Post by Kamikaze Parrot on Aug 1, 2009 2:19:44 GMT -5
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ENTJ
14 Extraversion, 7 Introversion, 3 Sensing, 23 Intuition, 21 Thinking, 3 Feeling, 17 Judging and 5 Perceiving!
Extroverted Thinking with Introverted Intuition
Approximately 1.8% of persons in the United States are ENTJs.
Summary:
Frank, decisive, assume leadership readily. Quickly see illogical and inefficient procedures and policies, develop and implement comprehensive systems to solve organizational problems. Enjoy long-term planning and goal setting. Usually well informed, well read, enjoy expanding their knowledge and passing it on to others. Forceful in presenting their ideas.
At Their Best:
People with ENTJ preferences 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 readily see 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 abhor inefficiency or ignorance. They can be tough when the situation calls for toughness. ENTJs 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 disinterested 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 Intuitive exploration and discussions. Their verbal fluency, decisive- ness, self-confidence, and urge to organize others can over- power people at times. Others usually see ENTJs as
· Direct, challenging, and decisive
· Objective, fair, and stimulating
Potential Areas for Growth:
Sometimes life circumstances have not supported ENTJs in the development and expression of their Intuitive and Thinking preferences.
· If they have not developed their Intuition, ENTJs may make decisions too quickly without considering alternatives or exploring possibilities. In this case, their decisiveness can become dictatorial.
· If they have not developed their Thinking, they may not have a reliable way to evaluate their insights and make plans. Then their decision making will be inconsistent and changeable.
If ENTJs do not find a place where they can use their gifts and be appreciated for their contributions, they usually feel frustrated and may· Become overly impersonal and critical
· Be intrusive and directive giving orders without listening
· Become abrasive and verbally aggressive
It is natural for ENTJs to give less attention to their non- preferred Feeling and Sensing parts. If they neglect these too much, however, they may
· Fail to notice or value another's need for personal connection, appreciation, and praise
· Fail to factor into their plans the needs of others for support and processing time
· Overlook specifics and realistic factors that are necessary to carry their plans to completion
Under great stress, ENTJs can be overwhelmed by self- doubt, feel alone and unappreciated, and be unable to express their distress to others.
