INTJThe Strategist

Possible advantages

• Connect scattered problems and find key links that affect the entire system.
• Willing to continuously learn toward important goals and test whether existing practices are still effective.

Blind spots worth paying attention to

• Waiting to share plans that are too complete may make it difficult for partners to participate in a timely manner.
• When an explanation is persuasive, also be on the lookout for real feedback that doesn't fit the model.

Work and study styles

You can try a working style that has clear goals, allows independent research, and allows discussion of the basis for decision-making. When you start a project, break down your long-term direction into a small, testable experiment; explain to your colleagues what you already know, what you hypothesize, and where you need additional evidence.

communication and relationships

If you are used to expressing concern with solutions, first ask the other person whether they need analysis, companionship or specific help at the moment. When expressing different opinions, clearly state your questions about the plan and your respect for the person. Don't expect others to automatically understand your good intentions.

Three growth exercises

• When sharing your plan, proactively lay out an as-yet-undetermined assumption.
• Invite a dissenter to point out the weakest link in the plan.
• Schedule a conversation this week with no improvement tasks, just to share what’s going on.