ISTJ Personality Type Hallmark Characteristics: Dependable, Dedicated, Judicious, Precise, and Systematic

Leadership Style: Highly disciplined, precise, and realistic ISTJs bring clarity and structure to goals by concentrating on facts and taking nothing for granted. More task than relationship oriented, they rely upon standard operating procedures, maintain the status quo, and acknowledge power and authority that are bestowed through title and tenure. In leadership positions, ISTJs set a standard and expect followers to do their duty and to adhere to that standard.

Conflict Resolution: Logical, reserved, and conscientious, ISTJs respect established rules and regulations that have been put in place to help things run efficiently. They expect those in authority to resolve conflicts and infractions and have little patience for conflict that interferes with their work and their duty.

Communication Style: ISTJs trust and remember information gained from first-hand experience. Direct and to the point, they communicate short-term realities in an orderly systemic manner. They take time to consider and take in information before communicating decisions. ISTJs persuade through calculated logical analysis. They are persuaded through factually accurate, detailed information presented as far in advance as possible.

As Entrepreneurs: Comfortable with addressing tangible realistic facts, ISTJs break situations down into specific bits and pieces. For them, life centers on bringing order and structure to an environment by meticulously attending to the practical and specific details of a circumstance in a logical fashion. Hard charging, capable, and true to their word, they have a natural determination for seeing a job through to the end. They relentlessly conserve and protect the resources of the organizations they establish. Members of the organization are expected to live by schedules, meet deadlines, and work hard. Traditionalists uncomfortable with change, ISTJs need to augment their natural abilities with others who are more flexible and open to the implementation of change.

Career Satisfaction: ISTJs do not like surprises and place great emphasis on the importance of planning and regulating tasks well in advance. In order for work to be meaningful to ISTJs, it must involve logical, impersonal analysis of tangible products and services in a stable traditional environment. While successful people of all types are found in all occupations, some careers popular with ISTJs include: Accountant, Logistics and Supply Manager, Chief Information Officer, Stockbroker, Administrator, Tax Examiner, Investment Securities Officer, Engineer, Pharmacist, and Dentist.