Myers-Briggs Type Indicators

The following description is taken from If You Knew Who You Were...You Could Be Who You Are! (Gerald R. Sturman, Bierman House, 1992), and is used here with permission.

INTJ (Introversion, iNtuition, Thinking, Judgment)

Style:
Marked by original minds and relentless innovation in thought as well as action, they are particularly turned on by very difficult problems and their strong faith in their intuitive power make them unusually successful problem-solvers. Characterized as skeptical, critical, independent, determined, and stubborn, they have the most independent style of all of the types. They are skilled at building systems and products using logic and theory. INTJs place a high value on the competence of both themselves and others and will drive others just as hard as they drive themselves.

Words:
Autonomous, critical, decisive, demanding, firm, global, independent, individualistic, inspirational, logical, original, private, serious, systems-oriented, theoretical, visionary.

Preferred Work Environment:
These people prefer autonomy in their work and want privacy for thoughtful contemplation. They also prefer opportunities for expressing their creativity. Efficiency is preferred along with colleagues who are intellectually stimulating, productive, effective, and interested in dealing with long-range issues consistent with their vision of the future.

Interpersonal Style:
These are hard-driving, independent, individualistic people who remain determined and decisive regardless of external conditions or people. They are oblivious to criticism or indifference and are often characterized as unyielding.

Possible Developmental Needs:
They may need to do a more thoughtful analysis of their ideas and develop a more realistic view in order to bring projects to fruition. It might be helpful to be more open and less stubborn when others present ideas. They may need to realize that a project requires care and activity throughout its life cycle and not only through the creative stages. They may need to give more attention to how their behavior affects other people.