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ESTJ

What is an ESTJ Personality Type
(The Commander)?
People with an ESTJ personality type tend to be organized, loyal, and hard-working in their behavior. They are good, law-abiding citizens with a desire to lead. They are very principled and thrive when they are helping and encouraging others to follow a set of beliefs and values.

ESFP

What is an ESFP Personality Type
(The Entertainer)?
People with an ESFP personality type tend to be friendly, opportunistic, and supportive in their behavior. They usually go with the flow of things. They love parties and are often the center of attention.

Communication

Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Communication

How can ESTJ and ESFP types communicate effectively with each other?

ESTJs and ESFPs are both Extroverted, Sensing personalities, meaning they tend to focus on the present, pay close attention to concrete details, and enjoy spending time with others. However, ESTJs prefer to base decisions on logical thinking and follow set plans, while ESFPs usually process emotionally and make last minute plans. ESTJs should avoid being overly critical of ESFPs by accompanying feedback with encouragement. ESFPs should avoid being overly emotional when discussing an issue with ESTJ by focusing on strictly addressing the facts of the situation.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Conflict

How can ESTJ and ESFP types resolve conflict?

ESTJs prefer to consider logical arguments, while ESFPs tend to express their feelings. ESTJs should be conscious of ESFPs’ need to open up emotionally by listening intently and remaining patient. ESFPs should recognize ESTJs’ desire to consider rational reasoning by avoiding overly emotional phrasing and working through facts of a situation.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Trust

How can ESTJ and ESFP types build trust?

ESTJs are likely to trust ESFPs who are reliable and honor set plans; ESFPs should work to be consistent in their relationships with ESTJs.

ESFPs trust ESTJs who take the time to open up emotionally; ESFPs will feel more connected to ESTJs who are considerate of others’ thoughts and feelings.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Working Together

How can ESTJ and ESFP types work together?

ESTJs and ESFPs both bring attentiveness and practical thinking to the workplace. However, ESTJs also offer logical decision-making and organization, while ESFPs offer adaptability and empathy. ESTJs can help ESFPs set and achieve personal goals, while ESFPs can help ESTJs consider how their actions impact others.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Change

How can ESTJ and ESFP types deal with change?

ESTJs may have a difficult time adjusting to unexpected change, as it tends to interrupt to their plans. ESFPs usually enjoy new experiences and adapt easily to new circumstances. ESFPs should help ESTJs consider the beneficial aspects change.


Managing Stress

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

Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Managing Stress

ESTJ types are easily stressed by...

  • Inconsistent relationships with others
  • Emotional or vulnerable situations
  • Disappointments from other people
  • Unfamiliar experiences and unexpected change
Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Managing Stress

ESFP types are easily stressed by...

  • Pointless routines or tasks
  • Uneventful points in their social lives
  • Disapproval or rejection from others
  • Overly analytical or fact-based jobs

ESTJs should avoid criticizing ESFPs actions or pushing them to commit to inflexible plans.

ESFPs should try to express themselves logically and honor their commitments with ESTJs.


Encouraging and Motivating

ESTJ and ESFP types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.

Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Motivations

ESTJ types are motivated by...

  • Organization and structure in their personal life
  • Time spent with the people they love
  • Strong and admirable leadership
  • Establishing a routine or tradition
Myers-Briggs ESTJ & ESFP Motivations

ESFP types are motivated by...

  • Building connections with others
  • Concerts, parties, and other large groups of people
  • Beautiful spaces and art pieces
  • Entertaining those around them

ESTJs can motivate ESFPs by sharing appreciation for their contributions and positive attitude.

ESFPs can motivate ESTJs by communicating with reason and staying relatively organized in their workspace.


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