ISTJ Examples

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren is objective, focused, and organized. She is able to think through situations practically so that she can find the most effective, realistic solution to a present problem.

Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz is ambitious, reserved, and detail-oriented. She takes a more objective, technical approach to photography and uses her skills to take engaging, thought-provoking portraits of people. 

Dorothy Day

Dorothy Day was driven, logical, and outspoken. She boldly advocated for her beliefs and faced criticism with confidence.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is logical, intellectual, and structured. She is direct in expressing her beliefs and is able to advocate successfully for change by using her skills in organization.

Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice is blunt, future-oriented, and introverted. While she enjoys keeping to herself, she is also comfortable openly sharing her opinions. She doesn’t tend to shy away from confrontation.

Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel is blunt, motivated, and pragmatic. She has used her determination and knowledge to become one of the most important leaders in modern Europe.

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg is analytical, practical, and reserved. He uses his technical skills and strong work ethic to help him oversee a major company and work toward major personal or professional goals. 

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock was blunt, detailed, and precise. He knew what he wanted from a project and worked hard to meet his own standards. He was an intense worker who pushed others to put in more effort and energy to accomplish important goals.

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington is a focused, methodical actor who invests heavily in his roles. When he accepts a part, he puts all his energy toward ensuring he performs it well. He is present, hardworking, and reserved when he is able to have time to himself.

Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos is structured, meticulous, and detached. He sets his goals high and puts in the effort needed to accomplish them, even if some of his actions may upset others. He cares most about work being done to his high standard.

John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller was a high-achieving businessman who worked tirelessly to get things done. He was able to reach important milestones in the oil industry and used his perseverance to become one of the wealthiest people to have ever lived.