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	ENTJs are strategic leaders, motivated to organize change. They are quick to see inefficiency and conceptualize new solutions, and enjoy developing long-range plans to accomplish their vision. They excel at logical reasoning and are usually articulate and quick-witted.</p>
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	ENTJs are engaged with the world around them, and want to make sense of it. They have a clear sense of order and want to organize people and processes to progress in a logical manner. When there are flaws in a system, the ENTJ sees them, and enjoys the process of discovering and implementing a better way.

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	ENTJs are often very motivated by success in their careers and enjoy hard work. They are typically ambitious and interested in gaining power and influence. To the ENTJ, decision-making is a vocation. They want to be in a position to make the call and put plans into motion.</p>
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	ENTJs tend to be blunt and decisive. Driven to get things done, they can sometimes be critical or brusque in the pursuit of a goal. They are typically friendly and outgoing, although they may not pick up on emotional subleties in other people. They often love working with others toward a common goal, but may not find time to attend to their feelings. They are focused on results and want to be productive, competent, and influential.</p><div>
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	Recognizing an ENTJ</h5>
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	ENTJs are natural leaders, and often take charge no matter where they are. They typically have a clear vision for the future, and intuitively understand how to move people and processes towards that goal. They tend to approach every situation with the attitude of an efficiency analyst, and are not shy about pointing out what could be done better. For the ENTJ, their ideas are a foregone conclusion: it’s just a matter of time before they can move the players to get everything accomplished.</p>
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	ENTJs are often gregarious, and seem to have an idea for how a person will fit into their grand scheme from the moment they are introduced. They are typically direct and may seem presumptuous or even arrogant; they size people and situations up very quickly, and have trouble being anything but honest about what they see. ENTJs are sensitive to issues of power, and seek positions and people of influence. They are characeristically ambitious, and often very engaged in their careers. More than any other type, ENTJs enjoy their work, and may even say that working is what they do for fun.</p>
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	ENTJ in the Population</h5>
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	ENTJ is one of the least common types in the population, and the rarest type among women (with INTJ). ENTJs make up:</p>
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                    <h5>Popular Hobbies</h5>
<p>Popular hobbies for ENTJs include taking leadership positions in community groups, attending social gatherings or sporting events, and playing competitive sports. Because ENTJs are so often focused on their careers, they may have few interests outside of work, or they may participate in leisure activities that also help to further their careers.</p>
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	Famous ENTJs</h5>
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	Famous ENTJs include Margaret Thatcher, Bill Gates, Napoleon Bonaparte, Carl Sagan, General Norman Schwarzkopf, David Letterman, Douglas MacArthur, Harrison Ford, and Quentin Tarantino.</p>
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	Research on ENTJ</h5>
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	Interesting facts about the ENTJ:</p>
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		On personality trait measures, score as Ambitious, Forceful, Optimistic, Egotistical, Adaptable, and Energetic</li>
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		Least likely of all types to report stress resulting from work or finances</li>
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		More likely than average to suffer cardiac problems</li>
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		Among the least likely of all types to believe in a higher spiritual power</li>
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		Among top 4 types in college GPA</li>
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		Among most likely to stay in college</li>
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		Personal values include Home/Family, Achievement, Creativity, and Learning</li>
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		Overrepresented among MBA students and small business owners</li>
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		One of two types most likely to be satisfied with their work</li>
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	ENTJ at Work</h5>
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	<img alt="spacer" src="/img/spacer.gif"> ENTJs are drawn to leadership positions that allow them to develop strategies to achieve greater efficiency and productivity. They prefer to be in management or supervisory roles, and want the ability to initiate and lead organizational change.</p>
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	ENTJs enjoy the challenge of solving difficult problems, and enjoy understanding complex systems so that they can determine where improvement is possible. ENTJs naturally see opportunities to improve systems, and want to lead teams to carry out their vision. They appreciate an environment where innovation is encouraged, and where traditions are not held sacred.</p>
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	ENTJs want structure in their work. They prefer that their work and that of their colleagues be evaluated based on a set of clear guidelines. They appreciate an environment that is businesslike and fair, where performance is evaluated objectively and rewarded generously. ENTJs are typically motivated and hardworking, and want to be recognized for their efforts with money, power, and prestige.</p>
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	An ideal organization for an ENTJ values competence and logical thinking, and includes coworkers who are intelligent and ambitious. An ideal job for an ENTJ is one that challenges them to address complex problems with strategic planning and clear goal-setting.</p>
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                    <h5>ENTJs as Leaders</h5>
<p>In leadership positions, the ENTJ excels at organizing and implementing long-term plans for change. They prefer to be in control and will take on as much responsibility and decision-making power as possible. </p>
<p>ENTJ leaders are democratic about ideas, and often willing to listen to new perspectives; however, when the time comes to make a decision, they are commanding and unwavering. ENTJ leaders who have already made up their mind are singly focused on action, and leave little room for dissent.</p>
<p>ENTJs are focused on long range plans and vision, and lead their teams systematically towards their goal. They enjoy attacking tough problems, and want to organize people and resources strategically to achieve goals on time. They focus on results and can be blunt and critical; they may have difficulty with employees who want a more personal touch. ENTJs do best leading no-nonsense, goal-oriented teams who share their desire to get to work.</p>
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                    <h5>ENTJs on a Team</h5>
<p>ENTJs are commanding team members who typically want to take charge. They are strategic thinkers with an intuitive sense of what needs to get done and how everyone can contribute. ENTJs typically have a clear vision and often see how systems can be improved. They may not want to take much time explaining themselves to others, and although the clarity of their ideas is often convincing, they may have power struggles with teammates who question their ability or authority to lead the team.  </p>
<p>ENTJs are objective thinkers who are willing to consider many options, and typically listen to their teammates’ ideas openly. They are good at synthesizing information and can often incorporate many ideas into a single plan of action. Although ENTJs are open to ideas, they are also decisive, and may take it upon themselves to deem when a discussion has been concluded. Personal issues rarely command the ENTJ’s attention, and may be neglected in their drive to finalize a concept. ENTJs want to create a definitive plan for change, and move decisively to action. </p>
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For more information: What's Your Type of Career?</p>
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	Popular Careers for the ENTJ</h5>
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	Top careers for the ENTJ include:</p>
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						Urban Planner</li>
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<li>Marketing Manager</li>
<li>HR Manager</li>
<li>Management Consultant</li>
<li>Advertising Manager</li>
<li>Market Researcher</li>
<li>Budget Analyst</li>
<li>Financial Manager</li>
<li>Real Estate Manager</li>
<li>Financial Planner</li>
<li>Stockbroker</li>
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<li>Judge</li>
<li>Controller</li>
<li>Compliance Officer</li>
<li>Office Manager</li>
<li>Investment Banker</li>
<li>Psychologist</li>
<li>Medical Scientist</li>
<li>Anesthesiologist</li>
<li>Surgeon</li>
<li>Health Care Administrator</li>
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<li>Chemical Engineer</li>
<li>Mechanical Engineer</li>
<li>Materials Scientist</li>
<li>Geologist</li>
<li>Science Teacher</li>
<li>Political Scientist</li>
<li>Political Consultant</li>
<li>Police Supervisor</li>
<li>Airline Pilot</li>
<li>Construction Manager</li>
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For more information: Do What You Are</p>
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                    <h5>Least Popular Careers for ENTJs</h5>
<p>It is important to note that any personality type can be successful in any occupation. However, some occupations are well suited to the natural talents and preferred work style of the ENTJ, while other occupations demand modes of thinking and behavior that do not come as naturally to the ENTJ. Occupations that require  the ENTJ to operate outside their natural preferences may prove stressful or draining, and often sound unappealing to ENTJs who are choosing a career. </p>
<p>The following occupations  have been found to be unpopular among ENTJs, based on data gathered from surveys of the general population. </p>
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<li>Machinist</li>
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<li>Home Health Aide</li>
<li>Medical Records Technician</li>
<li>Dental Assistant</li>
<li>Licensed Practical Nurse</li>
<li>Medical Assistant</li>
<li>Teacher's Aide</li>
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<li>Restaurant Host</li>
<li>Cook</li>
<li>Cosmetologist</li>
<li>Craft Artist</li>
<li>Librarian</li>
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                    <h5>ENTJ Communication Style</h5>
<p>ENTJs are direct and commanding communicators, often with a clear idea of what needs to be done and and a take-charge attitude toward organizing people and projects. ENTJs are organized and strategic in their thinking. They communicate their vision and their plan to implement it in a logical, task-oriented way. ENTJs see flaw in ideas and plans quickly and give critique freely. They enjoy analyzing ideas, but are ultimately oriented toward action; they want to integrate information, formulate a long-term plan, and then move forward. </p>
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	ENTJs as Partners</h5>
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	<img alt="spacer" src="/img/spacer.gif"> In relationships, the ENTJ is a commanding and challenging partner. ENTJs have high expectations for themselves and for their partners, and want a mate who will put in the time and effort necessary to create a successful life together.</p>
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	ENTJs prefer to have their homes and lives structured and organized, and may be domineering in imposing this structure on others. They tend to have a clear idea of how things should be done, and may feel that others should follow.</p>
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	ENTJs are enthusiastic and analytical problem-solvers, and will approach conflict head-on. They are unemotional in sorting out issues, and weigh perspectives with a logical detachment. They may neglect to attend to their partner's feelings, preferring to arrive at conclusions with objective logic. They can also have trouble listening patiently, because of their strong desire to problem-solve.</p>
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	ENTJs are typically ambitious and may spend a lot of time at work or otherwise pursuing career success. They often need a partner who is independent and supportive of their goals. ENTJs value a partner who respects and appreciates their competence, intelligence, and effectiveness.</p>
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                    <h5>ENTJs as Parents</h5>
<p>As parents, ENTJs are in control of their children and their households. ENTJs set clear expectations and see that their rules are followed. They tend to be consistent and rational disciplinarians by setting clear consequences for misbehavior, and usually elicit obedience from their children. </p>
<p>ENTJs often have a strong focus on career, and so may spend limited time at home and with family. However, they place great importance on the task of being a competent and effective parent. They often ensure that what time they do spend with their children is well used, and allows them to instill values of hard work, productivity, and achievement.</p>
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For more information: Please Understand Me II
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	ENTJ Type Dynamics</h5>
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	<img alt="spacer" src="/img/spacer.gif"> The core of the ENTJ personality type is Extraverted Thinking. This dominant function guides the way ENTJs evaluate information and approach the world around them. Using Extraverted Thinking, ENTJs seek to create logical systems in their environments. They set goals, make objective decisions, and communicate clear plans of action.</p>
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	The auxiliary function for ENTJs is Introverted Intuition. This mental function supportys their dominant Extraverted Thinking to help them contemplate possibilites and explore systems of thought. Using Introverted Intuition, the ENTJ considers connections and makes sense of patterns, and seeks to develop insight and understanding.</p>
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	The tertiary Sensing function is less developed for most ENTJs, especially early in life. When this function is not well developed, ENTJs may have trouble thinking through the details and steps required by their plans.</p>
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	The inferior function for ENTJs, or that function which is least likely to be conscious and well developed, is Introverted Feeling. When this function is not developed, the ENTJ may have difficulty measuring events and outcomes against their personal values.</p>
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                    <h5>ENTJ Under Stress</h5>
<p>ENTJs may become stressed when dealing with people who are very emotional or irrational. Typically analytical and candid, ENTJs tend to offer criticism freely, and may be stressed when other people react emotionally to their critiques. ENTJs want others to behave rationally and efficiently, and can become frustrated if they are required to work with people who are incompetent or unmotivated. They want to take charge and organize a plan of action, and when this drive is thwarted by others’ irrational personal issues, ENTJs often find themselves stressed. </p>
<p>Stress reactions in ENTJs often manifest as a loss in productivity, as the ENTJ loses sight of important goals and becomes preoccupied with insignificant tasks. Because the ENTJ’s inferior function is Feeling, they will often find themselves consumed with unfamiliar emotions when under stress. They may become hypersensitive to criticism and feel unappreciated or excluded. Because the ENTJ is typically ruled by logic, the sense of being driven by emotions is unfamiliar; they may feel embarrassed that they cannot stay in control. They will tend to try to keep their difficulties private, but may experience emotional outbursts when they are no longer able to contain their feelings. </p>
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                    <h5>ENTJ and Change</h5>
<p>ENTJs are energized by change, and usually jump at an opportunity to improve the way things are done. ENTJs typically want to take a leadership role in a change, organizing people, systems, and resources to move decisively toward a vision for the future. They often naturally analyze the current situation, seeing opportunities for improvement everywhere; when it comes time to make a change, they typically have clear ideas about what can be done better and are ready to put their analysis into action.</p>
<p>While ENTJs are typically eager to involve themselves in change, they may disengage if they do not have the opportunity to include their ideas in the plans. They are most motivated to problem-solve in a position that allows them to make high-level decisions; if they are simply told what to do, they may resent the change. Although ENTJs are good planners and tend to think well into the future, they may overlook details in their focus on the larger vision. They are often eager to get started on the path to their vision and may not see the smaller steps that are required on the way. </p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest (not verified)</span> on June 29, 2011 - 11:29am  </div>

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    <p>this is my personality test result! =)</p>
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    <p>I think this collection of data concerning ENTJ's is good, but could be better. I've heard these characteristics and tendencies presented this way before in numerous places. I suggest a fresher approach. Not that this is a reflection of incompetence concerning MBTI, rather there are so many reports, essays, and portals to learn about the types a different presentation of each type is rare. I would liked to have read this information presented from a fresh yet accurate perspective. I know I am an ENTJ, so from first hand experience I can tell you we are more caring than these reports give us credit we just like to show it in different ways. For instance, I love to shower my spouse with surprise gifts so she can praise and admire my efficiency in our relationship. We come across as arrogant or cocky, but we're actually just trying to make sure we are keeping up, pulling our own weight, and finally as the ISTJ tend to feel, we believe in our duties is as well. Oh and here's a BIG ONE, I have ENTJ friends and we all put God first on our agenda's. Most of us are very wealthy, but we believe in God as the most efficient and the greatest God EVER! (SORRY i JUST HATE THAT COMMENT ABOUT US BEING LESS LIKELY TO BELIEVE IN HIGHER SPIRITUAL POWER: I THINK THAT IS A SIMPLY A LOGICAL SPECULATION BASED ON THE TREND OF CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH US.) Anyway that's my 2 cents. </p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">PersonalityDesk</span> on June 29, 2011 - 12:20pm  </div>

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    <p>The data about ENTJs being less likely to believe in a higher power is actually taken from a survey of a large sample of ENTJs. They found that, compared with other personality types, ENTJs were not as likely to believe in a higher power. However this is not to say that your average ENTJ won't believe in God. In fact, one survey found that 92% of Americans say they believe in a higher power. So even if you are less likely than average to believe in God, you're still pretty likely overall!</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Ira (not verified)</span> on November 21, 2011 - 8:24am  </div>

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    <p>I am an ENTJ (68%, 57%, 89%, 56%) and I strongly believe in God. I notice though, that I can't 'take' all kinds of God. God my version is absolutely Omnipotent, All-Knowing, and such. I can not accept God who was confused, regrets his own creation, lost a fight against human, felt helpless, etc. If I were introduced to such lame god, I wouldn't believe in him. Thank God, being an ENTJ, I am quite independent and found God my way.</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest (not verified)</span> on February 4, 2012 - 10:43am  </div>

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    <p>It's probably quite ENTJ of me, but I find that there isn't enough evidence to strongly believe that this is (or is not) a God.  Personally, I think there's something that has played a role in the "beginning of time" - but to what characteristics this SOMETHING has... who am I to say?  And I'm not into producing wild theories for the hell of it, or so that I can share in a wild theory with other people who are moved by their own excitement over such theories (AKA, moved by the spirit).</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest</span> on October 5, 2010 - 10:24am  </div>

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    <p>From this ENTJ's opinion, the analysis of the ENTJ's characteristics is very good. What it lacks is an accurate presentation of our responses to any given situation. For instance, when I was first married I would ask my wife what she wanted for her birthday, her response was, "Oh you don't have to get me anything." I didn't. The same for Valentines Day,etc. It took her one year to learn to say what she meant. A month sometimes two before the event, she would say you could get me that for my birthday, etc. She would get two and three gifts for every occasion. I never felt taken advantage of or used.<br />
Concerning this ENTJ's belief in a higher power, for 16 years I was a devout atheist with Madalyn Murray O'Hair as my heroine.  For the last 38 years I am a devout believer in Yahweh as the one and only true God and now Yahshua is my hero of the faithful.  My analytical and logical characteristics have not changed.  I question every doctrine and challenge every thought.  Wisdom based on truth and love affect the way I respond to the situation or challenge before me.  These are the changing factors of my responses to any given situation, not the basic nature of my character. For example, I don't stop being efficient, analytial or logical with the changing situations, but my responses are affected by wisdom and love.<br />
Anyway that's my two shekels.</p>
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    <p>ENTJ's can be very nice individuals and not arrogant. I know that I have had to work on my development in dealing with the people side of change.  Although we are often focus on the task at hand, we often have other outside interests and do not have to talk about work and our careers (worklife balance).  To know us, other personalities need to take the time to understand us (beginning with reading the above description).  Not all information being read will describe us completely but it's a start in the right direction.</p>
<p>We often do not trust those individuals who are not pulling their weight nor those who are incompetent.  We tend to shy away as those individuals seem high maintenance to us.  Our logical thinking is that these individuals either need a lot of employee development or they need to move on. When we encounter individuals who are less competent we often find other ways to get the work done by moving around them and excelling forward as we do not have time to waste.</p>
<p>We can be great leaders of people and have the softer side (having parties to celebrate successes).  So I find that this personality needs to be assessed in greater numbers to really know that we are fun people too.</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest</span> on December 16, 2010 - 10:54pm  </div>

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    <p>Hi ENTJ - When encountering "less competent" individuals at work you go around them?  Frankly, this IS an arrogant & ignorant statement - and if acted on, will humilate the "Less Competent" human being and create a contagious resentment among co-workers. As an INFJ, I recommend delegating someone talented, empathetic and patient to "teach" the "Less Competent" on how to do the work. The training and the eventual job may not be done just exactly how you think it should be, but the results may be even better than you could even possibly imagine. </p>
<p>As for the statement about avoiding 'High Maintence" individuals, from my experience, ENTJ's are very high maintenance.   </p>
<p>Just my humble thoughts - and some of my experience - on this subject. Thanks for reading.</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Ira (not verified)</span> on November 26, 2011 - 3:55am  </div>

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    <p>"Delegating" someone to teach the 'less competent' human beings is what I usually do. At work, I train my own team and other people's team, and I assign my subordinate (that I 'inherited' from another manager) who MUST master MS Excel but was not very good at it to train the even lesser competents so that he would be forced to improve his own competence to be able to train. He stressed out a bit, but of course couldn't refuse. He did it, learnt a lot during the preparation, forced his confidence, taught other employees, and everyone wins. He learnt a lot, the other employees got their much-needed trainings, the other managers get more productive employees, I get the organization I want.</p>
<p>Regarding the 'high maintenance' thing. ENTJs are independents people. They do not need to be taken care of, they do not need emotional supports, they do not need help in making decisions, they do not need help in devising plans or carrying them out. Just let them be. But yes, they may have made statements that shock the touchy-feely people who would over-analyse things and take things personally.</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest</span> on January 15, 2011 - 12:51am  </div>

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    <p>I took the test.<br />
I read up on most of the traits.<br />
I am pretty shock that 98% of every sites description of an ENTJ personality fits me. Ill admit and won't sugar coat it, that I am pretty arrogant, over-confident, blessed and I rarely feel emotions towards the weaker links. I can find conversations debatable or Ill make it worth the argument. I am a natural born leader and very assertive. I don't do well with emotions and don't like to be surrounded with too much of it. It rains on my parade. I am a workaholic but I am also a social butterfly who LOVES to party. A lot of people admire my charisma and energy but who wouldn't? I'm different than most and I don't follow what's trendy. I am an individual and I stand out from the crowd, in a sense but I am the center of attention. Believe me when I say that. Sometimes I don't need to do anything to get that treatment. It just comes naturally. Well, that's just the general idea of my ENTJ charactristics. I'm not shy on letting others know that I have a healthy ego because not only am I beautiful on the inside out, I am a very intelligent woman who owns her own business and is successful. I don't depend on anyone but myself. So I believe I have bragging rights haha. </p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest</span> on January 25, 2011 - 7:43pm  </div>

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    <p>This summary will not be a complete portrait for every ENTJ out there. However, from reading the defensive posts by other ENTJs I would like to share my own perspective as an ENTJ type.</p>
<p>1. I am arrogant. Over the years, I've reflected on things I've said and done when I was a teenager, and I really do believe that one of my greatest personality flaws is that I am arrogant often without being aware of it. </p>
<p>2. When it comes to leadership and efficiency, I've become increasingly conscious of my behaviour. I try to be patient, I keep many opinions and thoughts to myself. I have LEARNT how to be less arrogant in order to become a more efficient leader.</p>
<p>3. "ENTJs are likely to stay in college, score well in GPA, and unlikely to report stress resulting from work or finances." </p>
<p>This I have found to be quite accurate. I graduated top of my class in high school. Finished a combined law degree with honours from one of the world's best universities. </p>
<p>On Facebook, I've always wondered by people stay in jobs that they hate. Why they look forward to Fridays and weekends so much. The weekend is a time for me to catch up on sleep, meet friends and engage in my hobbies, but I don't see it as something HUGE to look forward to every week.</p>
<p>Honestly, if I didn't monitor myself, I would be a horrible person to know in real life. However, over the years I've matured somewhat and have learnt to identify my flaws and try to make use of my strengths to help and get along with others.</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest</span> on February 7, 2011 - 4:55pm  </div>

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    <p>Well personally as an ENTJ I fit the profile, Atheist, science buff entrepreneur who does not tend to let his emotions get the better of him.  I have had a bad couple of years but don't really care all that much.  I mean, I lost my wife, my dog, my job and such and just saw that as problems to fix....thus I am an entrepreneur.  When the first business didn't bring in enough money I opened a spin-off in a related direction.  I like working for myself(arrogant) and writing this out it is hard to deny that it is because I can't take criticism, especially from those I feel are intellectually inferior.  But now I have to moderately successful businesses I am spread too thin and not doing well enough to take on help.  I believe I am the only ENTJ I know and yet many of the people around me who don't know as much as I do or can't do the things that I can still do better than I do financially.  It is frustrating but I know deep down it their emotional intelligence and social skills that put them where I can not get to.  </p>
<p>The problem with social skills and diplomacy and they can't be treated as an analytical problem that needs solving, much the same way social butterflies often fail at analysis in technical situations. </p>
<p>Expressionless, deep thinker.  People say I always look angry and it costs me business I know.</p>
<p>I believe repetition is the mother of skill and that everyone can learn tricks and hacks to any situation or any talent but socially & emotionally, I am not sure you can learn to feel feelings you don't have or...or be sensitive to feelings in others that I see as unnecessary or excessive.  </p>
<p>How do ENTJ's network with non ENTJ's.   I know how to outplan, outscheme, anticipate, and get into some one's head.  But how do I get into their heart when I can't even get into mine? ....and exploit it..lol.</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest (not verified)</span> on November 14, 2011 - 5:44am  </div>

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    <p>LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL this is so like me LOL winning pwned EPIC FAIL</p>
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    by <span style="font-weight:bold; color: #11194b;">Guest (not verified)</span> on November 14, 2011 - 10:35am  </div>

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    <p>This is just an over view, not a defining article anyone is ENTJ. You guys should just chill out, an

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