ISTJ IN THE WORKPLACE

When it comes to the workplace, ISTJs are almost a stereotype for the classic hard-working, dutiful
employee. In all positions, the ISTJ personality type seeks structure, clearly defined rules, and respect for
authority and hierarchy. Responsibilities aren't burdens to ISTJs, they are the trust that has been placed in
them, an opportunity to prove once again that they are the right person for the job.
On the other hand, the change that comes with assuming those new responsibilities, or in losing old ones, is
often a significant struggle for ISTJs. This presents itself differently in different positions of authority, but it is
one of ISTJs' most significant challenges to overcome. The usual insensitivity common to all Thinking (T)
types is also a running theme here, something many people with the ISTJ personality type choose to focus
on in their personal and professional development.

ISTJ Subordinates
ISTJs crave responsibility, which makes them the go-to subordinates for odds and ends and unpopular
projects. Often seen as jacks of all trades, ISTJ personalities can competently tackle any project that comes
with a manual. On the other hand, this makes them reluctant to give up responsibilities even when they are
overburdened, or when there are better people for the job. The seriousness in ISTJs' approach to their work
makes them surprisingly sensitive to criticism, leading to a sometimes vexing level of inflexibility.
Their stubbornness aside, or perhaps because of it, ISTJs are quite possibly one of the most productive
subordinates they respect authority and hierarchy, and have no problem following orders and instructions.
Punctuality is unlikely to ever be an issue, either in terms of showing up to work on time, or in terms of
meeting project deadlines. While ISTJs may need clearly set steps and well-defined responsibilities, they are
exceptionally loyal, dedicated, meticulous and patient in completing their work.

ISTJ Colleagues
Among colleagues, no one can be trusted more to ensure that projects are finished on time and by the book
than ISTJs. Quiet and methodical, people with the ISTJ personality type keep cool when the going gets tough,
but expect their colleagues to share their approach. Significantly different types, especially more emotional
ones, baffle ISTJs with their need for emotional support and openness, or capacity for dropping something,
half finished. To ISTJs, either something's been done right or it's been done wrong, and sugarcoating it or
walking away isn't going to fix it.
ISTJs value peace and security in the workplace, and the easiest way for this to happen is for them to simply
work alone. Innovations, brainstorming, theories and new ideas all disrupt this comfortable state, and it
takes a great deal of respect on ISTJs' part to acknowledge their validity. Once the details have been laid out

and a plan of implementation established though, ISTJs are an indispensable part of the team in putting
these ideas into practice.

ISTJ Managers
ISTJs love responsibility and the power resulting from it. Pressing themselves hard to meet their obligations,
ISTJs regularly go above and beyond their duties, and expect their subordinates to act with the same level of
dedication. At the same time, ISTJs' preference for doing things by the book, adherence to hierarchy, and
general aversion to innovation makes their subordinates ride a very thin line when they do stepping out of
bounds must be backed up with just the facts, and results.
It is said that it is better to do first and ask permission later it's difficult to say whether this applies to ISTJs,
as they are very intolerant of their subordinates' failures to meet their obligations, and one of those
obligations is to stick to the plan. Believing that truth, at least as far as they see it, is more important than
sensitivity, ISTJ personalities are capable of laying down hard criticism, and their willingness to make tough
decisions can make perceived insubordination the final trespass.
8. CONCLUSION (/ISTJ-CONCLUSION)
6. CAREER PATHS (/ISTJ-CAREERS)

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1Jul10,20159:14am

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CAREERS Wow!Itisrighton!YesIneedtoworkonbeingmoresensitive.Andalsohavngasenseofhumor.
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WoW!Everythingthatiswritingaboutthispersonalitytype,describedmetoa"T".Unbelievable!Iwillnow
putALLmyeffortintobeingmoresensitive.......whenneededie:MyChildrenandHusband
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insensitiveistheonlydownsideIseewiththispersonality......MaybeIwilltrytobealittlelessstuborn!
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