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energetic, outgoing, and assertive;
versatile with broad interests
NIntuitive. Abstract, curious & idea-
oriented; ask “why” questions; open
to diverse ideas, values & lifestyles
TThinker. Use logical analysis to
make decisions; attuned to facts,
consistency & fairness
PPerceiver. Outwardly open, receptive
and adaptable; slower to express
judgments or impose them on others
ENTPs’ Dominant Function
Broadly explores and envisions ideas, connections & possibilities; open, curious & creative; adept at “brainstorming”
ENTPs’ Auxiliary Function
Checks everything against inner logical standard; prefers autonomy in projects, problem-solving & decision-making
Key ENTP Traits:
- Mentally and verbally quick, often with an intellectual / theoretical orientation
- Open-minded, yet critical thinkers
- Curious and explorative with wide-ranging interests; love learning
- Versatile, innovative, and forward-looking
- Entrepreneurial; strive to realize their inspiration or vision for change
- Verbal, friendly, and engaging; typically witty with a good sense of humor
- Adept at brainstorming new ideas, options, and possibilities
- Adaptable and spontaneous; energized by novel and changing circumstances
- Need lots of variety at work; quickly bored by routine or repetitive tasks
- Active and restless; crave new ideas, possibilities, and challenges
- May struggle with sustaining focus or follow-through
If you want to learn more about ENTPs, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve written extensively about the Intuitive personality types, especially the Intuitive (N) Perceiving (P) types.
We’ve also developed an online course—Finding Your Path as an INFP, INTP, ENFP or ENTP—to help you better understand your personality, life purpose, relationships, career path and more. The course is currently on sale, so now is a great time to check it out!
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