ESTJ Strengths

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ESTJ Strengths

Every personality archetype has strengths and blind spots, and these are often amplified in professional settings where we often encounter a diverse group of people with vastly different backgrounds and value systems.

ESTJs have many skills that can make a major difference to those around them. Their leadership and closely-held values can be beneficial to the world around them. ESTJs’ strengths help them make a difference and leave a lasting impact on others.

Myers-Briggs ESTJ Strengths

Strengths that are typically associated with the ESTJ personality type include...

  • Making well-thought-out, practical decisions
  • Ability to effectively lead large groups of people
  • Listening to and respecting authority figures
  • Strong beliefs and values that act as motivators
  • Natural confidence in their abilities

ESTJs tend to be skilled at thinking through their choices. They like to plan ahead and are unlikely to make any quick, rash decisions. Their practical thinking helps them thrive as skilled real-world problem solvers.

As extroverts, ESTJs are likely to feel comfortable in front of large groups. That, combined with their leadership qualities, make them suited to take on the responsibility of managing big teams of people. They’re able to focus on the goal and see how each person can effectively contribute.

ESTJs tend to respect rules and authority figures. Their desire to maintain organization and order is likely to help them see the value in the order that both bring. 

Their strong values are likely to be the driving force behind their performances. ESTJs are motivated by their core beliefs, which helps them persevere, even when faced with significant challenges.

ESTJs tend to be innately confident in their own abilities. They aren’t usually people to question how skilled or productive they are. Rather than spend the time wondering, they tend to prove their potential through action.

Engaging in tasks they’re good at will help ESTJs feel happier and work more productively. They’ll have the opportunity to both actively engage with their work and use their strengths to their benefit, which may help them stick with a position long term.


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