Which trait matters more in winning the rat race NT-ness or TJ-ness

**childofprodigy** · 05-02-2012, 07:56 PM

Research frequently cite that top level executives tend to hail from one of four types: ENTJ, INTJ, ESTJ, ISTJ....but then ENTPs also tend to be quite overrepresented in top level management as well (INTPs not so much), which suggest that the NT temperament overall is the winning business temperament....

My question is, which trait do you think ultimately matters more in winning in the business world: NT-ness or TJ-ness (extroverted thinking-ness)

Though of course NTJ-ness pwns....and according to this:
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ENTJ-ness pwns even most

**True Rune** · 05-02-2012, 07:58 PM

NT is a means for innovation.

**sadf** · 05-02-2012, 08:04 PM

TJ for managing people

**thecase** · 05-03-2012, 11:16 AM

I agree with both statements above. NJ for innovation, and TJ for managing people. I think NTs would make better choices, but TJs are more likely to climb the corporate ladder.

View Poll Results: Which trait matters more in winning the rat race?
NT > TJ	5	38.46%
TJ > NT	6	46.15%
NT = TJ	2	15.38%
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05-02-2012, 07:56 PM	#1
childofprodigy Member [28%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,132	Research frequently cite that top level executives tend to hail from one of four types: ENTJ, INTJ, ESTJ, ISTJ....but then ENTPs also tend to be quite overrepresented in top level management as well (INTPs not so much), which suggest that the NT temperament overall is the winning business temperament.... My question is, which trait do you think ultimately matters more in winning in the business world: NT-ness or TJ-ness (extroverted thinking-ness) Though of course NTJ-ness pwns....and according to this: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ENTJ-ness pwns even most
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True Rune Core Member [200%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,007	NT is a means for innovation.
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sadf Member [20%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 808	TJ for managing people
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05-03-2012, 11:16 AM	#4
thecase Member [09%] MBTI: InTJ Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 378	I agree with both statements above. NJ for innovation, and TJ for managing people. I think NTs would make better choices, but TJs are more likely to climb the corporate ladder.
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