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Extraverts (E) are likely to… |
Introverts (I) are likely to… |
| Gain energy by doing/initiating | Gain energy by separating from others |
| Talk to think | Reflect to think |
| Take less time to process new information | Take more time to process new information |
| Talk when they are upset, angry or embarrassed | Not talk when they are upset, angry or embarrassed |
| Network with many | Network with few |
| Become tired if they have to just sit and think | Become tired if they are actively engaged with other people for too long of a time |
| Remember more if they review supplemental written material after a lesson | Remember more if they review supplemental written material before a lesson |
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People who prefer Sensing (S) are likely to… |
People who prefer Intuition (N) are likely to… |
| Begin with details and move to ideas | Begin with ideas and move to details |
| Focus on the present | Focus on the future |
| Be practical | Be innovative |
| Process information sequentially | Process information randomly |
| Enjoy producing | Enjoy designing |
| Trust experience | Trust ideas |
| Want data, details and examples | Summarize |
| Remember everything in case they might need it | Not remember information they think they won’t need |
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People who prefer Thinking (T) are likely to… |
People who prefer Feeling (F) are likely to… |
| Use logic to decide | Use values to decide |
| Be driven by a need for competence | Be driven by values and connection |
| Offer critiques as a tool for excellence | Offer appreciation as a tool for excellence |
| Use convincing language to prove their point | Use persuasive language to prove their point |
| Be competency driven | Be cooperation driven |
| Be issue focused | Be relationship focused |
| Have a critical eye | Have an affirming eye |
| Believe that addressing a problem will help people | Believe that working with the people will help solve the problem |
| Love personal challenges | Love competition when the winner is a good sport |
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People who prefer Judging (J) are likely to… |
People who prefer Perceiving (P) are likely to… |
| Want to come to a decision | Be fine with collecting information without necessarily coming to a conclusion |
| Want closure, feel they need to “do something” | Accept things as they are |
| Prepare ahead of time | Wait until the last minute |
| Control stress through good planning | Control stress through flexibility |
| Be decisive | Remain open to possibilities |
| Look for the joy of closure | Look for the joy of exploring options |
| Consider deadline stress negative | Consider deadline stress positive |
| Work then relax | Weave work and playfulness together |
| Be realistic | Be open to all possibilities |
| Be externally organized | Be internally organized |
| Resist change unless planned | Enjoy change |
The INFJ Coach 
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