The sixteen types

Each type is one combination of the four scales. They describe tendencies, not categories of person — and no combination is better to be than another.

Intuitive Thinkers

Drawn to systems, patterns, and the question of how something actually works.

INTJThe Strategist

Works backward from where things should end up.

INTPThe Theorist

Would rather understand it properly than finish it quickly.

ENTJThe Director

Sees the gap between where things are and where they could be, and closes it.

ENTPThe Challenger

Tests an idea by arguing with it.

Intuitive Feelers

Drawn to meaning, potential, and the question of what something is for.

INFJThe Confidant

Notices what people aren't saying.

INFPThe Dreamer

Measures things against how they ought to be.

ENFJThe Mentor

Sees what someone could become and organises around it.

ENFPThe Enthusiast

Finds the interesting thread and pulls it.

Practical Organisers

Drawn to structure, reliability, and the question of what needs doing.

ISTJThe Steward

Does what was agreed, to the standard agreed.

ISFJThe Anchor

Keeps track of what everyone needs.

ESTJThe Organizer

Turns a vague situation into a plan with names on it.

ESFJThe Connector

Holds the group together, usually without being asked.

Practical Improvisers

Drawn to the concrete present, and the question of what works right now.

ISTPThe Troubleshooter

Works out how it functions by getting into it.

ISFPThe Maker

Knows what feels right and works from there.

ESTPThe Operator

Reads the situation and moves before the meeting ends.

ESFPThe Improviser

Makes the present moment better for whoever's in it.