ESTJ - The Executive

Supervisor | Te-Si-Ne-Fi Function Stack

ESTJs are organized administrators who bring order to their environment. They value tradition, hard work, and getting things done efficiently.

Cognitive Function Stack

The ESTJ type uses these cognitive functions in order of development:

1. Te - Dominant (The Director)
2. Si - Auxiliary (The Archivist)
3. Ne - Tertiary (The Explorer)
4. Fi - Inferior (The Idealist)

Key Strengths

• Organized
• Loyal
• Direct
• Dedicated
• Strong-willed

Growth Challenges

• Inflexible
• Judgmental
• Difficulty relaxing
• Uncomfortable with unconventional situations

ESTJ in Relationships

ESTJs are committed partners who provide stability and security. They show love through practical support and protection.

Under Stress (The Grip)

May become hypersensitive, feel unappreciated, or have emotional outbursts (inferior Fi).

Individuation Path

Develop emotional awareness (Fi), embrace new ideas (Ne), and learn that there's more than one right way.

Career Paths

• Management
• Military
• Law Enforcement
• Finance
• Politics

Well-Known ESTJs

Judge Judy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Laura Linney, Sonia Sotomayor

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