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ESTP

What is an ESTP Personality Type
(The Explorer)?
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.

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.

Communication

Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Communication

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

ESTPs and ESTJs are both Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking personalities, meaning they tend to be outgoing, practical, logical decision-makers. However, ESTPs usually pursue last-minute opportunities, while ESTJs tend to follow schedules.

ESTP personalities should set meetings to share important information with ESTJs, while ESTJs should communicate casually with ESTJs.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Conflict

How can ESTP and ESTJ types resolve conflict?

Conflict between ESTPs and ESTJs should be addressed logically and in a timely manner. ESTP types should be willing to engage in intentional discussion with ESTJs to work out a problem.

ESTJs should listen attentively to ESTPs while calmly working to find a mutually beneficial solution.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Trust

How can ESTP and ESTJ types build trust?

ESTPs are more likely to trust ESTJs who allow them the freedom to follow a loose schedule.

ESTJs tend to trust ESTPs who can clearly communicate their needs and participate in organized discussion.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Working Together

How can ESTP and ESTJ types work together?

Both ESTPs and ESTJs bring practical, rational decision-making to a workplace; however, ESTPs also offer adaptability and positivity, while ESTJs offer organization and perseverance. ESTPs can help ESTJs think on their feet, while ESTJs can help ESTPs set and achieve big goals.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Change

How can ESTP and ESTJ types deal with change?

Due to their Perceiving trait, ESTPs tend to be naturally accepting of new situations; however, ESTJs may have a more difficult time adapting. ESTPs should help ESTJs understand the benefits of the change and establish a new routine.


Managing Stress

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

Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Managing Stress

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
Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Managing Stress

ESTJ types are easily stressed by...

  • Disorganization and chaos around them
  • Inconsistent relationships with others
  • Emotional or vulnerable situations
  • Disappointments from other people

ESTPs should avoid being inconsistent around ESTJs, while ESTJs avoid pressuring ESTPs to commit to a strict schedule.


Encouraging and Motivating

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

Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Motivations

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
Myers-Briggs ESTP & ESTJ Motivations

ESTJ types are motivated by...

  • Ethical, inspiring action from others
  • Organization and structure in their personal life
  • Strong and admirable leadership
  • Establishing a routine or tradition

ESTPs can encourage ESTJs by discussing or debating ideas, while ESTJs can motivate ESTPs by allowing them to pursue new opportunities.


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