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How Others May See Them ENTP s are spontaneous and adaptable. They find schedules and standard operating procedures confining and work around them whenever possible. They are remarkably insightful about the attitudes of others, and their enthusiasm and energy can mobilize people to support their vision. Excerpts from Introduction to Type®, Sixth Edition, p 20 by Isabel Briggs Myers Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1998	Contributions to the Organization (ENTP) - ENTP s view limitations as challenges to be overcome - Provided new ways to do things - Bring a conceptual framework to problems - Take initiative and spur others on - ENTP s enjoy complex challenges that address future needs Excerpts from Introduction to Type® in Organizations, Third Edition, p 24 by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean M. Kummerow Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1998
Communication Highlights (ENTP) - ENTP s persuasive and convincing when championing ideas - Future focused, change oriented system thinkers; create new models and ideas - Quick to see problems as opportunities, explore links, and integrate ideas - Use logical analysis to zero in on root causes of complex problems - ENTP s champion change and initiate actions with great energy and excitement Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Communication, p 40 by Donna Dunning Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 2003	Career Trends What stands our about ENTP s is the breadth of career fields covered by their most popular occupations. One set of popular occupations involves dealing with things or ideas, such as in architecture, engineering, or science. The other involves working with people and involves working with people and includes positions in business, healthcare, and education as an executive or manager. The variety indicates that the content of the job may not be as important as the opportunity to continually take on new challenges. Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Careers, p 28 by Allen L. Hammer Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1993,2007
Dealing with Change ENTP s are creative, stimulating, and flexible. They are excited by ideas, theories, people, and situations. They use logic and reasoning in their decision making, but their greatest gifts lie in generating innovative solutions to problems. Because of this, ENTP s find changing situations stimulating. They respond quickly, and, as far as they are concerned, no idea is too crazy to try out. They read their environment and the people in it well and enjoy interacting with others; this, added to their enthusiasm and creative ideas, can energize a group. ENTP s make up 3.2% of the population Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Change, p. 39, 7 by Nancy J. Barger and Linda K. Kirby Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 2004	Famous ENTP Personality Types Alexander the Great - king, military commander Celine Dion - singer George Carlin - comedian, actor, author James A. Garfield - American President John Adams - American President Julia Child - chef, author, TV personality Richard Feynman - physicist Rutherford B. Hayes - American President Thomas Edison - inventor Tom Hanks - actor Walt Disney - filmmaker, entrepreneur Do you know other famous ENTP s? Contact us with their information and we will consider it for posting here.

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