Who are ENTJs? aka Chief

Cognitive functions:

Te-hero

Ni-parent

Se-child

Fi-inferior

Interaction styles: Direct, Initiating and Control (Structure types)

Temperaments: Abstract, Pragmatic and Systematic (NT type: Intellectuals).

They are future thinkers, systematic & look for possibilities. They live in the world of “what if”.

Characteristics:

• Te-hero means that ENTJs value reputations very much. They are so competitive and have the urge to strive for success in every aspect of their lives. They don’t like failures at all. They want everything and everyone under their control.

• Ni-parent means they have strong willpowers. Once they have decided what’s important to them, they can will themselves into anything. They always want to be the best of the best. They are born leaders. They like to dominate anything.

• They usually have high IQ and are hot-tempered. They can’t tolerate people fooling around and inefficiency. They like to lead everyone else. Their perfectionism is almost OCD alike. They can be forceful at times. Since their working style is task-oriented and fast-paced, they can be seen as relentless and harsh.

• However, Se-child means ENTJs want to give others good experiences, they care much about how others perceive them. They want to be seen, valued and respected.

• Fi-inferior means they are afraid of opening up themselves to others. It’s not easy for them to build trustful relationships. They are often paranoid, and take betrayals seriously. If you happen to betray/hurt them, you probably will be in big trouble. They can be revengeful as well.

• Since they have Si-trickster and Fe-demon, they have poor long-term memory and seen as forgetful at times. Moreover, they lack of empathy, thus they are very pragmatic and often seen as  “cold-hearted”.

• Famous representatives: US President Donald J. Trump, French Emperor Napoleon.

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ISTJ aka Examiner

Cognitive functions:

Si-hero

Te-parent

Fi-child

Ne-inferior

Interaction styles: Direct, Responding and Movement (Finishers type)

Temperaments: Concrete, Affiliative and Systematic ( SJ type, Guardians)

Traditional, safety, past focused, duty-based, long-term memory experience.

Characteristics:

• Si-hero means that ISTJs are dutiful, past focused and have good long-term memory. They value traditions, rules and regulations, as they give them a sense of security. Safety is their needs and priority.

• Te-parent means that ISTJs value their reputations very much. In comparison with other types, they care more on how others people perceive them. They constantly search for recognitions from other people. Therefore, they tend to put much efforts on their outlook and body image. They are the ones who you can find them at gyms or the ones who are  often on diet.

• Fi-child means that feeling good is important to ISTJs. Even though they are rational in general, they are the ones who become immature and irrational when they are in stressful situations. Because their feelings have not  been taking care of.

• Ne-inferior means that they are afraid of trying new things or they struggle to find new ways to solve problems. However, if they are aspired and overcome their fears, they can be very resourceful, like ENFPs.

• Since ISTJs have Fe trickster and Ni demon, they don’t have limited empathy capacities, and they often don’t know what they want. Lack of willpower is their main problems.

• They are very detailed-oriented, they are good inspectors and examiners. They excel in spotting discrepancies and minor mistakes. Thus they prefer rules & regulations and clear guidelines & instructions. Administrative work is their forte. They like to create forms, rules & regulations to build up a system.

• Famous representatives: John Lee, Carrie Lam (both are Hong Kong Chief Executives)