Leading Sentinels: Change Leadership Series

(ISTJ | ISFJ | ESTJ | ESFJ)

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Change leadership – the ability to successfully guide your team through workplace changes – is now more crucial than ever. In this change leadership series, we’ll explore the best strategies for leading all 16 personality types through transitions, so you and your team can emerge stronger.

Do you lead a Sentinel (ISTJ | ISFJ | ESTJ | ESFJ)? 

Sentinels include all personality types who share the Observant and Judging personality traits. They’re cooperative and highly practical, embracing and creating order, security, and stability wherever they go. They’re hardworking, meticulous, and traditional, but they can also be inflexible and reluctant to accept different points of view.

Sentinel personality types (ISTJ | ISFJ | ESTJ | ESFJ) are known for their reliability and dedication to their work, making them the backbone of any organization. But when change comes along, they tend to feel the strain of that uncertainty more than others. 

Change is inevitable in today’s work environment, so like everyone else, Sentinels must navigate it – and as a leader, you’re in a unique position to help them through it.

Today, we’ll explore how Sentinels react to change, the most likely challenges they face, and three strategies for successfully leading them through times of transition in a way that keeps them engaged and productive.

Let’s get into it!

How Sentinels React to Change

Steadfast and dependable, Sentinels value structure and stability. At first, they may resist change, questioning the necessity of the change or expressing concerns about its impact on their work.

Sentinels on your team might even become more rigid in their thinking, clinging to familiar routines and processes out of comfort, even if they’re no longer effective. If they feel comfortable speaking up, they may also express frustration or anxiety about the unknown.

Tip: Sentinels’ practical approach and attention to detail can be invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining stability during times of change. Provide them with the necessary support and guidance to feel secure in their roles.

Common Challenges with Change