Collective Nouns for 16 Types

You've heard of a "school of fish" and a "pack of wolves" but what do you call a collection folks with the same MBTI preferences...?

a quantum of ESTJs

a cotillion of ESFJs

a cooperation of ENFJs

an invasion of ENTJs

a froth of ENTPs

a broadcast of ENFPs

a gala of ESFPs

a scrum of ESTPs

an implement of ISTPs

a pallette of ISFPs

a synod of INFPs

a heresy of INTPs

an argument of INTJs

an empathy of INFJs

a favor of ISFJs

a precision of ISTJs

MBTI Epitaphs - 16 Head-stones by Type

by Doug Bates

ESTJ --- Be back next year with flowers!
ESFJ --- Arranged my own funeral
ENFJ --- Another opportunity for learning
ENTJ --- Whoever did this, I'll get you one day
ENTP --- Death is being out of options
ENFP --- Catch you on the flip side
ESFP --- Where did everybody go?
ESTP --- Well, THIS is boring
ISTP --- Build a better coffin
ISFP --- Smell a flower for me
INFP --- Eternal harmony
INTP --- Talk about "analysis paralysis"
INTJ --- NOW try telling me what to do!
INFJ --- The ultimate clarity
ISFJ --- Wish I could still help
ISTJ --- Forever on time  

16 Prayers for the MBTI Types

ISTJ --- God, help me to begin relaxing about little details tomorrow at 11:41:32 am.
ISFJ --- Lord, help me to be more laid back, and help me to do it exactly right.
INFJ --- Lord, help me not be a perfectionist (Did I spell that right?)
INTJ --- Lord, keep me open to others’ ideas, wrong though they may be.
ISTP --- God, help me to consider people’s feelings, even if most of them are hypersensitive.
ISFP --- Lord, help me to stand up for my rights (if You don’t mind my asking).
INFP --- Lord, help me to finish everything I sta
INTP --- Lord, help me be less independent, but let me do it my way.
ESTP --- God, help me to take responsibility for my own actions, even though they’re usually not my fault.
ESFP --- God, help me to take things more seriously especially parties and dancing.
ENFP --- God, help me keep my mind on one thing - Look, a bird - at a time.
ENTP --- God, help me follow established procedures today. On second thought, I’ll settle for a few minutes.
ESTJ --- God, help me to try not to run everything, but if You need some help, just ask.
ESFJ --- Lord, give me patience and I mean right now.
ENFJ --- God, help me to do only what I can and trust You for the rest. Do You mind putting that in writing?
ENTJ --- God, help me to slow downandnotrushthroughwhatIdoAmen.

Glass Half Full or Half Empty? 16 Answers from the MBTI Types

Take One (unknown author):

ENFJ --- There's more than enough for friends to share.
ENFP --- Whooeee! Water fight!
INFP --- But look! A crystalline vessel, filled with shimmering, life-giving nectar!
INFJ --- Senator Hophnagle used the rest of it for his mud pie project.
ENTJ --- A "full" glass of water, please.
INTJ --- Yes, that glass will be the flivvium container.
ENTP --- Voila! .157 liters hydrogen hydroxide, prepared by micro gnomes ...
INTP --- Well, it seems just a little more than half full--assuming that it is water...
ESTJ --- Hey! Whose job was it to fill up this glass?
ESFJ --- I can't believe someone would leave this dirty glass out here! Clean up this mess right now!
ISTJ --- It's half empty now, and it wouldn't surprise me if it dried up completely.
ISFJ --- I bet _________ would like to have some water right now ...
ESTP --- You call that a glass of water? Why, back where I come from, ...
ISTP --- So? It's water. Big deal!
ESFP --- There's a glass of water--you know, it's healthy to drink a lot of water, why, I remember when I was growing up that
we...
ISFP --- (Holds up glass to the light, tilts it from side to side, tastes it, wiggles finger in it, grins slightly, moves on.)


Take Two (by Cory Caplinger):

ENFJ --- Look in your heart. It holds the answers to all of life's mysteries. It will tell you what the glass is.
ENFP --- Hey!!! I bet if we got a Bunch of these glasses we could make a waterslide! Or maybe a pool! Oh wait, we could freeze this water and make an ice sculpture! Or we could...
INFP --- Can't you see how this glass represents our world? It is neither perfect nor bad, it's simply here and its value is determined by each and every one of us. We cannot survive if we don't drink the water...if we don't get along with our fellow people.
INFJ --- (closes eyes, concentrates) It's half-empty. (The INFJ is referring to a glass that is 200 miles away)
ENTJ --- You call this competence?!?!?!
INTJ --- How can you say it's half-full? It's half-empty! I refuse to listen to your reasoning!
ENTP --- Hmm...it's...(Ingeniously constructs a hacksaw from two straws and a shoelace, cuts the glass in half)...Ah...Now it's completely full!
INTP --- What? (Looks up in bewilderment after being distracted from his mathematical theory book)
ESTJ --- Dag nabbit! Look! This water isn't even filled up all the way! What is this world coming to? You know, maybe if people respect the law like they used to in the good old days...
ESFJ --- It's half-full! But we better fill it up all the way before our guests arrive! We must give them a cordial welcome!
ISTJ --- It's half-empty. Such a lazy waiter. Things could get done around here if people worked hard and took more responsibility!
ISFJ --- No, I don't want this glass. I don't deserve it. (Really a ploy to make you feel guilty!)
ESTP ---Water?!?! Bah! Give me Beer! HEY ZEKE! GOT ANY BUDWEISER? And bring out the darts --- me and Johnny got a bet going on!
ESFP --- (Not present to answer because he/she is out at a party)
ISTP --- Eh. Just water. Needs to be spiked with some Jack Daniels though.
ISFP --- (Adds a pinch of lemon) Salut! (Sips while listening to Mozart)

Myers-Briggs and the Ministry Wigs

Recently some of the staff at Fair Oaks Church have taken an interest in the MBTI and their 4-letter type preferences. I won't "out them" here, but if you follow me on Twitter, you may have already seen the revealing tweets.

A couple of summers ago I did a Summer-Session Growth Group on using the MBTI to explore your Spiritual "Type" and expand your walk with the Lord. I've always found the connection between preferences in type and preferences in worship, faith and beliefs interesting.

There's a book on my shelf called "Personality Type and Religious Leadership" by Otto Kroeger and Roy M. Oswald. According to their research, the Types most frequently occurring in the field of ministry are ENFJ, ESFJ, ENFP, INFJ and ENTJ (in that order).

Although the research was conducted across a spectrum of Christian religions - from Lutheran to Southern Baptist - I'd be curious to see a "call out" on churches similar to Fair Oaks. A visiting Type practitioner wouldn't have to attend more than a service or two to see how Perceiver-dominant we are, yet it's a statistical minority. The powerful creativity that runs strong with the Perceiver comes through Loud On Purpose in the preaching, in the music, in the dramas, in the programs, in everything they do ... and yes they keep a few of those Judgers around too, to make sure everything stays on schedule and organized.

For my brothers and sisters in Christ who have been exploring their Type, I share the "MBTI Prayers." Yes, I know they've been around for years, but I'm willing to bet their still new to a few folks out there. Enjoy!

MBTI Prayers
ISTJ - God, help me to begin relaxing about little details tomorrow at 11:41:32 am.
ISFJ - Lord, help me to be more laid back, and help me to do it exactly right.
INFJ - Lord, help me not be a perfectionist (Did I spell that right?)
INTJ - Lord, keep me open to others’ ideas, wrong though they may be.
ISTP - God, help me to consider people’s feelings, even if most of them are hypersensitive.
ISFP - Lord, help me to stand up for my rights (if You don’t mind my asking).
INFP - Lord, help me to finish everything I sta
INTP - Lord, help me be less independent, but let me do it my way.
ESTP - God, help me to take responsibility for my own actions, even though they’re usually not my fault.
ESFP - God, help me to take things more seriously especially parties and dancing.
ENFP - God, help me keep my mind on one thing - Look, a bird - at a time.
ENTP - God, help me follow established procedures today. On second thought, I’ll settle for a few minutes.
ESTJ - God, help me to try not to run everything, but if You need some help, just ask.
ESFJ - Lord, give me patience and I mean right now.
ENFJ - God, help me to do only what I can and trust You for the rest. Do You mind putting that in writing?
ENTJ - God, help me to slow downandnotrushthroughwhatIdoAmen.

Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Resource Central

Over the years that I have been an MBTI practitioner, I've collected a lot of materials related to the MBTI and personality "Type"... some of it insightful, some of it funny, most of it shared only with those who participate in my workshops.

This MBTI Central page has information, resources and links to some of the best MBTI materials I've encountered, and more importantly, only those that are consistent with CPP teachings and publications. There's a lot of good information out there, but there's a lot of misguided information out there as well.

The Myers-Briggs Basics

The purpose of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) personality inventory is to make the theory of type-preference understandable and useful in people’s lives. Much of the seemingly random variations in behavior are actually quite orderly and consistent, being due to basic differences in the ways individuals prefer to use their perception (information gathering) and judgment (decision making).

What is Preference?

Why use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

What if the "test" is wrong?

The Dichotomies: (all)
Introversion vs. Extroversion

Sensing vs. Intuition

Thinking vs. Feeling

Judging vs. Perceiving

The 16 Types:
ISTJ – ISFJ – INFJ – INTJ

ISTP – ISFP – INFP – INTP

ESTP – ESFP – ENFP – ENTP

ESTJ – ESFJ – ENFJ – ENTJ

The 4 Temperaments:
NF - Idealists

NT - Rationals

SJ - Guardians

SP - Artisans

Type and Family Dynamics

Introduction

Your Type, Your Parenting Style

Stages of Type Development

The Parenting Pyramid

Type Humor:
16 Prayers for the MBTI Types
Glass Half Full or Half Empty? 16 Answers...
MBTI Epitaphs - 16 Head-stones by Type
Collective Nouns for 16 Types

These links will take you to pages within this blog, but on those pages are also links to external sights that I use and trust. I will continue to update this pages as I find good materials related to the MBTI and Type so come back and visit frequently.

If you have resources that you've found and would like to share, please let me know!

What if the "Test" is wrong...

Validating Type

One of the essential aspects of psychological type is that it requires self-validations. Only you can know and validate your type preferences. There are many ways to arrive at your true type. Most people start by taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment, but the results need to be validated by you, not just taken at face value.

Once you have your results from the MBTI assessment you completed, your task is to determine if that snapshot in time reflects you more generally in your life.

As you work to discover your best-fit type, remember that an attitude of openness, focus on whole types, respect for your knowledge of self, and valuing the exploration and analysis process will go a long way. Then the best-fit type decision will result in self-understanding and affirmation, the beneficial goals of any type use.


Possible Reasons Your Self-Assessment Didn’t Match Your MBTI Report Results

Need a deeper understanding of the preferences. Review your understanding of the preferences. For example, you may be interpreting Introversion as “shy” and feel it doesn’t fit. Examples of other common misunderstandings are that Judging means critical or judgmental, that Intuition means creativity, or that a preference for Sensing means you think only about facts.

Lack of trust in the situation in which you took the Indicator. Review the situation under which you took the MBTI instrument. Is there anything that would cause you to mistrust or question the results? If you have questions or concerns, contact your facilitator.

Pressure not to use your real type, particularly from parents, a manager, or a coercive environment that dictates certain behaviors. Ask for assistance from your facilitator in identifying those pressures and seek to understand the influence they may be having on your energy, stress levels, and self-esteem.

Stage of life. You may be in your teens or early 20s and therefore still exploring your preferences, or you may be at midlife and working to develop the less-preferred functions. In terms of establishing best-fit type, either situation can confuse the issue. Once again, in-depth discussion with your facilitator will usually bring these things to light and clarify the situation.

Stress. You may be under a lot of stress and so not behaving typically. It may be better to think things over and not create more stress by pushing for a decision.

Your type. Your type may itself be the source of difficulty in getting to a best-fit type with which you are comfortable. For example, those who prefer Perceiving favor taking in more information rather than coming to a conclusion quickly; those with a preference for Judging on the other hand may rush to conclusions too early. Those who prefer Intuition may engage in too many possibilities; and those who prefer Sensing and Judging may feel the pull of duty to be a certain type.

Why the Myers Briggs Type Indicator?

MBTI is the most widely utilized personality preference instrument in the world.

• 70% of Fortune 500 companies have used the MBTI to maximize communication and effectiveness in the workplace

It’s about Type not Trait

• Results reflect an individual’s preferences. It does not measure abilities, likelihood of success, intelligence, skills, or maturity.

No right or wrong (or good or bad)

• With MBTI, there are no “judgments” assigned to one type or another – all 16 types are equal and valuable contributors to our workplace and community.

YOU are your own best judge

• The questionnaire is only a validation tool. The assignment of one’s own “Type” is up to the individual and is best determined by working with a certified practitioner who can educate and facilitate  – no psychobabble!

Individual Benefits of the MBTI®

The MBTI provides a common vocabulary for everyone to use to describe behaviors we all display and encounter, reducing the time it takes to communicate effectively.

The MBTI offers individuals an affirmative way to look at themselves and to evaluate strengths and needed areas for development.

The MBTI helps individuals to understand personality differences in others and to use them constructively.

The MBTI can offer individuals a way to build communication patterns that will meet their needs as well as the needs of others, helping them to achieve a higher level of influence.

The MBTI helps people value their strengths and become aware of the strengths of other types to promote understanding and effective cooperation.  

Organizational Benefits of the MBTI®

The MBTI helps people become aware of their differences and can reduce conflict through appreciation of differences.

The MBTI supports decision making and problem solving processes.

The MBTI facilitates team building by identifying strengths, weaknesses and blind spots for organizational units and helps in establishing effective ad hoc teams.

The MBTI builds understanding regarding an organization’s norms and cultures.

The MBTI acts as a lens through which to diagnose organizational issues and to organize people and processes to develop strategies and solutions.

What is Preference?

Our brains are all hard wired for preference. Like handedness, preference is the method that is most natural, dominant, and requires the least amount of effort. Preference is what you would choose if two alternatives were equally rewarded.

Identifying your preference does not remove the option of using your non-preference, but can give you insight into what may be automatic – your default mode.

Preferences are independent of skill or ability. If you are right handed and you write something with your right hand, there is no guarantee that it will be neat and legible.

Likewise, if you are right handed and write something with your left hand, it’s not a given that it will be sloppy or illegible – with practice and focus on the desired skill of left-handed writing, you could actually get quite good at it!

What is Temperament?

Temperament is a behavioral model developed by David Keirsey to classify people into one of four basic patterns of behavior.

Although a separate theory, the Temperament model draws upon the MBTI instrument to identify the four groups: Idealists (NF), Rationals (NT), Guardians (SJ) and Artisans (SP).

Temperament by-passes some of the complexities of Type and becomes an actionable tool by focusing on observable, and even predictable, behavior.

All 16 MBTI "Types" fit into one of the four Temperament categories using the combinations illustrated below. If a someone has a preference for Sensing as their Percieving Function, then their Temperament will be identified by their Outer-World Orientation (either Judging or Perceiving); if a someone has a preference for iNtuition as their Percieving Function, then their Temperament will be identified by their Judging Function (either Thinking or Feeling).

The best resource for understanding Temperament and its relationship to Type is Keirsey's own website, but have some of my own information linked above as well.

Rationals (NTs)

Rationals (iNtuitive Thinkers) are theory oriented. Seek to understand the principles on which the world and things in it work. Trust logic and reason. Skeptical and precise. Think in terms of differences, categories, definitions and structures. Focus on strategies and designs that achieve long-range goals and lead to progress. Want competence through knowledge.

Rationals (NTs) share the following core characteristics:

• Rationals tend to be pragmatic, skeptical, self-contained, and focused on problem-solving and systems analysis.
• Rationals pride themselves on being ingenious, independent, and strong willed.
• Rationals make reasonable mates, individualizing parents, and strategic leaders.
• Rationals are even-tempered, they trust logic, yearn for achievement, seek knowledge, prize technology, and dream of understanding how the world works.

Characteristics

• High achievers
• Knowledge
• Objective perceptions
• Independent
• Self-doubt
• Intellectually curious
• Conceptualizes
• Competition with self & others
• Non-conformists
• Wordsmiths
• Principles
• Enjoys complexity
• Authority independent
• Architects of change
• System designers
• Argumentative
• “What would happen if…”
• Perfectionism (on reaching heights, not details)

Keirsey on Rationals

Idealists (NFs)

Idealists (iNtuitive Feelers) search for unique identity and meaning. Value empathetic, meaningful relationships. Generally enthusiastic. Want to make the world a better place. Trust their intuition. Think in terms of integration and similarities. Focus on developing in others, finding a purpose in life, and bridging differences. Want to be authentic.

Idealists (NFs) share the following core characteristics:

• Idealists are enthusiastic, they trust their intuition, yearn for romance, seek their true self, prize meaningful relationships, and dream of attaining wisdom.
• Idealists pride themselves on being loving, kindhearted, and authentic.
• Idealists tend to be giving, trusting, spiritual, and they are focused on personal journeys and human potentials.
• Idealists make intense mates, nurturing parents, and inspirational leaders.

Characteristics

• Magnetic/Charismatic
• Interpersonal skills
• Supportive of others
• Sympathetic
• Relationships
• Possibilities for people
• Interaction
• Cooperation
• “Becoming”
• Vivid imagination
• Mysterious
• Hypersensitive to conflict
• Search for self
• Autonomy
• Strong need for encouragement & recognition
• Integrity
• Gives strokes freely
• Keeps emotional score

Keirsey on Idealists

Artisans (SPs)

Artisans (Sensing Perceivers) are action and impact oriented. Hunger for spontaneity. Optimistic. Trust luck and ability to handle whatever comes up. Absorbed in the moment. Read people and situations and adapt to changes to get the job done. Seek adventure and experiences. Think in terms of variations. Focus on tactics to help others and get desired results. Want freedom to choose their next action.

Artisans (SPs) share the following core characteristics:

• Artisans tend to be fun-loving, optimistic, realistic, and focused on the here and now
• Artisans pride themselves on being unconventional, bold, and spontaneous.
• Artisans make playful mates, creative parents, and troubleshooting leaders.
• Artisans are excitable, trust their impulses, want to make a splash, seek stimulation, prize freedom, and dream of mastering action skills.

Characteristics

• Free spirit
• Process oriented
• Fun-loving
• Good in crisis situations
• “Just do it”
• Impulsive/Spontaneous
• Needs freedom and space
• “Let me do something”
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Focus on immediacy
• Realistic/Practical
• Enjoys the moment
• Likes hands-on experience
• Seeks variety and change
• Most worry-free
• Action oriented
• Seek risk – first responders

Keirsey on Artisans

Guardians (SJs)

Guardians (Sensing Judgers) hunger for responsibility and predictability. Like standard operating procedures to protect and preserve. Serious and concerned. Trust the past, tradition and authority. Think in terms of comparisons, sequences and associations. Focus on logistics to support people, maintain organizations and achieve objectives. Want security, stability and to belong.

Guardians (SJs) share the following core characteristics: Guardians pride themselves on being dependable, helpful, and hard-working.

• Guardians make loyal mates, responsible parents, and stabilizing leaders.
• Guardians tend to be dutiful, cautious, humble, and focused on credentials and traditions.
• Guardians are concerned citizens who trust authority, join groups, seek security, prize gratitude, and dream of meting out justice.

Characteristics

• Loyal to system
• Duty
• Super dependable
• Resist change
• Preserves traditions
• Precise
• “KISS” – Keep It Simple Stupid
• Procedures
• Decisive
• Stability
• “Should” and “Should not”
• Social responsibility
• Structure
• Orderly
• Authority dependant
• Everything through proper channels

Keirsey on Guardians

MBTI - The Dichotomies

There are 4 pairs of dichotomies that create 16 unique "Types"... your energy flow is described as either Introversion or Extraversion, your perceiving process is described as either Sensory or iNtuitive, your decision making process as either Thinking or Feeling and your outer-world orientation as option oriented (Perceiving) or closure oriented (Judging).

Introverion vs. Extroversion

Energy-flow Attitude

Someone who prefers introversion is typically reflective, reserved, have depth to their interests, contained, consider things then try them, value introspection in decision making, are more inwardly focused (they’re about thoughts, ideas, contemplation); they will think to speak and disclose cautiously.

Someone who prefers extroversion is typically active, gregarious, have a breadth of interests, expressive, try things then consider them, value discussion in decision making, are more outwardly focused (they’re about people, things, activity); they speak in order to think and disclose freely.

Sensing vs. Intuition
Data-collection Function

Someone who prefers a "sensing" method of data collection will typically value experience and perspiration, they will master something then apply the learned skills, seek (and report) evidence first, specific examples and give their attention to the immediate; Sensors are about facts and details, tend to be literal, are present oriented and will trust the information gained through the 5 senses.

Someone who prefers an "intuitive" method of data collection will typically value insight and inspiration, they will learn new skills then innovate with them, seek (and report) impressions first, general concepts and give their attention to anticipation and vision; Intuitives tend to be theoretical, abstract, figurative, are future oriented and will trust the information gained through their 6th sense.

Thinking vs. Feeling
Decision-making Function

Someone who has a “thinking” preference will tend to make decisions using cause-effect logic, will focus on the problem first and the people second, tend to critique first then appreciate, acknowledge differences as a path to resolution, focus on the content of a message, and search for the underlying principles of a decision; Thinkers’ decision are usually objective, analytical, non-personal, and they will seek clarity and justice in and through their decisions.

Someone who has a “feeling” preference will tend to make decisions using person-centered values, will focus on the people first and the problem second, tend to appreciate first then critique, acknowledge common ground as a path to resolution, focus on the impact of a message, and search for the underlying values of a decision; Feelers’ decisions are usually subjective, experiential, circumstantial and they will seek harmony and mercy in and through their decisions.

Judging vs. Perceiving
Outer-world Orientation Attitude

Someone who has a “judging” preference is closure-focused and will appear to the outer world to be scheduled and directive, they will do one thing at a time, be energized at completion of a task and will select the “best thing” and then experience it; Judgers tend to be decisive, structured, planned and seek closure. J’s will make lists and use them.

Someone who has a “perceiving” preference is options-focused and will appear to the outer world to be open-ended and facilitative, they will do many things at the same time, be energized by starting multiple tasks and will experience it all and then select the best thing; Perceivers tend to be open-minded, flexible, spontaneous and seek options. P’s make lists and lose them.

Judging vs. Perceiving

Judging vs. Perceiving
Outer-world Orientation Attitude

Someone who has a “judging” preference is closure-focused and will appear to the outer world to be scheduled and directive, they will do one thing at a time, be energized at completion of a task and will select the “best thing” and then experience it; Judgers tend to be decisive, structured, planned and seek closure. J’s will make lists and use them.

Someone who has a “perceiving” preference is options-focused and will appear to the outer world to be open-ended and facilitative, they will do many things at the same time, be energized by starting multiple tasks and will experience it all and then select the best thing; Perceivers tend to be open-minded, flexible, spontaneous and seek options. P’s make lists and lose them.

Thinking vs. Feeling

Thinking vs. Feeling
Decision-making Function

Someone who has a “thinking” preference will tend to make decisions using cause-effect logic, will focus on the problem first and the people second, tend to critique first then appreciate, acknowledge differences as a path to resolution, focus on the content of a message, and search for the underlying principles of a decision; Thinkers’ decision are usually objective, analytical, non-personal, and they will seek clarity and justice in and through their decisions.

Someone who has a “feeling” preference will tend to make decisions using person-centered values, will focus on the people first and the problem second, tend to appreciate first then critique, acknowledge common ground as a path to resolution, focus on the impact of a message, and search for the underlying values of a decision; Feelers’ decisions are usually subjective, experiential, circumstantial and they will seek harmony and mercy in and through their decisions.

Sensing vs. Intuition

Sensing vs. Intuition

Data-collection Function

Someone who prefers a "sensing" method of data collection will typically value experience and perspiration, they will master something then apply the learned skills, seek (and report) evidence first, specific examples and give their attention to the immediate; Sensors are about facts and details, tend to be literal, are present oriented and will trust the information gained through the 5 senses.

Someone who prefers an "intuitive" method of data collection will typically value insight and inspiration, they will learn new skills then innovate with them, seek (and report) impressions first, general concepts and give their attention to anticipation and vision; Intuitives tend to be theoretical, abstract, figurative, are future oriented and will trust the information gained through their 6th sense.

Introverion vs. Extroversion

Introverion vs. Extroversion

Energy-flow Attitude

Someone who prefers introversion is typically reflective, reserved, have depth to their interests, contained, consider things then try them, value introspection in decision making, are more inwardly focused (they’re about thoughts, ideas, contemplation); they will think to speak and disclose cautiously.

Someone who prefers extroversion is typically active, gregarious, have a breadth of interests, expressive, try things then consider them, value discussion in decision making, are more outwardly focused (they’re about people, things, activity); they speak in order to think and disclose freely.

ENTJ - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extroversion, iNtuition, Thinking, Judging

Frank, decisive, assume leadership readily. Quickly see illogical and inefficient procedures and policies, develop and implement comprehensive systems to solve organizational problems. Enjoy long-term planning and goal setting. Intelligent, usually well informed, well read, enjoy expanding their knowledge and passing it on to others, they usually excel at public speaking. Forceful in presenting their ideas.

Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead. Excellent ability to understand difficult organizational problems and create solid solutions. They value knowledge and competence, and usually have little patience with inefficiency or disorganization.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ENTJ:

http://typelogic.com/entj.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ENTJ
http://www.personalitypage.com/ENTJ.html

On the lighter side:

ENFJ - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extroversion, iNtuition, Feeling, Judging

Warm, empathetic, responsive, and responsible. Highly attuned to the emotions, needs, and motivations of others. Find potential in everyone, want to help others fulfill their potential. May act as catalysts for individual and group growth. Loyal, responsive to praise and criticism. Sociable, facilitate others in a group, and provide inspiring leadership.

Popular and sensitive, with outstanding people skills. Externally focused, with real concern for how others think and feel. Usually dislike being alone. They see everything from the human angle, and dislike impersonal analysis. Very effective at managing people issues, and leading group discussions. Interested in serving others, and probably place the needs of others over their own needs.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ENFJ:

http://typelogic.com/enfj.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ENFJ
http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFJ.html

On the lighter side:

ESFJ - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extroversion, Sensing, Feeling, Judging

Warm-hearted, popular, conscientious, and cooperative. Want harmony in their environment, work with determination to establish it. Like to work with others to complete tasks accurately and on time. Loyal, follow through even in small matters. Notice what others need in their day-by-day lives and try to provide it. Want to be appreciated for who they are and for what they contribute.

Tend to put the needs of others over their own needs. Feel strong sense of responsibility and duty. Value traditions and security. Interested in serving others. Need positive reinforcement to feel good about themselves. Well-developed sense of space and function.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ESFJ:

http://typelogic.com/esfj.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ESFJ
http://www.personalitypage.com/ESFJ.html

On the lighter side:

ESTJ - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extrovert, Sensing, Thinking, Judging

Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact, traditional, and organized. Decisive, quickly move to implement decisions. Organize projects and people to get things done, focus on getting results in the most efficient way possible. Take care of routine details. Have a clear set of logical standards, systematically follow them and want others to also. Forceful in implementing their plans.

Likely to be athletic. Not interested in theory or abstraction unless they see the practical application. Have clear visions of the way things should be. Loyal and hard-working. Like to be in charge. Exceptionally capable in organizing and running activities. "Good citizens" who value security and peaceful living.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ESTJ:

http://typelogic.com/estj.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ESTJ
http://www.personalitypage.com/ESTJ.html

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ENTP - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extroversion, iNtuition, Thinking, Perceiving

Quick, ingenious, stimulating, alert, and generally outspoken and assertive. Resourceful in solving new and challenging problems. Adept at generating conceptual possibilities and then analyzing them strategically. Good at reading other people. Bored by routine, will seldom do the same thing the same way, apt to turn to one new interest after another.

Creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick. Good at a broad range of things. Enjoy debating issues, and may be into "one-up-manship". They get very excited about new ideas and projects, but may neglect the more routine aspects of life.  They enjoy people and are stimulating company. Excellent ability to understand concepts and apply logic to find solutions.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ENTP:

http://typelogic.com/entp.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ENTP
http://www.personalitypage.com/ENTP.html

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ENFP - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extroversion, iNtuition, Feeling, Perceiving

Warmly enthusiastic, idealistic, creative and imaginative. See life as full of possibilities. Make connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceed based on the patterns they see. Want a lot of affirmation from others, and readily give appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often rely on their ability to improvise and their verbal fluency.

Able to do almost anything that interests them. Great people skills. Need to live life in accordance with their inner values. Excited by new ideas, but bored with details. Open-minded and flexible, with a broad range of interests and abilities.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ENFP:

http://typelogic.com/enfp.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ENFP
http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFP.html

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ESFP - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extroversion, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving

Outgoing, friendly, and accepting. Exuberant lovers of life, people, and material comforts. Enjoy working with others to make things happen. Bring common sense and a realistic approach to their work, and make work fun. Flexible and spontaneous, adapt readily to new people and environments. Learn best by trying a new skill with other people.

People-oriented and fun-loving, they make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Living for the moment, they love new experiences. They dislike theory and impersonal analysis. Interested in serving others. Likely to be the center of attention in social situations. Well-developed common sense and practical ability.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ESFP:

http://typelogic.com/esfp.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ESFP
http://www.personalitypage.com/ESFP.html

On the lighter side:

ESTP - MBTI Profile, Resources and Humor

Extroversion, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving

Flexible and tolerant, they take a pragmatic approach. Theories and conceptual explanations bore them – they want to act energetically to solve the problem. Focus on the here-and-now, spontaneous, enjoy each moment that they can be active with others. Enjoy material comforts and style. Learn best through doing.

Friendly, adaptable, action-oriented. "Doers" who are focused on immediate results. They're risk-takers who live fast-paced lifestyles. Impatient with long explanations. Extremely loyal to their peers, but not usually respectful of laws and rules if they get in the way of getting things done. Great people skills.

Use these links for more detailed - and trusted - descriptions of ESTP:

http://typelogic.com/estp.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp#ESTP
http://www.personalitypage.com/ESTP.html

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