An ENTJ has a wonderful ability to
cut to the chase of almost any situation. Additionally, they are decisive,
occasionally making their decisions too quickly. They generally have a high
regard for “positive social and economic institutions, structure, and
government.”[1]
This, along with the decisiveness, makes them into very natural leaders who can
be quite assertive. However, they lack patience with people who are
inefficient, incompetent, or repeat mistakes, at which point an ENTJ can become
challenging, confrontational, and argumentative due to their high standards.
Yet their charisma and energy tend to make up for that among their peers, as
they inspire them to greater things. They have a perpetual vision for the
long-run, making big plans far into the future. They are career-focused, and
love to problem-solve.
ENTJs
are self-confident and rather strong-willed, like their introverted
counterparts. This makes them so that they are not always the best listeners.
They are also oriented to the future, coming up with possibilities and ideas
without conscious effort. They are strategic thinkers, “known for examining
every angle of a problem.”[2]
Their thirst for knowledge is strong, and they use that knowledge in how they
deal with the world around them. They learn best in an environment where debate
and problem solving are important, and the learning is structured with a clear
end goal – and no experimentation.
An
ENTJ is not always in tune with the feelings and sensitivities of others, due
to their own emotional toughness. They struggle to express love and affection,
making it sometimes rather awkward for themselves and others. It is difficult
for them to put themselves into the shoes of another. This lack of sensitivity
is one of their biggest faults. That being said, they love to interact with
others.
The friendships of
an ENTJ are not built on emotions, but on ideas. They love going back and forth
with their friends, proposing ideas and then arguing every angle of them. They
love debate and they are one of the personalities best suited for it, perhaps
even the best. Their respect can be earned by those who can comprehensibly and
persuasively argue their points. Their conversations are lively, substantial,
and challenging. Being able to brainstorm and theorize is a huge part of being
friends with an ENTJ, Therefore, time spent relaxing must also be something
they see as valuable, which may mean researching something so as to become an expert
on it. ENTJs are excellent at communication, thus gaining support, yet
everything is rooted in a strategy. They have no problem verbalizing their
thoughts, decisions, and plans to the world.
ENTJ Specs –
ENTJs
– Conquer the world. Born with combat boots. The Commander. The
Fieldmarshall.
Real
life ENTJs – Paul (the Bible – ambitious entrepreneur); Joseph Stalin
(dictator of the Soviet Union); Rush Limbaugh (talk show host); Dick Cheney (US
Vice President); Napoleon (general of France); Margaret Thatcher (UK Prime
Minister); Aristotle (philosopher); Julius Caesar (general of Rome); Bill Gates
(founder of Microsoft); Al Gore (US Vice President); Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of
the House); David Letterman (talk show host); George Clooney (actor); Charlize Theron
(actress); Katharine Hepburn (actress); Adele (singer).
Fictional
ENTJs – Regina (Once Upon a Time); Thranduil and Thorin and
Azog (Hobbit); the power-hungry relative (any fairy tale – perhaps a
jealous stepmother or bitter uncle, this character is all about gaining power
and manipulation); Shang and Buzz Lightyear (Disney – strategic,
organized, natural born leader, focused); Mary (Downton Abbey); Mrs.
Bennet (Pride and Prejudice); Odin (Thor); James Potter (Harry
Potter); Nick Fury (Avengers); Jim Moriarty (Sherlock);
Theoden (Lord of the Rings); Emma Woodhouse (Emma); President
Snow (Hunger Games); Peter Pevensie (Chronicles of Narnia).
Presidential
ENTJs – Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard Nixon
Prayer
of the ENTJ – “God, help me to slow downandnot rushthrough whatIdoAmen!”
First
impression of the ENTJ – Successful robot.
General
impression of the ENTJ – Leader, tireless, strict, infallible, little
patience, quick, decisive; strategic; will be president someday.
Honest
stereotype of the ENTJ – Like INTJ, just better at hiding the fact that
they’re awful.
You
say potato, ENTJ says… “Come up with a strategy to make mashed potatoes
fluffier for better yield and increased profit.”
Dessert
personality for the ENTJ – Cheesecake – classic, frank, and decisive. You
know how to be the star of the show. Around for the long haul. Maple walnut ice
cream.
Quote
for the ENTJ – “Live your vision and demand your success.” – Steve Maraboli
Percentage
of ENTJ in Men vs. Women – 2.7% of men versus 0.9% of women - 1.8% total.
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