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Sentinels8.7% of population

ESTJ

The Executive

Dedicated administrators who lead with logic

OrganizedLogicalAssertiveEfficientTraditional

ESTJs are representatives of tradition and order. They utilize their understanding of what is right and socially acceptable to bring families and communities together.

Cognitive Functions

How ESTJs Think

1
Dominant

Te

Extraverted Thinking

2
Auxiliary

Si

Introverted Sensing

3
Tertiary

Ne

Extraverted Intuition

4
Inferior

Fi

Introverted Feeling

Superpowers

Strengths

Dedicated and strong-willed
Direct and honest
Loyal and reliable
Excellent organizers
Enjoy creating order

Challenges

Growth Areas

Inflexible and stubborn
Uncomfortable with unconventional
Judgmental
Too focused on status
Difficulty expressing emotions

ESTJs at Work

ESTJs are natural managers who excel at organizing people and resources. They maintain high standards and expect the same from others.

Best Career Paths

Business ExecutiveMilitary OfficerJudgeFinancial OfficerSchool AdministratorReal Estate AgentProject Manager

ESTJs in Love

ESTJs are committed partners who take their relationship responsibilities seriously. They show love through providing stability.

Best Matches

Challenging

Notable Examples

Famous ESTJs

JJ

Judge Judy

TV Personality

JDR

John D. Rockefeller

Businessman

SS

Sonia Sotomayor

Supreme Court Justice

FS

Frank Sinatra

Singer

Personal Development

Growth Tips for ESTJs

Areas to focus on for continued personal and professional development.

1

Be more flexible and open

2

Consider others' feelings

3

Relax strict standards

4

Express emotions more openly

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