ESFP personality type
ESFP
Extravert-Sensor-Feeler-Perceiver
- Extraverts are outgoing, energetic and action-oriented. They are enthusiastic and expressive
- Sensors live in the present. They rely on facts, handle practical matters well and like things to be concrete and measurable.
- Feelers let their feelings and emotions play a leading role because of their concern for other people.
- Perceivers prefer a lifestyle that is spontaneous, flexible and adaptable. They like an environment that is unstructured, and like to keep their options open.
When you turn out to be an ISTJ, then:
Your Jung personality type is stereotyped as The Entertainer
An ESFP at-a-glance
ESFPs are fun and delightful to be with. You live for the moment, and know how to make the most of each moment. Good Cheer, Good Friends, Good Times could well describe your philosophy of life.
As an ESFP, you approach life optimistically. You see the world as it is and approach it with curiosity. You have the ability to adapt to whatever life may send your way.
You want to make an impact in life, make a difference and do something meaningful. You have a need to carry people along with you and motivate them to be more positive, optimistic and enthusiastic. When you are around, people certainly believe that the glass is half full rather than half empty!
You are cool in a crisis. You thrive on action. You get a kick from the challenge of handling unknown situations, moment-by-moment. Your zeal, love for life and sense of playfulness means that the people around you had better be ready for a lot of spontaneous action. People see you as being warm and witty.
Your probable contributions to an organization
Each Personality Type has a different set of skills, talents and attributes that they bring to an organization, group or relationship. Here is a list of those most commonly associated with Personality Types like you - ESFP.
- Is courageous, creative and likes to be where the action is.
- Loves life and exciting challenges.
- Is enthusiastic, vivacious and keenly attuned to his/her environment.
- Is spontaneous and flexible in adapting to situations. Enjoys variety in work and tasks, and keeps many projects moving simultaneously.
- Spots trouble well in advance.
- Has enormous talent for getting people to work together.
- Is a natural negotiator and trouble-shooter.
- Enjoys hands-on work and lively, harmonious environments.
- Brings optimism and a friendly, outgoing, fun-loving nature to work.
- Is best in crisis situations and predicaments demanding immediate action.
- Develops ingenious shortcuts to obstacles in the physical world.
- Seeks challenge, excitement and heroic opportunities. Dares to go where angels fear to tread.
- Can quickly become over-extended and bored by strict routine.
- May be inconsistent in their organizational, orderliness and attention to detail skills.
- Quickly discards anything that is not immediately useful.
- Enjoys people, quickly understands what motivates them and has a cooperative spirit.
- Focuses on generating practical, tangible results that benefit people.
- Likes instigating change, continually grasps new opportunities.
- Is more loyal to projects and people than organizations.
On a team
Some people work well on teams, others work best on their own. Understanding the personality types of team members provides information about how individuals are likely to carry out their work and interact with each other. Given your personality preferences, the following are the strengths (and possible weaknesses!) you will most likely bring to a team:
- Entertains, breaks the ice and keeps others inspired and working through his/her excitement.
- Builds morale and an esprit de corps.
- Enthusiastically invites everyone to participate and join together.
- Encourages team members to bring about positive achievements.
- Gets the ball rolling and then summarizes team decisions.
- Clearly states tasks and objectives.
- Is concerned with present realities.
- Can annoy team members by personalizing events too much and not focusing on the task.
- Frustrates others by not paying attention to concepts or theories.
- Can irritate co-workers by overusing humor or clowning around too much.
- Becomes irritated by others who find fault and are cynical, gloomy or contrary.
- Is vexed by any plain-spoken, insensitive, intolerant and rude behavior.
- Is annoyed by wasting time, lengthy boring meetings and abstract discussions.
Jung personality types
There are sixteen Jung personality types. Take a free Jung personality test.
