To use the idea of temperament most effectively, it is important to understand that the** four temperaments** are not simply arbitrary collections of characteristics, but spring from an interaction of the two basic dimensions of human behavior: our communication andour action, our words and our deeds, or, simply, what we say and what we do.

• Communication: Concrete (talk about reality) and Abstract (talk about ideas)
• Action: Cooperative (Do what's right) and Utilitalian (Do what works)

Psychologist David Keirsey introduced a new perspective on the Myers-Briggs types by grouping the types into four temperaments. He named these temperaments as follows:

 Guardians (Sensation + Judgment)

• Excel at logistics
• Tend to be reliable, conventional, and vigilant
• Value duty, commitment, and established hierarchies
• Seek service, respect, and a sense of community

 Artisans (Sensation + Perception)

• Excel at tactics
• Tend to be cheerful, spontaneous, and resourceful
• Value artistry, improvisation, and results
• Seek mastery, fun, and a competitive advantage

 Idealists (Intuition + Feeling)

• Excel at diplomacy
• Tend to be kind, encouraging, and impassioned
• Value empathy, integrity, and self-expression
• Seek understanding, spiritual knowledge, and personal growth

 Rationals (Intuition + Thinking)

• Excel at strategy
• Tend to be calm, practical, and skeptical
• Value technical knowledge, inventiveness, and success
• Seek expertise, autonomy, and self-sufficiency

Reference

Four temperaments overview Building Effective Teams Using the Myers-Briggs Personality Types