ISTJ
SiTeFNeistjRESPONSIBLE REALIST
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Favorite ProcessIntroverted
SENSING
SENSING
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Second FavoriteExtraverted
Thinking
Thinking
3
Third favoriteFeeling
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Least favorite Extraverted
Intuition
Intuition
INTROVERSION
SENSING
THINKING
JUDGING
"Why reinvent the wheel?"
At First Glance
- Task oriented, independent, decisive, and matter-of-fact
- Take time to consider and weigh the information before deciding
- Hold firmly to their choice and maintain the status quo
- Loyal, reliable, determined, persistent, and conscientious
- Implement decisions and follow through
What They Want to Hear
- Exactly what is expected of them
- Clear feedback and step-by-step procedures
- Detailed facts and information relevant to their situation
- Specific information gained from experience
- Logical and factual evidence; accurate and organized
When Expressing Themselves
- No-nonsense, practical, logical, and efficient
- Focused on the task at hand
- Straightforward; centered on conclusions, results, and offering direction
- Give and expect others to follow exact directions
- Break complex information into small, detailed pieces
Giving/Receiving
Feedback
- Direct and to the point
- Clear and matter-of-fact
- Specific, detailed information
- Exacting, specific standards
- Spot flaws and give more corrective than positive feedback
Interpersonal Focus
- Task focused; can see personal issues as detracting from the task at hand
- Strive to accomplish tasks more than to understand or appreciate others
- Not tuned in to emotional undertones; can seem abrupt or detached
- Private; unlikely to share personal information
- Dislike small talk; may not work toward developing rapport