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When I was taking my masters in Bocconi University last year, I found out, in one of the leadership classes, that my MBTI typology is the exact opposite of what usually thrives and succeeds in the (Western) corporate world. Leadership positions are often held by Extraverted, Thinking, and Judging types, with ESTJ (“the executive”) being common among CEOs (crowncounseling.com, researchgate.net) and being among the most frequent types in management and leadership positions (themyersbriggs.com).

I am, according to this system, however, an INFP (also known as “the healer,” and is the polar opposite of ESTJ). INFPs are typically described as idealistic, empathic, and values-driven, focusing on meaning and authenticity (simplypsychology.com). I am more inclined to be an introvert, who hates small talk and loses energy during too much interaction with others (interestingly, my professor mentioned that it’s a misconception that introverts have low energy; on the contrary, they actually have high innate energy, which they try to protect); I prefer to take in information through my intuition as opposed to just my five senses; I prefer to make decisions guided by feelings rather than pure logic; and I am naturally perceiving, meaning I prefer to be spontaneous and adaptable as opposed to judging, planned, and structured. For those who know and are interested in Human Design, I am basically a Projector 2/4 (“the hermit”) in a Generator/Manifesting Generator environment.