04-25-2016, 11:41 AM
(04-25-2016, 10:38 AM)chaosvrgn Wrote: I've studied the MBTI and Jung's cognitive functions for years now. Wouldn't say I'm an expert, but I have pretty much integrated it into my life with much success.
I identify as INTP, and I find ISTJ's the WORST to deal with on matters like these. They claim they're so malleable, but I've never met one that wouldn't just outright reject new ways of doing things no matter how hard you try. I've had two ISTJ managers in my career, and being completely honest, I'm so tired of dealing with them that I exited the corporate workplace to become an entrepreneur. Pretty much, the only way I could get anything new approved is if I just took a risk and did it without their approval and went over their head with the results.
The issue is, they usually end up landing in management because they're so good at following routine, and they ALWAYS honor their word. As *NTPs, we're heady, idea people. We bounce ideas off other people as a means of discussion -- STJ's often take that as us making a promise, and when we "break" it, they think we're lazy or something.
In my business -- which has been quite profitable -- I deliberately partnered with an ENTJ as my main investor, and have recently added two INTJ's for execution. I'm courting an ISFJ now -- her job will be to inspect our work for errors, and also execution of minor plans.
Awesome stuff!
I appreciate a lot of what you shared! I've never done anything besides entrepreneurship (and I seem to mostly attract *NTP/*NFP friends... and INFJs) so that was my first encounter with that particular way of thinking.
I know for a fact, though, that after I secure financing, I won't have to deal with him a lot. That's what keeps me going.
The other thing is that "honoring their word" thing. He already gave me his word that if I bring evidence that this technology works, I'll have "no problem getting financed". That's why I've lined up one of my very few ISTJ acquaintances (heavy I, heavy T) to critique the arguments I've prepared for my next meeting.
Definitely though... without MBTI, I would be totally lost right now.
