ISTJ – How to ge along with me
ISTJ’s can zero in on what’s important to get done and they can make that happen. They can work within the system or the team to accomplish the end goal. The ISTJ prefers things and processes that are efficient and useful. If you interrupt, talk too much or show up as vague and unproductive, you are definitely “in the way.”
Back in 2009 Life Coach Yost posted a great piece on INTJ humour which is still a great laugh today.
I did a workshop for an intact team that had a predominance of INTJ’s and they were very silent during the session. I could not get a read on how the material was being received. The reaction was very much like the second person in this video clip – subtle very very subtle. During a break one of the participants assured me that they were hilarious but that with my ENFP sensibilities I just might not “get it.”
INFJ – How to gt along with me
This advice comes from an INFJ and may refer to their dislike of having to manage lots of minutiae and details. They are more interested in the visionary direction and valuable work. So give them enough specifics but don’t overwhelm them with detail or pressure them in the moment to either exhibit extroverted behaviour or to answering without an opportunity for reflection.
INTJ – How to get along with me
This MBTI related workplace tip is a gem. The INTJ can be a great communicator presenting clear and compelling observations and creating clarity around ideas and outcomes for the team. Because their vision of the big picture is so clear they zero in on action toward those goals. They might not appreciate team members who take up a lot of their time being brought up to speed. AND above all else they need people to understand and respect their need for uninterrupted time alone.
NFP – How to get along with me
Authenticity may be the INFP’s middle name. They seek meaning and purpose in all they do. They understand that people bring their own gifts and talents. They pay attention to the fact that each individual will react differently and have different timing needs and that all of that needs to be factored in to any process. This doodle is a reminder to value their individuality as they value yours.
Which one of these is you? Do you leave a party or seminar looking for what’s next or are you quite ready to go home?
One of the first MBTI trainers that I had is a vivacious, energetic presenter. Many people assume that she has a preference for Extraversion but in fact her preference is for Introversion. People are often attracted to the trainer and have questions that they want answered so the person presenting is literally front and center from the moment they walk in the door until the moment they leave. This can be a challenge for everyone but especially for the Introvert who would do well to plan for lunch alone. “Can I buy you lunch?” may seem like “Can I pick your brain and leave you on empty?”
Extraversion and Introversion refer to where an individual gets their mental energy. Because the Extravert gets it from the external world of sights, sounds and people they are fed by a party or other social event and want more. The Introvert on the other hand while fully engaged during the event finds the internal world of reflection energizing. After the party they are ready for some “alone” time.
The Extravert will also eventually reach a point where they need to retreat from the outer world to regroup.
Do you recognize yourself in either character in the doodle?