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INTP

What is an INTP Personality Type
(The Thinker)?
People with an INTP personality type tend to be extremely analytical, objective, and logical in their behavior. They love exploring new theories and ideas, which means they’re often responsible for amazing discoveries in their field of choice. They are likely to approach interactions with others in a logical way, rather than relying on emotion.

ESTJ

What is an ESTJ Personality Type
(The Commander)?
People with an ESTJ personality type tend to be organized, loyal, and hard-working. They are good, law-abiding citizens with a desire to lead. They are very principled and thrive when they are helping and encouraging others to follow a set of beliefs and values.

Communication

Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Communication

How can INTP and ESTJ types communicate effectively with each other?

INTPs and ESTJs are both Thinking types, meaning that they both prefer logical expressions and tend to avoid expressing emotions. They should feel free to communicate with each other in a balanced, reasonable way. They don’t need to worry too much about considering the emotions of the other.

INTPs should try to gather their thoughts before addressing a situation with an ESTJ since they prefer organization.

ESTJs should try to avoid going too much into the details or specifics since INTPs prefer thinking about the bigger picture. Instead, ESTJs should try to consider the whole perspective.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Conflict

How can INTP and ESTJ types resolve conflict?

Both personalities should focus on the facts of a specific situation; however, ESTJs should learn to recognize signs that an INTP might need space in an argument. As introverts, INTPs need time to gather their thoughts on their own and may feel overwhelmed in a drawn-out discussion.

INTPs should also be aware of ESTJs’ need to clarify details; even if it may feel unnecessary to INTPs, details are important to ESTJ’s.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Trust

How can INTP and ESTJ types build trust?

INTPs, on the other hand, are more likely to trust an ESTJ that doesn’t confine them to traditional scheduling. They prefer flexibility to routine and should be given space to work independently from others.

ESTJs are likely to trust INTPs who are consistent and reliable. If an ESTJ feels as though someone can meet and exceed expectations, they will trust and rely on them.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Working Together

How can INTP and ESTJ types work together?

INTPs can help ESTJs adapt to new situations, which may otherwise be difficult for ESTJs to process.

ESTJs can bring a sense of organization to a work environment; they can help INTPs have more order and predictability.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Change

How can INTP and ESTJ types deal with change?

ESTJ personalities are likely to have difficulty adapting to change. Because they are naturally organized and well-scheduled, change can upset their expectations. INTPs should help by encouraging ESTJs to see the bright side of change. Finding a new routine in the midst of everything can also help ESTJs regain a sense of control.


Managing Stress

INTP and ESTJ types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.

Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Managing Stress

INTP types are easily stressed by...

  • Lack of creativity and ingenuity
  • Meeting large groups of new people
  • Feeling forced into strict routines
  • Facing emotional situations
Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Managing Stress

ESTJ types are easily stressed by...

  • Chaos and disorder in their personal lives
  • Feeling disappointed in others
  • Facing overly emotional situations
  • Experiencing unexpected change

INTPs should avoid being too spontaneous or unpredictable around ESTJs, which can otherwise overwhelm them.

ESTJs should avoid forcing INTPs into a pattern of unnecessary regulation or order; if INTPs are doing their part, there’s no need to push them into a predictable routine.


Encouraging and Motivating

INTP and ESTJ types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.

Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Motivations

INTP types are motivated by...

  • Using their strength of intuition
  • Working independently from others
  • Achieving and maintaining positive results
  • Considering many possibilities when making a decision
Myers-Briggs INTP & ESTJ Motivations

ESTJ types are motivated by...

  • Establishing a consistent routine
  • Feeling organized and orderly
  • Time spent getting to know new people
  • Inspiring leadership and direction

INTPs can help motivate ESTJs by following through on set goals and objectives, which will offer ESTJs peace of mind.

ESTJs can help motivate INTPs by giving them space to work apart from others and expressing appreciation for beneficial results.


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