Comparing types
ESFJ
vs ESFJ
Supportive contributor
INFP
Thoughtful idealist
Strengths
ESFJ wants
- Practically and enthusiastically supporting others
- Sharing accurate facts and information with others
INFP gives
- Inspiring others through a belief in their potential
- Working hard to achieve harmony and cooperation between friends and colleagues
Stretches
ESFJ wants
- Focusing on the immediate problems of others at the expense of long-term goals
- Rejecting creative or innovative improvements because they’re concerned about stability
INFP gives
- Focusing on people issues at the expense of commercial goals
- A tendency to delay important decisions while searching for the perfect answer
Likes
ESFJ wants
- Building and maintaining good relationships
- Organizing the world according to their values
- Noticing and responding to the needs of others
INFP gives
- Living with conviction according to their values
- Trying to make the world a better place for others
- Engaging emotionally with the world around them
Working together
ESFJ wants
- Clear expectations, aims, and responsibilities
- A tolerant environment and respect for diversity
- Everyone to be valued for their individual contributions
INFP gives
- Tolerance and support
- Commitment to ethical behavior and ideals
- Encouragement to help others develop and achieve their goals