ISFJ
SiFeTNeisfjPRACTICAL HELPER
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Favorite ProcessIntroverted
SENSING
SENSING
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Second FavoriteExtraverted
Thinking
Thinking
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Third favoriteFeeling
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Least favorite Extraverted
Intuition
Intuition
INTROVERSION
SENSING
FEELING
JUDGING
“Don’t rock the boat.”
At First Glance
- Loyal, quiet, cooperative, and supportive
- Considerate of the needs and situations of others
- Take time to consider the situation carefully before making a decision
- Respect traditions and conventions; take relationships and responsibilities seriously
- Determined and persistent; once their mind is made up, not likely to change it
What They Want to Hear
- Positive feedback, appreciation for their contributions
- Clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities
- Collaborative rather than competitive language
- Details and in-depth, step-by-step explanations
- Stories and examples based on real people and situations
When Expressing Themselves
- Listen more than speak; don’t communicate a great deal about themselves
- Find it hard to summarize something or explain it quickly
- Share information when there is a practical or helpful reason to do so
- Are not likely to talk about their achievements or promote their own ideas
- Enjoy dealing with people on a one-to-one basis
Giving/Receiving
Feedback
- Eager to please, concerned for others
- Discouraged if people are taken for granted
- Offer quiet support and encouragement to others
- Find it difficult to deal with conflict or confrontation and thus tend to avoid it
- Express their disappointments indirectly rather than speaking up assertively
Interpersonal Focus
- Establish personal relationships on a one-to-one basis
- Go out of their way to help someone in trouble or distress
- Demonstrate their concern for others through actions rather than words
- React rather than initiate action
- Seek privacy; can be reserved and uncomfortable in social situations