ESFJ
FeSiNTiesfjSUPPORTIVE CONTRIBUTOR
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Favorite ProcessIntroverted
SENSING
SENSING
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Second FavoriteExtraverted
Thinking
Thinking
3
Third favoriteFeeling
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Least favorite Extraverted
Intuition
Intuition
EXTRAVERSION
SENSING
FEELING
JUDGING
“Many hands make light work.”
At First Glance
- Practical, efficient helpers who are loyal, committed, and dutiful
- Make useful contributions; provide concrete, tangible products and services
- Remember personal information and focus on people’s day-to-day situations
- Conform to social norms and engage in established rituals and traditions
- Comfortable with routines, structure, and schedules; organize things to run smoothly
What They Want to Hear
- Clear, specific instructions and up-to-date information
- Cooperative, positive interactions; encouragement and a positive atmosphere
- Current information and discussions to keep them in touch with the progress of projects
- Practical applications, personal stories, and real-world examples
- Well-defined expectations, tasks, and deadlines
When Expressing Themselves
- Naturally affirming and supportive; like to see and celebrate people’s successes
- Match people to tasks in a personal way so everyone fits in and works well together
- Enjoy social contact and want to discuss the situation at hand
- See and evaluate situations accurately; observe and anticipate people’s needs
- Usually very busy; schedule time tightly to meet obligations and accomplish goals
Giving/Receiving
Feedback
- Driven to meet societal standards and live up to others’ expectations
- Interpret feedback as personal criticism; uncomfortable with critical or harsh comments
- Want to be appreciated for their contributions and achievements
- Openly acknowledge and celebrate others’ contributions and achievements
- Give more positive than corrective feedback; uncomfortable critiquing others
Interpersonal Focus
- Friendly, highly interactive approach to work; get to know co-workers personally
- Consistently pay close attention to the needs of the people they work with
- Like to work on a well-functioning team; help maintain harmony and consensus
- Conform and give importance to socially acceptable behaviors and obligations
- Talk about and want to deal with interpersonal conflicts; don’t like to leave things unsaid or have issues unresolved