Myers-Briggs personalities 9-12

Sentinels (those looking for security)

9. Logistician Personality (ISTJ)

The Logistician personality type is thought to be the most abundant, making up around 13% of the population. Their defining characteristics of integrity, practical logic and tireless dedication to duty make Logisticians a vital core to many families, as well as organisations that uphold traditions, rules and standards, such as law offices, regulatory bodies and the military.

People with the Logistician personality type enjoy taking responsibility for their actions and take pride in the work they do when working towards a goal. Logisticians hold back none of their time and energy when completing each relevant task, with accuracy and patience.

Key ISTJ characteristics

• ISTJs are planners; they like to carefully plan things out well in advance. They enjoy an orderly life. They like things to be well-organised and pay a great deal of attention to detail. When things are in disarray, people with this personality type may find themselves unable to rest until they have set everything straight, and their work has been completed.
• ISTJs are both responsible and realistic. They take a logical approach to achieve goals and completing projects and are able to work at a steady pace toward accomplishing these tasks. They are able to ignore distractions in order to focus on the task at hand and are often described as dependable and trustworthy.
• ISTJs also place a great deal of emphasis on traditions and laws. They prefer to follow the rules and procedures that have previously been established. In some cases, ISTJs can seem rigid and unyielding in their desire to maintain structure.

PROS:

• Detail-oriented.
• Realistic.
• Present-focused.
• Observant.
• Logical and practical.
• Orderly and organised.

CONS:

• Judgmental.
• Subjective.
• Tends to blame others.
• Insensitive.

10. Defender Personality (ISFJ)

The Defender personality type is unique, as many of their qualities defy the definition of their individual traits. Though sensitive, Defenders have excellent analytical abilities; though reserved, they have well-developed people skills and robust social relationships; and though they are generally a conservative type, Defenders are often receptive to change and new ideas.

As with so many things, people with a Defender personality type are more than the sum of their parts, And the way they use their strengths defines who they are.

Key ISFJ characteristics

• ISFJs enjoy structure and strive to maintain order in all areas of their lives. While people with this personality type are introverted and tend to be quiet, they are keen observers and are focused on other people. Because they are so perceptive, ISFJs are good at remembering details about other people. Those with this personality type are particularly well-tuned into the emotions and feelings of others.
• While ISFJs are good at understanding emotions, they often struggle to express their own feelings. Rather than share their feelings, they may bottle them up, sometimes causing them to develop negative feelings towards other people. When dealing with life struggles such as illness or the death of a loved one, they may keep quiet about what they are experiencing in order to avoid burdening others with their troubles.
• People with this personality prefer concrete facts over abstract theories. As a result, they tend to learn best by doing. This also means that they usually value learning for its practical applications. ISFJs tend to become more interested in new things when they can see and appreciate howtheyt might solve a real-world problem.
• Because ISFJs tend to be protective of traditions, there is a common myth that they are incapable of change. While people with this personality type may not be quick to change, they are still adaptable. They simply prefer to have time to think about and prepare for big changes.

PROS:

• Reliable.
• Practical.
• Sensitive.
• Eye for detail.

CONS:

• Dislike abstract concepts.
• Avoid confrontation.
• Dislike change.
• Neglect their own needs.

11. Executive Personality (ESTJ)

Executives are representatives of tradition and order, utilising their understanding of what is right, wrong and socially acceptable to bring families and communities together. They embrace the values of honesty, dedication and dignity; people with an Executive personality type are valued for their clear advice and guidance, and the way in which they are happy to lead the way on difficult paths.

Taking pride in bringing people together, Executives often take on roles as community organisers, working hard to bring everyone together in celebration of cherished local events, or in defence of the traditional values that hold families and communities together.

Key ESTJ characteristics

• Individuals with this personality type tend to place a lot of value on tradition, rules, and security. Maintaining the status quo is important to ESTJs, and they often become involved in civic, government and community organisations.
• Because of their orthodox approach to life, they can sometimes be seen as rigid, stubborn, and unyielding. Their take-charge attitude makes it easy for ESTJs to assume leadership positions.
• Their self-confidence and strong convictions help them excel at putting plans into action, but they can at times appear critical and overly aggressive, particularly when other people fail to live up to their high standards.
• People often describe ESTJs as predictable, stable, committed, and practical. They tend to be very frank and honest when it comes to sharing their opinions, which can sometimes be seen as harsh or overly critical.

PROS:

• Practical and realistic.
• Dependable.
• Self-confident.
• Hard-working.
• Traditional.
• Strong leadership skills.

CONS:

• Insensitive.
• Inflexible.
• Not good at expressing feelings.
• Argumentative.
• Bossy.

12. Consul Personality (ESFJ)

People who share the Consul personality type are, for lack of a better word, popular – which makes sense, given that it is also a very common personality type, making up twelve per cent of the population.

In high school, Consuls are the cheerleaders and the quarterbacks, setting the tone, taking the spotlight and leading their teams forward to victory and fame. Later in life, Consuls continue to enjoy supporting their friends and loved ones, organising social gatherings and doing their best to make sure everyone is happy.

Key ESFJ characteristics

• In addition to deriving pleasure from helping others, ESFJs alsoneedd for approval. They expect their kind and giving ways to be noticed and appreciated by others. They are sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and are good at responding and providing the care that people need. They want to be liked by others and are easily hurt by the unkindness of indifference.
• ESFJs derive their value system from external sources, including the community at large rather than from intrinsic, ethical, and moral guidelines. People with this personality type who are raised with high values and standards grow up to be generous adults. ESFJs raised in a less enriched environment may have skewed ethics as adults and are more likely to be manipulative and self-centred.
• ESFJs also have a strong desire to exert control over their environment. Organising, planning, and scheduling help people with this personality type feel in command of the world around them.
• ESFJs are naturally geared toward understanding other people. They are careful observers of others and are adept at supporting and bringing out the best in people. Because they are so good at helping others feel good about themselves, people feel drawn to ESFJs.
• One common myth about ESFJs is that they can sometimes be a doormat, allowing others to walk over them out of fear of disapproval or rejection. While they are people pleasers, this does not mean that they are pushovers.

PROS:

• Kind and loyal.
• Outgoing.
• Organised.
• Practical and dependable.
• Enjoy helping others.

CONS:

• Needy.
• Approval-seeking.
• Sensitive to criticism.