ESFP

SeFiTNiesfpENTHUSIASTIC IMPROVISER
1 Favorite ProcessEXTRAVERTED
SENSING
2 Second FavoriteINTROVERTED
FEELING
3 Third favoriteTHINKING
4 Least favorite INTROVERTED
INTUITION
EXTRAVERSION SENSING FEELING PERCEIVING

Work Style

  • Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a spirit of cooperation
  • Present a positive image of the organization
  • Offer action, excitement, and fun
  • Link people, information, and resources
  • Accept and deal with others as they are, even treating them generously

Work Environments

  • Contain energetic and easygoing people focused on present realities
  • Are lively and action oriented
  • Foster a fast pace
  • Include people who are adaptable and spontaneous
  • Emphasize being harmonious, friendly, and appreciative
  • Are upbeat and social
  • Look attractive and colorful

Leadership Style

  • Lead by promoting goodwill and teamwork
  • Prefer managing initial steps of a project
  • Defuse tense situations by putting people at ease
  • Make things happen by focusing on immediate problems
  • Facilitate effective interactions among people

Problem-Solving Approach

  • Want to make a realistic and concrete assessment of the situation (S), especially about people (F)
  • May need to add objectivity (T) and a long-range vision of what else might be (N) for optimal results

Learning Style

  • Interactive with ample time to talk through new information
  • Practical with content they can try out to see what works