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1. ISTJ 16%*
preserved from the past, may miss the
bigger picture or dismiss people’s feelings
as of lesser importance
‘Always dependable but stop
working so hard’ Decides easily on the basis of tangible
evidence thoughtfully and impersonally
Thoughtful, responsible, perfectionists who considered.
like to be in charge of their own affairs.
Thinks rationally and steadily, like a
Overriding need To make sense of things computer programme, seeking evidence of
and be efficient hard facts; able to spot inconsistency
immediately; not persuaded by emotion
Seen by others as ultra- reliable but
difficult to really know, well-mannered and Communicates meticulously; well
controlling; sometimes too perfect prepared and carefully structured, may be
inclined to tell rather than to consult and to
Sees self as a person never off duty; a fair write rather than speak face to face
person, that others may think dull.
Irritated by inefficiency and sloppiness;
Works best with similar well organised people who don’t pull their weight; being
people who put the same amount of effort contradicted by junior people
into getting things right first time
Irritates others by conveying that they
Works less well with people who are always right; getting pernickety about
challenge their opinions, take things too rules; over supervising; seeming pedantic
personal, over familiar, woolly or
disorganised As a parent conscientious and dedicated;
takes the role seriously and prepared to put
As a team member guards the team’s in long hours to do so; likes to keep family
standards and performance; works hard and traditions alive
cannot settle for a ‘slapdash job.’
Relaxation takes it purposefully, planning
Leads by being thorough. Preserves and it in the same way as every other part of
builds good systems. Likes to make people life, finds it hard to be spontaneous
accountable and watches out for ‘bad
practise.’ Good at administering discipline Under Stress gets touchy and vulnerable;
and bringing individuals to heel. Doesn’t let checks and rechecks finding it hard to let
tact get in the way of truth go, creates negative fantasies about the
future; gives way to uncharacteristic
Ideal organisation would be hierarchical recklessness
and established with proper traditions and
MBTI Prayer, clear reporting structures and Can become more effective:
sensible rules. It also rewarded loyalty,
hard work and long service • Look for the ‘big picture‘ more
• Value intuitive hunches more
Ideal boss would be someone who gives a • Interrogate people less
clear lead on direction and then provides • Enjoy being silly occasionally
hands- off support. • Pick out positives first before negatives
in discussions
In relationships has difficulties with some
• Communicate your feelings more
social rituals; a strong need for privacy
means they are hard to fully understand, • Learn to live with ambiguity
but they are very loyal once allegiance is
given, prize good manners; generous and MBTI Prayer
dependable. Bottles up emotions but may
let go sometimes angrily Help me relax my focus on insignificant detail,
even though any of them may cause significant
Makes mistakes when over reliant on just problems later. Begin this tomorrow at 08.31:04
facts and what was done and must be am.
MBTI Prayer
3. INFJ 1.6%*
surprising stubbornness; may resort to
convoluted tactics to avoid conflict.
Sensitive, patient, insightful people who Decides through private pondering, often
think broadly and creatively. Their desire to seeking and find unconventional solutions;
‘champion the oppressed’ and seek privacy makes up mind quickly; but then may worry
may cause difficulty for them. endlessly.
Overriding Need to understand the Thinks deeply and in the process can
complexity of people and life become detached from others; loves new
ideas which offer explanations for glorious
Seen by others somebody rarely fooled, human complexity.
patient, creative, committed, stubborn,
dreamy and mysterious. Communicates fluently and thoughtfully;
but may feel reluctant to speak in public;
Works best when can contribute decisively however, can present oneself with sincerity
to overall decisions that will affect people in and naturalness. Careful listener
important ways in their lives.
Irritates by apologising unnecessarily;
Works least well when there are clashes getting sloppy over detail; getting over
between spoken values and actual emotional; going off at unrealistic tangents;
behaviour; when freedom is curtailed to act using over complex language.
as she or he believes is right; when forced
to concentrate on impersonal detail and As a parent delivers high quality of love
practical tasks. within a framework of understanding and
order and looks for creative solutions to
As a team member sees and points out maintaining a work/home balance.
the big picture; committed to group aims,
contributes skills which build bridges Relaxation enjoys time with an inner circle
between factions to get things done. of friends, likes solitary, gentle leisure
activities.
Leads by looking to build consensus
through patient one to one influencing; Under stress insists on taking criticism
persistent in working towards an ideal; may personally; becomes physically careless and
ignore practical detail; generous with praise accident prone; blurts out feelings unwisely;
but slow to recognise problem performers. succumbs to eating disorders or substance
misuse; obsesses over unimportant detail;
Ideal Organisation is ambitious to suffers loss of self esteem focusing on
improve society; dedicated to those appearance.
impoverished educationally; spiritually or
materially; invests in personal growth for Can become more effective:
staff.
• Be more pragmatic at times
Ideal boss provides strong leadership and • Go off at a tangent less
total trust towards shared ideal,
• Giving critical feedback sooner
unconditionally admired for both human
qualities and professional achievement; • Accept criticism more objectively
supports people wholeheartedly through • Avoid apologising too soon
difficulties. • Discuss your ideas more widely
• Be more realistic about life
In relationships cuts through trivia to the
inner person. Craves and gives uncritical MBTI Prayer
devotion and then may suffer
disillusionment; wanting to have own way Please help me not to be so perfectionistic (Did I
but also wanting to be liked may lead to spell that correctly)
See self as somebody who must keep on Irritated by people who pry too much into
improving knows what they know and their private world; lack of commitment and
knows what they don’t know imagination from others, too much
supervision
Works best with other capable people who
believe your only‘s good as your last job – Irritates others by been too demanding,
game’ too task focused and taking too many
things for granted
Works least well with people who need to
always stick to the rules and look after As a parent is committed, dutiful and
every minute detail concerned to release and not waste the
child’s full potential
As team member contributes answers to
problems, awareness of the deadline; waste Relaxation relaxes with difficulty, may
of time and resources tend to take on self development pursuits
(learn something new) that are harder work
Leads by creating a team that is future than pleasurable
orientated – challenges; values excellence;
patient coaching of people; tough when Under stress gets obsessed with detail;
required that may ignore practicalities and becomes snappy and critical, cleans and
seem demanding and critical tidies for no good reason; gets carried away
with ‘living free and wild’ then feels guilty
Ideal organisation a flat hierarchy where
you can challenge the present ways of Can become more effective:
doing things; a place that invests in people
• Praise more – criticise less
Ideal boss another person who they deem • Engage and enjoy small talk
competent and gives complete trust and • Go with the flow more
autonomy • Accept others need for detail
• Reveal your feeling to others
In relationships prefers long standing
• Take up some genuine ‘leisure activity
circle of friends; loyal; discreet, tolerant;
• Smile more – frown less
may find intimacy challenging; lacks self
confidence seen in others aspects of life; • Ask for help sooner
keeping others at a distance without • Consult and enquire more
meaning to; may sometimes rush into
relationships MBTI Prayer:
Socially reserved and with a love of action, Decides on the basis of the immediate
ISTPs come into they own when there is a facts; can take tough decisions; willing to
need for a cool head and quick thinking. change mind quickly and own up to it; can
tolerate ambiguity
Overriding need to live on the edge; to
disregard rules and authority and focus and Thinks with realism and on the basis of
tackle the task at hand in the most effective tangible evidence. Concerned with
way. immediate fairness; people issues are just
one more piece of data; theory is pointless
Seen by others as confident, cool, unless it has some practical implication
detached, independent, and hard to read
Communicates sparingly, coolly in a
Sees self as ready for anything as long as relaxed informal style; listens only when
it is challenging, fun and people don’t keep interest is engaged; succinct, uses deadpan
pressing for emotional support humour; dislikes duty socialising
Works best solo – ‘putting out fires’ when Irritated by clinginess, emotionalism,
able to think on feet and new projects. rambling, and pomposity, people who
moralise and get caught up on single issue
Works least well with people who need concerns
constant reassurance and close emotional
contact Irritates others by appearing secretive;
cutting corners, over doing expediency;
As team member contributes detached changing his or her mind with bewildering
views, realism, swift thinking, practical rapidity; refusing to show warmth
ingenuity
As a parent is generous and wants s
Leads by ability to see the organisation children to enjoy life to the full but may put
exactly as it is; trouble-shooting – ability to effort into ensuing this happens rather than
get to the root of the problem and sort it getting personally involved
out. Willing to gambol for big stakes.
Flexible but aloof with the team, expects Relaxation relax easily, those with more
tolerance for ambiguity and empowerment, sedate careers may take on high-risk
can deal swiftly and ruthlessly with poor activities like racing, skydiving, and
performers motorcycling.
ISFPs are kind, attentive and have little Thinks by accepting people and
need to impress or control others. information as they are; low tolerance for
theory and analysis; dislikes too much
scepticism and speculation.
Overriding need to give service – but on
own terms
Communicates sparingly either in writing
or face to face; focused on practicalities.
Seen by others as modest, calmly
Finds it an effort to socialise and strongly
cheerful; may sometimes seem dreamy or
dislikes the visibility of speaking in public.
unwilling to accept responsibility
Irritated by show offs an intellectual know
Sees self realistically – accepts own
it alls, cynics and sceptics; debating and
limitations and gifts and is happy with both
over- analysing; harshness in personal
style; personal disloyalty.
Works best in a physically pleasant
environment where a backroom role is
Irritates others by making an art out of
possible
economy of effort; refusing to speak up
about what he or she wants; not
Works least well within tight controls;
communicating or explaining; appearing
where there is interpersonal conflict or work
gullible; appearing indecisive; getting over
demands an emphasis on bottom – line
concerned with detail and fact
results
As a parent loves; quietly devoted and
As team member contributes deep loyalty prepared to sacrifice a lot; including time;
to team, sensible solutions to practical being a fully rounded person is rated higher
problems; ability to respond quickly in a than academic achievement
crisis; quiet sense of fun
Relaxation finds joy through small things –
Leads by inconspicuous opportunism; pets, flowers, food, music and long term
creates supportive atmosphere based on friends
shared action on the immediate and
achievable. Actions can be misinterpreted Under stress retreats; lets others take
as inability to give direction. Sparing and over, feels victimised and ignored; wallows
sometimes over – subtle with feedback, in guilt; becomes sarcastic; runs away;
particularly to poor performers succumbs to illness
Ideal organisation offers human service, Can be more effective:
especially to the less fortunate
• Analyse information logically more
Ideal boss offers close relations with • Speak aloud your thoughts to others
room for quiet fun and high degree of
• Practice saying no and asking for what
mutual trust and freedom; sensitive to
personal circumstances; rewards with you want
thoughtful and tangible expressions of • Watch out for being too trusting
regard; values ingenuity • Look for the bigger picture in events
• Consult more widely
In relationships has close circle of friends. • Follow through projects more
Unhesitatingly accepts others needs for
practical and emotional support Goes with MBTI Prayer:
the flow is rarely surprised by people; may
put off difficult decision ISF Lord, help me to stand up for my rights (if
you don't mind my asking).
Makes mistakes when put wishes of
others first, catastrophically neglecting own
7. INFP *4.5%
hurting or upsetting others; quest for the
ideal can combine with slowness to divulge
feelings; this extreme depth of feeling is
‘Value every living thing’ but stop often hidden, even from themselves, until
feeling hurt!’ circumstances evoke an impassioned
response:
The gentle and apparently pliant style of Makes mistakes when reticence and wish
the INFP often hides an intensely driven to impose is interpreted as indifference
interior. INFPs can sometimes find their
endless drive for perfection stands in the Decides by putting off self right inside an
way of achieving what they want. issue and asking ‘how would this affect
me?’ may generate so many options that
Overriding need to expand self decisions are postponed
understanding
Thinks before acting; pursuing ideas and
Seen by others as perhaps shy and theories which may offer enlightenment
indecisive, excellent listener, capable of and human growth. Sometimes
surprising challenges and toughness from overwhelmed by complexity to the point
time to time, where cannot draw threads together
Sees self without illusions, but constantly Communicates best one to one; makes
hopes to improve brief but insightful contributions, may be
too sparing with other communication,
Works best when good intentions and especially verbal
gentleness are valued; where it is possible
to practise what is preached; where it is Irritated by abrasiveness, materialism,
possible to be alone in a crowd intrusions into privacy; over emphasis on
efficiency brought at human cost;
Works least well under pressure of tight stereotyping; people who pull rank
deadlines; in a regimented impersonal
environment Irritates by untidiness, lack of follow
through, over indulging in guilt; differing
As team member offers complex and
acute insights into others with warmth and As a parent is delighted to be a soft touch
positive support; works quietly for harmony; makes home life a priority but often feel
stresses team values torn by the need to make time for good
causes outside the home
Leads by encouraging creativity and
participation; looks for democratically Relaxation relaxes best by engaging in
agreed outcomes; generous with own time; physical activity
believes in the power of praise to motivate;
may be so diplomatic with negative Under stress delays both starting and
feedback it may be missed finishing things; lets an inner critical voice
destroy confidence; day dreams; rushes
Ideal organisation recognises individual into unwise actions; becomes bitterly
need, dedicated to increasing human cutting and uncompromising with others
fulfilment; few rules or differences in status;
financial rewards less important Can become more effective:
8. INTP 6.4*%
Makes mistakes in the emotional area by
seeming cool and detached
9. ESTP 5.4%*
or get involved in highly emotional or tense
situations
Mistakes when looking for a ‘drama’ when
If I was any better - I couldn’t stand it there isn’t one; being sarcastic
and stop being so blunt!
Decides on the needs of the moment
High energy, shooting from the hip, fire
fighter attitude combined with, good Thinks with ruthless realism, the theory of
humour and optimism characterise the something holds little merit; little sympathy
approach of the ESTP. Realism and a with anything sentimental
love of action can mean they get things
Communicates well off the cuff, quick,
moving quickly. witty and persuasive. Hates putting things
in writing
Overriding need for meeting challenges
with action and extracting enjoyment on Irritated by rules and regulations, routine
the way ‘corporate loyalty, having to sit at a desk all
day; people who don’t deliver
Seen by others as mentally, physically
and emotionally tough with a detached, Irritates others by being abrasive, always
rational outlook; a ball of energy, restless, competitive; having a go at people, showing
no hidden agendas; liberal in some aspects, signs of boredom and moving on before
but materialistic in others jobs are complete
Sees self as always enthusiastic and ready As a parent is indulgent, loves playing
for any change; prepared to experiment with children, doesn’t like them sitting
with new ideas around doing nothing - encourages them to
‘do
Works best with independent, cheerful,
flexible people who like a laugh, and can Relaxation relaxes easily, works hard,
take risks without worrying too much about and plays hard. Activities involving great
the long term aspects power, speed, thrill and risk are attractive
to them
Works least well with people who are
serious and complain all the time, or spend Under stress becomes withdrawn and
all the time talking without actually doing moody, energy fades, suffers panic and
anything despair about the future; sees signs of
doom in trivial events.
As team member contributes optimism, a
willingness to get stuck in, being practical Can become more effective:
and down to earth; knowing where to get
things
• Engage in planning projects
Leads by getting their hands dirty, stuck in • Look at the emotional needs of people
finding practical solutions to problems. • Work at tolerance on those things which
Gives blunt feedback to keep things moving wind you up
• Think before engaging in potentially
Ideal organisation is a place which offers risky banter and pranks
variety, few constraints, project work and • Become more tolerant with others need
rewards entrepreneurial spirit for stability
• Meet more deadlines
Ideal boss is someone who can indulge in • Improve your follow-up on projects
good humoured banter, can point out rough • Learn about emotional needs of people
direction then leaves him or her alone to
complete the task MBTI Prayer:
In relationships offers charm, directness Help me to accept responsibility for my own
and an accepting attitude to others; a actions, even though problems are not usually my
willingness to share and a reluctance to fret fault.
ESFPs open approach to life, a commitment Thinks realistically about the here and now
to fun and people give them their unique – likes to assess evidence from the past and
style people issues of the present
Overriding need friendships and fun with Communicates with a passion, jumping
many from thought to thought, enjoys talking
more than writing, sympathetic listener and
Seen by others as eternal optimists, good net worker
energetic, fun to be with, enjoy the
limelight; can be over silly at times Irritated by people who see keeping
secrets and productivity as priorities, and
Sees self realistically, with a disarming people and fun less so
honesty and modesty
Irritates others by seeming to want
Works best with lots of fun people, variety endless attention or approval; being loud
and different things happening all at once and frivolous; consulting everybody on
everything; not finishing things
Works least well alone, and with people
who seem more interested in profit than As a parent sees the world from the eyes
people and enjoying life of a child; doesn’t patronise and joins in
games willingly – the priority is a happy
As team member contributes pure vitality, child
energy and involvement; insists on
celebrating events; always willing to give Relaxation relaxing is easy; work and
things a try and sort out practicalities home are almost the same stage, but home
is where the heart is
Leads informally and with a desire to treat
everybody the same and stay ‘rooted’; Under stress becomes even noisier, then
encourages personal responsibility for morose, may go weird; may feel paralysed
actions; seeks quick results. May be too by worry or start dangerously cutting too
optimistic on occasions about team’s many corners; may feel abandoned and
performance and reluctant to confront poor alienated
performers
Can become more effective:
Ideal organisation is somewhere that’s
not stuffy, gives staff and clients equal • Pause before making the next joke
attention; encourages personal • Ease up on socialising
responsibility and celebrating success • Only promise what can be delivered
• Be more open to theory
Ideal boss is really anybody, because ESFP
• Don’t take feedback personal
can work with anybody. Especially respects
• Try quiet contemplation and
those who can kept their feet on the ground
reflection
In relationships has a low need for control • Be more open to theory
but a high need for intensity in experience, • Prioritise more
to the degree that this may cause • Be prepared to implement unpopular
problems. Observant and attentive; decisions
depressed by self and others when suffering
low spirits
MBTI Prayer:
Makes mistakes when having to work
alone, and start afresh on a project with no Please help me to take things more seriously,
guidelines from previous work especially jokes, parties, conversations and
dancing
A nice zany person, pure enthusiasm, a Decides by involving others; can live with
natural empathy with others and a desire to ambiguity, if the ‘big picture’ seems ok
always start new projects typify the ENFP.
ENPFs may need to be aware their drive for Thinks big picture style. Attracted top
the ideal may exhaust themselves and prophets and guru’s
others
Communicates fluently and passionately,
Overriding needs to be true to humour, acting out, story telling comes
themselves, to be liked, help others and are easily; likes networking and to see and be
admired seen
Works least well when work politics Relaxation relaxes easily with a wide circle
emerge, inappropriate pressure is exerted of friends, generous host
to carry out task which go against personal
value and may harm people Under stress becomes stubborn, sulky,
engages in back stabbing, sees ‘enemies’
As team member is a central positive everywhere, withdraws from friends; gets
force within the team and builds bridges to obsessed with trivial detail
those less engaged
Can become more effective:
Leads by example and consultation,
creating an environment of trust, openness • Learn to stay on track more and not
and a spirit of the impossible can be done, go off at a tangent
collectively and individually. Finds difficulty • Enjoy what they have now and not
with command and control and may over
always go seeking greener grass
estimate own and others capabilities
• Listen more, taking note of those
Ideal organisation is something that will who counsel caution and offer
contribute something to society and meets criticism
their values; is democratic, inclusive and • Work on the detail of others
encourages discussion on all important inspirations
issues. • Close next project – before starting
other
Ideal boss is flexible, relaxed, trusting and
doesn’t over manage and nit pick MBTI Prayer:
In relationships friends are what life is Please help me keep my mind on one……Look a
about, warm and natural and can accept butterfly…thing at a time.
other quickly and unconditionally, but
Overriding need to excellent in their area Irritated by people who won’t engage in
of interest, be right, first and have the last discussions and seem stodgy. People who
word won’t try or understand them
The natural ease of the ENFJ with words Thinks best through brainstorming and
and their passionate commitment to discussion; likes methods of simplifying
good causes often attracts others. May complex issues; attracted to politics and the
need to take care that they don’t spiritual
overlook their own needs or become
Communicates speaks with enthusiasm
rigid in their idealism and grace – using the whole body. May find
written work a chore
Overriding need equality
Irritated by rudeness, cynics and
Seen by others as friendly, open but pessimists
watch out – not the push over you first
think Irritates others by trying to rescue people
unnecessarily; being bossy; dramatic; being
Sees self as modest and hard working over trusting and open to manipulation, too
optimist, but often sees others more clearly much socialising
than they own strengths and weaknesses
As a parent devoted, generous with time
Works best when alongside hardworking and attention likes to make home life and
people who enjoy life and live to their own work seamless
values
Relaxation finds it hard too, tends to take
Works least well with people who seem on community/rescue duties, just like at
cold, secretive, manipulative and comprise work
their core values
Under stress takes criticism hard, plays
As team member sensitive to any the martyr, refuses help, becomes bossy
disruptions to harmony and active in and works too hard, thinking becomes
working towards rebuilding individuals in impaired, gets exhausted
conflict. Breathes hope and optimism ands
a passion for the ideal into a team Can become more effective:
Leads by encouraging others to share their
• Let others learn from their mistakes
vision and values that people can and will
behave well to each other. Spots talent and • Recognise loyalty has limits
is enthusiastic about nurturing this • Socialise less – relax more
• Take care that you don’t overlook
Ideal organisation one which aims to your own
make the world a better place and free of • needs or become rigid in your
irritating rules; accepts differences in idealism
people and encourages networking • Start to appreciate hostile feedback
• Learn to leave things loose
Ideal boss someone who shares the same occasionally
values; thoughtful, provides the right • Plan in sufficient time
amount of support and freedom
• Listen carefully to those who
challenge a pet notion
In relationships recognises their need for
• Recognise the weak spots in all good
affection and encourages this by offering
charm, good humour and friendship to causes
others naturally. \likes to have own way and
may work hat=rd to get this, which can
seem over-powering sometimes to others MBTI Prayer:
Makes mistakes when pursuing of the Help me do only what I can, trusting you for the
ideal and can’t compromise rest. But could you put that in writing?