Know How unlocked with the Four MBTI letters
So easy to observe without the other person even knowing.
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It is essential to observe the stupid decisions rather than the brilliant ones. Stupidity gets publicity.
Systems and procedures that work get nothing. This page is often cross referenced with our Oxor Moxie™ - the link is at the
top of every page of this site. An Oxor™ unique linkage.
Understand the Four MBTI letters
For over 25 years, Elizabeth Hunter™ has formed the view that know how is possible
to be roughly determined based on the relationship between the
gain energy from outside world EXTRAVERTS (E) and the gain energy from inside world INTROVERTS (I)
value the possible, big picture and future INTUITIVES (N) and the valuers of the actual, practical and present SENSORS (S)
fact free FEELERS (F) and the absolute truth THINKERS (T)
together with the finish nothings PERCEIVERS (P) and the always finishers JUDGERS (J)
David Keirsey discovered that the 16 patterns could be sorted into four distinct temperaments which have impact
on various aspects of life
including relationships, education, parenting and know how.
Understand the Combinations for the four tempraments and their definition
NT - Rationals - They demonstrate know how by the use of strategy. They are characterized by their remarkable
ability to envision a future state, then meticulously reverse engineer the path to create it. Strategists
are not content with merely accepting the status quo; they constantly experiment, innovate and challenge
the conventional wisdom and the status quo.
NF - Idealists - They demonstrate know how by the use of empathy, abstract focus, use of diplomatic intelligence
and a desire for significance and personal meaning. They are the SJWs. The Evangelical Church in America is run
exclusively by Feelers for Feelers; Thinkers are not welcomed as Thinkers. There are no Thinkers in church or, if there are,
they sit uncomfortably with their Feeler wives and leave quickly.
SP - Artisans - They demonstrate know how by a unique brand of tactical intelligence that sets them apart.
This intelligence, sharply focused on the present, enables them to rapidly comprehend the context
of the moment and effectively manage situations as they unfold. Whereas intuitive types (N types)
may need time to conceptualize and are more into exploring abstract ideas, Artisans thrive on
immediate action, quick decision-making, and on-the-fly problem-solving.
SJ - Guardians - They demonstrate know how if there is chaos with people unfocussed and out of control.
They are grounded, practical, kind but no-nonsense. Their logistical intelligence shows up in their
ability to effectively manage resources, protect traditions and carefully preserve wisdom from the past.
Guardians are service-oriented, always making sure that people are where they need to be, at the right
time, with the right resources, and the right support.
Understand the Percentages of the four MBTI letters
US figures.
E 49.3% vs I 50.7%
N 26.7% vs S 73.3%
T 40.2% vs F 59.8%
J 54.1% vs P 45.9%
Base Assumptions
1. Know how is compromised if an organization has pathetic leadership. e.g. British Post Office,
Qantas, The Pink Bats installation initiative and Brendan Nelson as Defence Minister purchasing second hand tanks
that are too heavy for all the bridges in the Northern Territory which is the reason they were wanted.
2. Know how is compromised when there are undesirable links between government, employees, contractors, customers etc.
These undesirable links are sex, relationships and money.
3. Intelligence is literally an ability to be in a new situation when faced with noknowledge and a problem. How fast
and how effectively can a person solve that problem? The faster and more effectively = the greater the intelligence.
4. But intelligence does not mean know how. Know how generally means solving the issue - finishing.
Intelligent Perceivers geanerally cannot be relied on for know how and they are the non finishers.
5. The non finishers are the Results, Inspirational, Promoter, Counselor, Specialist, Agent, Achiever, Perfectionist.
6. This means that the best know how will generally come from the Director, Developer, Persuader (occasonally),
Appraiser, Investigator, Practitioner, Objective Thinker and Enhancer.
We have used the Oxor 5SEE™ method - Creating, Copying, Composing, Crafting and Cheating to formulate this important and unique page.
Know How - High Ds:
1. Director - ESTJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Organization.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Methodical, Focussed, Planned.
THEY ARE The supervisor.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is the one who focusses on facts and concrete needs. They are analytical, conscientious, decisive, direct, efficient, responsible and fact-minded individuals. They thrive in an environment built on order and continuity with explicit rules, expectations and standards to follow. Leadership roles come easily for them and they enjoy results-oriented work of a practical nature. They comprise ~8.7% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SJ - Guardians (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 2/16. Key attributes - Organizing complex tasks into manageable steps, establishing standard operating procedures, meticulous attention to detail, excellent memory for past data and experiences, logical thinking and problem-solving skills, discernment in accepting information as truth, moving through life with a consistent set of values and integrity, honesty and no-nonsense approach.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: The high ranking is derived from research. My observation is that they are not all that smart plus they follow the rules but specifically by 'their way'. They do have know how but will not compromise. They are also loathed as they walk over Feelers and they could not care less about that. They will get things done.
2. Developer - ENTJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Command.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Analytical, Blunt, Planned.
THEY ARE The commander.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is a natural-born leader with strong desires to create order within organizations. They make decisions quickly, are very career-focused and fit well into the corporate world. Since they like to be in charge and need to be in charge to take advantage of their exceptional leadership skills they are usually successful in the business world. Ideally, they should choose a career that allows them to creatively solve problems and enforce structure. They comprise ~1.8% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NT - Rationals (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 3/16. Key attributes - foreseeing, organizing, long-range thinking, conceptualizing, relating theory to practice, teaching and guiding, logical reasoning, empirical thinking, pattern-spotting.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: The high ranking is derived from research and is well deserved. My observation is that they do have a tremendous lot of know how but deliver it in the bully boy way. Get on their wrong side and you are finished.
3. Results - ESTP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Competition.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Active, Pragmatic, Incisive, Demanding.
THEY ARE The self promoter.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is an outgoing and enthusiastic doer who lives in a world of action. They have excellent people skills and the ability to quickly size up a situation and act accordingly. They have a special ability to react quickly in an emergency or crisis situation. They tend to choose careers that allow a lot of interaction with people in a fast-paced environment and do not require a lot of routine or detailed tasks. They make excellent sales people. They comprise ~4.3% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SP - Artisans (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 9/16. Key attributes - Swiftly maneuvering around rules and obstacles, rapid comprehension of their environment, tactical use of environmental tools, experiential learning and adaptation of techniques, competing and testing their abilities, observing and analyzing the physical world, identifying relevant opportunities, analyzing, categorizing and understanding systems.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they are very good in a crisis and at sport but are poor when it comes to interpreting detail and facts. So they are not the one whom I would go to for know how except in a crisis. They also just trample over rules.
4. Inspirational - ENTP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Knowledge.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Assertive, Competitive, Resourceful.
THEY ARE The visionary.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is an ideas person with a wide range of capabilities and interests. Able to grasp difficult concepts and theories, they are logical thinkers and creative problem solvers. They are natural leaders capable of inspiring others to buy ideas. They often choose careers that allow them the personal freedom to use their creativity to generate new ideas and solve problems in a casual environment, where rules and restrictions are kept to a minimum. They comprise ~3.2% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NT - Rationals (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 6/16. Key attributes - Spotting inconsistencies, creating and refining hypotheses, devising innovative strategies, observing and categorizing, analyzing and problem-solving, inferring relationships, creating mental models and frameworks, grasping the principles of how things work.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that their propensity to argue and debate and be self-interested and untrustworthy would mean that I would tend not to seek their advice or know how. Being a Perceiver, they have a terrible record in finishing things. They are also the Grand Masters of Bulltish.
Know How - High Is:
5. Persuader - ENFJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Collaboration.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Warm, Supportive, Inclusive.
THEY ARE The teacher.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is people-focussed and enjoys creating possibilities to help others with their long-term development. They understand the views of others and possess the communication skills needed in many occupations, especially in teaching and counseling. They prefer to learn new things and prefer an environment that offers variety, problem solving, a focus on the future and opportunities to be supportive of others and fulfill their humanitarian and socila justice warrior values. They comprise ~2.5% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NF - Idealists (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 12/16. Key attributes - Foreseeing, conceptualizing, pattern-spotting, empathizing, grasping potential, predicting a relational or emotional outcome, envisioning a path for growth, reconciling people, developing ideas, spotting relationships, the SJW.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they are preccupied with their pet causes that have a long shelf life such as the Vietnam War. They are SJWs. Their feeling outlook plus wanting collaboration on everything all the time indicates that they do not consider facts enough and I would not seek their know how at all apart from certain ideas. They do a lot of talking but when it comes to walking the walk they are extremely deficient; bordering on useless, despite the J that indicates a complete finisher. They may finish, but the project is poorly executed with carry over issues.
6. Appraiser - ESFJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Harmony.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Helpful, Supportive, Practical.
THEY ARE The provider.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is a warm and energetic people person. They are hard-working, organized, conscientious and enjoy being part of a cooperative team. They are driven by a desire to lead and help people in practical ways. They often choose careers where they can observe others’ needs and organize a plan to meet those needs. They comprise ~12.3% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SJ - Guardians (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 13/16. Key attributes - Empathy and understanding of human emotions, strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and social networking abilities, creating structure and routines that cater to individual needs, hands-on learning through practical experience, patience for memorization, practice and review, rRecall of wisdom and lessons from the past, attunement to details in the environment.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they do not consider facts enough and jump to conclusions. If required to analyse detail and suss things out their know how will be deficient. This friendly soul is not who I am after to get things done. Put them as the sports coach. They are everyone's best friend.
7. Promoter - ENFP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Innovation.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Imaginative, Enthusiastic, Expressive.
THEY ARE The champion.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is creative, energetic, outgoing and service-oriented well-developed verbal and written communication skills although they are extremely poor with paperwork. They are the driving force that makes things happen and therefore seem to be natural leaders. Sometimes they work logically and rationally if it is a topic of interest. Otherwise they are hopeless. They are unique problem solvers but do not expect them to implement; that is for others. They are intuitive and perceptive about people and make good team players. Possessing a broad range of skills and talents, they often change careers several times as they flit from one thing to another. They seek out careers not confined by strict schedules and mundane tasks but provide a flexible environment that challenges them with new opportunities to see their innovations become reality. They are social justice warriors. They comprise ~8.1% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NF - Idealists (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 14/16. Key attributes - Understanding motives, discerning authenticity, perceiving unspoken truths, spotting hypocrisy, noticing threads of meaning, creating possibilities, guiding others to their authentic selves, inferring relationships, generating hypotheses,the SJW.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they never finish anything when effective know how is really all about getting things done rather mad ideas and flitting from one thing to the next unfinished thing. Their ideas my be okay but never ask them to implement them. They are SJWs. They are totally unreliable.
8. Counselor - ESFP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Realism.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Energetic, Inquisitive, Encouraging.
THEY ARE The performer.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat thrives on new experiences and having a lot of contact with people. Possessing strong people skills, they tend to choose careers that allow them to help people in practical ways and often find themselves in the role of peacemaker. They enjoy work that is independent, resourceful and allows them to have plenty of hands-on involvement and see the results of their efforts. They are great communicators, collaborators and team players. They comprise ~8.5% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SP - Artisans (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 10/16. Key attributes - Foreseeing, conceptualizing, pattern-spotting, empathizing, grasping potential, predicting a relational or emotional outcome, envisioning a path for growth, reconciling people, developing ideas, spotting relationships.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that if I wanted know how about performing on stage, this is definitely the cat to go to. For business, a waste of time.
Know How - High Ss:
9. Specialist - ISFP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Cooperation.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Flexible, Synergetic, Pragmatic.
THEY ARE The composer.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat lives in a world of sensational possibilities and are in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. They have a strong aesthetic appreciation for art and they are likely to be artists in some form or another because they are gifted at creating things that affect the senses. They are quiet, reserved, perceptive and sympathetic individuals with little desire to lead or control others. They usually choose careers where they are given a great deal of autonomy so their natural artistic abilities can operate at their best and allow them to be consistent with their strong core of inner values. They are natural artists, counselors and teachers. They rarely enjoy the fast-paced corporate world. They comprise ~8.8% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SP - Artisans (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 11/16. Key attributes - Foreseeing, conceptualizing, pattern-spotting, empathizing, grasping potential, predicting a relational or emotional outcome, envisioning a path for growth, reconciling people, developing ideas, spotting relationships.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they are the go to for know how on the arty farty stuff but very little else.
10. Investigator - INFJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Creativity.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Inventive, Idealistic, Insightful.
THEY ARE The people counsellor.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is the one who has great insight into people and situations. They are creative with deep feelings and strong convictions that guide their lives. Strongly humanitarian in outlook, they tend to be very idealistic. They are generally doers as well as dreamers. They are social justice warriors. They often choose careers that allow them to use their inner vision, their ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships, their creativity and their strong oral and written communication skills. They are rare and comprise ~1.5% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NF - Idealists (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 11/16. Key attributes - Foreseeing, conceptualizing, pattern-spotting, empathizing, grasping potential, predicting a relational or emotional outcome, envisioning a path for growth, reconciling people, developing ideas, spotting relationships, the SJW.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they are extremely good for know how on people problems and not for business problems. This is because they are ruled by feeling and idealism that cannot be altered by facts. They are SJWs. e.g. 'Carbon' is actually 'Carbon Dioxide'. Put some Sodium on your fish and chips, baby.
11. Agent - INFP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Empathy.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Passionate, Intuitive, Creative.
THEY ARE The healer.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is focussed on making the world a better place but actually takes no action to do so. They are both idealists and perfectionists. They are social justice warriors. They possess strong value systems, are future-oriented, creative and are highly religious or philosophical. Driven to meet the needs of others, they tend to choose creative or human service-oriented careers that allow them to use their instinctive sense of empathy and remarkable communication skills. They comprise ~4.4% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NF - Idealists (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 15/16. Key attributes - Understanding motives, discerning authenticity, perceiving unspoken truths, spotting hypocrisy, noticing threads of meaning, creating possibilities, guiding others to their authentic selves, inferring relationships, generating hypotheses, the SJW.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they talk the talk but are hopeless when it comes to walking the walk and actually doing something rather than complaining all the time. They are SJWs. I have not and would not employ one but hope that my most loathed competitor would do so.
12. Achiever - ISTP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Efficiency.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Active, Capable, Concrete, Proficient.
THEY ARE The crafter.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is the one with a compelling drive to understand how and why things work. They are action-oriented doers focussed on the present. They are practical, realistic and possess an excellent ability to apply logic and reason. They are masters of tools from the microscopic drill to the supersonic jet. They are happiest in careers that allow them to use technical skills and tools to problem solve, troubleshoot or manage a crisis. As leaders, they are usually up-front leading the charge. They comprise ~5.4 % of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SP - Artisans (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 7/16. Key attributes - Swiftly maneuvering around rules and obstacles, rapid comprehension of their environment, tactical use of environmental tools, experiential learning and adaptation of techniques, competing and testing their abilities, observing and analyzing the physical world, identifying relevant opportunities, analyzing, categorizing and understanding systems.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they are the ablsolute ones for know how when you want something fixed and that includes computing and definitely mechanical. While they may get around rules, they are not so skilled in covering their tracks.
Know How - High Cs:
13. Practitioner - ISFJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Consideration.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Cooperative, Committed, Understanding.
THEY ARE The protector.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is the one who, above all, desires to serve others. The people pleaser. They are warm and kindhearted and who bring an aura of quiet warmth, caring and dependability to all that they do. They are hard-working and conscientious individuals who are prone to be quiet and serious. They tend to choose careers in which they can use their exceptional people-observation skills to determine what people want or need and then use their exceptional organizational abilities to create a structured plan to fulfill the need. Their excellent sense of space and function combined with their awareness of aesthetic quality also gives them special abilities in practical artistic endeavours, such as interior and fashion design. They comprise ~3.8% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SJ - Guardians (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 16/16. Key attributes - Empathy and understanding of human emotions, strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and social networking abilities, creating structure and routines that cater to individual needs, hands-on learning through practical experience, patience for memorization, practice and review, rRecall of wisdom and lessons from the past, attunement to details in the environment.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that their know how is in that they are so committed to their family. Theu absolutely cannot lead, manage or handle conflict or criticism. They have zero know how outside of this family realm. For business - forget it.
14. Objective Thinker - ISTJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Productivity.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Persistent, Logical, Practical.
THEY ARE The inspector.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is dependable and perseverant. They are quiet, serious, responsible and loyal. They believe in time-honoured laws and traditions. They possess a deep desire to promote security and peaceful living. Usually preferring to work alone, they do best in careers in which they can use their organizational skills and powers of concentration to create order and structure and therefore fit well into management positions. They comprise ~11.6% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - SJ - Guardians (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 1/16. Key attributes - Organizing complex tasks into manageable steps, establishing standard operating procedures, meticulous attention to detail, excellent memory for past data and experiences, logical thinking and problem-solving skills, discernment in accepting information as truth, moving through life with a consistent set of values and integrity, honesty and no-nonsense approach.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that these cats have enormous know how. They seem not to get a real go as they are perceived as a boring rule follower. But they can make Level 5 Managers per Jim Collins theory. Measure how the Melbourne Demons have gone with or without Peter Jackson as CEO and you can see what I mean. Peter knows that he has the know how and is a Level 5 leader. Numero Uno.
15. Perfectionist - INTP.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Ingenuity.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Conceptual, Analytical, Critical.
THEY ARE The researcher.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is the architect of creative ideas and systems. Preferring theoretical rather than practical applications, they love theory and abstract ideas. They are future-oriented and value truth, knowledge and competence. They usually prefer working in technical fields that provide the opportunities to apply logic to theories to find solutions and develop innovative approaches and systems. They prefer professionalism in a work environment that encourages freethinking, independence and improvisation. They are rare and comprise ~2.1% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NT - Rationals (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 7/16. Key attributes - Spotting inconsistencies, creating and refining hypotheses, devising innovative strategies, observing and categorizing, analyzing and problem-solving, inferring relationships, creating mental models and frameworks, grasping the principles of how things work.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that these cats are smart within their field so if it is nuclear physics or how to stop music piracy, they have the know how. But their downfall is their total lack of practicality and their inability to complete things. They are super smart but cannot understand that the Retail Inventory Method can calculate gross profit when the closing stock has not been counted.
16. Enhancer - INTJ.
THEY MOSTLY VALUE Effectiveness.
THEY APPEAR TO OTHERS Analytical, Tough-Minded, Systematic.
THEY ARE The mastermind.
YET ANOTHER DESCRIPTION This cat is a strong individual who seeks new ways of looking at things. They are insightful and enjoy coming to new understandings. They often keep to themselves a great deal and are considered the most independent of all the 16 patterns. They are self-confident and prefer to look to the future rather than the past. They are builders of systems and appliers of theoretical models and focus on possibilities. They tend to prefer careers in which they are given a lot of autonomy. They are rare and comprise ~2.1% of the U.S. population.
TEMPRAMENT - NT - Rationals (see above)
THEIR KNOW HOW RANK by Oxor™ 4/16. Key attributes - foreseeing, organizing, long-range thinking, conceptualizing, relating theory to practice, teaching and guiding, logical reasoning, empirical thinking, pattern-spotting.
Elizabeth Hunter™'s view: My observation is that they these cats are right up the top in know how as they can effortlessly see the big picture and their prediction ability is uncanny. They are usually correct which irritates many, especially the Feelers. Leave them to it and it will be done. They know how to get around rules but stay within them and are never found out. They are not especially liked but that is not what they are ever after. When a strategic initiative is required to bury incompetent management, such as in an Owners Corporation, watch out.
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