Although INTJ is one of the rarest personality types, INTJs are believed to have had a profound influence on corporate life in America and overseas. According to Otto Kroeger and Janet M. Thuesen, the authors of “Type Talk at Work,” the INTJ personality type is the predominant type among Japan’s corporate leaders — a very telling fact considering Japan’s impressive economic success.
While INTJs do not particularly strive for leadership positions, they have almost everything you could want when it comes to planning and making things happen. Intelligence? Check. Decisiveness? Check. Cool-headedness? Check. Reliability? Double-check!
On top of that, they are not likely to try to overthrow the existing leadership because they usually prefer to stay in the background, which is why David Keirsey called this type “The Mastermind.” In other words, INTJs are basically an employer’s dream come true.
INTJs always have a better idea.
People with this personality type are known for their ability to improve things. They can take an existing idea and improve every part of it, turning it into something much stronger.
INTJs see a world of opportunity.
INTJs have very developed intuition (N), so they focus on ideas, concepts, and patterns instead of getting stuck in little details. This allows them to see possibilities other types may not see, which leads to new plans and ideas.
INTJs are very independent.
Nobody needs to babysit an adult INTJ, and certainly not in the workplace. INTJs do not need anyone to show them the ropes. They usually know exactly what needs to be done and when.
Although this personality type appears to value other people’s freedom and independence as much as their own, INTJs may become a little controlling when it comes to their subordinates — all in the name of getting things done.
They are natural problem-solvers.
Not only are INTJs independent, but they also help others by solving their problems. INTJs love challenges because they allow them to use their imagination, creativity, and decision-making skills. Instead of avoiding problems, they prefer to be proactive and face the challenge early, almost always emerging as winners.
They are professional.
INTJs are clever and sophisticated. They will not embarrass themselves with too many unnecessary personal details, and they will not waste time chatting by the water cooler. Savvy and competent INTJs dress and behave professionally — they can make any company proud.
INTJs are strategic thinkers.
INTJs love to think and analyze everything, which allows them to see the reasons behind things. In addition, their ability to think objectively, without emotions getting in the way, helps them devise clever plans and strategies that bring them closer to their goals.
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