Personality Type
Extrovert (E) Introvert (I)
Outgoing, gregarious, expansive Focused internally
Many social relationships A few deep, personal relationships
Expressive, congenial, public Reflective, quiet observer, private
Mixer, mingle at parties Prefer one-on-one conversations
Lonely when alone Seeks time alone
Easily begin new relationships Gets to know people more slowly
Discuss everything with everyone Only shares personal life with close friends
Speak first. Talks more than listens. Thinks first. Listens more than talks.
Action-oriented Reflects carefully
Enjoys being center of attention Resists being center of attention
Objective Subjective
Intuitive (N) Sensor (S)
Focused on “what could be”. Possibilities. Focused on “what is”. Actuality, reality
Lives in future. In the clouds. Lives in present. Down-to-earth.
Conceptual, general Realistic, straightforward, specific
Insights, Ideas, hunches Facts, examples, evidence
Loves all new ideas Only likes new ideas with practical applications
Anticipates future events Waits to for events to occur before responding
Seeks inspiration Seeks enjoyment
Invents, initiates Pleasure lover, consumer, comfort, luxury
Often restless Often content
Original Imitates
Sacrifice present pleasure for future Lives for here and now
Thinking (T) Feeling (F)
Objective Subjective
Analytical, logical, cool Caring, compassionate, warm
Divide Include
Laws, rules, policies Extenuating circumstances
Impersonal Personal
Truthful Tactful
Brief, businesslike Friendly, casual
Justice Harmony, mercy
Achievement Appreciation
Judging (J) Perceiving (P)
Comfortable after decision made Comfortable leaving options open
Fixed goals with fixed timeline Open-ended goals subject to change
Decided Flexible
Work now. Enjoy later (if time) Enjoy now.
Planned, structured Spontaneous, indeterminate
Loves to finish projects Loves to begin new projects
Steady, sustained effort On and off effort
Decisive Puts off decisions
Rules, customs, plans, specifications Flexibility to accommodate changing situation
Make right decision. Do right thing. Have as many experiences as possible
(E) Extrovert (N) Intuitive (T) Thinking (J) Judging
(I) Introvert (S) Sensors (F) Feeling (P) Perceiving