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MISAEL DE SOUZA ANDRADE

Personality: Supervisor

ESTJ - Executive
Introduction
Executives are representatives of tradition and order, utilizing their understanding of what is right,
wrong and socially acceptable to bring families and communities together. Embracing the values of
honesty, dedication and dignity, people with the Executive personality type are valued for their clear
advice and guidance, and they happily lead the way on difficult paths. Taking pride in bringing people
together, Executives often take on roles as community organizers, working hard to bring everyone
together in celebration of cherished local events, or in defense of the traditional values that hold
families and communities together.

Help
Anyone Worth Their Salt Sticks Up for What They
Believe Is Right...
Demand for such leadership is high in democratic societies, and forming no less than 11% of the
population, it’s no wonder that many of America’s presidents have been Executives. Strong believers
in the rule of law and authority that must be earned, Executive personalities lead by example,
demonstrating dedication and purposeful honesty, and an utter rejection of laziness and cheating,
especially in work. If anyone declares hard, manual work to be an excellent way to build character, it is
Executives.

Executives are aware of their surroundings and live in a world of clear, verifiable facts – the surety of
their knowledge means that even against heavy resistance, they stick to their principles and push an
unclouded vision of what is and is not acceptable. Their opinions aren’t just empty talk either, as
Executives are more than willing to dive into the most challenging projects, improving action plans and
sorting details along the way, making even the most complicated tasks seem easy and approachable.

However, Executives don’t work alone, and they expect their reliability and work ethic to be
reciprocated – people with this personality type meet their promises, and if partners or subordinates
jeopardize them through incompetence or laziness, or worse still, dishonesty, they do not hesitate to
show their wrath. This can earn them a reputation for inflexibility, a trait shared by all Sentinel
personalities, but it’s not because Executives are arbitrarily stubborn, but because they truly believe
that these values are what make society work.

...But Still Better Are Those Who Acknowledge

When They Are in Error
Executives are classic images of the model citizen: they help their neighbors, uphold the law, and try
to make sure that everyone participates in the communities and organizations they hold so dear.

The main challenge for Executives is to recognize that not everyone follows the same path or
contributes in the same way. A true leader recognizes the strength of the individual, as well as that of
the group, and helps bring those individuals’ ideas to the table. That way, Executives really do have all
the facts, and are able to lead the charge in directions that work for everyone.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Executive Strengths
Dedicated – Seeing things to completion borders on an ethical obligation for Executives.
Tasks aren’t simply abandoned because they’ve become difficult or boring – people with the
Executive personality type take them up when they are the right thing to do, and they will be
finished so long as they remain the right thing to do.
Strong-willed – A strong will makes this dedication possible, and Executives don’t give up
their beliefs because of simple opposition. Executives defend their ideas and principles
relentlessly, and must be proven clearly and conclusively wrong for their stance to budge.
Direct and Honest – Executives trust facts far more than abstract ideas or opinions.
Straightforward statements and information are king, and Executive personalities return the
honesty (whether it’s wanted or not).
Loyal, Patient and Reliable – Executives work to exemplify truthfulness and reliability,
considering stability and security very important. When Executives say they’ll do something,
they keep their word, making them very responsible members of their families, companies and
communities.
Enjoy Creating Order – Chaos makes things unpredictable, and unpredictable things can’t be
trusted when they are needed most – with this in mind, Executives strive to create order and
security in their environments by establishing rules, structures and clear roles.
Excellent Organizers – This commitment to truth and clear standards makes Executives
capable and confident leaders. People with this personality type have no problem distributing
tasks and responsibilities to others fairly and objectively, making them excellent administrators.

Executive Weaknesses
Inflexible and Stubborn – The problem with being so fixated on what works is that Executives
too often dismiss what might work better. Everything is opinion until proven, and Executive
personalities are reluctant to trust an opinion long enough for it to have that chance.
 Uncomfortable with Unconventional Situations – Executives are strong adherents to
tradition and when suddenly forced to try unvetted solutions, they become uncomfortable and
stressed. New ideas suggest that their methods weren’t good enough, and abandoning what
has always worked before in favor of something that may yet fail risks their image of reliability.
Judgmental – Executives have strong convictions about what is right, wrong, and socially
acceptable. Executives’ compulsion to create order often extends to all things and everyone,
ignoring the possibility that there are two right ways to get things done. Executives do not
hesitate to let these “deviants” know what they think, considering it their duty to set things right.
Too Focused on Social Status – Executives take pride in the respect of their friends,
colleagues and community and while difficult to admit, are very concerned with public opinion.
Executives (especially Turbulent ones) can get so caught up in meeting others’ expectations
that they fail to address their own needs.
Difficult to Relax – This need for respect fosters a need to maintain their dignity, which can
make it difficult to cut loose and relax for risk of looking the fool, even in good fun.
Difficulty Expressing Emotion – This is all evidence of Executives’ greatest weakness:
expressing emotions and feeling empathy. People with the Executive personality type get so
caught up in the facts and most effective methods that they forget to think of what makes
others happy, or of their sensitivity. A detour can be breathtakingly beautiful, a joy for the
family, but Executives may only see the consequence of arriving at their destination an hour
late, hurting their loved ones by rejecting the notion too harshly.

Friendships
Executives are strong, traditional friends who appreciate loyalty and shared values. Friendships with
the Executive personality type are often defined by their mutual activities and routines, by external
factors, more so than the sense of intellectual or mystical compatibility that many Analyst and
Diplomat personalities share among themselves. But this in no way diminishes the relationships –
Executives’ friendships of dependability and mutual interest can be powerful connections that endure
life’s changes with immutable constancy.

There Is No Pleasure in Having Nothing to Do...

Among their established friends, Executives show themselves to be outgoing and enthusiastic, always
more than happy to bring others along for some healthy sport and outdoor activity. Executives
sometimes get a little overbearing in their push for participation, but it’s just because they want
everyone to have a good time. Executives’ friends are never short on invites to social activities and
events, from tickets to a local ball game, to a weekend camping trip, to Sunday BBQ.

Executives seek strong friendships founded on trust and loyalty (though loyalty to family does come
first). Active and with quick minds, people with the Executive personality type can’t ever be accused of
not doing enough to fend off a little boredom. While Executives may not always be the life of the party,
they know how to play their part in making sure their friends have a good time.

The way Executives establish and maintain their friendships does limit the pool though, as they tend to
seek out people who are similar to themselves, who share their respect for traditions and institutions.
Executive personalities are naturally stubborn, and it can be hard for them to find enough common
ground with people who constantly disagree with their principles and beliefs to really form those ties of
friendship.

...The Fun Is in Having Lots to Do and Not Doing It

Executives’ challenge in friendship isn’t about finding fun things to do or people to do them with, but in
finding diversity in their friends and activities. For all their community participation, Executives struggle
immensely in even fully listening to differing opinions, let alone befriending people who consistently
express alternate viewpoints. Whether about local political issues or the validity of a more emotional,
idealistic disposition than they think is reasonable, Executives should make an effort to truly
understand these alternate viewpoints.

Simply put, it’s healthy for Executives to have some loyal opposition.

Exposing themselves to new ideas among acquaintances who think differently can do no harm –
either people with the Executive personality type discover better ways and a stronger foundation, or
they gain all the more confidence in their beliefs for having successfully defended them. Just as
Executives may think those loners who spend their lives in their basements playing video games need
to get out more, Executives themselves need to make sure they get out of their own bubbles of
unchallenged opinions and beliefs.

Career Paths
Executives’ career paths are often as clear and straightforward as they are themselves. Though there
are many directions they can choose to go, people with the Executive personality type almost always
end up in situations where they have the opportunity to exercise their affinity for organization,
structure, and follow-through. Providing further focus, Executives share a profound respect for
tradition, stability and security, qualities which lend themselves well to progressing along clear paths to
increased responsibility and dependability.

Executives’ sense of loyalty results in them staying with a single employer as long as possible, and
their reverence for established institutions often leads to work with well-respected organizations. Law
enforcement, military service, hospitals and prominent legal firms are all able to recognize Executives’
long years of service.

Executive personalities rise to the occasion and meet their obligations with enviable consistency,
making them clear choices for advancement.

Executives are the image of the model citizen, and they strive to maintain this ideal throughout their
careers. This helps them move forward into management as well – people with this personality type
have many traits inherent to leadership, something that is often recognized regardless of their chosen
industry. From the genuine enjoyment Executives feel in organizing other people to their knack for
clearly expressing their principles, values and expectations, Executives are extremely effective
managers.

Also fearsome leaders, Executives loathe disorganization, ineptitude, laziness and especially
dishonesty, and when these values are crossed, Executive personalities do not hesitate to let their
disapproval show. So long as everyone plays by the rules, Executives are incredibly efficient, their
love of structure and thoroughness leaving a record of accurate, complete work that is on time and on
budget. Executives are natural auditors, financial officers and business administrators, and any such
and similar roles are excellent choices for them.

To the Victors Belong the Spoils

Hard work and self-motivation are also strong Executive principles, which makes them excellent sales
representatives, whether in basic retail positions, part of office teams, or as independent agents.
People with the Executive personality type stick to projects until they’re finished, big or small, and are
organized enough to make any necessary paperwork a mere minor inconvenience to their clients,
rather than some baffling ordeal. These qualities combine to make the clear steps in advancement
that Executives require in order to maintain a sense of accomplishment not just viable, but almost
inevitable.

Workplace Habits
Executives show clear and consistent tendencies, and these are especially visible in the workplace.
Whether subordinates, among colleagues or as managers, people with the Executive personality type
create order, follow the rules, and work to ensure that their work and the work of those around them is
completed to the highest standards. Cutting corners and shirking responsibility are the quickest ways
to lose Executives’ respect.

Executive Subordinates
Executives are hard-working and do things by the book. Though sometimes stubborn and inflexible,
especially when presented with ideas that haven’t been fully developed, Executive personalities are
open to new methods that can be demonstrated to be better. However, Executives are unlikely to do
much experimenting on their own – adhering to stated responsibilities and fulfilling their duties is their
primary concern.

Executives are also well-known for their loyalty and dedication, but in some ways this is contingent on
their respect. People with this personality type are willing to voice their opinions, especially in deciding
what is and is not acceptable – if provided with sensible responses that address their concerns, they
are often satisfied with that. If Executives view their managers as illogical, dishonest or cowardly in
their methods, they can be uncomfortably honest, if still calm and level, in voicing their opinions on
that as well.

Executive Colleagues
Executives enjoy the hustle and bustle of well-organized workplaces. Honest, friendly and down-to-
earth, Executive personalities are great networkers who enjoy connecting with others to get things
done. Abusing this for advancement is unlikely, and is in fact something Executives frown upon.
Shortcuts are irresponsible, and people with the Executive personality type lose respect quickly for
those who try to push forward by showing off or promoting bold but risky ideas, making relationships
with more inspiration-oriented colleagues a challenge.

Executives like to feel like they are a part of the team, and a part of the greater organization that they
work for. To make sure this happens, Executives are nearly always willing to accept criticism that can
help to improve their effectiveness, and always keep an eye on their surroundings to make sure they
and their team deliver the results that are expected of them.

Executive Managers
Executives take genuine pleasure in organizing others into effective teams, and as managers they
have no better opportunity to do so. While sometimes overbearing, even micromanaging, Executives’
strong wills also serve to defend their teams and principles against diversions and cutbacks,
regardless of who brings them. Laziness and bad work ethic are not tolerated by Executives under any
circumstances.

Executives project natural authority, but they sometimes expect this authority to be abided
unconditionally, resisting change and demanding that things be done by the book. Whether
Executives’ own book or the existing rules and traditions are used is subject to circumstances, but they
do tend to rest on the security of tradition and precedent. Regardless, Executives’ expectations are
clearly expressed, leaving little room or tolerance for deviation from the agenda.

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