Commander
ENTJ
Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. Lead others with charisma and confidence.
Who You Are
ENTJs are natural leaders who set goals, gather people and resources, and turn plans into reality. They size up situations quickly, make decisive calls, and can't sit still when they see inefficiency.
They love a challenge and have a strong drive to grow, so they hold both themselves and those around them to high standards. Their confident, direct manner fuels their momentum, but it can sometimes come across as cold.
They may look tough on the outside, but deep down there's a warm heart that wants to be recognized and to protect the people they love.
Cognitive Functions
Numbered from the one you use most.
- 1. TeExtraverted Thinking — organizes efficiently and gets things done
- 2. NiIntroverted Intuition — sees through to patterns and the heart of things
- 3. SeExtraverted Sensing — feels the present moment vividly
- 4. FiIntroverted Feeling — follows personal values and what feels true
Strengths
Growth Areas
Love & Relationships
They're proactive and deeply responsible in relationships. They want a partnership where both people grow, and they try to help their partner's dreams come true in practical ways. Their advice can sound like orders, though, so practicing listening all the way through before drawing conclusions makes the relationship deeper.
Work & Career
Their strengths come through in roles where they lead organizations and execute strategy. They like clear goals and visible results, and they get very frustrated where decisions are slow or responsibilities are fuzzy.
Careers That Fit
When Stress Hits
When overloaded, they may be swept up by emotions in a way that's unusual for them, or feel lonely, as if no one understands them. They tend to cope by pushing even harder. Try to see pausing and resting as part of the strategy, too.
Ways to care for yourself
- Schedule some rest once a day that has nothing to do with productivity.
- Before deciding, ask, "What do you think?"
- Acknowledging your own softer feelings makes you a stronger leader.
- Praise yourself not only for what you achieved but for the effort you put in.
Famous People
Steve Jobs, Margaret Thatcher, Napoleon Bonaparte
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