People with an ISFP personality type tend to be creative, unconventional, and empathetic in their behavior. They have a strong grasp of their senses and often have very vivid memories. They enjoy small groups of people and have a passion for helping others.
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
How can ISFP and ESTJ types communicate effectively with each other?
ISFPs are generally emotionally intuitive, reserved, sensible, and adaptable, while ESTJs are outgoing, rational, present-focused, and organized.
ISFPs should be directly and honestly communicate their perspective around ESTJs.
ESTJs should be sensitive and encouraging to ISFPs, allowing them space to be alone, if needed.
Resolving Conflict
How can ISFP and ESTJ types resolve conflict?
ISFPs tend to express themselves emotionally, while ESTJs prefer to work through issues logically. ISFPs should openly communicate their point of view with ESTJs, avoiding the use of overly emotional phrasing and allowing ESTJs to sort through each issue individually.
ESTJs should focus on listening attentively to ISFPs, showing patience and empathy, and communicating their own side calmly.
Building Trust
How can ISFP and ESTJ types build trust?
ISFPs are more likely to trust ESTJs who show emotional sensitivity and allow them to follow a flexible schedule.
ESTJs tend to trust ISFPs who share their thoughts honestly and avoid strong emotional reactions; ISFPs should work to directly communicate their needs.
Both ISFPs and ESTJs bring practical solutions and attentiveness to a workplace; however, ISFPs also offer empathetic reasoning and flexibility to a work environment, while ESTJs offer logical thinking and goal-oriented planning. ISFPs can help ESTJs consider others when making decisions, while ESTJs can help ISFPs follow through on accomplishing professional goals.
Dealing with Change
How can ISFP and ESTJ types deal with change?
Due to their Judging trait, ESTJs tend to have a difficult time adapting to a new situation. ISFPs, however, usually have a flexible attitude and adjust well to change. ISFPs should help ESTJs consider the positive aspects of change and create a new plan to achieve their goals.
Managing Stress
ISFP and ESTJ types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
ISFP types are easily stressed by...
Strict rules, regulations, and processes
Complex and hypothetical ideas
Repetitive schedules and routines
Criticism from those they value
ESTJ types are easily stressed by...
Disorganization and chaos around them
Inconsistent relationships with others
Disappointments from other people
Unfamiliar experiences and unexpected change
ISFPs should try to be more reliable and direct with ESTJs, while ESTJs should avoid pushing ISFPs to follow routine or schedule that doesn’t fit their preferences.
Encouraging and Motivating
ISFP and ESTJ types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
ISFP types are motivated by...
Personal and private space to relax
Learning about how things work
Creating something new and beautiful
Connecting with close friends and family
ESTJ types are motivated by...
Ethical, inspiring action from others
Time spent with the people they love
Strong and admirable leadership
Establishing a routine or tradition
ISFPs can motivate ESTJs by following through with commitments and goals, while ESTJs can encourage ISFPs by giving them space to work independently.
16-Personality Test
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