ISFP Personality Type According MBTI Typology

ISFP personality type is one of the sixteen personality types according to the MBTI typology. ISFP is referred to as the“Composer”.

The basic characteristics of this personality type are:

• Unorganized, indecisive, timid, peaceful, weak concentration, creative
• Very sensitive, easily stresses and burned out
• Highly developed artistic sense
• There are stirrings of inspiration, but unplanned
• Reflects on the present, not the future
• Needs a positive atmosphere, rejects deadlines and ultimatums
• Doesn’t like hierarchy and strict discipline
• Others like to confer with him, is a sensitive listener

Kroeger, Thuesen and Rutledge indicate following characteristics and recommendations:

• At work: supports others in their efforts by focusing on details and current tasks
• Professional development: must be free from a focus on the present and learn to think also about the future
• Leadership position: leads by personal example, draws attention to detail and provides sensitive support

The ISFP personality type in practice: Every type of person is suited for a different type of work. People with the ISFP personality type usually excel in organizations in the following professions:

• Assistant
• Corporate Psychologist
• HR specialist
• Lecturer / Instructor
• Office manager
• Personnel
• Receptionist
• Specialist for Development and Education

Following important people had the ISFP personality type:

• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - First Lady (wife of J.F.K.)
• Marie Antoinette - Archduchess of Austria, Queen of France
• Steven Spielberg - filmmaker
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - composer