Personality Types Explained

First Letter: E or I EXTROVERT 70% of people are “E” Focuses on the outer world Gets energized by being around people Thinks best out loud Prefers to talk Tends to speak or act before thinking Finds it easy to talk about self Very sociable, a “people person”, outgoing Often wonders what others are thinking INTROVERT 30% of people are “I” Focuses on the inner world- own thoughts Gets energized from being alone Thinks best inside own mind Prefers to read or write Tends to think before speaking Finds it difficult to talk about self Enjoys smaller groups – feels alone in crowds Enjoys social interaction, but it drains energy

Second Letter: S or N SENSING 70% of people are “S” Learns by using the 5 senses Wants facts and details Focuses on what is – relies on experience Practical, realist “Grounded” – down-to-earth Likes things to be step-by-step Tends to be cautious about new ideas Achieves through perspiration (hard work) INTUITIVE 30% of people are “N” Learns through intuition Wants the “big picture” Focuses on What if? Inventive, creative, unconventional Sometimes has “head in the clouds” Doesn’t like rigid instructions Takes risks Achieves through inspiration (dreaming big)

Third Letter: T or F THINKING 60% Male40% Female are “T” Thinks using head Logic and reason are important Tends to make impersonal choices Needs to be treated “fair and just” Doesn’t mind saying what they feel – firm Sometimes hurts people’s feelings without knowing Wants to be right Focused on solving problems Rules are important FEELING 60% Female40% Male are “F” Thinks using heart Value system is important Tends to make choices based on how it effects others Needs to be treated with kindness Doesn’t like to create drama or disharmony Enjoys pleasing people Wants everyone to get along Focused on people Relationships are important

Fourth Letter: J or P JUDGING 65% of people are “J” Plans ahead & follows the plan Likes to make lists Prefers order and systems Work first, play later Hard worker Likes closure – wants final decisions Makes deadlines Doesn’t like to change the plans PERCEPTIVE 35% of people are “P” Spontaneous – dislikes plans Doesn’t like being limited in choices Often “wings it” Play first, work can wait Not concerned with neatness Does not like making decisions Dislikes deadlines Flexible about changing plans