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equired the arrangement of (real) colored blocks within a frame; here too, the ESTP exhibited
exceptional ability. Note that this puzzle required the manipulation of real, physical objects;
Artisans are the master tool users. In many areas the ESTP was also faster than average in
comparison to her peers—the Artisans are good at speed, though they necessarily sacrifice
something in terms of accuracy.
What can we say? Clearly this particular intelligence test does measure some aspects of Artisan
intelligence; but in the main it does not. If concrete questions were asked, or if real, physical
objects were used, or if speed was weighted higher than accuracy, then she would excel. Her I.Q.
would seem to “rise” whereas those of other types would seem to “fall”--thus proving that ESTPs
are particularly intelligent. You see the problem. It's all about what questions you ask.
As you may have guessed by now, Keirsey (1998) does not agree with the general definition of
intelligence as “abstract reasoning skill” as measured by tests like the one above.
Idealist Diplomatic Intelligence
One eight year old INF child with an I.Q. of 188 (as measured by the Stanford-Binet) was
discovered to have basic math skills equivalent to those of a fifth grader. Her skills in poetic
appreciation, however, were equivalent to those of a college sophomore. 192
Intelligence typically expresses itself through type preferences. Unquestionably this child was
exceptional, but she did not use her gift for math or science; rather, she intended to take up a literary
career.
Idealists express their intelligence through the skillful treatment of people and meanings. Their gift
for people-handling expresses itself in defusing conflict, bringing out the potential in others,
building healthy relationships and helping people grow. Idealists are also the masters of meanings;
they direct their minds to the creation and interpretation of poetry, literature and (symbolic) arts.
Their work combines deep insight into human nature with moral, and perhaps religious, thought.
Note that Idealist intelligence is not the same thing as “emotional intelligence” or EQ. It is true that
ENFPs and ENFJs tend to get high scores on EQ, but in fact ENTJs and ESTJs get even higher
scores, while INFPs get very very low scores. 193 Introverted Idealists prefer to direct their people
skills towards a select few, or perhaps only one, person. By contrast, EQ focuses on extraverted
relationship skills. The skills possessed by the one-on-one counselor or mentor are different.
Guardian Logistical Intelligence
The Guardians’ intelligence is the type most alien to the Rationals, and the kind that most defies any
conventional definition. Guardians are not known for being highly creative, imaginative or
visionary, like the Rationals and Idealists, nor are they are not known for creating great works of art
or performing stunning physical accomplishments, like the Artisans.
Perhaps the phrase that best captures Guardian intelligence is “a genius for organization.”
Guardians direct their intelligence towards the husbandry of materials, people, money, etc. They
apply their skills most effectively towards increasing the scale of their domain, or towards
increasing the reliability or safety of an existing organization/area/idea. They fortify; they defend;
they protect. They will seldom use their intelligence to come up with new, unconventional ideas,
but rather to make skillful application of already-existing ones. Indeed, for the Guardians,
192 Hollingworth, 1942
193 Thomson in Reinhold, n.d.