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Introduction

Defender Personality

(WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?)

ISFJ-A / ISFJ-T

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01 Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it

away to others.

BRIAN TRACY

The Defender personality type is quite unique, as many of their qualities

defy the de�nition of their individual traits. Though sensitive, Defenders

have excellent analytical abilities; though reserved, they have well-

developed people skills and robust social relationships; and though they

are generally a conservative type, Defenders are often receptive to change

and new ideas. As with so many things, people with the Defender

personality type are more than the sum of their parts, and it is the way they

use these strengths that de�nes who they are.

There’s hardly a better type to make up such a large proportion of the

population, nearly 13%. Combining the best of tradition and the desire to

do good, Defenders are found in lines of work with a sense of history

behind them, such as medicine, academics and charitable social work.

Defenders are true altruists, meeting kindness with kindness-in-

excess and engaging the work and people they believe in with

enthusiasm and generosity.

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Defender personalities (especially Turbulent ones) are often meticulous to

the point of perfectionism, and though they procrastinate, they can always

be relied on to get the job done on time. Defenders take their

responsibilities personally, consistently going above and beyond, doing

everything they can to exceed expectations and delight others, at work and

at home.

We Must Be Seen to Be Believed

The challenge for Defenders is ensuring that what they do is noticed. They

have a tendency to underplay their accomplishments, and while their

kindness is often respected, more cynical and sel�sh people are likely to

take advantage of Defenders’ dedication and humbleness by pushing work

onto them and then taking the credit. Defenders need to know when to say

no and stand up for themselves if they are to maintain their con�dence and

enthusiasm.

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Naturally social, an odd quality for Introverts, Defenders utilize excellent

memories not to retain data and trivia, but to remember people, and details

about their lives. When it comes to gift-giving, Defenders have no equal,

using their imagination and natural sensitivity to express their generosity in

ways that touch the hearts of their recipients. While this is certainly true of

their coworkers, whom people with the Defender personality type often

consider their personal friends, it is in family that their expressions of

a�ection fully bloom.

If I Can Protect You, I Will

Defender personalities are a wonderful group, rarely sitting idle while a

worthy cause remains un�nished. Defenders’ ability to connect with others

on an intimate level is unrivaled among Introverts, and the joy they

experience in using those connections to maintain a supportive, happy

family is a gift for everyone involved. They may never be truly comfortable

in the spotlight, and may feel guilty taking due credit for team e�orts, but if

they can ensure that their e�orts are recognized, Defenders are likely to

feel a level of satisfaction in what they do that many other personality types

can only dream of.

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