John Key Personality Type, MBTI
What is the personality type of John Key? Which MBTI personality type best fits? Personality type for John Key from Government World and what is the personality traits.
ESTP (7w6)
John Key personality type is ESTP, and is the 'idea man', often with a strange sense of humour. Key is also the 'polecat' personality type, which means he has a tendency to 'roam' and 'jump in' where he sees fit. Key is also known for his stubbornness in decision-making, which stems from his ISTJ personality type.
Key began his career in politics at the age of 17 after running a campaign for a local body position in the 2002 Auckland elections. He was elected as a list MP in the 2005 general election for the New Zealand National Party, holding the seat for four years before joining ACT New Zealand in 2008.
Key ascended to the Labour Party leadership in late 2010 following the resignation of Phil Goff, becoming prime minister in November 2011.
His leadership in the 2011 general election saw the Labour Party achieve a substantial vote swing, but a convincing loss of ten seats in Parliament. Key is credited with running an effective campaign, and for renewing New Zealand's international reputation as a stable and confident economy by managing the global financial crisis. This has been referred to as Key's "magic formula".
