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INFP

What is an INFP Personality Type
(The Empath)?
People with an INFP personality type tend to be reserved, idealistic, and adaptable in their behavior. They are curious people, often lost in thought. They enjoy being by themselves or with small groups of people and prefer to listen to and contemplate the thoughts of those around them.

ISTP

What is an ISTP Personality Type
(The Detective)?
People with an ISTP personality type tend to be curious, pragmatic, and confident in their behavior. They are unpredictable and spontaneous, but are often quiet, preferring to think and process information internally.

Communication

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Communication

How can INFP and ISTP types communicate effectively with each other?

INFPs and ISTPs are both Introverted and Perceiving personalities, meaning they generally prefer being alone and exploring last-minute opportunities. INFPs tend to also be emotionally intuitive and creative, while ISTPs are rational and present-focused. INFPs should be direct in addressing problems or issues with ISTPs. ISTPs should remember to be encouraging and sensitive toward INFPs’ feelings.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Conflict

How can INFP and ISTP types resolve conflict?

INFPs tend to express themselves emotionally, while ISTPs prefer to work through issues logically. INFPs should be open about their perspective with ISTPs, working to avoid being overly emotional and allowing ISTPs to sort through each issue individually. ISTPs should listen closely to INFPs, show consideration or empathy, and communicate their side calmly.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Trust

How can INFP and ISTP types build trust?

INFPs are more likely to trust ISTPs who appreciate their contributions and listen when they express themselves, while ISTPs tend to trust INFPs who openly share their thoughts and avoid taking things too personally.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Working Together

How can INFP and ISTP types work together?

INFPs bring creative thinking, innovative solutions, and empathetic reasoning to a work environment, while ISTPs offer attention to detail, logical processing, and fact-based answers. INFPs can help ISTPs think about the impact a decision may have on others, while ISTPs can help INFPs sort through problems logically.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Change

How can INFP and ISTP types deal with change?

Due to their Perceiving trait, INFPs and ISTPs tend to be naturally accepting of new situations. They are adaptable personalities who tend to crave unexpected experiences and appreciate positive change.


Managing Stress

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

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Managing Stress

INFP types are easily stressed by...

  • Negative attitudes from others
  • Focusing on specifics and details
  • Disappointing those around them
  • Lack of time to themselves
Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Managing Stress

ISTP types are easily stressed by...

  • Pressure to commit to long-term projects
  • Monotonous or purposeless routine
  • Spending too much time around other people
  • Dealing with interpersonal conflict  

INFPs should avoid considering hypothetical ideas with ISTPs, while ISTPs should avoid focusing too closely on specifics around INFPs.


Encouraging and Motivating

INFP and ISTP types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Motivations

INFP types are motivated by...

  • Improving the lives of others
  • Taking time to themselves to recharge
  • Contemplating philosophical challenges
  • Flexible schedules that allow room for change
Myers-Briggs INFP & ISTP Motivations

ISTP types are motivated by...

  • Taking things apart and figuring out how they work
  • Freedom to be independent and alone
  • Exciting new adventures and experiences
  • Finding unique solutions to difficult problems

INFPs can motivate ISTPs by sharing a unique experience with them, like trying a new food, while ISTPs can encourage INFPs by sharing verbal affirmation of their creative thinking and positive contributions.


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