ISFJ

E

I

Extroverted

Introverted

STRENGTHS

Known as The Defender or Protector, ISFJs are:

Dedicated - they derive a great deal of satisfaction from caring for others, and they offer their comfort gently and helpfully.
Self-sacrificing - they are are extremely industrious, working tirelessly, as they sacrificially give of themselves to the institution.
Preserving - they know the value of a dollar and abhor the squandering or misuse of resources.
Thorough - they base their self-image on being seen as dependable, beneficent, and respectable—and to that end, they are extremely careful in their work.
Respectful - they carry with them a sense of pride and respect for history; a sense of continuity with past events and relationships.
Stabilizing - they proceed with diligence, as they go about completing their tasks.

WEAKNESSES

Some ISFJs can also be:

Humble
Shy
Prone to take Things Too Personally
Repressive with their Feelings
Overloaded
Overworked
Reluctant to Change
Too Altruistic

Under stress, ISFJs can become rigid.

IN THE WORKPLACE

How ISFJs typically operate in the workplace:

As Subordinates - they exemplify the strength of humble dedication and can be relied on and respected for their patience and commitment.

As Colleagues - they seek a friction-less environment, a spirit of friends helping friends to get the job done.

As Managers - they are warm, approachable and great listeners, having no real desire to issue authoritarian dictates from some high tower.

OTHERS

Other well-known ISFJs include:

Beyonce
Lance Reddick
George H.W. Bush
Mother Teresa
Rosa Parks
Robert Kennedy
Queen Elizabeth II

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ISFJ

E

I

Known as The Defender or Protector, ISFJs are:

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Dedicated - they derive a great deal of satisfaction from caring for others, and they offer their comfort gently and helpfully.

Self-sacrificing - they are are extremely industrious, working tirelessly, as they sacrificially give of themselves to the institution.

Preserving - they know the value of a dollar and abhor the squandering or misuse of resources.

Thorough - they base their self-image on being seen as dependable, beneficent, and respectable—and to that end, they are extremely careful in their work.

Respectful - they carry with them a sense of pride and respect for history; a sense of continuity with past events and relationships.

Stabilizing - they proceed with diligence, as they go about completing their tasks.

Some ISFJs can also be:

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Humble

Shy

Prone to take Things Too Personally

Repressive with their Feelings

Overloaded

Overworked

Reluctant to Change

Too Altruistic

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Under stress, ISFJs can become rigid.

How ISFJs typically operate in the workplace:

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As Subordinates - they exemplify the strength of humble dedication and can be relied on and respected for their patience and commitment.

​

As Colleagues - they seek a friction-less environment, a spirit of friends helping friends to get the job done.

​

As Managers - they are warm, approachable and great listeners, having no real desire to issue authoritarian dictates from some high tower.

Other well-known ISFJs include:

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Beyonce

Lance Reddick

George H.W. Bush

Mother Teresa

Rosa Parks

Robert Kennedy

Queen Elizabeth II

For a download of all Strengths Profiles, click on the PDF icon