ENTJ Personality Type

ENTJs are logical, organized, structured, objective, and decisive about what they view as conceptually valid. They enjoy working with others, especially when they can take charge and add a strategic plan. Although the descriptors below generally describe ENTJs, some may not fit you exactly due to individual differences within each type.

Challenging, Methodical, Factual, Logical, Straightforward, Practical, Planned, Decisive, Reserved, Controlled, Steadfast, Thorough.

ENTJs are generally organized, decisive, direct, innovative, and driven to succeed. They maintain a focus on the future and are inclined to see the big picture. They are interested in new ideas and are able to understand difficult or complex information. The ENTJ also tends to intuitively identify and internally evaluate a wide range of possibilities. They are able to see what is not currently apparent and use their insight to create connections, identify solutions, or solve problems.

ENTJs often enjoy interacting with others and usually know a large number of people. They tend to be energetic, confident, and exhibit a strong or intense personality that may overwhelm others. They place an importance on honesty and value being perceived as competent. Some ENTJs may be distant and unfriendly while others are approachable. and sensitive. The difference in disposition is often due to the time they take to reflect on their inner thoughts and ideas. The ENTJ often has a natural inclination towards leadership. They typically want to feel in control or be in a position of influence. They are generally hard working, embrace a challenge, and have high standards. They tend to see the flaws of an inefficient system and will identify a more effective way to complete a task or handle a situation. The ENTJ is often able to take complex ideas or future possibilities and create a vision and corresponding plan. They will then organize and direct people, situations, and resources to meet these goals.

ENTJs are often focused on the task and may neglect to consider the needs of the people they are organizing. They may also struggle when working with people who do not have similar strengths. ENTJs typically use a logical and objective approach to analyze information and ideas. They are not overly interested in specific facts or details and would rather focus on the big picture. They desire to create closure by making quick judgments and decisions. They often base their decisions on logic and rarely consider their values, feelings, or the potential impact on others. Some ENTJs should be cautious that they have gathered sufficient information to make their decision. The ENTJ may struggle with judging others or being critical. They should be cautious that they separate their criticism from the person and focus on the issue or action. They may feel emotionally connected to people or ideas but will usually suppress or hide these feelings. The ENTJ will often care a lot for others but may create the perception that they are distant and hardhearted because of their rational and logical decisions.

Strive to be knowledgeable. Be interested in theoretical or abstract data. Prefer to learn challenging or difficult material. Require the most recent and up-to-date information. Need time to evaluate information. Desire competent instructors that use direct communication. Create and follow a study schedule. Initiate and lead study groups.

The ENTJ is often able to write about complex issues or theory and often focuses on the message that they are conveying. They have high expectations and generally prefer the outcome of their writing to have a purpose. They tend to enjoy composing technical reports and often choose to omit any personal references in their writing. ENTJs do not typically consider their reader and benefit from having someone suggest ways for softening their approach and message. If writing in a group, it is often best for the ENTJ to take the lead role. They also tend to excel at mentoring other writers because of their ability to identify and solve problems.

 Begin by creating an organised writing plan. Break down a topic into sensible sections. Use a clear and logical writing style. Reluctantly request feedback or not use the feedback they receive. Neglect to consider their audience. Quickly complete their initial drafts and benefit from revising and building on their original ideas.

Ability to see possibilities and implications. Aptitude for creative problem solving; ability to examine issues objectively. Understanding of complex issues. Drive and ambition to succeed. Confidence and natural leadership ability. Strong motivation to be competent and to excel. High standards and strong work ethic. Ability to create systems and models to achieve your objectives. Courage to take bold steps and the drive to reach goals. Logical and analytical decision making skills. Decisiveness and strong organisational skills. Comfort with technology; quick learners.

Impatience with others who are not as quick as you are. Brusqueness and lack of tact and diplomacy. Tendency toward hasty decision making. Lack of interest in mundane details. Tendency to want to improve something that doesn’t need improving. Tendency to intimidate or overpower others. Tendency to not take the time to adequately appreciate and praise employees, colleagues, and others. Reluctance to reexamine issues already decided. Propensity to overemphasise work life to the detriment of home life.

Lets me lead, be in control, organising and perfecting the operating systems of an organisation so that is runs efficiently and reaches its goals on schedule. Lets me engage in long range strategic planning, creative problem solving, and the generation of innovative and logical approaches to a variety of problems. Is done in a well organised environment where I, and others, work within a clear and definite set of guidelines.

Challenges and stimulates my intellectual curiosity and lets me work with complex and often difficult problems. Gives me opportunities to meet and interact with a variety of other capable, interesting, and powerful people. Gives me the opportunity to advance within the organisation and to increase and demonstrate my competence. Is exciting, challenging, and competitive; where I am in the public eye and where my accomplishments are seen, recognised, and fairly compensated. Lets me work with other intelligent, creative, ambitious, and goal oriented individuals whose competencies I respect. Lets me set and meet goals and implement my organisational skills to keep myself and others focused on the larger goal while accomplishing all my objectives in a timely and efficient manner. Lets me manage and supervise others, using logical and objective standards and policies that utilise each person’s strengths but without having to deal daily with interpersonal squabbles.

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