A comprehensive look at the four temperaments and how they shape our personalities
The 16 personality types are based on four key dichotomies that describe how we interact with the world:
Where you focus your attention and get your energy — from the outer world of people and activities or your inner world of ideas and impressions.
How you take in information — focusing on what's real and actual or preferring patterns and possibilities.
How you make decisions — based on objective logic and consistency or values and how actions affect others.
How you deal with the outer world — preferring structure and firm decisions or remaining flexible and adaptable.
Analysts are rational and strategic thinkers who value knowledge, competence, and logic. They are driven by a desire to understand complex systems and often excel in fields that require innovation and strategic planning.
Strategic Mastermind
Imaginative and strategic thinkers with a plan for everything.
Conceptual Architect
Innovative inventors with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
Dynamic Leader
Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one.
Visionary Challenger
Smart and curious thinkers who cannot resist an intellectual challenge.
Diplomats are idealistic and empathetic individuals who value authenticity, growth, and harmony. They are driven by a desire to help others and often excel in fields that involve understanding people and facilitating personal development.
Insightful Visionary
Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists.
Thoughtful Idealist
Poetic, kind and altruistic people, always eager to help a good cause.
Inspiring Leader
Charismatic and inspiring leaders, able to mesmerize their listeners.
Enthusiastic Innovator
Enthusiastic, creative and sociable free spirits, who can always find a reason to smile.
Sentinels are practical and dutiful individuals who value security, stability, and tradition. They are driven by a desire to create order and often excel in fields that require organization, reliability, and attention to detail.
The Duty Fulfiller
Practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted.
Devoted Guardian
Very dedicated and warm protectors, always ready to defend their loved ones.
Efficient Administrator
Excellent administrators, unsurpassed at managing things – or people.
Supportive Organizer
Extraordinarily caring, social and popular people, always eager to help.
Explorers are spontaneous and versatile individuals who value freedom, variety, and hands-on experience. They are driven by a desire to live in the moment and often excel in fields that require adaptability, resourcefulness, and practical problem-solving.
The Mechanic
Bold and practical experimenters, masters of all kinds of tools.
Versatile Artist
Flexible and charming artists, always ready to explore and experience something new.
Dynamic Doer
Smart, energetic and very perceptive people, who truly enjoy living on the edge.
Enthusiastic Performer
Spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic people – life is never boring around them.
