Introduction to Type

ENTJ

TeNiSFientjDECISIVE STRATEGIST
1 Favorite ProcessExtraverted
Thinking
2 Second FavoriteIntroverted
Intuition
3 Third favoriteSensing
4 Least favorite Introverted
Feeling
EXTRAVERSION INTUITION THINKING JUDGING

At Their Best

ENTJs are natural leaders and organization builders.

They conceptualize and theorize readily and translate possibilities into plans to achieve short-term and long-term objectives. They are good at seeing illogical and inefficient procedures and feel a strong urge to correct them—to organize people and situations to get them moving in the right direction.

ENTJs are strategic visionaries, adept at planning for the future needs of the people and organizations for which they are responsible.

Characteristics of ENTJs

ENTJs use their Thinking primarily externally and are thus natural critics.

They set their own standards and are forceful in applying them to others, to organizations, and to themselves. They value intelligence and competence and hate inefficiency and ignorance. They can be tough when the situation calls for it and are likely to be

  • Analytical, logical, and objectively critical
  • Decisive, clear, and assertive

ENTJs are intellectually curious, seek new ideas, and like complex problems. They use their Intuition primarily internally to conceive possibilities and create the insights they use in making decisions and plans. ENTJs are likely to be

  • Conceptual and global thinkers
  • Innovative theorizers and planners

ENTJs are usually excellent solvers of organizational problems. They are keenly aware of the intricate connections within organizations and are action oriented and strategic—they think ahead, anticipate problems, devise broad plans and systems, and marshal human and material resources to achieve goals. They are generally not interested in routine maintenance activities, preferring new challenges.

How Others May See Them

ENTJs love, and are energized by, stimulating interactions with people.

They often challenge people’s statements and behaviors, expecting that others will defend them and that, as a result, mutual learning will take place. ENTJs admire and seek out people who are knowledgeable and who stand up to them, say what they think, and argue persuasively.

ENTJs prefer that things be settled and clear, but their love of ideas can pull them into wide-ranging exploration and discussions. Their verbal fluency, decisiveness, self-confidence, and urge to organize others can overpower people at times.

Others usually see ENTJs as

  • Direct, challenging, and decisive
  • Objective, fair, and stimulating

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