Building Respect with ISTP Personalities

Learn how to earn ISTPs’ respect and use the “Curious Collaborator” approach to boost your effectiveness as a leader

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How to spot ISTPs (Virtuosos):

ISTPs (Virtuosos) share the Introverted, Observant, Thinking, and Prospecting personality traits. 

They are calm, practical, and reserved, often showing respect through their actions more than their words. They are direct, honest, and independent in their work. ISTPs highly value competence, so they respect leaders who demonstrate skill, expertise, and a willingness to learn.

According to our research, most ISTPs (79%) say they would rather earn respect by investing their time and energy into their own personal growth and goals rather than cooperative endeavors with others. 

This opinion largely shapes how ISTPs are likely to grant respect to others, too, including you as their team leader. ISTPs want to see you commit to your growth and be willing to draw on the expertise of your team – and they’re quick to spot who’s really willing to learn.

Does your leadership approach align with what ISTPs respect most from authority figures? Let’s find out!

Today, we’ll cover:

• ISTPs’ tendency to respect team expertise (and what this means for you as a leader)

• The workplace impact of valuing team expertise (both the good and the bad)

• The “Curious Collaborator” approach to help you tap into ISTPs’ expertise and gain their lasting respect 

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