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Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The Constructive Use of Differences

Extraversion Sensing Thinking Judging - ESTJ

Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact. Decisive, quickly move to implement decisions. Organize projects and people to get things done, focus on getting results in the most efficient way possible. Take care of routine details. Have a clear set of logical standards, systematically follow them and want others to also. Forceful in implementing their plans. ~www.myersbriggs.org

Traits of an ESTJ

ESTJ traits word bubble inside human head outline

  • objective
  • decisive
  • realistic
  • analytical
  • outspoken
  • direct
  • practical
  • structured
  • systematic
  • prefer proven procedures
  • dependable
  • clera
  • efficient
  • objectively crticial
  • logical
  • self-confident
  • organzied
  • pragmatic
  • impersonal
  • assertive
  • take charge
  • straightforward
  • responsible
  • foresee protential problems
  • matter-of-fact

ESTJ Stressors

ESTJ stressors word bubble with outline of upside down human head

  • unceruncertainty
  • indecision
  • disregarding my established rules and regulations
  • inefficiency
  • challenging my bottom line approach
  • working with people who are not organized
  • constant changes
  • lack of control
  • dismissing my logical decisions
  • unable to complete commitments