ESFJ
On A Team

The following is adapted from Linda V. Berens, Linda K. Ernst and Melissa Smith, Quick Guide to the 16 Personality Types and Teams (Telos Publications, 2005) *Used with permission.

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How ESFJs Build Relationships
For them, team relationships are about support and a genuine concern for the welfare of others. Team relationships are about sharing the life of the business, being part of something, and creating a feeling of family. They will often sacrifice for what will benefit others and may put the needs of others ahead of their own to the point of losing themselves to the relationships. When they are aware of hurting other people’s feelings, they may skirt heavy issues to maintain equilibrium. At other times they may be quite forthright and appear rude. Then they are surprised when others are offended. They tend to be good listeners who like being involved in the lives of others and helping people with their problems. They put others at ease through their use of self-disclosure.

How ESFJs Deal with Conflict
When conflict occurs, their first concern is that people don’t get hurt. First they may have quite an emotional reaction. Then they seek a workable compromise to move matters along and reduce the tension from the conflict. They prefer to keep the mood upbeat, even when dealing with conflict.

To Forge Better Relationships with ESFJs…
Provide a team environment that is open and honest, with attention paid to relationships and personal cooperation. They are most comfortable with routine and a secure, stable work environment. Give them appreciation and meaningful support for who they are and what they do. Give advance notice of change with information about the background and rationale for the change. Time to connect with team members, to engage in mutual problem solving and sharing of ideas, will provide them with opportunities to shine—and, in turn, will bring the team increased harmony and productivity.

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How ESFJs Approach Doing Work
They want to accept and help others so will focus on making people feel comfortable and involved. They will want to be sure there is time to hear everyone’s concerns so that the needs of each person can be accommodated. They are likely to be quick to compromise to move things along. They want to know what the roles are and who is in charge. Important events are to be remembered and milestones acknowledged so successes can be celebrated. They often take on too much and ignore their own needs to help make situations easier for others.

How ESFJs Make Decisions
They often make quick decisions for the welfare of others. When the direction and sequence of a task are clear, they move forward quickly. They will want to keep harmony and consider how decisions will affect people they know and care about.

How ESFJs Respond to Change
Change will not be pursued merely for the sake of change. If a new decision will be more helpful, then they will change direction as needed. They will do a lot of comparing of new information to their personal experiences and all the information they have collected about the people involved.

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The following is adapted from Linda V. Berens, Linda K. Ernst and Melissa Smith, Quick Guide to the 16 Personality Types and Teams (Telos Publications, 2005) *Used with permission.