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Weaknesses: very private and withdrawn, Insensitive, Absent-minded, Condescending, Loathe Rules and Guidelines, Second-Guess Themselves.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

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

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

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

Sentinels

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

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

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

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

Explorers

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

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

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

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

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