#19: INTJ - The Genius

IN THIS EPISODE: Who is the Genius? What is their strengths and stressors? How do you work with the employees with this personality? What is their best job fit? How are they visionary? How do they react to micromanaging? What will they bring into a work place? LINKS MENTIONED: Learn your personality profile Personality Store Interested in working with Chuck & Timogi? Want to know more about Chuck Taylor, Optimization Coach? Want to know more about Timogi Jackson, Empowerment Specialist? Apply to be on the show. ABOUT OUR CO-HOSTS: Timogi Jackson is a certified life coach and The Empowerment Specialist with Sage Garden Care Center. 

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Chuck is a certified Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator trainer and together he and Timogi discuss the benefits of understanding personality types in the workplace.

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[jeremyb]

INTJs often don't like praise because other people's standards are rarely, if ever, as high as their own. So to hear "good job" from someone, even someone in a position of authority, is relatively meaningless to an INTJ. "Yep, I know, " is our internal (and sometimes external) response. It's actually MUCH more endearing to be critical of our work, because if we actually haven't thought of something or have made a mistake, we want to know that so that we do not make that mistake again. You gain much more respect from an INTJ by pointing out something they've missed, because it happens to us so rarely.

[cgt]

We're not rigid. You just have to use logic or show a better way of doing things in order to convince us to change direction. We are quite open minded. 🙄

[AntonyReed]

We INTJs love to listen to anything and everything about INTJs. A bit narcissistic, perhaps, but oh well. lol
Great take on the type, I have to say. Thank for this.

[dshoec]

An immature intj will face many challenges. A mature intj is unstoppable.

[israelboakes]

Interesting how the INTJ video has wayyy more views than the other types. Here we all are lol

[BlairWaldorf]

What really SUCKS is that in America the whole ‘do you get along in a team?’ question is DEATH to an INTJ (especially female like myself).

It’s really unfair to us as INTJs that we basically have to force ourselves to be “likeable” in order to make it in the work world. Especially if you’re like me and want to be in the Human Services fields. Now I have learned over time to just fake it and pretend I’m interested when I’m not necessarily into the person.

It takes a lot of mental real estate to make sure everyone else around me is emotionally okay and I ‘get along’ with everyone.

This is likely why INTJs end up needing our own stuff and careers so we don’t have to force ourselves to be in a group that we don’t want to be in. We like groups but only if we choose to BE in the group.

Being forced to be in a group for the sake of it is a problem.

[atlaskaiser]

I forget poeple s names 2 min after they interduce themselves

[emmy]

As a female of this personality type, this is so spot on... and nice to know other people can see past the fact that we may come off arrogant but it’s really just that we know what the hell we are doing and talking about.

[mbtisocialclub]

I’m an INTJ who was raised in a feeler family,
Guys be careful of using your feeling function too much it can lead to you doubting your Ni and cause depression.
Be aware of Fi but don’t trade Te to satisfy other people who expect you to speak their language but won’t return the favour.
My point being that a lot of feeler will ask why you can’t be more considerate but they won’t do the same for you and be more rational.

[Chet]

"I have forgotten more than you will ever know" - INTJ

[sauntersway]

All us INTJs need to know each other. It's a real need for our world. Hook us up.

[deepfriedbrains__]

I think the quote is along the lines of, "If you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough."

[MXBLXN]

INTJ - the most misunderstood personality type. I am, at least... it’s the most frustrating thing ever.

[shaykika]

As an INTJ, I have struggled to understand why people make things in the work place personal by bringing their feelings into it. Now I remind myself, that everyone is different and can bring value, even when their feelings get on my nerves and they take forever to grasp certain things. 😂🤣

[catorce]

This video really hit home for me. I am a female high school science teacher. It confuses the young men when they try to flatter me or change the subject to get out of some assignment, and it never works. The greatest compliment I hear about me is, "She ain't playing about her work! Don't even try it!" 😄
I love my students but had a hard time years ago trying to connect until I realized most people thrive on their feelings.
I have since learned to make a personal connection so that students will perform. If they like you, they do well. I think this is sad, but it's true.
Most don't have internal motivation and want to know what they will get out of it. I thought learning just to know was a reward in itself. Stupid me.

[godiegogo_]

I have no problem with my feelings, there is just a time and place for that.

[marquisealexander]

We're not rigid, we are open to your other way of doing things but unless they're better than our way of doing things (Which, most of the time they aren't) then why would we follow a less effective/efficient way?

[whatnow]

I am not a genius but I am a genius. Only a genius will understand that

[taylamorris]

I don't like to receive praise. It makes me very uncomfortable. I do like a simple "thank you" or to have my qualities and/or skills acknowledged in a concise manner.

I hate it when I'm doubted on my ideas. People often assume that I haven't looked at all the options when I have. As you said, typically the only time I haven't considered a better solution is because I'm lacking information, which frustrates me. Then, I'm left with the thought, "well, why the hell didn't you tell me that?!"

I do quickly lose trust and respect quite easily when I know someone is withholding information from me, or even worse, lying to me. This is unfortunate when I receive this treatment from someone at a higher position. It makes it harder for me to perform well and interact with them.

[edbenjamin]

I think the reason so many InTJs like to learn about themselves is because they are so misunderstood and even maligned. Though we don't need as much attention, it can still be a little lonely. You have to be your own validation because the world will withhold it.