The Tactician: Extraverted Sensation (Se) Explained | Power of Personality Type Series

Jan 3, 2026

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The Tactician function – extraverted sensation – is one of the eight core functions of personality in Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. It's about engaging directly with present moment sensory reality, responding tactically to immediate opportunities, and processing through direct physical experience. This episode explores how this function manifests in ESTPs, ESFPs, ISTPs, and ISFPs, and how it excels at responding quickly to changing circumstances.

Extraverted sensation perceives the world through direct engagement with physical reality – what you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch right now. Jung described it as having an extraordinary sense for objective facts and concrete enjoyment. When developed, this function brings remarkable groundedness and practical effectiveness. When undeveloped, it can become reckless, impulsive, or superficial.

This episode covers the Tactician's natural strengths, shadow dynamics, development pathways, and how this function shows up in relationships and the workplace.

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