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The defining qualify of the NT is thus a preference for the macroscopic over the microscopic, for theory over details, and for the “big picture” over the specifics.  \n\n|  | INTP | INTJ | ENTP |  | ENTJ |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Creativity | Leave alone; creates complex webs of ideas. | Leave alone; creates a single new theory and becomes attached to it. | Creates by debating, focusing on big picture issues and flaws in reasoning. |  | Creates by selling the idea; will not deal with details. |\n| Stress behavior | Hides, broods, nitpicks. | Hides, broods, plans loose-cannon decisions. | Argues every little point. |  | Runs amok with\u003Cbr>Machiavellian maneuvers. |\n| Stress reduction | Focus on goals; limit extent of nitpicking. | Make special effort to consult others. | Focus on goals; limit extent of idea-testing. |  | Make eye contact; listen mindfully to others. |\n| Orientation to groups | Groups provide data and critique ideas, but the INT often thinks group interaction is too fast and too irrational. INT’s make excellent expert sources and thrive on respect as such. |  | Interaction is fun, but the fast-thinking ENT often feels held back by consensus-building processes or the different intellectual biases of team members. ENT’s lose interest if they feel cooperation is not forthcoming. |  |  |\n| Orientation to\u003Cbr>other people | Prepares ideas. Strong INT’s work out an objectively defensible theory, often remaining oblivious to human factors in decision-making. |  | Prepares case. Strong ENT’s are focused on convincing others of their theory, using reason as the primary tool. |  |  |\n| Orientation to ideas | All NT’s have a strong preference for original ideas organized into coherent structures. |  |  |  |  |\n| Preferred\u003Cbr>problem to solve | Nuanced, open-ended, intellectual, satisfy different stakeholders by cleverly reasoned management of meaning. | Theory-focused, intellectual, but focused on finding a single superior theoretical structure. | Development of intellectual strategy for reaching agreement on open-ended issues.(The true rhetorician) | Discovering an overarching intellectual theory that works for others; then strategizing how to sell it. |  |\n| Management strength | Coordinating the nuances of their own area of expertise with larger goals. | Developing an entire new approach by kitbashing existing ideas. | Testing options for completeness and logical soundness. | Selling innovative ideas; empowering others; making the tough decisions. |  |\n| Management weakness | Appearance of detachment and lack of concern for others; sometimes this appearance hides genuine obliviousness to the environment. | Forgets to bother with gaining input from or consensus with others; ideas may be rejected because others are nursing hurt feelings or resent end runs around established procedures. | Work environment may feel hostile or contentious to strong F’s and strong SJ’s, both of which are uncomfortable with disagreement. | Subordinates may feel invaded, steamrollered, and left with inadequate guidance. The ENTJ can also come across as ruthless and disloyal. |  |\n| Communication strength | Nuance. | Confidence. | Balance. | Inspiration. |  |\n| Communication weakness | Overestimates others’grasp of nuance. | Difficulty adapting to less cerebral, abstract listeners. | Difficulty reaching a focused conclusion. | Can leave listeners feeling hornswoggled and bemused. |  |\n| Resists rules by | Fretting. INTP’s are good at some nuances, so their inability to work within rules that seem arbitrary bugs them. | Ignoring the rulebook: it’s obviously meant for lesser beings. | Debating the rulebook, with the goal of rewriting it along more rational lines. | Proposing a radical new rulebook along more rational lines. |  |\n| Deals with\u003Cbr>feelings by | Hiding","cbCaipk24yyhCXdF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipk24yyhCXdF","pdf",290894,"English","# NT Cluster: Keirsey “Rationals”\n## Core traits and orientation\n## Type-by-type comparison (INTP, INTJ, ENTP, ENTJ)\n# SJ Cluster: Keirsey “Guardians”","[{\"question\":\"What core qualities does Keirsey associate with NT types?\",\"answer\":\"NT types are described as abstract thinkers who handle situations in a utilitarian mode, favoring the macroscopic over the microscopic and theory over details.\"},{\"question\":\"How do NT types approach creativity and stress behavior differently?\",\"answer\":\"INTP and INTJ emphasize creating ideas or a single new theory; ENTP creates through debate and flaw-finding; ENTJ creates by selling the idea. Stress behavior ranges from brooding and nitpicking (INTP) to planning and loose-cannon decisions (INTJ), arguing details (ENTP), and using manipulative maneuvers (ENTJ).\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document say about communication and rule-resistance among NT types?\",\"answer\":\"NT communication varies from nuance (INTP) to confidence (INTJ/ENTP) and inspiration (ENTJ). For resisting rules, INTP frets, INTJ ignores the rulebook, ENTP debates to rewrite it rationally, and ENTJ proposes a radical new rulebook.\"}]","The NT Cluster: Keirsey “Rationals” | PDF"]