The Commander: Extraverted Thinking (Te) Explained | Power of Personality Type Series

Dec 20, 2025

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The Commander function – extraverted thinking – is one of the eight core functions of personality in Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. It's about organising the external world through systematic thinking and efficient implementation of logical solutions. This episode explores how this function manifests in ENTJs, ESTJs, INTJs, and ISTJs, and how it translates ideas into actionable plans.

Extraverted thinking makes decisions based on what works and what makes logical sense using external criteria. It excels at coordinating resources towards outcomes, spotting inefficiencies, and creating structured solutions. However, when untethered from deeper values, it can become misguided – optimising metrics without understanding what truly matters.

This episode covers the Commander's natural strengths, shadow dynamics, development pathways, and how this function shows up in the workplace.

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