People with an ESTP personality type tend to be exciting, energetic, and bold in their behavior. They are usually the life of the party and can sometimes make decisions too quickly. They love crowds and adventure, typically choosing to fix their mistakes as they go.
What is an ESFJ Personality Type
(The Provider)?
People with the ESFJ personality type tend to be empathetic, warm-hearted, and supportive in their behavior. They’re often social butterflies, and their desire to connect with people makes them popular. Highly aware of the others’ needs, they may seek to help frequently and sincerely.
Communication
How can ESTP and ESFJ types communicate effectively with each other?
ESTPs and ESFJs are both Extroverted, Sensing personalities, meaning they are people-oriented, pragmatic, and focused on the here and now. However, ESTPs are generally more flexible, logical thinkers, while ESFJs are generally empathetic and organized.
ESTP personalities should communicate thoughts in a considerate, calm way with ESFJs.
ESFJs should avoid overly emotional expressions or phrasing when in discussion with ESTPs.
Resolving Conflict
How can ESTP and ESFJ types resolve conflict?
Conflict can be difficult for ESFJ types to face, so ESTP types should try to be sensitive and patient, allowing ESFJs time to express themselves.
ESFJs should focus on addressing the facts of the situation and finding a practical, mutual solution.
Building Trust
How can ESTP and ESFJ types build trust?
ESTPs are more likely to be trusting of ESFJs who feel comfortable sharing their thoughts openly and can allow ESTPs space to work at their own pace.
ESFJs may find it easier to trust ESTPs who can be encouraging and sensitive, especially in times of stress.
ESTPs and ESFJS both bring charisma and attention to detail to a work place. ESTPs also offer logical decision-making and adaptability, while ESFJs offer empathetic reasoning and goal-oriented planning. ESTPs can help ESFJs grow to feel comfortable with directly expressing their thoughts, while ESFJs can help ESTPs finish long-term projects
Dealing with Change
How can ESTP and ESFJ types deal with change?
Due to their Perceiving trait, ESTPs tend to accept change easily. ESFJs may struggle a bit more with adapting. During this time, ESTPs should help ESFJs process by encouraging them to create a new plan or routine after the change, as it may help ESFJs regain a sense of control.
Managing Stress
ESTP and ESFJ types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
ESTP types are easily stressed by...
Abundance of rules and regulations
Lack of quick-thinking and improvising
Time spent in isolation
Being controlled or contained
ESFJ types are easily stressed by...
Harsh criticism from others
Needing to make quick decisions
Lack of personal connections
Working on a project by themselves
ESTPs should avoid being overly critical of ESFJs, while ESFJs should avoid pushing ESTPs to be more emotionally vulnerable.
Encouraging and Motivating
ESTP and ESFJ types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
ESTP types are motivated by...
Experiencing new places, people, and food
Attention from those around them
Building and creating new things
Freedom to explore and encounter the world
ESFJ types are motivated by...
Creating plans and schedules for other people
Following a set of rules and processes
Communicating casually and in a friendly tone
Considering multiple perspectives before making decisions
ESTPs can encourage ESFJs by communicating positively and following through with set commitments.
ESFJs can motivate ESTPs by sharing in a new experience, like trying a new restaurant or attending a concert.
16-Personality Test
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