Comparing types
ENFP
vs ENFP
Imaginative motivator
ISTJ
Responsible realist
Strengths
ENFP wants
- Inspiring others to approach their work with excitement and enthusiasm
- Bringing variety and spontaneity to teamwork
ISTJ gives
- Working accurately and reliably to deliver exactly what has been asked for
- Approaching tasks in a structured way to get things done quickly and efficiently
Stretches
ENFP wants
- Refusing to plan their work in advance because they prefer to rely on flexibility
- Ignoring or undervaluing traditional ways of doing things, even if they work well
ISTJ gives
- Resisting large-scale change or innovation, even when it’s beneficial
- Expecting other people to follow rules and procedures as carefully as they do
Likes
ENFP wants
- Exploring the outside world for new ideas and possibilities
- Using creativity to solve problems
- Focusing on the future
ISTJ gives
- Focusing on facts and details that fit their interests and experience
- Applying past experience to problem-solving
- Taking in and understanding new facts and information
Working together
ENFP wants
- Appreciation and encouragement
- A positive environment free from negativity or criticism
- Opportunities to contribute their ideas
ISTJ gives
- Clearly defined expectations and responsibilities
- Common sense
- A calm, focused approach to tasks