ISFJ Examples

Constance Wu

Constance Wu is independent, organized, and goal-oriented. She has a natural sensitivity that often helps her play roles with convincing emotion. 

Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan was patient, organized, and driven. She followed her heart when making decisions and often put herself aside for others, most notably her husband. She cared a great deal about how others saw her, often working hard to portray an easy-going image, despite being naturally concerned.

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is reserved and practical, both of which have served her well as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. She’s able to keep her emotions in check, but her empathy is evident in many of her considerate decisions and speeches

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was a goal-oriented, empathetic person. She was passionate about her career as a singer, but kept her personal life as quiet as she could.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton, or Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is private, empathetic, and well-organized. She cares a great deal about the details and is often able to multitask to get things done efficiently. She sets important goals and works hard to achieve them.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway is caring, reserved, and motivated. She tends to keep her personal life private, but uses her free time to connect with the people she cares most about. She loves being able to make a difference in the world, which can be seen in her work with several different charities.

Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll was very introverted and empathetic; he connected deeply with others, while also maintaining a very private life. He was detail-oriented and practical in real-life, despite having written very whimsical, creative pieces. 

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel is very practical, private, and goal-oriented. He follows a specific regime and enjoys consistency in his day-to-day life.

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is a compassionate, detail-oriented rapper and songwriter. He tends to be naturally reserved, but is able to step out of his comfort zone while performing.

Jimmy Stewart

Jimmy Stewart was a practical, empathetic actor, who kept most of his thoughts and feelings to himself. He invested deeply in his friends and family, choosing to prioritize them over his other pursuits.

Michael Caine

Michael Caine is reserved, routine-oriented, and attentive. He cares deeply about his friendships, but often keeps them to himself. He is a motivated, productive actor, who has hardly taken a break throughout his career, despite being in his late 80s.