Comparing types
INFJ
vs INFJ
Insightful visionary
ISTJ
Responsible realist
Strengths
INFJ wants
- Noticing and understanding how others are likely to react to the future
- Inspiring others to work together to achieve long-term goals
ISTJ gives
- Working accurately and reliably to deliver exactly what has been asked for
- Approaching tasks in a structured way to get things done quickly and efficiently
Stretches
INFJ wants
- Stubborn commitment to unrealistic ideals
- Difficulty giving constructive or negative feedback
ISTJ gives
- Resisting large-scale change or innovation, even when it’s beneficial
- Expecting other people to follow rules and procedures as carefully as they do
Likes
INFJ wants
- Exploring patterns and meaning
- Developing an inner vision to guide their behavior and priorities
- Seeing things from multiple perspectives
ISTJ gives
- Focusing on facts and details that fit their interests and experience
- Applying past experience to problem-solving
- Taking in and understanding new facts and information
Working together
INFJ wants
- Respect for themselves and others
- A positive environment free from aggressive or intimidating behavior
- To know exactly what’s expected of them so that they don’t disappoint you
ISTJ gives
- Clearly defined expectations and responsibilities
- Common sense
- A calm, focused approach to tasks