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(Profile by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean Kummerow) ENTPs are known for their quest of the novel and complex. They have faith in their ability to improvise and to overcome any challenges that they face. They are highly independent, and value adaptability and innovation. They may be several steps ahead of others in encouraging and […]
(Profile by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean Kummerow) ENTJs take charge quickly and deal directly with problems, especially in situations that involve confusion and inefficiency. They provide structure to the organizations to which they belong and design strategies to accomplish their personal and organizational goals. They are ‘take charge’ people who organise their own and […]
(Profile by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean Kummerow) INFPs focus deeply on their values, and they devote their lives to pursuing the ideal. They often draw people together around a common purpose and work to find a place for each person within the group. They are creative, and they seek new ideas and possibilities. They […]
(Profile by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean Kummerow) INFJs are future oriented, and direct their insight and inspiration toward the understanding of themselves and thereby human nature. Their work mirrors their integrity, and it needs to reflect their inner ideals. Solitude and an opportunity to concentrate thoroughly on what counts most is important to them. […]
(Profile by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean Kummerow) ENFPs are initiators of change who are keenly perceptive of possibilities, and who energize and stimulate through their contagious enthusiasm. They prefer the start-up phase of a project or relationship, and are tireless in the pursuit of new-found interests. ENFPs are able to anticipate the needs of […]
(Profile by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean Kummerow) ENFJs are lively and enthusiastic facilitators who apply warmth and vision to helping people and meeting their needs. They are aware of people’s aspirations and develop plans of action to make those aspirations into reality. They like organization and closure. They are at their best facilitating situations […]
16 Myers-Briggs Type descriptions This information was written/compiled by Sandra Krebs Hirsh and Jean Kummerow. It used to be hosted on Geocities, but that has now closed down and I’ve ‘rescued’ it from a web archive sometime around 2009. I’ve always found this a very useful reference, hopefully others will continue to do so as well. Idealists […]
The Internet has a number of useful tools and resources for developing your understanding of personality type. Remember – don’t take the results of ANY questionnaire at face value, but always explore further to decide which type you think fits you best when you are not trying to please other people. (These links all work as of Oct 2017) FREE […]
I have found books an important resource in developing my understanding of personality type. The books below are some of those I have personally found helpful. (These links all work as of Sep 2012) Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type – The original book by Isabel Briggs Myers who developed the MBTI. Clear and readable, focusing mainly on […]
My articles (or see Other authors) Introduction to personality type theory (PDF, 224 Kb) – Intro to the basics of personality preferences in straightforward language. Introduction to Functions and Dimensions of type (PDF, 198 Kb) – Intro to the mental functions (S/N, T/F) and how they differ according to attitude (E/I). Thoughts on a ‘Glass Ceiling’ (PDF, 2.1Mb) – what […]