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Building Respect with ISFJ Personalities

Building Respect with ISFJ Personalities

Learn how tapping into ISFJs’ appreciation for thoughtfulness earns their respect – and when to help them avoid overextending themselves

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Sep 11, 2024
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Building Respect with ISFJ Personalities
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An ISFJ nurse stands in a hospital environment. She wears a teal nurse uniform and cap, holding a clipboard. She is gently holding the hand of an elderly patient walking with a cane. In the background, a woman with crutches walks by, and a man is seated on a hospital bed. To the right, the letters “ISFJ” are prominently displayed on a wall chart.
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How to spot ISFJs (Defenders):

ISFJs (Defenders) share the Introverted, Observant, Feeling, and Judging personality traits. 

ISFJs are very attuned to whether or not they feel respected by others, especially authority figures. They aim to be model employees and may take it personally if they sense disapproval or disrespect from their bosses. If disrespected, they’re likely to withdraw rather than openly express dissatisfaction.

ISFJs are almost evenly split in their desire to be respected (59%) and their desire to be liked (41%). These thoughtful personalities want to do it all – and they respect leaders with a similar mindset, who see team members as people with interests beyond the workplace. 

Let’s explore ISFJs’ deep appreciation for thoughtfulness a little further – both the benefits and the challenges – and see what this means for you as a leader who is trying to earn the respect of your ISFJ team members. 

Today, we’ll cover:

  • ISFJs’ tendency to respect thoughtfulness – and what that means for you as a leader

  • The workplace impact of embodying thoughtfulness (and what you can do to help)

  • One key leadership strategy to help you win the respect of ISFJs on your team 

  • How your personality shapes the way you think respect should be earned (if you’re an ISFJ leader)

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