>[!External Links]- >[Interpretive Report](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375) >[ENTJ Personal Impact report](x-devonthink-item://B77C73E1-29CE-4CC0-B1B1-BA3C7B21A318) >[SLT combined report](x-devonthink-item://3BF959A0-EEBA-447E-8EF2-CCBB139E3868) >[[Festus Robert]] >[[Lauren Beckett]] >[[Andy Hargreaves]] ## ENTJ Summary You are an ENTJ on the Myers-Briggs Type Index. - *E*xtraversion: you focus on interacting with people and/or doing thing on the outside world to get energy through - I*N*tuition: you attend to and [[Trust (emotion)|trust]] inter-relationships, theories and future possibilities - *T*hinking: you make decisions using logical, objective analysis - *J*udging: you tend to be organised and orderly and make decisions quickly ENTJs are typically: - logical, analytical and objectively critical. - They like long-range planning and strategic thinking and prefer to be in charge. - Their focus is on ideas and they like to think ahead, making a systematic effort to reach their objectives on schedule. - They are impatient with [[Confusion]] or inefficiency, and they can be tough-minded when they see these problems getting in the way. ENTJs prefer to - work with frameworks rather than details. - come to quick decisions about how to proceed and then actively lead others forward accordingly. - Systems and principles are important to ENTJs, who apply principles to whatever they do. If they are to change their methods, they need to change their principles first. They value logic and consistency. - ENTJs are likely to be most satisfied in a work environment that values long-range planning, involves them in making decisions and lets them see that the plans are implemented. People can count on them to take charge and make sure things are done competently. *Summary* - ENTJs tend to be decisive and frank. They are quick to take charge of people and projects. They apply logic and analysis and critique easily. ENTJs are organised and follow through using a strategic plan. They prefer action to contemplation and pay more attention to the task than to the people. ## Extraversion I am extraverted, however I do have an out-of-preference characteristic of 'contained' which means I: - Use your extraverted manner to avoid talking about anything too personal * Don’t talk much, unless you feel your contributions will really add something * Have a private, vulnerable part that is very hard to share, even with people close to you. * May feel awkward talking about private matters. ## [Intuition](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=5) I have a preference for intuition over sensing, however I have lots of out-of-preference characteristics here. This is a little confusing so see [this diagram](x-devonthink-item://3BF959A0-EEBA-447E-8EF2-CCBB139E3868?page=7) Firstly I am practical over conceptual, which means I - Tend to be innovative in practical ways. - Are relatively uninterested in knowledge for its own sake. - Are not seen by others or myself as especially intellectual - Would rather have ideas be useful than just think about them Secondly I am realistic over imaginative, which means I - Respect and use common sense. - Are seen by others as pragmatic and efficient. - Know how to take things apart and put them back together. ## [Thinking](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=6) I have a preference for thinking over feeling. However I have one out of preference characteristic, which is 'compassionate'. This means that I - Consider my own and others’ feelings to be more important than the logic of a situation. - Notice and are swayed by emotions even when logic points in another direction. - Feel torn between the objective and the subjective, and often go with the latter. - ==May appear inconsistent and unpredictable to others.== ## [Judging](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=7) I have a preference for Judging over Perceiving. There's no out-of-preference characteristics. ## [Application to Communication](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=8) Things I need to remember when communicating * Monitoring your impatience when other styles dominate * Recognise when it’s really important to say how you feel and then speak accordingly. * Be careful not to [[Overwhelm]] and override others; make sure you ask for input * Choose carefully when you need to agree or when you need to ask questions. * Be aware that when you are stressed, you are more likely to be critical inappropriately. * Be aware that under [[Stress]], you are likely to be tough. ## [Application to Decision Making](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=9) Things I need to remember when making decisions. My style is Logical and Compassionate. This style means that I probably - Work very hard to gain consensus. - Are generally seen as self-determined, efficient and confident while also being flexible and caring. - ==Sometimes appear unpredictable in your decisions.== - ==May [[Regret]] decisions that you made when your compassion overruled your initial logical approach.== Think about asking these questions, as these are the opposite to what I would normally ask: * Imaginative: *What else can we come up with? Conceptual: What other interesting ideas are there?* * Experiential: *Can you show me how it works?* * Empathetic: *What do we like and dislike?* * Reasonable: *What are the logical consequences?* ## [Managing Change](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=10) Tips for managing change: * As soon as you know your own views, talk to someone you [[Trust (emotion)|trust]] and get his or her input * Allow for the unexpected in your long-range plan - it will happen! * Recognise that people’s experiences may not be explained adequately by your theory. * Stay open to the people issues as long as possible. ## [Managing Conflict](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=11) ENTJs typically view conflict as something that needs to be dealt with quickly so that they can get on with life. They naturally want to help everyone imagine a way out of the conflict and will seek to be objective throughout the conflict resolution process. ==At times they give the impression that they are nonplussed by conflict, and at other times they react with an intensity that can frighten others==. More [tips here](x-devonthink-item://B77C73E1-29CE-4CC0-B1B1-BA3C7B21A318?page=20). Tips for managing conflict: * Be aware that trying to solve issues on your own may be successful, but that others also may really need your input * Respect the need of some people to remain uninvolved until they are ready to participate. * Monitor the timing of when you give up on consensus and push to action. * Be careful that your style of questioning does not appear confrontational. Tips for developing my conflict style: - ==Spend time recognising your own [[Emotions|feelings]]== and then imagine how others who are immersed in a conflict are feeling - ==Listen as if you don’t know it all== and try to learn at least one new thing - Be prepared to ==explain your hunches and insights in plain language== to help others see beyond the unpleasantness of a conflict - ==Appreciate that the anger you have learned to suppress will find a way out==, particularly when you are not expecting it, and this can frighten others. ## [How this works together](x-devonthink-item://42780E74-6053-437B-9F59-2423A3435375?page=12) * I'm actually a TNSF, as I enjoy thinking first, then intuition, then sensing and then feeling last. * This means I use * Thinking mainly externally to communicate analyses and logical decisions to others. * Intuition mainly internally to develop a unifying vision of what really matters. * However, if I rely too much on Thinking, I may * forget to ==complement people== when you should * ignore the impact of your decisions on others. - If you pay attention exclusively to your Intuition, you are likely to - miss the relevant facts and details - miss what past experience might suggest. >[!REFLECTION]+ >[[Don't believe everything you think]] is a crucial thing for me. Makes me consider the human, as well as alternative approaches. ## [[Stress]] for ENTJs [Original document](x-devonthink-item://B77C73E1-29CE-4CC0-B1B1-BA3C7B21A318?page=21) Stressors: * Feeling fatigued, exhausted * Not having control; coping with things outside your control * Being criticized or feeling unappreciated * Having your integrity or motives attacked * Being around incompetence, inefficiency; wasting time * Dealing with illogical or ignorant people Signs of Stress: * Having public outbursts of emotion, anger, recriminations * Becoming cynical, sarcastic, insulting * Not listening, abruptly cutting people off * Becoming touchy, hypersensitive, easily hurt * Feeling insecure, doubting themselves, losing confidence * Becoming disorganized, overwhelmed, unfocused; feeling out of control * Withdrawing; becoming quiet, depressed Best Ways for ENTJs to Manage Stress: - Spend time alone, away from the stressful situation, to regain control - Talk about it with someone you can really trust - Exercise, breathe deeply, meditate - Reason things out, look at alternatives - Develop a strategy and a plan - Take a logical, systematic approach, analyse, problem-solve - Reframe, refocus, then revisit the issue Worst Ways for ENTJs to Respond to Stress: - Be around people who are accomplishing things - Attack uninvolved people - Keep doing what isn’t working for you - Spend a great deal of time alone, avoiding people - Pout, obsess about your hurt [[Emotions|feelings]].