Comparing types
INFJ
vs INFJ
Insightful visionary
ESFP
Enthusiastic improviser
Strengths
INFJ wants
- Noticing and understanding how others are likely to react to the future
- Inspiring others to work together to achieve long-term goals
ESFP gives
- Being flexible and easygoing in their efforts to help others
- Communicating to others with energy and enthusiasm
Stretches
INFJ wants
- Stubborn commitment to unrealistic ideals
- Difficulty giving constructive or negative feedback
ESFP gives
- A tendency to get bored or distracted easily
- Focusing too much time and energy on what they enjoy, rather than what’s important
Likes
INFJ wants
- Exploring patterns and meaning
- Developing an inner vision to guide their behavior and priorities
- Seeing things from multiple perspectives
ESFP gives
- Taking action quickly
- Experiencing and responding to the world around them
- Variety and spontaneity
Working together
INFJ wants
- Respect for themselves and others
- A positive environment free from aggressive or intimidating behavior
- To know exactly what’s expected of them so that they don’t disappoint you
ESFP gives
- Encouragement and enthusiasm for collaborative ways of working
- A sense of fun, excitement, and enjoyment in their work
- A hands-on, action-oriented approach