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The 16 types

ESTJThe efficient organizer

of the population
9%
of men
11.3%
of women
7%

ESTJ preferences

  • ExtraversionGets energy from the outer world of people and activity
  • SensingPrefers to take in concrete facts and details
  • ThinkingPrefers to decide with logic and consistency
  • JudgingPrefers a planned, decided approach to life
A word portrait of the ESTJ type, in words people with this type often use for themselves, such as focused, organized, outgoing, methodical.A word portrait of the ESTJ type, in words people with this type often use for themselves, such as focused, organized, outgoing, methodical.

ESTJ at a glance

People with ESTJ preferences are logical, organized, and results driven. They love managing projects and teams. They tend to be highly structured and dependable, even in their personal lives.

ESTJs are great at networking, organizing the right people for a job, and making tough decisions confidently and tactfully. It’s no coincidence that more global leaders have ESTJ preferences than any of the other 15 personality types.

Interesting facts about ESTJs

People with ESTJ preferences use their Thinking preference in the outside world. They’re great at communicating how best to achieve shared goals or complete a task. They’re also highly analytical and goal oriented. They often enjoy using data to support their jobs, hobbies, and anything else they do.

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