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Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The Constructive Use of Differences

Introversion Intuition Thinking Judging - INTJ

Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance - for themselves and others. ~www.myersbriggs.org

Traits of an INTJ

INTJ traits word bubble in the outline of a human head

  • value knowledge
  • insightful
  • deliberate
  • independent
  • long-range planners
  • theoretical
  • demanding
  • conceptual
  • task-focused
  • decisive
  • reserved
  • creative synthesizers
  • original
  • objectively critical
  • calm
  • logical
  • private
  • competent
  • autonomous
  • clear
  • productive
  • efficient
  • concise
  • visionary
  • systems-minded
  • firm
  • rational
  • global
  • expect competence

INTJ Stressors

INTJ stressors world bubble with upside human skill image

  • disorganized work environments
  • procrastination
  • shortsightedness
  • not having a goal in mind
  • indecision
  • limited time to change plans
  • talk about our feelings
  • dismissing my logical decisions
  • mindless rule followers
  • lack of initiative
  • challenging my competence
  • micromanaging