People with an ISTJ personality type tend to be reserved, orderly, and practical in their behavior. They are self-sufficient and work hard to meet their obligations. They prefer to be alone or in small groups of close friends and may be quiet and reserved in large group settings.
What is an ENFJ Personality Type
(The Advocate)?
People with an ENFJ personality type tend to be warm, genuine, and empathetic in their behavior. They are persuasive and are often using their gifts to help guide people toward a better life. They thrive in groups and love to build connections with others.
Communication
How can ISTJ and ENFJ types communicate effectively with each other?
ISTJs and ENFJs are both Judging personalities, meaning they tend to follow plans, rules, and processes. ISTJs prefer to spend time alone, focus on concrete details, and process situations logically, while ENFJs usually draw energy from others, idealize the future, and express themselves emotionally.
ISTJs should avoid regularly criticizing ENFJs’ actions, choosing, instead, to provide affirmations and appreciation for their contributions.
ENFJs should give ISTJs plenty of space by communicating through email or text when applicable.
Resolving Conflict
How can ISTJ and ENFJ types resolve conflict?
ISTJs are logical thinkers and prefer to discuss issues by addressing facts, while ENFJs generally prefer to address the emotional aspects of a situation.
ISTJs should be conscious of ENFJs’ need to express how they feel by listening attentively and remaining patient.
ENFJs should avoid overly emotional expressions when settling issues and offer ISTJs space to recharge.
Building Trust
How can ISTJ and ENFJ types build trust?
ISTJs are likely to trust ENFJs who can express their ideas logically and provide ISTJs with emotional space; ENFJs should consciously offer ISTJs privacy in stressful situations.
ENFJs tend to trust ISTJs who take the time to build personal connections; ENFJs will feel connected to ISTJs who can learn to open up emotionally.
Both ISTJs and ENFJs bring motivation, dedication, and organization to a work environment. However, ISTJs also offer a logical, balanced mindset and an attention to detail, while ENFJs offer empathetic decision-making and creative problem-solving.
ISTJs can help ENFJs make well thought-out, practical decisions; ENFJs can help ISTJs adapt to new consider how their decisions will affect other people.
Dealing with Change
How can ISTJ and ENFJ types deal with change?
ISTJs and ENFJs are likely to have a difficult time accepting a new situation since they tend to seek security and consistency. Both personalities should work to create a new routine or plan in times of change.
Managing Stress
ISTJ and ENFJ types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
ISTJ types are easily stressed by...
Lack of structure in a work environment
Large groups of other people
Expressing personal feelings to others
Maneuvering interpersonal conflict
ENFJ types are easily stressed by...
Judgement and criticism from those they value
Feeling like they are a burden to society
Focusing closely on specific details
Facing negativity from the community
ISTJs should avoid pressuring ENFJs to focus on small details and specifics, which can make them feel overwhelmed.
ENFJs should be considerate of ISTJs’ energy levels, offering them space to be alone when needed.
Encouraging and Motivating
ISTJ and ENFJ types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
ISTJ types are motivated by...
Accomplishing goals and tasks
Time by themselves to recharge
Discovering a practical solution to a problem
Stability and security in personal life
ENFJ types are motivated by...
Forming connections with other people
Making a difference in the community
Feeling loved and valued by those around them
Attending to their own personal needs
ISTJs can motivate ENFJs by listening to them when they express how they’re feeling, while ENFJs can encourage ISTJs by granting them privacy and alone time.
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