Leading ENTPs: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Series

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Emotionally intelligent leadership is about meeting people where they’re at rather than expecting them to meet you. This emotionally intelligent leadership series will help you understand the unique positions and perspectives of all 16 personality types and provide tactical tips and advice to meet them there.

Do you lead an ENTP (Debater)?

ENTPs (Debaters) share the Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Prospecting personality traits. They’re known for their quick wit, love of intellectual debate, and ability to see multiple sides of an issue, often acting as devil’s advocates. They may come across as blunt or argumentative when challenging ideas, which can read as insincerity rather than (what they see as) exploration. In emotionally charged situations, ENTPs may prioritize challenging different perspectives or finding logical solutions over empathizing with others.

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Visionaries. Innovators. Problem-solvers. These are just a few of the terms that are often used to describe ENTP personalities (Debaters). With their quick wit, endless curiosity, and strategic minds, ENTPs are capable of sparking intellectual debates and challenging conventional wisdom in any field.

But as a leader, how can you harness their unique strengths while also providing the guidance and support they need to thrive?

The key lies in emotionally intelligent leadership. That is, understanding the ENTP mindset and adapting your leadership style accordingly. ENTPs tend to find emotional fulfillment in creating successful ideas to address challenging problems. To unlock the full potential of ENTP team members, you’ll need to foster a work environment that nurtures creativity, rewards original thinking, and embraces calculated risks. 

Let’s dive right in!

Understanding the ENTP Personality

99% (!) of ENTPs say they would rather be in a passionate debate over something than be bored.