Psychometric Profiles

DiSC & Team Dimensions

High D, Very high I, low S, middling C

Team Dimensions: Creator / Refiner.

1. MBTI - Meyers Briggs Type Indicator Profiles (See Criticism)

1.1 Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving

"Clever" is the word that perhaps describes ENTPs best. The professor who juggles half a dozen ideas for research papers and grant proposals in his mind while giving a highly entertaining lecture on an abstruse subject is a classic example of the type. So is the stand-up comedian whose lampoons are both funny and incisively accurate.

ENTPs are usually verbally as well as cerebrally quick, and generally love to argue--both for its own sake, and to show off their debating skills. ENTPs tend to have a perverse sense of humor as well, and enjoy playing devil's advocate. This sometimes confuses, even angers, those who don't understand or accept the concept of argument as a sport.

ENTPs are as innovative and ingenious at problem-solving as they are at verbal gymnastics; on occasion, however, they manage to outsmart themselves. ENTPs can be prone to "sharp practice" – especially cutting corners without regard to the rules if it's expedient – or, their juggling acts may simply be so over-ambitious they collapse.

Both at work and at home, ENTPs are very fond of "toys" -- physical or intellectual, the more sophisticated the better. Once these have been "solved" or become too familiar, however, they’ll be replaced with new ones.

ENTPs are basically optimists, but in spite of this (perhaps because of it?), they can become petulant about small setbacks and inconveniences. (Major setbacks they regard as challenges, and tackle with determination.)

ENTPs have little patience with those they consider wrongheaded or unintelligent, and show little restraint in demonstrating this. In general, however, they are genial, even charming, when not being harassed by life.

In terms of their relationships with others, ENTPs are capable of bonding very closely and suddenly with their loved ones. Some appear deceptively offhand with their nearest and dearest; others are so demonstrative that they succeed in shocking co-workers who've only seen their professional side. ENTPs are also quick to spot a kindred spirit, and good at acquiring friends of similar temperament and interests.

ENTPs may sometimes give the impression of being largely oblivious to the rest of humanity except as an audience: good, bad, or potential. In general this is unfair – but it can be difficult to get an ENTP’s attention when they’re not immediately aware of you, especially for an Introvert.

The best approach in communicating with an ENTP is to be straightforward. No games – they’ll win. No "pulling rank" – they’ll just want to put you in your place. No apologies – you’ll undermine yourself. Try "I need/want to talk to you."

Read the Inventor Wordcloud

1.2 Socionics.com ENTP the Inventor

by Marina Margaret Heiss Revision: 3.1 Date of Revision: 28 Feb 2011

http://www.socionics.com/prof/entp.htm

ENTps usually have a distant, far away look in their eyes and it often seems as though they are paying little attention to what is going on. During conversation ENTps like to play with objects, like a pen for example, often accidentally breaking it. They may gesticulate when passionately telling a story.

ENTps do not know how to keep the right psychological distance with people. This becomes especially noticeable during long term interaction. One day they can be friendly and the next day they can be completely opposite. They often behave unceremoniously and can rudely butt in on others conversations. ENTps can also find it difficult to evaluate how others feel about them and therefore can make mistakes when choosing friends.

ENTps like to explore everything and are usually completely unaware of how others react to this. They often propose ideas that although have great potential are completely impractical at the time. As usual, they soon forget about that idea and generate a new one, which has no less potential and originality but has no logical connection with the previous. ENTps pay little or no respect to their past achievements. They hardly ever admit when they are at fault. Even if they apologise formally they usually continue to behave the same as before.

ENTps are interested in and talk about everything that is new and unusual even if it is not in their main field of knowledge. It is as if they are magnetised by all brand new theories and are fascinated by all phenomena that can not be explained with logic or reason, for example: ESP, telekinesis and UFO's. They cannot logically explain their ideas as they are always intuitive and vague. Most people cannot fully comprehend their concepts, they simply believe or do not believe.

The main peculiarity of ENTps behaviour is an incredible absent-mindedness. They usually leave items where they used them and have a tendency to constantly lose smaller objects. ENTps work place and personal belongings are often kept in disarray. They invariably forget what they have already done and what they need to do. However, they are quick and shrewd in day to day matters, taking advantage of every opportunity that arises. Because of this others may consider them to be crafty or shifty.

The other main peculiarity of ENTps behaviour is the ability to mobilise in extreme conditions. If somebody puts pressure on them they immediately counterattack, often with more than equal force. They also like to give people advice on how to extricate themselves from difficult entanglements, often proposing the most radical solutions. If ENTps are not interested in a particular job, they try to leave it until the last moment. Then in very short period of time they can complete all awaiting jobs, but of course the quality suffers.

One more peculiarity is the element of chaos and destruction that ENTps bring to every field of their activity

. This is especially noticeable in well established institutions where strong discipline is commonplace. However, they implement this chaotic element creatively, generating reform from the destruction. Because of this quality ENTps often become leaders.

3. TypeLogic.com ENTPs

A Functional Analysis -- by Joe Butt

Extraverted iNtuition

ENTPs are nothing if not unique. Brave new associations flow freely from the unconscious into the world of the living. Making, discovering and developing connections between and among two or more of anything is virtually automatic. The product of intuition is merely an icon of process; ENTPs are in the business of change, improvement, experimentation.

Thinking is iNtuition's ready assistant, an embodiment of the sort of logic found in laws, boards and circuits. Thinking's job is to lend focus and direction to iNtuition's critical mass. The temporary habitations of changeling iNtuition are constructed of Boolean materials from Thinking's storehouse. Ultimately, Thinking is no match for iNtuition's prodigiousness. Systems lie in various states of disarray, fragmentary traces of Thinking's feverish attempts to shadow and undergird the leaps of iNtuition. One can only suppose that Thinking must continue to work during REM sleep pulling together iNtuition's brainchildren into integral wholes.

Extraverted Feeling

Introverted Thinking

To the extent that Feeling is developed, ENTPs extravert Feeling judgment. As a result, it is not uncommon to find affability and bonhomie in members of this species. Tertiary functions are potentially utilitarian. Their limitations appear in their relative underdevelopment, diminished endurance, and vulnerability. ENTPs may harness Feeling's good will in areas such as sales, service, drama, humor and art. ENTP loyalty often runs high and can be hooked by those the ENTP counts as friends.

Introverted Sensing

Like a tail on the kite of iNtuition, Introverted Sensing counterweighs the draw to nonconformity and anarchy. These shadowy sensory forms, so familiar to SJ types, serve as lodestones which many ENTPs employ Herculean measures to escape. "Question Authority! (then do exactly what it tells you)" sums up the dilemma in which ENTPs may find themselves by attempting to best the tarbaby Sensing. Occasionally acknowledging awareness of norms and abnormality could, in theory, be potentially freeing.

Additionally, I've noticed that ENTPs have the need to have areas of expertise/excellence/uniqueness in which one is second to none. I've never beaten an ENTP at his/her own game--not in the final analysis.

ENTPs Under Stress

http://pstypes.blogspot.com/2010/01/myers-briggs-types-under-stress.html

ENTPs under stress can become rather flighty and overly concerned with their freedom and how other people's wishes can threaten it. They act impulsively and rationalize their whims and inability to stick with a project or commitment as avoiding perceived entrapments. As psychological pressure increases, ENTPs tend to ignore or go against the rules, believing that these don't apply to them, while at the same time they become unawarely reliant on others to confer them stability and take care of the chores that they dislike. Interpreting other people's dissatisfaction with them as tactics of manipulation, they reject any responsibility placed on them and act in an intolerant, unpredictable manner, doing only as they please and refusing to limit their options and follow through with their obligations.

ENTPs can change this dysfunctional attitude by assuming responsibility for the situations they create and the people they engage. By acknowledging their importance in the larger scheme of life, they become more focused and self-disciplined, able to inspire people and offer consistent and trustworthy leadership.

ENNEAGRAM

The Adventurer (the Seven) – Adventurers are energetic, lively, and optimistic. They want to contribute to the world.

The Achiever (the Three) – Achievers are energetic, optimistic, self-assured, and goal oriented.

The Observer (the Five) – Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.

What I Like About Being a Seven!

    • being optimistic and not letting life's troubles get me down

    • being spontaneous and free-spirited though perhaps I like to think of myself this way more than I actually am. . . - but no, my friends get annoyed with my ‘spontenaity’, so I think I actually am spontaneous:)

    • being outspoken and outrageous. It's part of the fun.

    • being generous and trying to make the world a better place

    • having the guts to take risks and to try exciting adventures – I wouldn’t describe myself this way, but I could see others describing me as such.

    • having such varied interests and abilities – It’s as much a curse as it a blessing in the current job market, but I will like having such varied interests if it every appears to me to be a pro rather than a liability; aka, when I have enough job security (or faith in God) that I’m not WORRIED about having such varied interests and abilities!

What I Like About Being a Three!

    • being optimistic, friendly, and upbeat

    • being able to recover quickly from setbacks and to charge ahead to the next challenge

    • staying informed, knowing what's going on

    • being competent and able to get things to work efficiently

    • being able to motivate people

What I Like About Being a Five!

    • standing back and viewing life objectively √

    • coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects √

    • my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure √

    • not being caught up in material possessions and status lol, my 3 & 7 might have something to say about that

    • being calm in a crisis

What's hard about...

What's Hard About Being a Seven

    • not having enough time to do all the things I want

    • not completing things I start

    • not being able to profit from the benefits that come from specializing; not making a commitment to a career

    • having a tendency to be ungrounded; getting lost in plans or fantasies

    • feeling confined when I'm in a one-to-one relationship ?

What's Hard About Being a Three

    • having to put up with inefficiency and incompetence

    • the fear on not being -- or of not being seen as -- successful

    • comparing myself to people who do things better

    • struggling to hang on to my success

    • putting on facades in order to impress people

    • always being "on." It's exhausting.

What's Hard About Being a Five

    • being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world

    • feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all √

    • being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be

    • watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally or do I feel bad watching others with more intelligence and technical skill, but worse social skills, do better professionally? It’s probably just the stage of my career that I am at right now.

How to get along with me

How to Get Along with Me as an Adventurer (7)

    • Give me companionship, affection, and freedom.

    • Engage with me in stimulating conversation and laughter.

    • Appreciate my grand visions and listen to my stories.

    • Don't tell me what to do. ? Not totally: I like having a plan that I agree with that comes from outside of me.

How to Get Along with Me as an Achiever (3)

    • Leave me alone when I am doing my work.

    • Give me honest, but not unduly critical or judgmental, feedback.

    • Help me keep my environment harmonious and peaceful.

    • Don't burden me with negative emotions.

    • Tell me you like being around me.

    • Tell me when you're proud of me or my accomplishments.

How to Get Along with Me as an Observer (5)

    • Speak in a straightforward and brief manner.

    • I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts.

    • Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable. ?

    • Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity. Actually, I am used to obsequious welcomes as an acculturated expat in the Arab world.

    • If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place. √

    • don't come on like a bulldozer. ?

    • Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.

As a child...

Sevens as Children Often

    • are action oriented and adventuresome

    • drum up excitement

    • prefer being with other children to being alone

    • finesse their way around adults

    • dream of the freedom they'll have when they grow up

Threes as Children Often

    • work hard to receive appreciation for their accomplishments

    • are well liked by other children and by adults √

    • are among the most capable and responsible children in their class or school

    • are active in school government and clubs or are quietly busy working on their own projects √

Fives as Children Often

    • spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on

    • have a few special friends rather than many ? I don’t think so…

    • are very bright and curious and do well in school √

    • have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers √

    • watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information √

    • assume a poker face in order not to look afraid ?

    • are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict

    • feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected ?

As a parent...

Sevens as Parents

    • are often enthusiastic and generous

    • want their children to be exposed to many adventures in life

    • may be too busy with their own activities to be attentive

Threes as Parents

    • are consistent, dependable, and loyal √

    • struggle between wanting to spend time with their children and wanting to get more work done ?

    • expect their children to be responsible and organized ?

Fives as Parents

  • are often kind, perceptive, and devoted

  • are sometimes authoritarian and demanding

  • may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate

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