So I know the typical Socionics wisdom is that the lead function should be the most visible, something that you couldn't hide even if you wanted to. It seems to me though that proper use of your lead function is highly dependent on having had the needs of your suggestive function met. Each pair of IME opposites (Fe and Ti, for example) is highly dependent on the other in other function in its pair in order to work properly. This is why the role function is more apparent in "undualized" individuals. It's not that the role is directly making up for the weak suggestive function (as I've seen stated in Socionics literature/communities). It's that in the absence of quality suggestive function input, the ignoring function works with the role to cover the rational/irrational bases for the individual. As such, we not only see an increased focus on the role function, but also the ignoring. This effect is amplified when the role and ignoring functions are rewarded in your environment.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?