ESFP

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EXTRAVERSION SENSING FEELING PERCEIVING

“Consider it done.”

At First Glance

Adopt an easygoing, tolerant, pleasure-loving, casual approach
Observant of, interested in, and in tune with people and their immediate needs
Consider practical options to solve immediate problems; use common sense

Highly sociable and active; enjoy meeting and developing rapport with people
Flexible to meet others’ needs without getting caught up in rules and procedures

What They Want to Hear

Support and encouragement that shows an interest in what they are doing
Minimal direction; rules and structure limit their ability to resourcefully improvise
Practical information enabling them to take immediate action with a minimum of discussion and planning

Relevant and interesting personal stories and experiences
Options for doing things together collaboratively

When Expressing Themselves

Want to laugh and have fun; love distractions and diversions
Help others come to consensus through cooperation, negotiation, and compromise

Will get people up and moving; would rather act than talk
Enjoy shared activities and experiences that build strong connections

Engage in conversations easily; may spend too much time socializing

Giving/Receiving
Feedback

Generously offer positive feedback and compliment others
Express appreciation with tangible rewards such as gifts or offers of help
Can take criticism personally

Will disengage from a conversation if it becomes too logical or critical
Give more positive than corrective feedback; may avoid giving corrective feedback

Interpersonal Focus

Adept at picking up emotional cues and able to spot problems
See people as equals; accept and value diversity
Express themselves through actions; help others in a practical, hands-on manner

Generous and charming; can easily develop rapport with and motivate others
Don’t like to deal with conflicts that can’t be immediately resolved by direct action

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