ENTP

The Debater

The Innovative Thinker

Overview

ENTPs are someone who challenges the status quo, seeking to uncover the hidden potential or new possibilities in different situations. They start projects and introduce change on an experimental basis, not knowing fully what is going to happen, but in the expectation that it will lead to an improvement. They enjoy the challenge of doing something that has not been done before and seems impossible.

Key Traits

  • Innovative
  • Analytical
  • Curious
  • Adventurous
  • Skeptical
  • Energetic

Population

3-4% of population

ENTPs are relatively rare in the general population.

Strengths

  • Excellent innovators
  • Strong debaters
  • Creative thinkers
  • Adaptable
  • Knowledgeable
  • Good strategists

Areas for Growth

  • Can be argumentative
  • May lack follow-through
  • Can be insensitive
  • May ignore rules
  • Can be scattered

Ideal Careers

Entrepreneur

Lawyer

Scientist

Engineer

Consultant

Journalist

Inventor

In Relationships

ENTPs seek intellectual stimulation in relationships. They enjoy witty banter and debate. They value partners who are intelligent and can challenge them mentally.

Notable ENTPs

  • Steve Jobs
  • Mark Twain
  • Socrates