Defender

Personality
ISFJ-A / ISFJ-T

Strengths & Weaknesses

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Defender Strengths
Supportive – Defenders truly enjoy helping others, and they happily
share their knowledge, attention, and expertise with anyone who
needs it. People with this personality type strive for win-win situations,
choosing teamwork over competition whenever possible.

Reliable – Rather than working in sporadic, excited bursts that leave

things half Anished, Defenders are meticulous and careful. They take a
steady approach, ensuring that things are done to the highest standard
– and often going well beyond what is required.

Observant – Defender personalities have a talent for noticing things,

particularly about other people. They pay attention to the smallest
details of what someone says and does, giving them unexpected
insights into other people’s lives and emotions.

Enthusiastic – When the goal is right, Defenders apply all of their gifts
to something that they believe will make a real, positive diFerence in
people’s lives – whether that’s Aghting poverty with a global initiative or
simply making a customer’s day.

Hardworking – Defenders don’t just get their work done – they take

pride in it. People with this personality type often form an emotional
attachment to the projects and organizations that they’ve dedicated
 attachment to the projects and organizations that they’ve dedicated
themselves to, and they won’t rest until they’ve done their share – or
more than their share – to be of help.

Good Practical Skills – This personality type oFers the rare

combination of an altruistic nature and hard-won practicality.
Defenders don’t just hope to help others. They take action – meaning
that they’re more than happy to roll up their sleeves and do what’s
necessary to care for their friends, family, and anyone else who needs
it.

Defender Weaknesses

Overly Humble – Defenders are so concerned with other people’s

feelings that they may refuse to make their thoughts known or to take
any duly earned credit for their contributions. And they often downplay
their eForts entirely when they think that they could have done some
minor aspect of a task better.

Taking Things Personally – Although they might try to hide it, people
with this personality type are deeply sensitive to others’ opinions, and
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 with this personality type are deeply sensitive to others’ opinions, and
they can be thrown oF-balance if someone doesn’t appreciate, approve
of, or agree with them. When they encounter criticism or disagreement
– even if it’s well intentioned – Defenders may feel as if they’re
experiencing a personal attack.

Repressing Their Feelings – Private and reserved, Defenders tend to

internalize their feelings, particularly negative ones. This can create
misunderstandings in their relationships. Eventually, all of their
repressed feelings and resentments may boil over in a sudden,
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uncharacteristic outburst of frustration.

Overcommitted – Defenders’ dutifulness can create situations where

they are overwhelmed but unwilling to relax their standards or ask for
help. As a result, Defender personalities may suFer silently, trying to do
everything themselves, even when it’s simply impossible.

Reluctant to Change – Defenders are among the personality types

that struggle the most with change. Breaking with tradition isn’t easy
for Defenders, who place great value on history and precedent. Even
when change is necessary, they may wait until the situation reaches a
breaking point before altering course.

Too Altruistic – Defenders’ giving, generous nature can leave them

vulnerable to being taken advantage of by others. It can be hard for
people with this personality type to rock the boat and stand up to
someone who isn’t pulling their own weight.

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