Analysis Of My Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Profile

My Myers-Briggs Type Indicator profile is Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving or INFP. In a professional setting I am usually a catalyst and focus more on the growth of people rather than the growth of the organization. My optimistic outlook, ability to genuinely empathize, and proficiency in adapting to various communication styles makes me highly affable and influential in the spread of ideas. I am also able to translate technical, hard to understand information into layman’s terms (Blumenthal, 1991; Butt, n.a.-c; Butt, n.a.-d)In an academic setting I learn best when I receive or am able to find an in depth explanation regarding the subject and any questions pertaining to it. I prefer theoretical and concrete material over practical
This ESTJ will be referred to as Eddie and he is a staunch traditionalist. Eddie bases all his decision on facts, historical outcomes, and his situation at present. For instance, when Eddie is deciding what type of seminar his employees should attend, he first evaluates what needs to be improved, calculates the cost of each employees attendance and then considers seminars his company or he has attended in the past. Eddie loves steadfast routines and also prefers that expectations of him be clearly and concisely outlined. Eddie doesn’t like to be surprised at a meeting with new information or sudden changes to his routines. WIth his high regard to and preference for rules and regulations, these situations may make him seem inflexible and uncreative.If I would ask, “Why are things like this?” Eddie would reply, “Because they have always been and these are the rules.” He not only has high expectations of others, but also on himself. Once something has been agreed upon, he expects it to get done in an effective and timely manner. Eddie sees laziness as a character flaw and believes that positions of power and prestige can only be earned through hard work. As an ESTJ, Eddie is likely to be a supervisor, manager or an executive, due to his enjoyment of structured and controlled positions along with his drive to “climb the ladder”, constantly seeking out promotions (Blumenthal, 1991; Butt,
First, I want to employ the strategy of requesting more time when faced with big decisions. I am requesting this time primarily to remove myself from the situation and allow for independent contemplation and research of the decision at hand. This way I won’t feel rushed or pressured by the individual/group into making a rash decision and it will help to eliminate my anxiety when faced with these situations. My desired outcome would be to employ this strategy and reinter the group with a clear head, a solid decision, and also a set limit of how much I would be willing to