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MBTI Personality Types

What is MBTI?

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) categorizes people into 16 personality types based on four dimensions:

Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)

Where you get your energy from – the outer world or your inner world.

Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)

How you take in information – through facts or patterns.

Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)

How you make decisions – objectively or considering people.

Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)

How you approach the world – structured or flexible.

Your MBTI Type:

E I S N T F J P

The 16 Personality Types

Type Nickname Traits Famous Example
INTJ The Architect Strategic, independent, perfectionist Elon Musk
INTP The Logician Innovative, analytical, abstract Albert Einstein
ENTJ The Commander Charismatic, decisive, leader Steve Jobs
ENTP The Debater Quick-witted, curious, argumentative Mark Twain
INFJ The Advocate Idealistic, compassionate, determined Nelson Mandela
INFP The Mediator Empathetic, creative, values-driven William Shakespeare
ENFJ The Protagonist Charismatic, inspiring, diplomatic Oprah Winfrey
ENFP The Campaigner Enthusiastic, sociable, imaginative Walt Disney
ISTJ The Logistician Practical, responsible, thorough Angela Merkel
ISFJ The Defender Supportive, reliable, observant Mother Teresa
ESTJ The Executive Organized, traditional, dependable Judge Judy
ESFJ The Consul Caring, social, cooperative Taylor Swift
ISTP The Virtuoso Logical, adaptable, hands-on Michael Jordan
ISFP The Adventurer Artistic, gentle, spontaneous Freddie Mercury
ESTP The Entrepreneur Energetic, perceptive, bold Madonna
ESFP The Entertainer Playful, outgoing, spontaneous Jamie Oliver

Big Five Personality Traits

The OCEAN Model

The Big Five personality traits, also known as the OCEAN model, represent five broad dimensions of personality:

Openness (O)

Imagination, curiosity, and preference for novelty and variety.

Conscientiousness (C)

Self-discipline, organization, and dependability.

Extraversion (E)

Sociability, talkativeness, and tendency to seek stimulation.

Agreeableness (A)

Compassion, cooperativeness, and trust in others.

Neuroticism (N)

Tendency to experience negative emotions like anger or anxiety.

Your Big Five Profile:

High Scorers

  • Openness: Creative, adventurous
  • Conscientiousness: Reliable, disciplined
  • Extraversion: Outgoing, energetic
  • Agreeableness: Trusting, altruistic
  • Neuroticism: Sensitive, nervous

Low Scorers

  • Openness: Conventional, practical
  • Conscientiousness: Flexible, spontaneous
  • Extraversion: Reserved, independent
  • Agreeableness: Critical, competitive
  • Neuroticism: Secure, confident

How the Big Five Works

Scientific Foundation

Unlike other personality models, the Big Five was developed through statistical analysis of language used to describe personality, making it one of the most scientifically validated models.

Spectrum Approach

Each trait exists on a spectrum rather than as binary categories. Your score shows where you fall between two extremes for each dimension.

Predictive Power

Big Five traits can predict important life outcomes like career success, relationship satisfaction, and health behaviors.

Enneagram Personality System

The 9 Personality Types

The Enneagram describes nine interconnected personality types, each with distinct patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

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Type 1: The Reformer

Principled, purposeful, self-controlled, perfectionistic.

Type 2: The Helper

Generous, demonstrative, people-pleasing, possessive.

Type 3: The Achiever

Adaptable, excelling, driven, image-conscious.

Type 4: The Individualist

Expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed, temperamental.

Type 5: The Investigator

Perceptive, innovative, secretive, isolated.

Type 6: The Loyalist

Engaging, responsible, anxious, suspicious.

Type 7: The Enthusiast

Spontaneous, versatile, distractible, scattered.

Type 8: The Challenger

Self-confident, decisive, willful, confrontational.

Type 9: The Peacemaker

Receptive, reassuring, complacent, resigned.

Wings, Stress & Growth Points

Each type is influenced by adjacent types (wings) and moves toward different types in stress (disintegration) or growth (integration).

DISC Personality Model

Behavioral Styles

DISC categorizes behavioral styles into four primary types, helping understand how people prefer to interact and communicate.

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Influence
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Dominance (D)

Direct, results-oriented, firm, strong-willed. Focuses on shaping the environment by overcoming opposition.

Influence (I)

Outgoing, enthusiastic, optimistic, lively. Focuses on shaping the environment by influencing or persuading others.

Steadiness (S)

Even-tempered, accommodating, patient, humble. Focuses on cooperating with others to carry out the task.

Conscientiousness (C)

Analytical, reserved, precise, private. Focuses on working conscientiously within existing circumstances.

Practical Applications

DISC is widely used in workplaces for team building, leadership development, sales training, and improving communication.

Jungian Psychological Types

Carl Jung’s Theory

Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung proposed that people can be categorized by their preferences in how they perceive the world and make decisions.

Psychological Functions

  • Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) – How you make decisions
  • Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N) – How you perceive information

Attitudes

  • Extraversion (E) – Focused on the outer world
  • Introversion (I) – Focused on the inner world

Archetypes & the Collective Unconscious

Jung also introduced concepts like archetypes (universal symbols like The Hero, The Wise Old Man) and the collective unconscious (shared psychic structures).

Compare Personality Frameworks

How They Relate

While each framework approaches personality differently, there are meaningful connections between them.

Framework Focus Strengths Limitations
MBTI Cognitive preferences Easy to understand, practical applications Less scientific validation
Big Five Trait dimensions Scientific, predictive power Less intuitive, fewer practical tools
Enneagram Motivations & fears Deep personal growth focus Less empirical validation
DISC Behavioral styles Practical workplace applications Narrower scope
Jungian Psychological types Rich theoretical foundation Less structured assessment

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