THE 16 MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR PERSONALITY TYPES

ISTJ introversion • sensing • thinking • judging

When you first meet an ISTJ, they can seem intimidating. Reserved, calm and quiet, they tend to be attracted to traditions and hold “oldschool” values. They take pride in hard work, value the idea of honour and feel a strong sense of social responsibility. They appear serious and are comfortable in formal situations where a certain standard of behaviour is expected.

ISFP introversion • sensing • feeling • perceiving

The funny thing about an ISFP is that while they’re most certainly introverts, they might not always seem like one. The more comfortable an ISFP is around you, the more approachable they become. They can be very fun to be around. Explorers and adventurers, ISFPs want to live their life to the fullest and embrace all that life has to offer. They gain understanding predominantly through experience.

INTJ introversion • intuition • thinking • judging

INTJs are the type of people who require alone time to charge their batteries. Quiet, and often reserved, they value their self-sufficiency and would prefer to work by themselves than in a group. They’re amazing at developing strategies and tactics for challenges in advance, but can feel anxious when their preparations don’t go to plan.

INFP introversion • intuition • feeling • perceiving

INFPs have a tendency to by highly analytical people who see signs, symbols and metaphors all around them. Being forced to talk about themselves in front of others is their worst nightmare, while spending time alone is their refuge. They are sometimes seen in a negative lgiht, as being daydreamers: too heavenly minded to be of much earthly good.

ISFJ introversion • sensing • feeling • judging

ISFJs value harmony and cooperation above almost everything else. They’re most likely to be very sensitive to other people’s feelings. Enthusiastic for philanthropic causes, they are always in the process of giving back to their communities. Empathetic, warm and kind-hearted, ISFJs are known to bring out the best in others.

ISTP introversion • sensing • thinking • perceiving

An ISTP is a spontaneous person, but because they counter this impulse with rationality and logic, they’re often hard to peg down. In fact, they’re often labelled as mysterious, because they tend to keep their leanings toward unpredictability inside, while being outwardly reasonable and methodical.

INFJ introversion • intuition • feeling • judging

Imaginative and brilliant, INFJs often see the world differently – more profoundly than most. This is what makes them the type of visionary who is full of creativite energy. They possess both substance and depth to the way they think,always recognizing the deeper meaning in what occurs around them. They’re often perceived by others to be a little bit eccentric.

INTP introversion • intuition • thinking • perceiving

INTPs aren’t known to put a lot of value on practical, day-to-day activities. Instead, they put their energy into the theoretical. They take a macro rather than micro view of life, but that’s not to say they miss out on the details. They depend highly on logic to navigate their way through life and tend to be very good at reading people. Sherlock Holmes would be an INTP.

ESTJ extraversion • sensing • thinking • judging

Everyone should have an ESTJ in their life. Honest and dedicated, ESTJs are the type of people that others look to for guidance. It’s not a one-way street, though. ESTJs are always happy to be approached for help. They are principled, great believers of doing what they believe is right and socially acceptable. As one online description put it, “They are the epitome of good citizenry.”

ESFP extraversion • sensing • feeling • perceiving

ESFPs love the spotlight. If Hollywood stars were to take a MyersBriggs personality test, it’s assumed that a very high percentage would end up as ESFPs. They love to learn and explore almost as much as they love to share what they’ve learned and explored. They come across as warm, generous and almost always friendly.

ENTJ extraversion • intuition • thinking • judging

Natual born leaders, ENTJs are often cited for making the best corporate CEOs. They are rational and logical first, but they also rely on their intution to suss out the right solution for the challenges in front of them. They tend to derive a lot of pleasure from taking charge and clearing obstacles as the leader of a team. ENTJs are incredibly skilled at considering multiple options quickly yet carefully.

ENFP extraversion • intuition • feeling • perceiving

ENFPs tend to be very individualistic. They take pride in being their own person, and don’t tend to do well with “cookie cutter,” basic people. They thrive at thinking outside the box, but can feel stressed when their creativity is stymied. ENFPs are highly perceptive and thoughtful, though, as they tend to make their descisions based primarily on emotions.

ESFJ extraversion • sensing • feeling • judging

ESFJs are the life of the party, the stereotypical social butterfly. They draw energy by interacting with others and tend to draw out the more extraverted tendencies in others. They are at their most comfortable in the spotlight, and the ESFJ is the most likely in your social group to be the person organizing get-togethers and events.

ESTP extraversion • sensing • thinking • perceiving

ESTPs are the type of people who leap before they look. They depend on logic and reason, but it’s often superseded by a need for social interaction and a sense of freedom. They’re not necessarily one to follow an instruction maunual. Instead, they’d rather fix things as they go.

ENFJ extraversion • intuition • feeling • judging

ENFJs are incredibly charismatic people. They make for great politicians in that they can be outspoken while remaining highly principled. They’re excellent at connecting with people through their intuition. They say the right thing at the right time. ENFJs are more prone to focusing on the abstract rather than the facts in front of them. Through this, they’re quite skilled at predicting other people’s reactions.

ENTP extraversion • intuition • thinking • perceiving

ENTPs are the type of extroverts who have little to no time for small talk. They may even seem introverted in that they rarely thrive in social situations, but they still draw energy off interacting with likeminded people. An ENTP is able to hold their own equally in a conversation based in theory or fact. They are said to make good court judges because of their objective approach to information and arguments.