ESTJ PERSONALITY TYPE

“The ESTJs solve problems by expertly applying and adapting past experience. They like work where they can achieve immediate, visible, and tangible results.” – Isabel Briggs Myers, Gifts Differing

ESTJs are people who value order, structure, and organization. Their strengths lie in efficiency, productivity, and organizing systems.

They have a high regard for the existing social order and clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Because of their preference for stability and familiarity, people can rely on them to uphold traditions and enforce rules.

ESTJs display strong convictions and decisiveness– traits that leads them to assume leadership positions. They can easily take charge in situations. And they are known to set goals and organize resources effectively. When in a leadership capacity, the ESTJ’s personality also allows them to help others to meet or even exceed expectations.

They are methodical thinkers who approach problems through a realistic and logical lens. They rely on conventional, factual proof to make informed decisions. And once they form an opinion, they are assertive about it and don’t shy away from sharing them.

In general, ESTJs are known to be predictable, goal-oriented, systematic, and pragmatic. They can often be found in civic duties, government branches, and community organizations.