Personality Traits Briefing Personality Overview Personality Type The Caregiver (ESFJ) Traits OrganizedLoyalCan be depended on to follow things through to completionEnjoy creating order, structure, and schedulesEnjoy interacting with peopleWarm-hearted and sympatheticTend to put others’ needs above their ownVery cooperative, good team membersPractical and down-to-earthEnjoy variety, but work well with routine tasksNeed approval from others Workplace Strengths Put forth a lot of effort to fulfill their duties and obligationsWarm, friendly and affirming by natureService-oriented, they want to please others Opportunities Generally uncomfortable with change, and moving into new territoriesExtreme dislike of conflict and criticismNeed a lot of positive affirmation to feel good about themselvesMay be overly status-conscious, and interested in how others see them Personality Type The Doer (ESTP) Traits Action-orientedLive in the present momentDislike abstract theory without practical applicationLike to see immediate results for their effortsFast-paced and energeticFlexible and adaptableResourcefulSeldom work from a plan – make things up as they go Workplace Strengths Can be quite charmingWitty, clever, and popularSeeks to add value Opportunities Not naturally in tune with what others are feelingNot naturally good at expressing feelings and emotionsMay inadvertently hurt others with insensitive language Personality Type The Duty Fulfiller (ISTJ) Traits Value tradition, security, and peaceful livingWill work long and hard to fulfill dutiesCan be depended on to follow through on tasksLoyal and faithfulStable, practical and down-to-earthFamily-mindedDislike doing things which don’t make sense to themDislike abstract theory, unless they see the practical applicationNatural leadersPrefer to work alone, but work well in teams when necessary Workplace Strengths Honor their commitmentsTake their relationship roles very seriouslyUsually able to communicate what’s on their minds with precisionGood listeners Opportunities Tendency to believe that they’re always rightTendency to get involved in “win-lose” conversationsNot naturally in-tune with what others are feeling Personality Type The Executive (ENTJ) Traits Driven to turn theories into plansHighly value knowledgeFuture-orientedNatural leadersImpatient with inefficiency and incompetenceWant things structured and orderlyExcellent verbal communication skillsDislike routine, detail-oriented tasks Workplace Strengths Genuinely interested in people’s ideas and thoughtsEnthusiastic and energeticTake their commitments very seriouslyFair-minded and interested in doing the Right Thing Opportunities Their enthusiasm for verbal debates can make them appear argumentativeTendency to be challenging and confrontationalTend to get involved in “win-lose” conversationsTendency to have difficulty listening to others Personality Type The Giver (ENFJ) Traits Genuinely and warmly interested in peopleValue people’s feelingsValue structure and organizationValue harmony, and good at creating itExceptionally good people skillsDislike impersonal logic and analysisStrong organizational capabilitiesLoyal and honest Workplace Strengths Good verbal communication skillsVery perceptive about people’s thoughts and motivesMotivational, inspirational; bring out the best in others Opportunities Tend to be critical of opinions and attitudes which don’t match their ownSometimes unaware of social appropriateness or protocolExtremely sensitive to conflict, with a tendency to sweep things under the rug as an avoidance tactic Personality Type The Guardian (ESTJ) Traits Natural leaders – they like to be in chargeValue security and traditionLoyalHard-working and dependable Workplace Strengths Generally enthusiastic, upbeat and friendlyStable and dependable, they can be counted on to promote security for their familiesPut forth a lot of effort to fulfill their duties and obligations Opportunities Tendency to believe that they are always rightTendency to need to always be in chargeImpatient with inefficiency and sloppiness Personality Type The Artist (ISFP) Traits Keen awareness of their environmentLive in the present momentEnjoy a slower pace – they like to take time to savor the present momentDislike dealing with theory or abstract thought, unless they see a practical applicationFaithful and loyal to people and ideas which are important to themIndividualistic, having no desire to lead or followTake things seriously, although they frequently appear not to Workplace Strengths Usually optimisticGood listenersGood at dealing with practical day-to-day concerns Opportunities Extreme dislike of conflict and criticismFocused on enjoying the present moment, they may appear lazy or slow-moving at timesNeed to have their own space, and dislike having it invaded Personality Type The Idealist (INFP) Traits Strong value systemsWarmly interested in peopleService-oriented, usually putting the needs of others above their ownLoyal and devoted to people and causesFuture-orientedGrowth-oriented; always want to be growing in a positive direction Workplace Strengths Warmly concerned and caring towards othersSensitive and perceptive about what others are feelingLoyal and committed – they want lifelong relationships Opportunities May tend to be shy and reservedDon’t like to have their “space” invadedExtreme dislike of conflictExtreme dislike of criticismStrong need to receive praise and positive affirmation Personality Type The Inspirer (ENFP) Traits Project-orientedBright and capableWarmly, genuinely interested in people; great people skillsExtremely intuitive and perceptive about peopleAble to relate to people on their own levelService-oriented; likely to put the needs of others above their own Workplace Strengths Good communication skillsVery perceptive about people’s thought and motivesMotivational, inspirational; bring out the best in others Opportunities Their enthusiasm may lead them to be unrealisticExtreme dislike of conflictExtreme dislike of criticismDon’t pay attention to their own needs Personality Type The Mechanic (ISTP) Traits Interested in how and why things workDo not function well in regimented, structured environments; they will either feel stifled or become intensely boredConstantly gather facts about their environment and store them awayHave an excellent ability to apply logic and reason to their immense store of facts to solve problems or discover how things workLearn best “hands-on”Usually able to master theory and abstract thinking, but don’t particularly like dealing with it unless they see a practical applicationAction-oriented “doers” Workplace Strengths Good listenersUsually self-confidentGenerally optimistic and fun to be withPractical and realistic, they handle daily concerns Opportunities Living entirely in the present, they have difficulty with long-term commitmentsNot naturally good at expressing feelings and emotionsNot tuned in to what others are feeling, they may be insensitive at times Personality Type The Nurturer (ISFJ) Traits Large, rich inner store of information which they gather about peopleHighly observant and aware of people’s feelings and reactionsExcellent memory for details which are important to themVery in-tune with their surroundings – excellent sense of space and functionCan be depended on to follow things through to completion Workplace Strengths Warm, friendly and affirming by natureService-oriented, wanting to please othersGood listenersWill put forth lots of effort to fulfill their duties and obligations Opportunities Don’t pay enough attention to their own needsMay have difficulty branching out into new territoryExtreme dislike of conflict and criticism Personality Type The Performer (ESFP) Traits Live in the present momentAre stimulated and excited by new experiencesPractical and realisticWarmly interested in peopleKnow how to have a good time, and how to make things fun for othersIndependent and resourceful Workplace Strengths Enthusiastic and fun-loving, they make everything enjoyableClever, witty, direct, and popular, people are drawn towards themFlexible and diverse, they “go with the flow” extremely well Opportunities Extreme dislike of criticism, likely to take things extremely personallyLikely to ignore or escape conflict situations rather than face them Personality Type The Protector (INFJ) Traits Intuitively understand people and situationsIdealisticHighly principledComplex and deepNatural leadersSensitive and compassionate towards peopleService-orientedFuture-oriented Workplace Strengths Sensitive and concerned for others’ feelingsUsually have good communication skills, especially written Opportunities Extreme dislike of conflict and criticismHave very high expectations for themselves and others (both a strength and weakness) Personality Type The Scientist (INTJ) Traits Able to absorb extremely complex theoretical and complex materialDriven to create order and structure from theoretical abstractionsSupreme strategistsFuture-orientedSee the global, “big picture”Strong insights and intuitions, which they trust implicitlyValue their own opinions over othersLove difficult theoretical challenges Workplace Strengths Not threatened by conflict or criticismUsually self-confident Opportunities Not naturally in tune with others feelings; may be insensitive at timesMay tend to respond to conflict with logic and reason, rather than the desired emotional support Personality Type The Thinker (INTP) Traits Love theory and abstract ideasTruth Seekers – they want to understand things by analyzing underlying principles and structuresValue knowledge and competence above all elseHave very high standards for performance, which they apply to themselvesIndependent and original, possibly eccentricWork best alone, and value autonomyHave no desire to lead or follow Workplace Strengths Approach things which interest them very enthusiasticallyRichly imaginative and creativeDo not feel personally threatened by conflict or criticism Opportunities Not naturally in tune with others’ feelings; slow to respond to emotional needsNot naturally good at expressing their own feelings and emotions Personality Type The Visionary (ENTP) Traits Project-orientedEnjoy generating ideas and theoriesCreative and ingeniousBright and capableFlexible and DiverseExcellent communication skillsEnjoy debating issues with other peopleExcellent people skillsNatural leaders, but do not like to control people Workplace Strengths Enthusiastic, upbeat, and popularCan be very charmingExcellent communication skills Opportunities Always excited by anything new, they may change partners frequentlyTendency to not follow through on their plans and ideasTheir love of debate may cause them to provoke arguments