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Extroverted sensors focus on their outward
physical environment rather than their internal
organization structure (like the introverted
sensing Sentinels), making them far more spontaneous
and less detail-oriented. Where Analysts
tend to be good intellectual improvisers, Explorers
tend to be excellent physical improvisers; as
such, they can be quite restless and need outlets
for physical expression. Th ey are quick-thinking,
practical and fl exible. Th ey thrive in physical
pursuits such as art, sports, performance and
the use of tools. Th ey prefer to work in teams and
thrive on change; however, they tend to be not
especially detail-oriented, preferring what works
over perfectionism.
* ISTP: Th e Virtuoso. T(i) > S(e) means they
will be driven from a place of internal logic,
like INTP, but this will be directed toward
physical practicality rather than extrapolating
meaning. (Th ink " mechanic. " ) Examples:
James Bond, Michael Jordan.
* ISFP: Th e Adventurer. F(i) > S(e); where
ISTP is logic-driven, this type will be driven
by personal values and loyalty, like INFP
and ENFP. Unlike the latter two, they will
channel their personal values into physical
pursuits, like art and design. (Th ink " artist. " )
Examples: Dr. Robert Gire, Britney Spears,
Jesse Pinkman.
* ESTP: Th e Entrepreneur. S(e) > T(i); very
good physical improvisers focusing their logical
minds on outer physical pursuit. (Th ink
" jock. " ) Examples: Aladdin, Dwayne " Th e
Rock " Johnson.
* ESFP: Th e Entertainer. S(e) > F(i); like
ESTP, they will be dominated by physicality,
but it will be driven more by emotion than
reason. (Th ink " dancer. " ) Examples: Dr. Dovi
Prero, Dr. Akash Pandya, Harley Quinn,
Adam Levine.
Applying MBTI as leaders
Some great resources on 16personalities.com can
help you learn about leadership styles for each of
the personalities, which I encourage you to read
up on. In lieu of doing a deep dive into each of
these, I will off er some recommendations on how
to apply this information to your own team.
1. Take the test for yourself. Read through
your free profi le and consider some of the
paid resources for more in-depth analysis.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this
article, to understand how we see others, we
must fi rst understand ourselves objectively.
Th e MBTI is a powerful tool for recognizing
our own biases.
2. Share your results with your team and
encourage them to do the same. In an
atmosphere of trust, this can go a long way
to enhance communication and understanding,
the absence of which are primary
drivers of confl ict. Empathy often stems
from an understanding of how others think
and perceive the world.
3. Avoid judgment and " overidentifying "
with your personality type. It is going to
be very tempting to use this as a screening
tool-or, worse, as an excuse for perceived
shortcomings. Our personality type is not
who we are, merely a facade we develop in
response to our environment. As such, it is
best seen as a tool for growth and development
rather than a static judgment of who
we or others are as people. OT
Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar is a board-certified orthodontist in private
practice with his wife, Dr. Jenny Sun, in the greater Phoenix area. He
attended dental school at UCLA before earning his master's degree in
orthodontics from Columbia University in 2013. Sarpotdar is co-founder
of the Orthodontic Pearls Facebook group, along with its corresponding
annual meeting, the Mother of Pearls Conference, and is a strong
advocate for collegiality and shared learning within the profession.
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