Ever left a meeting thinking, “Why don’t they get it?” Or felt frustrated that your colleague wanted more data when you were already onto the next idea?
You’re not alone and you’re not wrong. You’re just wired differently
Our cognitive styles-whether we focus on facts or patterns-shape how we solve problems, make decisions, and communicate. This shows up most clearly in the Sensing vs. Intuition lens from MBTI. Here’s a breakdown with real-life flavor:
How We Take in Information: Reality vs. Possibility
Sensing types love clarity. They ask: “What’s the data? What’s proven?
”Intuitive types chase connections. They ask: “What does this mean? What else could this become?”
Example: Give a Sensor a report, they’ll spot the typo. Give an Intuitive a whiteboard, they’ll sketch a vision.
Under Stress, We Flip: A calm Intuitive might go blank in a data-heavy discussion. A confident Sensor might start guessing when pushed into abstract strategy too quickly. Recognizing this can help us reduce conflict and build better empathy at work.
Your Life Experiences Matter. I am naturally Intuitive. But years of working in operations taught me to sense -to be detailed, grounded, and execution-ready. Over time, many of us learn to flex. Some even become “ambiverts” between styles.
Why This Matters in Your Career: If you’re a big-picture thinker in a micromanaged setup, you’ll burn out. If you’re a detail-lover in an ambiguous role, you’ll feel lost. Your career fit may not be about skills -but about how your mind prefers to operate.
Food for Thought:
1. Do you feel energized or drained in team discussions?
2. Are you in a role that plays to your natural way of thinking?
3. Have you adapted too far from your core style?
Want to Explore This Deeper? We use MBTI and Strong assessments to help professionals like you decode their wiring-and plan careers that feel like a fit, not a fight. If this resonates, message us. Let’s find your lane.
#TypeDynamics, #SensingVsIntuition, #CognitivePreferences, #PersonalityTypes, #BalancedMindset, #preferences@work
Type-talking 
Leave a comment