Joe Maddon Personality Type, MBTI
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ENTP (6w5)
Joe Maddon personality type is ENTP, according to his book, The Little Book of Shortcuts.
The book is based on a survey Maddon did of friends and family, and found that he was one of only two ENTPs in the world. He states that he shares many of the characteristics of the type.
"I like doing things in my own ways," he says. "I don't like following other people's rules. I like to do things my way."
Maddon is known for his unconventional thinking. Throughout his career, he's done things other managers didn't think were possible.
He's managed to turn around struggling teams while managing his personal life, while also producing a best-selling book.
But while Maddon may be an ENTP, he doesn't think anyone can teach you how to be one.
"I think everyone has their own method for how they live their life," he says. "There are certain things you learn along the way, but the best thing you can do is your own way.
Joseph John Maddon is an American professional baseball manager for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. Previously, he managed the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago Cubs. Maddon began his coaching career in MLB with the Angels in 1994 and served under managers Buck Rodgers, Marcel Lachemann, John McNamara, Terry Collins, and Mike Scioscia. He served two stints as interim manager during this time. He managed the Rays from 2006 through 2014, winning the 2008 American League pennant. After opting out of his contract following the 2014 season, he joined the Cubs, led them to the 2015 National League Championship Series and was named the 2015 National League Manager of the Year. In 2016, Maddon managed the Cubs to their first World Series title since 1908.
