Sixteen Personalities

Analysts

INTJ (“Architect”) Imaginative and strategic thinkers, with a plan for everything (e.g., Blaise Pascal).

Strengths: Quick and imaginative and strategically minded, high self-confidence, independent and decisive, hard-working and determined, open-minded, Jacks-of-all-Trades

Weaknesses: Arrogant, judgmental, overly analytical, loathe highly structured environments, clueless in romance.

INTP (“Logician”) Innovative inventors with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge (e.g., Albert Einstein).

Strengths: Great Analysts and Abstract Thinkers, Imaginative and Original , Open-Minded , Enthusiastic, Objective, Honest and Straightforward

Weaknesses: very private and withdrawn, Insensitive, Absent-minded, Condescending, Loathe Rules and Guidelines, Second-Guess Themselves.

ENTJ (“Commander”) Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one (e.g., Steve Jobs).

Strengths: Efficient, Energetic, Strong-Willed, Strategic Thinkers, Charismatic and Inspiring

Weaknesses: Stubborn and Dominant, Intolerant, Impatient, Arrogant, Poor Handling of Emotions, Cold and Ruthless

ENTP (“Debater”) Smart and curious thinkers who cannot resist an intellectual challenge (e.g., Thomas J. Watson).

Strengths: Knowledgeable, Quick Thinkers, Original, Excellent Brainstormers, Charismatic.

Weaknesses: Very Argumentative. Insensitive, Intolerant, Can Find It Difficult to Focus, Dislike Practical Matters

Diplomats

INFJ (“Advocate”) Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists.

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INFP (“Mediator”) Poetic, kind and altruistic people, always eager to help a good cause.

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ENFJ (“Protagonist”) Charismatic and inspiring leaders, able to mesmerize their listeners.

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ENFP (“Campaigner”) Enthusiastic, creative and sociable free spirits, who can always find a reason to smile.

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Sentinels

ISTJ (“Logistician”) Practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted.

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ISFJ (“Defender”) Very dedicated and warm protectors, always ready to defend their loved ones.

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ESTJ (“Executive”) Excellent administrators, unsurpassed at managing things – or people.

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ESFJ (“Consul”) Extraordinarily caring, social and popular people, always eager to help.

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Explorers

ISTP (“Virtuoso”) Bold and practical experimenters, masters of all kinds of tools.

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ISFP (“Adventurer”) Flexible and charming artists, always ready to explore and experience something new.

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ESTP (“Entrepreneur”) Smart, energetic and very perceptive people, who truly enjoy living on the edge.

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ESFP (“Entertainer”) Spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic people – life is never boring around them.

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