ISTJ

E

I

Extroverted

Introverted

STRENGTHS

Known as The Inspector or Logistician, ISTJs are:

Reliable - they are characterized by decisiveness in practical affairs.
Straight-forward - they naturally communicate a message of trustworthiness and stability.
Institutional - they are likely to be involved in community service organizations that transmit traditional values.
Inspecting - they are careful examiners, always attentive in their scrutinizing.
Standardizing - they quietly see to it that uniform quality of product is maintained, and that those around them uphold certain standards of attitude and conduct.
Conservative - they are firm and consistent; they make the rules of the game clear and expect them to be followed.

WEAKNESSES

Some ISTJs can also be:

Stubborn
Insensitive
Inflexible
Judgmental
Prone to Self Blame

Under stress, ISTJs may withdraw or push too hard to get things done.

IN THE WORKPLACE

How ISTJs typically operate in the workplace:

As Subordinates - they crave responsibility, which makes them the go-to subordinates for odds and ends and unpopular projects.

As Colleagues - they can be trusted to ensure that projects are finished on time and by the book.

As Managers - they love responsibility and the power resulting from it.

OTHERS

Other well-known ISTJs include:

Denzel Washington
Angela Merkel
Condolezza Rice
Anthony Hopkins
Warren Buffet
Andrea Mitchell
Harry S. Truman

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ISTJ

E

I

Known as The Inspector or Logistician, ISTJs are:

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Reliable - they are characterized by decisiveness in practical affairs.

Straight-forward - they naturally communicate a message of trustworthiness and stability.

Institutional - they are likely to be involved in community service organizations that transmit traditional values.

Inspecting - they are careful examiners, always attentive in their scrutinizing.

Standardizing - they quietly see to it that uniform quality of product is maintained, and that those around them uphold certain standards of attitude and conduct.

Conservative - they are firm and consistent; they make the rules of the game clear and expect them to be followed.

Some ISTJs can also be:

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Stubborn

Insensitive

Inflexible

Judgmental

Prone to Self Blame

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Under stress, ISTJs may withdraw or push too hard to get things done.

How ISTJs typically operate in the workplace:

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As Subordinates - they crave responsibility, which makes them the go-to subordinates for odds and ends and unpopular projects.

​

As Colleagues - they can be trusted to ensure that projects are finished on time and by the book.

​

As Managers - they love responsibility and the power resulting from it.

Other well-known ISTJs include:

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Denzel Washington

Angela Merkel

Condolezza Rice

Anthony Hopkins

Warren Buffet

Andrea Mitchell

Harry S. Truman

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