INTP: The Thinker (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving)

INTP (introverted, intuitive, thinking, perceiving) is one of the 16 personality types described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). People who score as INTP are often described as quiet and analytical. They enjoy spending time alone, thinking about how things work and coming up with solutions to problems. INTPs have a rich inner world and would rather focus... Read more

INTJ: The Architect, (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging)

INTJ (introverted, intuitive, thinking, and judging) is one of the 16 personality types identified by a personality assessment called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Sometimes referred to as the "Architect," or the "Strategist," people with INTJ personalities are highly analytical, creative and logical.1 According to psychologist David Keirsey, developer of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, approximately one to four... Read more

INFP: The Mediator (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving)

INFP (introversion, intuition, feeling, perception) is a four-letter abbreviation for one of the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The INFP personality type is often described as an "idealist" or "mediator" personality. People with this kind of personality tend to be introverted, idealistic, creative and driven by high values. INFPs also have strong interests in... Read more

INFJ: The Advocate (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging)

INFJ (introverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging) is one of the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Sometimes referred to as the "Advocate" or the "Idealist," people with INFJ personalities are creative, gentle, and caring. INFJs are usually reserved but highly sensitive to how others feel. They are typically idealistic, with high moral... Read more

ISFP: The Artist (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving)

ISFP is a four-letter code representing one of the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. People with an ISFP personality are frequently described as quiet, easy-going and peaceful. According to David Keirsey, the creator of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, approximately 5 to 10 percent of people have an ISFP personality type. ISFP is... Read more

ISFJ: The Protector (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging)

ISFJ (introverted, sensing, feeling, judging) is one of the 16 personality types identified on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The MBTI was developed by Isabel Myers and her mother Katherine Briggs based on the theories of psychoanalyst Carl Jung. People who have ISFJ personalities tend to be reserved, warm-hearted, and responsible. Among the other personality types are ISTJ (introversion, sensing,... Read more

ISTP: The Crafter (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving)

ISTP (introverted, sensing, thinking, perceiving) is one of the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). People with ISTP personalities enjoy having time to think alone and are fiercely independent. ISTPs also love action, new experiences, hands-on activities, and the freedom to work at their own pace. ISTPs enjoy taking things apart just to... Read more

ISTJ: The Inspector (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging)

ISTJ (introversion, sensing, thinking, judgment) is a four-letter code representing one of the 16 personality types found on the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator (MBTI). People with an ISTJ personality type tend to be reserved, practical and quiet. They enjoy order and organization in all areas of their lives including their home, work, family, and projects. ISTJs value loyalty... Read more

An Overview of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Have you ever heard someone describe themselves as an INTJ or an ESTP and wondered what those cryptic-sounding letters could mean? What these people are referring to is their personality type based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a self-report inventory designed to identify a person's personality type, strengths, and preferences.... Read more