LOGICIAN (ASSERTIVE) ee ROLE: ANALYST Intuitive (N) and Thinking (7) personality types, known for their rationality, impartiality, and intellectual excellence. STRATEGY: CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALISM Confident Individualists prefer doing things alone, choosing to rely on their own skills and instincts as ‘opposed to seeking others’ help. TRAITS Introverted (|) individuals prefer solitary activities and get exhausted by social interaction. They tend to be quite sensitive to external stimulation (e.g. sound) in general Intuitive (N) individuals are very imaginative, open-minded and curious. They prefer novelty over stability and focus on hidden ‘meanings and future possibilities. Thinking (1) individuals focus on objectivity and rationality, prioritizing logic over emotions. They tend to hide their feelings and see efficiency as more important than cooperation Prospecting (P) individuals are very good at improvising and spotting opportunities. They tend to be flexible, relaxed nonconformists who prefer keeping their options open. Assertive (-A) individuals are self-assured, ‘even-tempered and resistant to stress. They refuse to worry too much and do not push themselves too hard when it comes to achieving goals. RESEARCH INSIGHT Assertive Logicians are the most likely personality type to say it's best to be skeptical by default. 1 STRENGTHS Analytical: Logicians analyze everything that they come across, spotting unexpected patterns and connections that other personality types might overlook. mye Original: Thanks to their unrelenting imagination, Logicians can come up with creative, counterintuitive ideas that wouldn't occur to most people Open-Minded: Logicians are driven by curiosity and an intense desire to learn everything that they can. People with this personality type tend to be receptive to new ideas and ways of doing things. Objective: Logicians care about the truth. Rather than taking comfort in ideology or received ideas, they want to understand what's really going on beneath the surface. WEAKNESSES Disconnected: Logicians can get lost in their own train of thought, even when they're with other people. This can cause them to feel disconnected. from others, especially in large social gatherings. Insensitive: People with this personality type see rationality as the key to a better, happier world, They may underestimate the importance of such values as compassion, etiquette, and tradition. Dissatisfied: Logicians can't help but imagine how things could be better than they already are. This mindset can become overwhelming, with Logicians constantly trying to reinvent the wheel. Perfectionistic: Logicians want to get things done, but their quest for perfection can get in the way. At times, these personalities may get so lost in analyzing various options that they never reach a decision or even give up on the project. 16 Personalities