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INTJ

What is an INTJ Personality Type
(The Intellectual)?
People with an INTJ personality type tend to be confident, analytical, and ambitious in their behavior. They love to pursue knowledge and tend to be very logically minded. They are independent thinkers focused on solving the world’s problems.

ENTP

What is an ENTP Personality Type
(The Debater)?
People with an ENTP personality type tend to be expressive, curious, and spontaneous in their behavior. They enjoy debating and thinking about issues from different perspectives. They thrive around people and will almost always engage with those near them.

Communication

Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Communication

How can INTJ and ENTP types communicate effectively with each other?

INTJs and ENTPs are both Intuitive Thinking personalities, preferring to consider complex problems and base decisions on logical thinking. However, INTJs are introverted and prefer to be alone, while ENTPs enjoy being around others and desire a sense of spontaneity. INTJs should avoid pushing ENTPs to follow certain rules or schedules, while ENTPs should give INTJs plenty of space to reenergize alone.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Conflict

How can INTJ and ENTP types resolve conflict?

INTJs and ENTPs are both Thinking personalities, so they should focus on addressing tense situations logically. They should be direct and clear about their perspectives. INTJs should be conscious of ENTPs’ need to discuss in person and address many different aspects of an issue, while ENTPs should recognize INTJs’ need to be alone and allow them space when needed.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Trust

How can INTJ and ENTP types build trust?

INTJs are likely to trust ENTPs who can commit to plans and recognize when INTJs need space; ENTPs should try to be a bit more organized and consistent with INTJs.

ENTPs tend to trust INTJs who take the time to engage with them and share new ideas; ENTPs will feel more appreciated when INTJs take the time to get to know them.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Working Together

How can INTJ and ENTP types work together?

Both personalities contribute to their workplace with deep, logical thinking and natural creativity. INTJs are quiet goal-setters, while ENTPs are adaptable and charismatic workers. INTJs can help ENTPs follow-through on set goals, while ENTPs can help INTJs express their thoughts more openly around others.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Change

How can INTJ and ENTP types deal with change?

INTJs are likely to have a difficult time facing new situations, as they are very focused on their personal goals and tend to have many plans set in place. ENTPs are naturally adaptive and tend to enjoy the thrill of transitional periods. ENTPs should be supportive while INTJs are processing something new. Once INTJs can find a new path to their goals, they will adapt more easily to change.


Managing Stress

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

Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Managing Stress

INTJ types are easily stressed by...

  • Crowded rooms or situations
  • Being in a chaotic or messy environment
  • Focusing heavily on present details
  • Being emotionally vulnerable with other people
Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Managing Stress

ENTP types are easily stressed by...

  • Pressure to commit to long-term goals
  • Spending too much time alone
  • Feeling forced into a strict routine
  • Considering others’ emotions

INTJs should avoid pressuring ENTPs to commit to a strict schedule, which can cause them to feel controlled.

ENTPs should be considerate of INTJs’ time and energy, allowing them space to be alone.


Encouraging and Motivating

INTJ and ENTP types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.

Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Motivations

INTJ types are motivated by...

  • Working independently on projects
  • Achieving their big goals
  • Finding new, creative solutions
  • Spending personal time alone or in very small groups
Myers-Briggs INTJ & ENTP Motivations

ENTP types are motivated by...

  • New experiences and adventures
  • Considering new perspectives
  • Meeting and debating with new people
  • Flexible schedules that allow them to make last minute plans

INTJs can motivate ENTPs by allowing them to have a very flexible schedule and taking the time to get to know them.

ENTPs can encourage INTJs by giving them personal space and appreciating their creative contributions.


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