ENTJ Personality Type [The Fieldmarshal]

The Top-Earning Personality Type

ENTJs belong to one of the two top-earning personality types are known for being bold and decisive.

ENTJs account for less than 3 percent of the general population, but among women, it’s the rarest personality type.

Besides, ENTJ women are the highest earners; not only do they outearn women of other personality types, but they make even more money than already high-earning ENTJ men, which is remarkable.

Because ambition, persistence, logic, and achievement are ENTJ’s core values, their financial success doesn’t come as a surprise.

Let’s take a closer look at this personality type! Before we begin, it might be a good idea to take this personality test. It only takes about 20 minutes!

ENTJ Meaning

ENTJ stands for extraversion (E), intuition (N), thinking (T), judging (J).

Extraversion (or another spelling variant “extroversion”) is associated with qualities such as being outgoing, energetic, communicative, and dominant.

It means that you are energized by engaging with other people, and it also means that you are enthusiastic about your life and like to feel excited.

Intuition is associated with being innovative, forward-thinking, and being bold.

Being intuitive means that you tend to process information in an abstract, imaginative way. You pay more attention to general concepts and ideas, while facts and details are secondary to you.

Thinking is associated with character traits such as being analytical, rational, objective, perhaps even blunt.

Although you don’t mind helping others, generally you believe that every person is responsible for taking care of themselves.

Another remarkable trait of all Thinking types is that before making a decision, they consider costs and benefits in an unbiased and impartial way — something not all types can do.

The Judging self-management style means you prefer structure and order.

You like to keep things organized, plan ahead, and stay focused on your goals.

Other Names for ENTJ
The official MBTI assessment site calls this type “Decisive Strategist”.

David Keirsey, the author of Keirsey Temperament Sorter and books “Please Understand Me” and “Please Understand Me II” called this type The Fieldmarshal.

Alan Brownsword, the author of “Psychological type: An Introduction” and “It Takes All Types”, called this type Commandant Organizer.

Linda Berens, the author of “The Sixteen Personality Types: Descriptions for Self-Discovery”, called it Strategist Mobilizer.

Jonathan P. Niednagel, the author of “Your Best Sport: How to Choose and Play It” and “Brain Typing,” called the ENTJ Chief Executive Officer.

Otto Kroeger, the author of “Type Talk”, “Type Talk At Work” and “16 Ways to Love Your Lover”, called ENTJs Life’s Natural Leaders.

Jaroslaw Jankowski, in his book “The 16 Personality Types in a Nutshell”, called this type The Director.

Some other websites took the freedom to invent their own names for ENTJ. These include The Commander, The Chief, The CEO, and other similar names.

When compared to the four classical personality types, the ENTJ is a pure Choleric.

How to Recognize an ENTJ

Like other NT types (or Rationals), ENTJs often appear as intellectual snobs whose idea of humor is sarcasm and who seem to enjoy challenging everything and everyone.

Being extraverts, they like to talk to people, and still, a lot of people find them at least somewhat intimidating.

Here are some other signs you are dealing with an ENTJ:

• They tend to repeat their point over and over again as if to make sure you understood what they mean.
• As the conversation progresses, they become even more energetic and enthusiastic.
• Their appearance is clean, and their clothes are well put together. Typically they won’t wear anything extravagant but will make an effort to appear sophisticated and classy.
• They are very savvy.
• They have a solution for everything.
• They are intense.

Because introversion and extraversion are more of a spectrum, some ENTJs may be less extraverted than others, in which case they could be confused with INTJs. Here’s how to tell INTJs and ENTJs apart.

One Special Thing About ENTJ

ENTJs are all about the challenge.

Challenging others and being challenged by others is an important part of their learning process.

Surprisingly, ENTJs admire those who can stand up to them and teach them a lesson. Before that happens, however, they generally see themselves superior to others.

Otto Kroeger, in his book “Type Talk”, gave a great analogy: In many ways, life for the ENTJ is a variation of the children’s game “King of the Mountain”. Unless others can push the ENTJ down from the mountaintop, they must remain “beneath” the ENTJ.

So while it’s true that the ENTJ is generally arrogant towards less confident types, they sincerely like and respect those who don’t feel intimidated by them.

How to Get an ENTJ Like You

• Appear smart and capable;
• Be a problem-solver;
• Notice their accomplishments;
• Be loyal to them;
• Have real goals;
• Behave like an equal;
• Appear successful;
• Don’t be clingy;
• Be independent;
• Look like you are excited about your life.

ENTJ in Love, Dating and Relationships

It’s a surprise that the seemingly tough and arrogant ENTJ can be quite sentimental and romantic in personal relationships.

However, while ENTJs fall in love fairly quickly and easily, they are well aware of their weaknesses and will typically take steps to control their romantic feelings to protect their other goals.

Due to the competitive nature, the ENTJ will pick the most attractive partner. Still, the relationship can have a future only if that partner can meet the ENTJ’s needs by being loyal, supportive, independent, and smart.

If for any reason, the partner can’t meet the ENTJ’s needs anymore, the ENTJ will end the relationship and move on.

If you would like to know more about it, there is a detailed post on ENTJ relationships here.

Positive ENTJ Traits / Strengths
A lot has been said about how ENTJs can be insensitive and materialistic, but in reality, they have a lot of positive traits too. For example,

• They have excellent money management skills;
• They are enthusiastic and energetic;
• They are inspiring;
• They are actually interested in your ideas;
• They are very articulate;
• They are intelligent;
• They are problem solvers;
• They are great leaders;
• They are honest;
• They take commitments very seriously;
• They seek for knowledge and self-improvement;
• They have an exceptional ability to turn the negative into the positive;
• They have high standards;
• They can be very affectionate;
• They are decisive;
• They are highly assertive;
• They love to interact with other people;
• They are very self-confident;
• They are organized;
• They are innovative;
• Because they are strong themselves, they like other strong people and don’t feel intimidated by them.

Negative ENTJ Traits / Weaknesses

• May appear intimidating;
• Many ENTJs aren’t good at predicting other people’s reactions;
• May unknowingly offend others;
• Can be controlling;
• May be impatient at times;
• Don’t know how to express love and affection.

ENTJ Learning Style

Since their young age, people with an ENTJ personality type are all about achievement.

Because education is one of the best ways of getting ahead, it plays a critical role in their life.

ENTJ students can be very patient while studying as long as they can see a way to apply this knowledge in the future. On the other hand, they aren’t very good at memorizing useless facts or studying something that doesn’t have a practical application.

ENTJ students have a special love of charts, diagrams, and tables — this allows them to organize information and memorize facts and formulas more effectively.

Other good ways for ENTJs to learn include critique, analysis, and debate. Also, they like to challenge themselves by setting deadlines for completing their projects and then trying to do that in even less time.

ENTJ Decision-Making Style

To the ENTJ, decision-making is a vocation. With their future-oriented focus, not only are they able to build actionable plans that will achieve their objectives, but they are also great at inspiring others.

When they need to make a choice, they will typically analyze their options to make a rational decision.

Unlike many other types, however, people with an ENTJ personality type have a unique ability to make the right decisions quickly, without over-analyzing the situation.

Once the decision is made, the ENTJ will carry out his or her plan without second-guessing.

When confronted with a complicated personal problem, they will often force themselves to decide. This approach allows ENTJs to stop ruminating and create emotional closure.

To minimize the pain even further, they will sometimes limit the amount of time spent on making that decision. “I have to decide before 10 AM tomorrow” is an ENTJ thing to say.

Once the time is up, the ENTJ will move on — no ruminating, no second-guessing, no going back and forth.

If two options are equally good (or equally bad), the ENTJ will flip a coin to decide.

Adjectives to Describe ENTJ

• Hearty,
• gregarious,
• ambitious,
• honest,
• motivated,
• challenging,
• argumentative,
• decisive,
• analytical,
• efficient,
• productive,
• competent,
• influential,
• tough,
• robust,
• confrontational,
• strategic,
• logical,
• arrogant,
• objective,
• articulate,
• quick-witted,
• confident,
• outgoing,
• friendly,
• impatient,
• critical,
• demanding,
• competent,
• independent,
• bold.

Random Facts About ENTJ

• Although ENTJs are definitely extraverted, they like to spend their time productively and may avoid some social activities and gatherings.
• Not only are ENTJ achievers and go-getters themselves, but they are also interested in helping others to achieve their goals.
• ENTJ people think, speak, and move quickly.
• The ENTJ doesn’t like it when people beat around the bush or hint on things; if you want to communicate with them effectively, be honest and direct.
• ENTJs often have no clue why others follow them so readily.
• One of the best ways to annoy ENTJs is to tell them they are not capable.
• ENTJ people are superb organizers; they want everything from their homes to their personal lives to their professional pursuits to be efficient and organized.
• ENTJs are precisely the type of people others call “alpha male” or “alpha female”.
• ENTJ breakup: Once it’s over, it’s over! No on-again-off-again nonsense.
• ENTJ men and women can be surprisingly sentimental, though they usually hide it.
• ENTJs hate being ignored; if you want to maintain a relationship with an ENTJ, be that personal or professional, answer their calls, be on time and treat them with respect.

ENTJ as Leaders

If you read anything about the ENTJ personality type, you already know that ENTJs are perfect leaders.

ENTJ men and women excel at long-term planning and making things happen. Because of their confidence and intense personality, most people naturally follow them without ever questioning their authority.

Being gregarious and outgoing, ENTJs enjoy dealing with people and seem to have a plan for each person they meet.

ENTJs thrive in a corporate environment and find themselves promoted to leadership positions very quickly. Interestingly, ENTJs often have no idea why they become leaders wherever they go.

An ENTJ leader is democratic about ideas, but when the time comes to make a decision, he will be firm and carry out his plan with single-minded determination.

Work Setting for ENTJ

ENTJs have high expectations of both systems and people with whom they work.

They are naturally fitted for leadership positions; at the very least, they need to work in an independent environment where they can apply their excellent organizational skills.

Long-term planning, solving complex issues, and motivating others are what ENTJs excel at.

ENTJ Job List (129 Job Titles)

• Administrator
• Advertising Account Manager
• Advertising Executive
• Advertising Manager
• Airline Pilot
• Anesthesiologist
• Architect
• Attorney
• Biofuels Production Managers
• Biofuel and Biodiesel Technology Manager
• Biomass Production Managers
• Biomedical Engineer
• Bounty Hunter
• Budget Analyst
• Business Administrator
• Business Analyst
• Business Consultant
• Business Executive
• Business Manager
• Cardiologist
• Chemical Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• College Administrator
• Compliance Officer
• Computer and Information Systems Manager
• Computer Consultant
• Computer Specialist
• Construction Manager
• Controller
• Corporate Finance Attorney
• Corporate Trainer
• Corporate Team Trainer
• Credit Investigator
• Database Administrator
• Economic Analyst
• Economist
• Education Administrator
• Educational Consultant
• Employment Development Specialist
• Entrepreneur
• Environmental Engineer
• Executive
• Family Physician
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Manager
• Financial Planner
• Foreign Service Officer
• Franchise Owner
• Game Developer
• Geneticist
• Genetics Researcher
• Geologist
• Geothermal Technicians
• Government Employee
• Health Care Administrator
• Human Resource Planners
• Human Resources Manager
• Hydroelectric Production Manager
• International Banker
• International Relations Specialist
• Investment Banker
• Investment Broker
• Journalist
• Labor Relations
• Labor Relations Manager
• Logistics Analyst
• Logistics Consultant
• Logistics Engineer
• Logistics Manager
• Management Consultant
• Management Trainer
• Managing Editor
• Market Researcher
• Marketing Manager
• Marketing Specialist
• Materials Scientist
• Mechanical Engineer
• Media planner/buyer
• Medical Scientist
• Mortgage Broker
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator
• Network Integration Specialist
• Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
• Office Manager
• Organization Builder
• Pathologist
• Personal Financial Planner
• Personnel Manager
• Pilot
• Police Supervisor
• Political Consultant
• Political Scientist
• Private Investigator
• Producer
• Product Development Manager
• Professor
• Program Designer
• Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Public Administrator
• Real Estate Manager
• Real Estate Manager
• Robotics Network Manager
• Sales Engineer
• Sales Manager
• Senior Manager
• Software Designer
• Solar Energy Installation Managers
• Solar Energy Systems Engineers
• Stockbroker
• Strategist
• Supply Chain Managers
• Surgeon
• Systems Analyst
• Teacher: Science or Social Studies
• Technical trainer
• Telecommunications security consultant
• Theater producer
• University Administrator
• University Professor
• Urban Planner
• Venture Capitalist
• Web Developer
• Website Owner
• Wind Energy Engineer
• Wind Energy Operations Manager
• Wind Energy Project Manager

Famous ENTJ People
Napoleon Bonaparte is probably the most classic example of an ENTJ. These famous people are likely to be ENTJs as well:

• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Julius Cesar
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Margaret Thatcher
• Donald Trump
• Bill Gates
• Garry Kasparov
• Joseph Stalin

ENTJ Characters
Fictional ENTJ characters may include:

• Magneto from X-Men
• The Penguin from Batman Villain
• Princess Leia from Star Wars
• Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek
• Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z
• Perry Cox from Scrubs

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