When it comes to merging these two major typology systems: Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram, there is no “one size fits all” method. Truly any type combination is possible making not just 16 personalities or 9 personalities, but 144 different expressions!
Each typology system offers incredible personal insight but is incomplete on its own: where Myers-Briggs delves deeply into cognitive functions and how intricately the brain learns and processes information, the Enneagram offers insight into emotional health, childhood experiences, and basic driving human instincts. Using these typology systems in conjunction will not only give you a better understanding of yourself as a person, but will help shape your relationships and guide you toward a more successful and happy future!
Below you can find a description of the three common Enneagram types for ESTJs.
ESTJ One “The Reformer”
ESTJ Ones are very rigid, morally outstanding individuals. They have a strong sense of right and wrong and are usually very active in their communities. These types have a well-developed auxiliary Introverted Sensing function which lends to their grounded, practical nature. They may be prone to rubbing other types the wrong way if they don’t intentionally temper the expression of their moral vision. ESTJs should be conscious of developing their tertiary Extroverted Intuition/Ne in order to see from multiple points of view and not overly glorify their own opinion.
ESTJ Three “The Achiever”
ESTJ Threes are very skilled at climbing the corporate ladder. They enjoy adding things to their resume and building up an impressive portfolio and they’re talented at doing so because of their ability to follow through. These types likely put a lot of weight on their dominant Extroverted Thinking/Te function and may even use it a crutch, thinking it will solve everything and bring them where they need to go. Although it is extremely effective to get the job done, in order for an ESTJ Three to develop thoroughly as a person they need to put intentional time towards developing the rest of their cognitive functions.
ESTJ Eight “The Challenger”
ESTJ Eights are powerful, intimidating types. This is probably the most common Enneagram pair for ESTJs and they may be more assertive than their ESTJ peers. They will come across as ambitions, self-confident, intelligent, and dominant. Like ESTJ Threes, they should spend extra time developing their tertiary Extroverted Intuition/Ne in order to expand their point-of-view and step into other people’s shoes. By giving intentional effort to their own self-development they’ll be able to expand as people and climb the corporate ladder with ease.
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