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What Might be a Challenge for an ISTP?

What Might be a Challenge for an ISTP?

By Donna Dunning

Donna DunningPeople with ISTP preferences are usually curious and motivated to solve problems and figure things out.

However, sometimes they put more energy into solving the problem than they do into considering the people involved.

This might be okay if others understood their logical approach. Unfortunately, people can take their analytical, impersonal approach the wrong way and may feel ignored, insulted, or criticized by the ISTPs typical responses.

Such unexpected reactions can get in the way of the ISTP being able to get their work done efficiently.

Do any ISTPs experience this? What tactics can ISTPs use to ensure they don’t frustrate others?

Interested in learning more about how ISTPs tend to act and interact? Here are a few posts you might like.

Analyzers (ISTP and INTP) Personality Type Preferences and Stress

Developing Your Type: ISTP

Narratives of Type: Analyzers (ISTPs and INTPs)

Is there an ISTP in your Life?

Introduction to Type and Communication describes in detail how personality preferences influence communications.

If you live in the USA, Introduction to Type and Communication is now available on Kindle.

Looking for a practical resource to help you plan your ideal career? Check out my book, What’s Your Type of Career?

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