Psychological Type Descriptions:
ENTJ
Description:
Whether they like it or not, ENTJs cannot help but become leaders. Luckily, most don't mind at all and may actively seek out opportunities to lead in both vocational and personal situations. They tend to be "big picture" oriented and are quick to pick up on the possibilities inherent in any situation. Accounting for 2-5% of the population, ENTJs are often hearty and frank in their personal style. They usually develop long-range goals for a given situation quickly and are unafraid to share these with others. In reaching these goals, ENTJs tend to be organized and unshakable in their determination-paying little attention to their own or others' discomfort, fatigue, or fear. Indeed, the ENTJ type is often referred to as the "fieldmarshal" type and ENTJs seem perfectly suited to a life of leading charges in unflagging pursuit of their overall objectives. Facing adversity does not lessen the ENTJs resolve, instead it strengthens it. The overall goal of most ENTJs is the pursuit of mastery and the discerning of truth.
Potential Blindspots:
As with any type, ENTJs can encounter problems in certain areas. In their quest to improve on everything, ENTJs can sometimes go overboard and change procedures that have been working perfectly well. Also, the leadership style of the ENTJ can sometimes appear blunt, impatient, and insensitive. This insensitivity is particularly evident around others' feelings, which ENTJs' rarely value as important. Feelings in general are not a strength of ENTJs, who often ignore their own as illogical. ENTJs are also so focused on the long-range that they may forget to notice current practical constraints and limitations. Their strong ability to make decisions is sometimes used too quickly and important information is missed. Finally, since their apparent confidence is usually unrelated to their actual experience or ability, inexperienced ENTJs may appear as though they know what they are doing and inadvertently cause themselves to miss out on opportunities to learn from knowledgeable others.
Possible Careers to Consider:
- Any Kind of Management
- Any Kind of Administration
- Financial Planner
- Labor Relations
- Credit Investigator
- Program Designer
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- Stock Broker
- Attorney
- Business Consultant
- Chemical Engineer
- Mortgage Broker
- Story-Teller/Comedian
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- Psychologist
- Investment Broker
- Management Consultant
- Judge
- Social Studies Teacher
- Efficiency Consultant
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Last updated: 1 October 2002
Maintained by: John
W. Hall, PhD - john@drjohnhall.com
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