Normally, ENTJs will be thrown off in environments that lack vision and/or do not appreciate their vision. ENTJs find stress in disruptions, being surrounded by irrational behavior, and being surrounded by (or guilty of) incompetence. They may also be stressed by poorly managed change and/or laziness of those around them. Also, ENTJs may struggle to be followers because they are typically born leaders who almost need to make their goals and concepts come to fruition.
When faced with stress overload, which may come from being confronted with intense emotions, feeling guilt over being critical towards others, or not having their strongly held values and/or feelings validated, ENTJs may find themselves “in the grip” of their inferior function, Introverted Feeling. During this experience, the individual is likely to do things that are typically completely out of character. This may include having uncharacteristic emotional outbursts and withdrawing from others to prevent displaying what feels like a lack of emotional stability.