People with an ENTP personality type tend to be expressive, curious, and spontaneous in their behavior. They enjoy debating and thinking about issues from different perspectives. They thrive around people and will almost always engage with those near them.
What is an ESFJ Personality Type
(The Provider)?
People with the ESFJ personality type tend to be empathetic, warm-hearted, and supportive in their behavior. They’re often social butterflies, and their desire to connect with people makes them popular. Highly aware of the others’ needs, they may seek to help frequently and sincerely.
Communication
How can ENTP and ESFJ types communicate effectively with each other?
Though both ENTPs and ESFJs are extroverted, meaning they tend to enjoy being around others, the two personalities are also very different and can have a difficult time finding a common way of communicating or processing. ENTPs are Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving personalities, meaning they are usually idealistic, logical, and relaxed, while ESFJs are Sensing, Feeling, Judging personalities, meaning they are practical, empathetic, and organized.
ENTP personalities should engage in casual, personal conversation with ESFJs, while ESFJs should try to address issues directly and logically around ENTPs.
Resolving Conflict
How can ENTP and ESFJ types resolve conflict?
Conflict can be difficult for ESFJ types to face, so ENTP types should be patient. ESFJs should work to focus carefully on the facts of the situation and avoid overly emotional expressions, while ENTPs should be sensitive to ESFJs’ feelings by addressing issues gently and encouraging ESFJs to share openly.
Building Trust
How can ENTP and ESFJ types build trust?
The two types can build trust by being sensitive to the needs of the other, despite the fact that they are different from their own. When they empathize with and respect one another, they can begin to establish trust.
ENTP types are more likely to be trusting of ESFJs who can express themselves logically and remain calm in new situations. ESFJs should spend time getting to know ENTPs through experiences like concerts, shows, or other large events.
ESFJ types tend to trust ENTPs who are encouraging and show stability by making intentional plans with ESFJs.
ENTP and ESFJ types can actually work really well togetherbecauseof their differences; processing and expressing themselves differently means they are more likely to come up with different ideas and solutions to problems.
ENTPs bring creative ideas, logical processing, and adaptability to a work environment, while ESFJs offer practical thinking, emotional consideration, and organization. ENTPs can help ESFJs make well-thought-out decisions, while ESFJs can help ENTPs to follow through and finish projects.
Dealing with Change
How can ENTP and ESFJ types deal with change?
Due to their Perceiving trait, ENTPs tend to adapt easily to new situations. ESFJs may struggle a bit more with change, especially if it is unexpected. During this time, ENTPs should help ESFJs process and understand the new situation by encouraging them to create a new plan or routine.
Managing Stress
ENTP and ESFJ types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
ENTP types are easily stressed by...
Time spent alone or in silence
Highly structured environments and routines
Engaging in intensive emotional conversations
Jobs or careers that lack creative thinking
ESFJ types are easily stressed by...
Being forced to make quick decisions
Communication that lacks connection and empathy
Harsh criticism from others
Lack of quality time with others
ENTPs should accompany feedback with praise and encouragement around ESFJs; this will help ESFJs to feel appreciated and challenged, rather than attacked.
ESFJs should avoid pushing ENTPs to commit to strict schedules or routines, allowing them, instead, to pursue exciting experiences.
Encouraging and Motivating
ENTP and ESFJ types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
ENTP types are motivated by...
Parties or larger gatherings of people
Considering complex problems and ideas
Creating original, exciting plans
Engaging with other quick-witted people
ESFJ types are motivated by...
Creating plans and schedules for other people
Following a set of rules and processes
Communicating casually and in a friendly tone
Considering multiple perspectives before making decisions
ENTPs can motivate ESFJs by communicating positively and staying relatively organized in their workspace.
ESFJs can motivate ENTPs by engaging in occasional, thoughtful discussion or debate about an issue.
16-Personality Test
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