Your Type - ESTJ

Extraverted
Thinking with
Introverted Sensing

STRENGTHS

Inclined to focus on the outer world of people and external events, ESTJs are clear-thinking, assertive, goal directed individuals. Not slow to speak their mind, they are focused, to-the-point and decisive in their dealings with others. Task orientated, they approach problems in a systematic, methodical and structured way. Focusing on hard facts and data, they tend to view life from an objective, down-to-earth perspective. Logical, analytical and orderly in their thinking, they expect competence and efficiency in those around them. Having a strong sense of duty and responsibility, they believe it is important to adhere closely to established systems and procedures. However, their emphasis on Thinking will cause them to question tasks and procedures that are not based on a sound logical analysis. Not particularly interested in the abstract or theoretical, they will attend systematically to tasks, with a commitment to complete them on schedule and to the required standard.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Orientated towards the Extraverted world of people and events, ESTJs communicate with people in a straight-forward, direct way. Inclined to cool logical analysis, understanding others' feelings may not come naturally to them. However, this will not prevent them from taking the lead in forming new relationships, with ESTJs being sociable, lively and outgoing. When working in teams they will wish to have a clearly defined role, and to be set well defined, achievable goals. Direct and matter-of-fact in their dealings with others, they will be quick to express their own views and opinions. Task focused and goal directed, they naturally come to the fore in group settings, planning and organising those around them. Dependable and reliable, they will focus on getting things done, and will be clear about their interpersonal roles and responsibilities. They will generally prefer to learn about a subject by engaging in lively informed debate or discussion, rather than by reading or through private study.

THINKING STYLE

Having a clear, logical and analytical thinking style, ESTJs are known for their ability to focus on the detailed aspects of a task or problem. Not inclined to abstract debate, they tend to reject the purely theoretical, choosing instead to focus on finding practical solutions to real-world problems. Basing their opinions on a logical analysis of observable facts and hard data, which they have directly perceived through their Sensing function, they are likely to be steadfast in their opinions. Goal directed, orderly and methodical in their work, they value efficiency, decisiveness and clarity of thought. Being pragmatic, realistic and down-to-earth, they do not seek change for change's sake. Rather, they critically examine new procedures to evaluate whether these offer clear benefits over tried-and-tested methods. Focusing on the present, they prefer tasks where they can produce immediate, measurable results. Being achievement orientated, they are prepared to take tough decisions when necessary.

HOW OTHERS MAY SEE YOU

Well organised, dependable and reliable, they will be trusted to see tasks through to the end. Known for their sound, sensible and realistic judgement, colleagues will respect their ability to analyse problems in an objective, logical way. People who are less assertive than them may on occasion view them as being a little overbearing, or even somewhat opinionated at times. However, this is to misunderstand their straight-forward, direct interpersonal style and their tendency to focus on the observed facts in a cool, analytical manner. Conscientious and task-focused, they will be respected for their ability to persevere with work that requires a systematic and methodical approach. However, some colleagues may on occasion misinterpret their detail-conscious, pragmatic realism as indicating a lack of imagination. Gregarious and outgoing, they will take an active interest in all that is going on around them. Socially confident, self-assured and plain-speaking, their colleagues will seldom wonder where they stand with them.