have any serious purposes or values.

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ISTP - The Mechanic

Avoid emotional appeals - use clear logic - Respect their privacy and never force intimacy - Listen carefully and give them time to think things through. Ability to work well with defined tasks and tangible products. Keen powers of observation and an excellent memory for factual information. Ability to bring order to confusing data and to recognizable facts. Aptitude for working alone or alongside others you respect. Ability to stay calm and cool in a crisis or under pressure. Ability to recognize what needs doing and what is necessary to complete the job. Aptitude for working with your hands and with tools. Ability to adapt well to sudden change and shift gears quickly. Practicality and good common sense. Ability to identify and make good use of available resources. Flexibility and willingness to take risks and try. Difficulty seeing the long-term consequences actions. Lack of interest in verbal communication, especially superficial conversations. Dislike advance preparation; trouble organizing time. Little patience for abstract and complex theories. Tend to be blunt and insensitive to the feelings others. Tend to get bored and restless easily. Difficulty seeing opportunities and options that dont exist at the moment. Impatience with administrative details and procedures. Unwillingness to repeat yourself. Difficulty making some decisions. Strong independent streak and dislike of excessive rules and structured bureaucracy. Resistance to setting long-term goals and difficulty meeting deadlines The Artisan is typically quite playful, tends to live in the moment, have fun, get along easily with people, and be carefree and easy-going. He/She is impulsive and seeks the next experience or adventure. This person does not spend much time planning or philosophizing, preferring to take spontaneous action. He/She can gravitate toward risky activities. They love keeping their friends happy and will often challenge them to contests of skill such as video games or physical challenges, "Race you to the playground!". They are the artists of the society, the performers. Artisans tend to dislike too many rules and gravitate towards hands-on professions and hobbies involving tools or crafts. Their speaking style is simple and concrete. They don't use many metaphors and like to gesticulate. Body language expresses more. SPs tend to dress casually and in sporty apparel. As sensors, SPs are aware of the colors and textures of their clothes but sometimes may appear messy. Some SPs love to feel good-looking and stylish, but still comfortable. Working on cars, extreme sports, woodworking and gardening are common SP hobbies. SPs may also like painting, music and the fine arts if they have an artistic streak. Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They have a flexible approach towards life

May see you as

Perceivers may see Judgers as them as unflexible and dogmatic. Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination. Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

You may see them as

Judgers may see Percievers as aimless drifters.

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ESTP - The Doer

The Artisan is typically quite playful, tends to live in the moment, have fun, get along easily with people, and be carefree and easy-going. He/She is impulsive and seeks the next experience or adventure. This person does not spend much time planning or philosophizing, preferring to take spontaneous action. He/She can gravitate toward risky activities. They love keeping their friends happy and will often challenge them to contests of skill such as video games or physical challenges, "Race you to the playground!". They are the artists of the society, the performers. Artisans tend to dislike too many rules and gravitate towards hands-on professions and hobbies involving tools or crafts. Their speaking style is simple and concrete. They don't use many methaphors and like to gesticulate. Body language expresses more. SPs tend to dress casually and in sporty apparel. As sensors, SPs are aware of the colors and textures of their clothes but sometimes may appear messy. Some SPs love to feel good-looking and stylish, but still comfortable. Working on cars, extreme sports, woodworking and gardening are common SP hobbies. SPs may also like painting, music and the fine arts if they have an artistic streak. Gets energized when they are around other people. love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They have a flexible approach towards life

May see you as

Perceivers may see Judgers as them as unflexible and dogmatic. Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination.

You may see them as

Judgers may see Percievers as aimless drifters. Intuitives can think that Sensors are short sighted and do not have any serious purposes or values.

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ISFP - The Artist

ISFPs are kind, modest, quietly generous people. They like people and make true blue friends, however it may take a while. Their partners need to respect the ISFPs need for the privacy they need to recharge themselves. They like to spend time with people one-on-one or with a small group of two or three others who understand them. When the ISFP gets to know you on a personal, one-on-one basis, they are warm, affectionate, a little more talkative and even humorous, telling jokes to make friends laugh. They share opinions only with people they know very well. ISFPs like to make people happy with a smile and a song, slapstick comedy or light practical joking (ice cube down the back). If nothing works, they think it is their fault and withdraw. They often make friends with those they feel will protect and stand up for them, and usually have a small group of close (often very outgoing) friends. For love, they want someone patient who will be there for them and also stand up for them when they can't themselves, and whom they could speak their mind with without feeling foolish. However, they do not want someone to control them, as they value their freedom highly. They can be afraid of commitment at times. They take criticism personally, and feel at fault for people's reactions toward them. To show love, ISFPs would give you something they made themselves like a painting, some homemade cookies, a song dedicated to you or something they found that just happened to remind them of you. They like to be told how special and important they are to you, be specific and truthful. They aren't wordy people but can be eloquent and descriptive in their speech when they want to be. Talk to them gently and in a soft voice. Hug them often; they prefer actions rather than words to express love. Ask them how they feel about things and what they would like to do. Go with them on long leisurely walks alone together. Let them have their space. Play gentle games with them--they like competition but prefer coop. No horror films or anything too violent or dramatically sad. ISFPs like to be happy. Make work fun, or they won't want to do it at all. Let them have some me-time in which they can do anything they want. Tell them how they're talented when they doubt themselves, which could be often. They have an affinity for soft fabrics and long walks in natural settings away from large crowds. They like flowers and often have a favorite kind; ask them. ISFPs like low key, low stress, aesthetically beautiful work environments that are fun. They like to work by themselves or in small groups cooperatively, but may not like being the leader and they have a harsh inner critic. They are gentle people and don't like to pressure others into deadlines unless necessary. When forced into a position of power, they may feel cornered and very uncomfortable making decisions. Their favorite subjects might be music, cooking, painting, drawing, gardening, musical theatre, sculpting and helping others. They are often quite talented but often quiet about showing the world. Make work a game, and they'll work happily. Many ISFPs are attracted to fine arts, which they often have hidden talent in. The Artisan is typically quite playful, tends to live in the moment, have fun, get along easily with people, and be carefree and easy-going. He/She is impulsive and seeks the next experience or adventure. This person does not spend much time planning or philosophizing, preferring to take spontaneous action. He/She can gravitate toward risky activities. They love keeping their friends happy and will often challenge them to contests of skill such as video games or physical challenges, "Race you to the playground!". They are the artists of the society, the performers. Artisans tend to dislike too many rules and gravitate towards hands-on professions and hobbies involving tools or crafts. Their speaking style is simple and concrete. They don't use many metaphors and like to gesticulate. Body language expresses more.

P a g e | 12 SPs tend to dress casually and in sporty apparel. As sensors, SPs are aware of the colors and textures of their clothes but sometimes may appear messy. Some SPs love to feel good-looking and stylish, but still comfortable. Working on cars, extreme sports, woodworking and gardening are common SP hobbies. SPs may also like painting, music and the fine arts if they have an artistic streak. Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They have a flexible approach towards life

May see you as

Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman. Perceivers may see Judgers as them as unflexible and dogmatic. Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination. Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

You may see them as

Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed. Judgers may see Percievers as aimless drifters. Intuitives can think that Sensors are short sighted and do not have any serious purposes or values. Extraverts may see Introverts as egocentric and passive.

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ESFP - The Performer

ESFPs are warm, loving, generous and sympathetic. They especially like physical affection such as hugs, kisses, petting on the head, massages, snuggles, tickles, and just being held. They show their love through those ways as well as surprizing friends and loved ones with gifts. They want fun, variety, spontaneity, travel and adventure in their relationships and are usually not keen on settling down. This could be because of fear of rejection, commitment or because they found someone else. They like to keep things light and happy and not get into anything deep and lasting unless they are sure and have thought it out, which could take a while. This could cause their mates to express impatience which would make the ESFPs nervous and withdraw from them. ESFPs do not do well with anxiety, and are highly sensitive. When they can't make people smile with their charming ways and their playfulness, they feel bad as though it was their fault and leave. When they are in their best mood, they are seen as bouncy, hyperactive and childlike going from one activity to another so they wont be bored. When feeling their worst, they are moody, likely to beat themselves up (physically and/or mentally), call themselves unintelligent, think nobody takes them seriously and feel better after a good cry. Explain things clearly, Appeal to their common sense, Do something they enjoy with them, Discuss things over a break in the action and then get right back into the fun, give them lots of tlc. ESFPs see work as play. They like to whistle, drum, sing, talk or joke while they are doing work to keep what they are learning fun for them. This could cause teachers, mostly SJs, to feel that they are not paying attention. It could also be disturbing to people who like quiet when they think. ESFPs learn best when they are having fun. They also look at the person who is speaking to them as they can feel sound vibrations strongly. As they work they celebrate small accomplishments in what they are doing before moving on to the next, happy for what they have done, rather than being sad at what they still have to do. When they work with more logical things such as mathematics, they want to know how it relates to life right now. Preferring a hands-on approach, subjects like those can bore them. Their favorite subjects are ones that they have an interest in and ones that they can do things with and apply to the world around them. Music, drama, dance, competitive sports and computers are among many they like. They may also go into those areas when choosing their careers. Careers that may appeal to ESFPs are: actor, musician, stand-up comedian, dancer, dance instructor, their favorite position in their sport of choice, gardener, painter, sculptor and chef. Sometimes though, it's hard for them to decide. The Artisan is typically quite playful, tends to live in the moment, have fun, get along easily with people, and be carefree and easy-going. He/She is impulsive and seeks the next experience or adventure. This person does not spend much time planning or philosophizing, preferring to take spontaneous action. He/She can gravitate toward risky activities. They love keeping their friends happy and will often challenge them to contests of skill such as video games or physical challenges, "Race you to the playground!". They are the artists of the society, the performers. Artisans tend to dislike too many rules and gravitate towards hands-on professions and hobbies involving tools or crafts. Their speaking style is simple and concrete. They don't use many metaphors and like to gesticulate. Body language expresses more. SPs tend to dress casually and in sporty apparel. As sensors, SPs are aware of the colors and textures of their clothes but sometimes may appear messy. Some SPs love to feel good-looking and stylish, but still comfortable.

P a g e | 14 Working on cars, extreme sports, woodworking and gardening are common SP hobbies. SPs may also like painting, music and the fine arts if they have an artistic streak. Gets energized when they are around other people. love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information using their senses and focus on things that are actually there. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They have a flexible approach towards life

May see you as

Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman. Perceivers may see Judgers as them as inflexible and dogmatic. Sensors can see Intuitives as impractical, theoretical and lacking determination.

You may see them as

Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed. Judgers may see Percievers as aimless drifters. Intuitives can think that Sensors are short sighted and do not have any serious purposes or values.

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INFP - The Idealist

INFPs are very sensitive beings, and oftentimes the social scene feels extremely repressive and painful for them. They want very much to be accepted and cared for, but sometimes they become so uncomfortable that they become very nervous and feel completely out of place. Many try to express feelings of sadness and helplessness to those close to them for support. For lovers, they often look for outgoing, strong, caring people who can help them feel a part of things and who they can give their love. Because the INFP tends to extrovert their iNtuition (they can reveal out loud the possibilities that they are imagining when they imagine them) to the world yet at the same time introvert their Feeling decision-making (not reveal the values and processes they really hold), they can seem to others that the possibilities they suggest are really decisions. Because they say things (possibilities) they don't necessarily believe, it is crucial to verify with them if some of their statements are truly decisions or judgments. In order to help the INFP feel good about themselves, it is necessary to tell them verbally that you care about them. They need a great deal of positive affirmation and can become very self-conscious and insecure and lost without it. Some say that they 'can't do anything right' and feel very depressed and lonely. In conflict, keep in mind that, if pressured, the INFP may try to change the subject and escape. It is best to treat them very gently and lightly discuss the subject at hand without seeming angry or upset with them. When they feel very cornered, their usually sweet exterior rapidly changes and they begin to lash out. Do not take this behavior harshly, for this happens only under very rare circumstances and when the INFP feels they have no other choice. If they feel they have shared their feelings in a kind and loving environment without being criticized for them, they often feel quite content and calm. INFPs love to work behind-the-scenes and support the group. If they feel they are appreciated for their hard, considerate work, they often enjoy themselves immensely. Because they are often socially unsure, many find jobs they can do from home. Idealists are the Diplomats. They spend their whole lives searching for their unique identity. The idealist prefers to think abstractly about the future and how issues will affect the people around him. S/he is more focused on the intangibles than the nitty-gritty of daily life, so s/he may appear detached or in another world. Unfortunately for the idealist, gracefulness and body awareness are not his/her natural gift and s/he is more likely than not to be less adept at sports or other activities that require high body awareness. If an idealist is skilled at sports it is most likely to be from training rather than natural ability. NFs flee from corporate management and gravitate towards helping professions where they can contribute to society and humanity, such as teaching, counseling, politics, and the clergy. Their individualism could lead to careers that focus on personal growth and development, and journalistic work appeals to their idealism and truth-seeking. NFs are generally good communicators. Idealists can be indirect in speech and use metaphors or analogies to make points. Rather than talking about things in an objective way, they key in more to the reactions that people have to what they are saying and how the topics relate to their own feelings and values. They talk about relationships, values, and intangibles. The iNtuitive in the idealist makes him less fixed on personal appearance. NFs are unconventional and at times even artsy, and wear clothing that communicates their values, which may lead them to appear more like hippies than court-ready lawyers. If a Judger, the NF will take more care of his appearance than if a Perceiver.

P a g e | 16 Spending time with friends, saving the world.... Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They have a flexible approach towards life

May see you as

Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman. Perceivers may see Judgers as them as unflexible and dogmatic. Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

You may see them as

Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed. Judgers may see Percievers as aimless drifters. Extraverts may see Introverts as egocentric and passive.

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ENFP - The Inspirer

Strengths. ENFPs are energized by being around people. ENFPs take their relationships very seriously. ENFPs seek and demand authenticity and depth in their personal relationships, and will put forth a lot of effort into making things work out. ENFPs are generally warm, considerate, affirming, nurturing, and highly invested in the health of the relationship. ENFPs have excellent interpersonal skills, and are able to inspire and motivate others to be the best that they can be. ENFPs are generally highly valued for their genuine warmth and high ideals.. ENFPs want to help, be liked, and admired by other people on both an individual and a humanitarian level. ENFPs hold up their end of relationships, sometimes being victimized by less caring individuals. Weaknesses. ENFP's are well aware of their weaknesses, often being their own harshest critic; they may sarcastically put themselves down before others do, because secretly they may expect to be humiliated. Often the ENFP is reluctant to share intimate feelings unless in the company of deeply trusted relationships. Some ENFPs have difficulty being alone, especially on a regular basis. ENFPs are strongly influenced by the opinions of others. ENFP's can exhibit preoccupation in their relationships, sometimes putting "all their eggs in one basket" and can tend to hyper focus on the other individual, in attempts to "fix" the other person or pull out their "real" emotions, transforming them into the perfect person. ENFP's may feel very anxious and preoccupied if the other partner is silent, non expressive or withdrawn when coping with stress, instead of talking through things. This can deeply hurt them. There often appears to be a silent pull of ENFPs to the wishes of authority figures, parents, and friends which may cause a dilemma as to loyalties and decision making. Although energetic and effervescent, the ENFP can sometimes be smothering in their enthusiasm. They do not understand why someone would not be charmed by their enthusiastic display of affection and quirky jokes, because most people find them entertaining and refreshing. They may try too hard to be what others want them to be, play the role of actor and entertainer, and feel in danger of losing touch with their true authentic selves, when they don't receive appreciation and feed back for who they are. Give ENFPs the freedom to be flexible. Realize that churning through possibilities inspires their minds and get their creative juices flowing. Don't bog the unsuspecting ENFP down with too many details, especially on any subject not known to be of deep interest to him. Involve the ENFP in the process and try to keep things fun. When communicating with ENFP's you will find that many like to talk. Do not hesitate to interrupt and state your opinion. ENFP's enjoy speculating about ideas, and will do so for hours on end. They enjoy others who engage them in conversation, contribute their ideas and keep it moving in a positive direction. Overall ENFP's appreciate overt honesty in others, they want to know the truth, even if it is not nice or pleasant, and they want to know how people "really" feel. ENFP's are easily influenced by what other people say. It may not appear that they are listening when they are talking to you, but soon after the conversation ends they often ponder what the other person has said and incorporate those ideas into their own thinking to use the knowledge for the future. ENFP's are sponges of knowledge. Curiously collecting information about life's experiences, as fodder for their own stories, they live their lives much like a dramatic character in a movie, delighting in finding irony and drama in life situations where ever they go. They interpret the data they gather from people and the world in the form of inner meanings, relationships, and possibilities, often recounting their ideas to people though conversation. They love to spread the word! ENFPs, NFs, are interested in many different things and this often leads them in multiple directions, therefore they are known for changing jobs and even careers frequently. ENFPs prefer to make work fun and have been known to put off work when there is a chance to have fun. ENFPs prefer environments which have little administrative or detailed work. Delegation to reliable support staff is important

P a g e | 18 for success. ENFPs seek out jobs not confined by strict schedules and mundane tasks. According to Keirsey, the "Idealists" want to make the world a better place to live by helping others and are on a search for their "true self". Integrity, ideals, beliefs, and values matter to ENFPs. ENFP's practice and dream about being the best at whatever they seek to achieve. They want to KNOW everything! Common careers for ENFPs are those which allow flexibility and spontaneity while serving others. This includes teaching, general practice of medicine, medical research, religious fields, entrepreneurship, missionary work, social work, community development, creative arts, acting, broadcasting, consulting, coaching, corporate training, public relations, counseling, advertising, and marketing. They enjoy working for themselves and creating new ideas to help people. The perfect job for an ENFP is one where they would give out useful information to others and they would receive several hundreds of dollars per hour for that service. Idealists are the Diplomats. They spend their whole lives searching for their unique identity. The idealist prefers to think abstractly about the future and how issues will affect the people around him. S/he is more focused on the intangibles than the nitty-gritty of daily life, so s/he may appear detached or in another world. Unfortunately for the idealist, gracefulness and body awareness are not his/her natural gift and s/he is more likely than not to be less adept at sports or other activities that require high body awareness. If an idealist is skilled at sports it is most likely to be from training rather than natural ability. NFs flee from corporate management and gravitate towards helping professions where they can contribute to society and humanity, such as teaching, counseling, politics, and the clergy. Their individualism could lead to careers that focus on personal growth and development, and journalistic work appeals to their idealism and truth-seeking. NFs are generally good communicators. Idealists can be indirect in speech and use metaphors or analogies to make points. Rather than talking about things in an objective way, they key in more to the reactions that people have to what they are saying and how the topics relate to their own feelings and values. They talk about relationships, values, and intangibles. The iNtuitive in the idealist makes him less fixed on personal appearance. NFs are unconventional and at times even artsy, and wear clothing that communicates their values, which may lead them to appear more like hippies than court-ready lawyers. If a Judger, the NF will take more care of his appearance than if a Perceiver. Spending time with friends, saving the world.... Gets energized when they are around other people. Love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They have a flexible approach towards life

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Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman. Perceivers may see Judgers as them as unflexible and dogmatic.

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Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed. Judgers may see Percievers as aimless drifters.

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INFJ - The Protector

Idealists are the Diplomats. They spend their whole lives searching for their unique identity. The idealist prefers to think abstractly about the future and how issues will affect the people around him. S/he is more focused on the intangibles than the nitty-gritty of daily life, so s/he may appear detached or in another world. Unfortunately for the idealist, gracefulness and body awareness are not his/her natural gift and s/he is more likely than not to be less adept at sports or other activities that require high body awareness. If an idealist is skilled at sports it is most likely to be from training rather than natural ability. NFs flee from corporate management and gravitate towards helping professions where they can contribute to society and humanity, such as teaching, counseling, politics, and the clergy. Their individualism could lead to careers that focus on personal growth and development, and journalistic work appeals to their idealism and truth-seeking. NFs are generally good communicators. Idealists can be indirect in speech and use metaphors or analogies to make points. Rather than talking about things in an objective way, they key in more to the reactions that people have to what they are saying and how the topics relate to their own feelings and values. They talk about relationships, values, and intangibles. The iNtuitive in the idealist makes him less fixed on personal appearance. NFs are unconventional and at times even artsy, and wear clothing that communicates their values, which may lead them to appear more like hippies than court-ready lawyers. If a Judger, the NF will take more care of his appearance than if a Perceiver. Spending time with friends, saving the world.... Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They are well structured and organized

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Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman. Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

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Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed. Extraverts may see Introverts as egocentric and passive.

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ENFJ - The Giver

Idealists are the Diplomats. They spend their whole lives searching for their unique identity. The idealist prefers to think abstractly about the future and how issues will affect the people around him. S/he is more focused on the intangibles than the nitty-gritty of daily life, so s/he may appear detached or in another world. Unfortunately for the idealist, gracefulness and body awareness are not his/her natural gift and s/he is more likely than not to be less adept at sports or other activities that require high body awareness. If an idealist is skilled at sports it is most likely to be from training rather than natural ability. NFs flee from corporate management and gravitate towards helping professions where they can contribute to society and humanity, such as teaching, counseling, politics, and the clergy. Their individualism could lead to careers that focus on personal growth and development, and journalistic work appeals to their idealism and truth-seeking. NFs are generally good communicators. Idealists can be indirect in speech and use metaphors or analogies to make points. Rather than talking about things in an objective way, they key in more to the reactions that people have to what they are saying and how the topics relate to their own feelings and values. They talk about relationships, values, and intangibles. The iNtuitive in the idealist makes him less fixed on personal appearance. NFs are unconventional and at times even artsy, and wear clothing that communicates their values, which may lead them to appear more like hippies than court-ready lawyers. If a Judger, the NF will take more care of his appearance than if a Perceiver. Spending time with friends, saving the world.... Gets energized when they are around other people. love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their heart. Prefer values, motivations and feelings. They are well structured and organized

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Feelers often find Thinkers cold and inhuman.

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Thinkers often find Feelers muddle-headed.

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INTP - The Thinker

INTPs face many tough hurdles in their relationships. Many INTPs do not focus on developing strong social skills, but even those who do will divert much of their energy into their solitary pursuits. Characterized best by the lonely adventurer, their adventures are rarely literal trips to the end of the earth (the territory of the SPs), but instead fantastic intellectual journeys. Allow him or her time to make a decision. Realize that small talk is not very interesting to the INTP. However, a topic which ignites the INTP's imagination can spark a good discussion. Try not to be easily offended. Unless you have made an enemy of the INTP, chances are the comment was not meant to hurt you. Be prepared to encounter a strange sense of humor, a great curiosity, and an unusual train of thought. Use logic as persuasion; the INTP is likely to ignore emotional appeals. Hear him or her out. Most INTPs don't speak up often, and may get annoyed if ignored when they do. Know that the INTP's energy comes in bursts, so he or she may put off chores in favor of more interesting material and then accomplish the postponed work in an extraordinarily short amount of time. Be aware that the INTP is highly self-critical. Make good teachers, computer programmers, analysts, architects and scientists. The Rational is more comfortable thinking in the abstract, doing so in an analytical, objective way. As an iNtuitive, the NT is not particularly given to sports. This temperament is the quintessential professor, living in academia and in his own deep thoughts about something or other. The Rational tends to be roundabout in explanations and may not be very aware of how others around him feel. This temperament often ignores rules of fashion, having more important things to concern themselves with, preferring function over all else. Studying self-improvement, learning about new things or languages.... Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They have a flexible approach towards life

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Perceivers may see Judgers as them as inflexible and dogmatic. Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

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Judgers may see Perceivers as aimless drifters. Extraverts may see Introverts as egocentric and passive.

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ENTP - The Visionary

The Rational is more comfortable thinking in the abstract, doing so in an analytical, objective way. As an iNtuitive, the NT is not particularly given to sports. This temperament is the quintessential professor, living in academia and in his own deep thoughts about something or other. The Rational tends to be roundabout in explanations and may not be very aware of how others around him feel. This temperament often ignores rules of fashion, having more important things to concern themselves with, preferring function over all else. Studying self-improvement, learning about new things or languages.... Gets energized when they are around other people. love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They have a flexible approach towards life

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Perceivers may see Judgers as them as inflexible and dogmatic.

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Judgers may see Perceivers as aimless drifters.

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INTJ - The Scientist

Be willing to back up your statements with facts - or at least some pretty sound reasoning. Don't expect them to respect you or your viewpoints just because you say so. INTJ respect must be earned. Be willing to concede when you are wrong. The average INTJ respects the truth over being "right". Withdraw your erroneous comment and admit your mistake and they will see you as a very reasonable person. Stick to erroneous comments and they will think you are an irrational idiot and treat everything you say as being questionable. Try not to be repetitive. It annoys them. Do not feed them a line of bull. Expect debate. INTJs like to tear ideas apart and prove their worthiness. They will even argue a point they don't actually support for the sake of argument. Do not mistake the strength of your conviction with the strength of your argument. INTJs do not need to believe in a position to argue it or argue it well. Therefore, it will take more than fervor to sway them. Do not be surprised at sarcasm. Remember that INTJs believe in workable solutions. They are extremely open-minded to possibilities, but they will quickly discard any idea that is unfeasible. INTJ open-mindedness means that they are willing to have a go at an idea by trying to pull it apart. This horrifies people who expect oohs and ahhs and reverence. The ultimate INTJ insult to an idea is to ignore it, because that means it's not even interesting enough to deconstruct. This also means that they will not just accept any viewpoint that is presented to them. The bottom line is "Does it work?" - end discussion. Do not expect INTJs to actually care about how you view them. They already know that they are arrogant bastards with a morbid sense of humor. Telling them the obvious accomplishes nothing. You tell 'em Skippy. The Rational is more comfortable thinking in the abstract, doing so in an analytical, objective way. As an iNtuitive, the NT is not particularly given to sports. This temperament is the quintessential professor, living in academia and in his own deep thoughts about something or other. The Rational tends to be roundabout in explanations and may not be very aware of how others around him feel. This temperament often ignores rules of fashion, having more important things to concern themselves with, preferring function over all else. Studying self-improvement, learning about new things or languages.... Gets energized when they are alone with themselves. Enjoys solitary activities such as reading, writing, and daydreaming. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They are well structured and organized

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Introverts may see Extraverts as shallow and pushy.

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Extraverts may see Introverts as egocentric and passive.

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ENTJ - The Executive

Quick to begin planning. They constantly scope the area for logical problems to solve. It triggers their bank of 'ideas', allowing them to associate and classify objects. Mostly an intuitive creature, the raw 'idea', can be used, or it can receive further stimulus from Extraverted Sensing, and lastly, Introverted Feeling. A complicated, genius, logical, strategy, is born! They intensely bury their efforts into the goal at hand, and tirelessly work against it. Those working with them, soon recognize the ENTJ's competence and importance, and rely on it for many small issues. The ENTJ is now needed. With the deadline of a complex project at hand, they continue to pour in more effort, struggling against the clock, and seeking closure. Quick to stand up for anything they find logical, they come off opinionated, aggressive, and highly extraverted at work. Their identity doesn't matter in the work place. Work matters. Production matters. Capital matters. Emotions don't matter! If they push their limits, and establish a dominant role, as a person with high influence, they are "winning the fight". Promotions are looked at as 'positive re-enforcement'. 'Good job, you are so smart!' is liable to make him/her feel like a little kid, which is not what you want to do. As the deadline of the project runs close, they push for any extra adrenaline they can find in them. Twenty-four hours a day is a common shift length. All in time, to finish 2 days early, in the 3 month battle. For that moment, they have the opportunity to seize the reward they deserve for their efforts! In general, they are too intense for standard, procedure-based, punch in, punch out, work styles. They would much rather take on a project, establishing an impossible goal, and obtaining it, whenever he/she feels like working on it. They want to be heard, taken seriously, believed in, and trusted.. However, don't ask them for their "fully detailed plans," - only they know what they truly mean. When working in a team, he/she'll tell you what you need to know, just believe them. Don't be lazy, think! The Rational is more comfortable thinking in the abstract, doing so in an analytical, objective way. As an iNtuitive, the NT is not particularly given to sports. This temperament is the quintessential professor, living in academia and in his own deep thoughts about something or other. The Rational tends to be roundabout in explanations and may not be very aware of how others around him feel. This temperament often ignores rules of fashion, having more important things to concern themselves with, preferring function over all else. Studying self-improvement, learning about new things or languages.... Gets energized when they are around other people. love to chit chat, mingle, and socialize. Take in information through a "sixth sense" and focus on what could be. Decide by their head. Prefer logics, analysis, and facts.. They are well structured and organized