In particular, inconsistent people can test Sentinels’ patience. These personality types are happiest without drama – though they can occasionally be stubborn. Birthdays, dinner parties, and camping trips are delightful events under their enthusiastic direction. Sentinels feel bolstered by having reliable people in their lives, and they make sure they hold up their end of the bargain. An appreciation of strong relationships allows these personality types to share generously with those they respect and love. They see it as their duty to give their families safe, happy lives that prepare them for the real world. In their personal lives, Sentinels want to offer stability and wisdom to others. DARK SIDE OF PERSONALITY SURVEY Guidance and Wisdom This can make them excellent teachers, managers, and community officials, as well as caring parents and hosts.Ĩ2% of Sentinels say they avoid risky or unpredictable situations. Whether or not they’re in a formal leadership role, they care about setting a good example, and they gain great satisfaction from guiding a well-functioning group.
Sentinel personalities thrive in environments that have clear hierarchies and rules. Sentinels would much rather guide a single project to completion than start (and abandon) a flurry of interesting ideas. This enables them to make steady, consistent progress – which is exactly what they enjoy. These personality types remain loyal to established best practices and traditions, whether that’s the best way to make a pizza crust or the most efficient way to write an algorithm. They simply take inspiration from the past rather than the future. That said, Sentinels are hardly unimaginative. Their motto is, “If it works, don’t break it.”ħ8% of Sentinels say they are good at executing their ideas. Following proven methods makes more sense to them than swanning around in search of innovation. Given a choice, these personality types prefer to collaborate within a clear set of rules. They work hard and aim never to let anyone down, and they expect other people to embrace this same ethic as well. This means that they rarely need external inspiration to be productive and focused.
This leads to a deserved reputation as the cornerstone of any group or organization, from family to church to the office and the factory floor.Ĭareful and consistent, Sentinel personalities tend to be self-motivated. These personality types seek order, security, and stability, and they tend to work hard to maintain their way of things. They feel comfortable with who they are, and they take pride in their good character and their competence. Sentinels – Logisticians (ISTJ), Defenders (ISFJ), Executives (ESTJ), and Consuls (ESFJ) – are cooperative, practical, and grounded. Shared personality traits: Observant (S) and Judging (J) Character and Competence