Interesting Psychology Team
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test that categorizes people based on the traits of extroversion or introversion, sensing or intuitive, thinking or feeling, and judging or perceiving.
ENTJs, also known as “the Commander,” makeup only about 3% of the population. They are the extroverted, intuitive, thinking, and judging type. They’re also considered to be the most successful personality type, largely due to their love for challenges and high level of determination.
Commanders are natural leaders, and they build great teams, which also drives their success. On the flip side, although charming and charismatic, they can struggle with emotions, including their own and with those of others, and that can hinder them at times.
So, let’s look at some of the key characteristics of the ENTJ personality type and see whether you’re one of them!
1 – Efficient and Reliable
Not only are ENTJs efficient, but they will tolerate no less from those around them since inefficiency takes time and energy away from their goals.ENTJs are committed, which makes them highly reliable. You can rest assured that the job will get done when they’re around, no matter the challenges.
They go above and beyond, delivering impeccable results, and they’re often seen as strong team leaders. Fully committed to their work, they can balance multiple priorities without dropping the ball on any of them.
2 – Confident and Self-Assured
One of the reasons ENTJs are so successful is that they are extremely confident in themselves. This isn’t to say they never have self-doubt, but they don’t let it limit them. They trust their abilities, voice their opinions, and trust in their capabilities as leaders. Not only are they confident, but they are also self-assured.
People with this personality type are committed to their beliefs, so once they make a decision, they don’t fold under pressure. Even when things don’t go as planned or take longer than expected, ENTJs are not easily discouraged, and they achieve their goals simply because they believe they cannot fail.
3 – Mentally Strong and a Go-Getter
Perhaps one of the most admirable traits of the ENTJ personality type is that they don’t take things personally. They have immense inner strength, so criticism motivates rather than discourages them, but they’re also not afraid to hold unpopular opinions. So, if someone wants to change an ENTJ’s mind, they’ll need to outsmart them or prove them wrong first.
Always ready to go and focused on the goal, they’re unstoppable once they’ve decided what to do and how to do it.No matter the circumstances, these individuals will not give up just because the going gets tough. While achieving a goal is fulfilling, rising to the challenges that are sure to come up along the way is just as satisfying.
4 – Unemotional
Although ENTJs are impressively introspective for an extroverted personality type, they tend to ignore their own feelings and often struggle to empathize with others. In some ways, this is to their benefit, as it enables them to remain unbiased and to make difficult decisions. But it’s not without its costs.
ENTJs sometimes fail to remember that others aren’t always as thick-skinned as they are. As a result, they can come off as insensitive, especially when they’re locked in on a goal. Commanders just can’t fathom how others can prioritize emotions over facts since they believe that nothing should get in the way of success.
They also have difficulty expressing their emotions, mainly because they believe that emotions are a weakness, so they tend to repress or ignore them.
5 – Articulate
As long as it doesn’t involve talking about their feelings, ENTJs are great communicators. They are excellent at public speaking and flourish in debates. This is due to their confidence and ability to present logical arguments.
In fact, as the conversation progresses, they become even more energetic and enthusiastic, so it can be tough to keep up with them because they think and speak so quickly. When communicating with an ENTJ, one must be direct. They hate when people beat around the bush, so being honest and straightforward is best.
