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THE LOGICIAN (/INTP-
The running theme for INTPs is their desire for solitude, need for intellectual stimulation, and PERSONALITY) (INTP-T)
the satisfaction of the nal piece of a puzzle clicking into place. Whether in subordinate or ! ANALYST
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1. Introduction (/intp-personality)

2. Strengths & Weaknesses (/intp-

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3. Romantic Relationships (/intp-

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4. Friendships (/intp-friends)
Under the right conditions, INTP subordinates are innovative, resourceful, and hard-working,
5. Parenthood (/intp-parents)
easily wrapping their minds around whatever complex problems are placed in front of them
and delivering unorthodox but eective solutions. However, these qualities require a great 6. Career Paths (/intp-careers)

deal of freedom, something stereotypical managers are loath to cede. It is dicult to 7. Workplace Habits (/intps-at-work)

8. Conclusion (/intp-conclusion)

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quantify these qualities on a resume several other characteristics, like a relative 9. Premium Prole (/premium-
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indierence to job security and to being liked, exacerbate the challenge and it can take time
to grow to trust INTP subordinates enough to allow this latitude.

INTP personalities prefer to work alone, but at the same time they despise "grunt-work".
Their focus on conceiving new and exciting ideas and ignoring the details of execution means
that INTPs need someone alongside to keep things in order and actually put into practice
their often unrened ideas. Such a condition can't be forced on INTPs, but a few logically
phrased criticisms (certainly not emotional appeals or pep talks about working as part of a
team) and clever management can make it happen.

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For INTPs, colleagues aren't so much a group of people who they socialize and work with as
they are a series of obstacles and diversions with occasionally useful knowledge. Mingling,
chitchat, drinks after work these make INTPs want to work alone, not get up in the
morning. Despite this distance, people with the INTP personality type are unusually good at
developing insightful and unbiased interpretations of others' motivations, though sometimes
they overthink it, becoming unnecessarily suspicious of others' goals.

What they do enjoy are riddles and patterns, and any INTP would be proud to be the guru
who is sought after as arbiter on the validity of an idea, or for their insight on how to apply a
principle to novel situations. INTPs love discussing theories, at least with "proven" colleagues,
and are almost always available as impromptu consultants. This, however, does not apply to
emotional riddles and conicts, INTPs' Achilles Heel in these charged situations, INTP
personalities have no clue what to do.

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While INTPs don't care for managing other people, it is likely the most rewarding position as
it provides the opportunity to direct concepts and theories while others handle the logistics.
INTPs have a very tolerant and exible style, characterized by an openness to logical
suggestions and relative freedom for their subordinates. But this freedom comes at a cost
INTP managers have very high standards, and they expect others to grasp their insights
instantly, and to provide their own in equal measure.

As well as their demand for innovation, INTPs are better than any other type at noticing
logical discrepancies their tendency to ignore others' feelings means that their criticisms
often come hard and fast as they direct projects to their own perfectionistic standards. Here
again INTPs do best with a partner, this time a delegator who can lter their thoughts and
direct their team in more socially productive ways. A liaison can also help to deter
schmoozing and attempts at emotional manipulation, a sure mistake for anyone who tries.

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Marcus Rousseau
"For INTPs, colleagues aren't so much a group of people who they socialize and work with as they are a
series of obstacles and diversions" haha, this funny, but true of course, to think of coworkers as obstacles,
but hey, they are.
Like Reply Dec 27, 2015 8:38pm

Ray Jones
"A liason can also help to deter schmoozing and attemps at emotional manipulation, a sure mistake for
anyone who tries."
While every word describes me exactly, this jumped out at me. My reaction to manipulation tends to be fast,
direct and acerbic.It's really very easy to spot too. I view schmoozing tactics and/or manipulation as being
dishonest and there's nothing I hate more than dishonesty. Where it happens is irrelevant. I never give it a
pass.Something in me just won't allow that. I've worked on developing my emotions for a long time and have
done OK so far.
But when it comes to this, my anger is immediate and strong.. And once a person has tried this with me, I
relegate them to a place far outside my immediate circle. For good.
Like Reply 6 Nov 15, 2015 6:17am

Tina Chou
'...to ensure that no stroke of genius goes unnoticed'
What a compliment.
Like Reply 5 Nov 2, 2015 2:09pm

Sean Daugherty Greenville (Texas)

Incredibly accurate.
Like Reply Oct 27, 2015 7:04pm

Joe Garrick Virginia Roosevelt High School

"...emotional manipulation, a sure mistake for anyone who tries."

Truer words were never spoken for me. There's no shorter path to a total lack of respect.
Like Reply 2 Oct 13, 2015 7:55am

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