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INFJ

What is an INFJ Personality Type
(The Advisor)?
People with an INFJ personality type tend to be determined, reserved, and altruistic in their behavior. They are idealists and are passionate about making the world a better place. They enjoy close relationships with a few people, but usually prefer working alone.

ISFP

What is an ISFP Personality Type
(The Creator)?
People with an ISFP personality type tend to be creative, unconventional, and empathetic in their behavior. They have a strong grasp of their senses and often have very vivid memories. They enjoy small groups of people and have a passion for helping others.

Communication

Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Communication

How can INFJ and ISFP types communicate effectively with each other?

INFJs and ISFPs are both Introverted, Feeling personalities, meaning they tend to prefer to spend time alone and process situations emotionally. However, INFJs are generally more organized and focused on the bigger picture, while ISFPs tend to dislike routine and prefer to focus on specifics. INFJs should appreciate ISFPs’ attention to detail and address specific, concrete information around ISFPs; ISFPs, on the other hand, should work to see the overall perspective around INFJs.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Conflict

How can INFJ and ISFP types resolve conflict?

Since INFJs and ISFPs are both Feeling personalities, they should each focus on expressing how a situation affects them emotionally, while showing empathy to the other person. INFJs and ISFPs both dislike confrontation; to avoid stress, INFJs and ISFPs should share their perspectives openly and take space to reflect.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Trust

How can INFJ and ISFP types build trust?

INFJs tend to trust ISFPs who follow through on set commitments, while ISFPs are more likely to trust INFJs who allow them the freedom to follow a loose schedule.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Working Together

How can INFJ and ISFP types work together?

Both INFJs and ISFPs bring empathy to a workplace; however, INFJs also offer solutions to complex problems and organization, while ISFPs offer practical ideas and a flexible attitude. INFJs can help ISFPs follow-through and achieve their personal goals, while ISFPs can help INFJs learn to adapt to unexpected situations.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Change

How can INFJ and ISFP types deal with change?

Due to their Perceiving trait, ISFPs are usually naturally accepting of new situations. INFJs, however, may have a difficult time processing new situations, since they tend to follow set plans. ISFPs should help INFJs focus on the positive aspects of change and create a new plan or routine.


Managing Stress

INFJ and ISFP types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.

Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Managing Stress

INFJ types are easily stressed by...

  • Tensions caused by external conflict
  • Large social gatherings and new people
  • Disappointment or personal failure
  • Criticism from people they care about
Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Managing Stress

ISFP types are easily stressed by...

  • Strict rules, regulations, and processes
  • Complex and hypothetical ideas
  • Repetitive schedules and routines
  • Large groups of unfamiliar people

INFJs should avoid expressing themselves too conceptually or hypothetically around ISFPs, while ISFPs should try to be consistent and reliable around INFJs.


Encouraging and Motivating

INFJ and ISFP types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.

Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Motivations

INFJ types are motivated by...

  • Making a positive difference in the world
  • Taking private time for themselves
  • Solving complex problems with creative thinking
  • Following a set routine each day
Myers-Briggs INFJ & ISFP Motivations

ISFP types are motivated by...

  • Personal and private space to relax
  • Unexpected and exciting experiences
  • Learning about how things work
  • Connecting with close friends and family

INFJs can motivate ISFPs by being supportive and allowing them to follow a flexible schedule, while ISFPs can encourage INFJs by recognizing and offering appreciation for their creative ideas and contributions.


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