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ESFJ - Myers Briggs Personality Type

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Facilitator Caretaker: ESFJ

How Others May See Them
ESFJ s are energized by interaction with others and genuinely interested in others' lives and concerns. They feel most comfortable in structured situations and enjoy creating order, structure and schedules. They prefer to do things the traditional and accepted way.

Excerpts from Introduction to Type®, Sixth Edition, p 28
by Isabel Briggs Myers
Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1998

Contributions to the Organization (ESFJ)
- ESFJ s bring a service orientation and attitude
- Pay close attention to each person's needs desiring to please
- Complete tasks in a timely and accurate way
- Respect rules and authority
- ESFJ s handle day-to-day operations efficiently

Excerpts from Introduction to Type® in Organizations, Third Edition, p 17
by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean M. Kummerow
Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1998


Communication Highlights (ESFJ)
- ESFJ s are personal, outgoing, warm, friendly, helpful, caring and sensitive
- Steady, persistent, responsible, dependable and conscientious
- Easily relate to and connect with people; seek harmony and make accommodations
- ESFJ s provide for the immediate needs of others in a practical and direct way

Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Communication, p 50
by Donna Dunning
Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 2003

Career Trends
The clear rend in occupations that are popular with ESFJs involves careers that allow them to help others. These include teaching, childcare, healthcare, human resources, religious activities, and personal service. ESFJ s also find appealing jobs as technicians in carious fields that require attention to detail.

Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Careers, p 21
by Allen L. Hammer
Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1993,2007


Dealing with Change
ESFJ s are outgoing and warm. They notice and care about what is happening to those around them, and the are particularly good at finding practical ways to improve the environment for themselves and others.

ESFJ s react to required change with mixed feelings. They are loyal team players and want to support their leadership. At the same time, they value harmony, want continuity, and care about others' feelings. They also prefer a clear, organized, structured environment and can feel off-balance in a situation where their responsibilities are not clear and people are upset.

ESFJ s make up 12.3% of the population

Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Change, p. 41, 7
by Nancy J. Barger and Linda K. Kirby
Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 2004

Famous ESFJ Personality Types
  • Danny Glover - actor
  • Desi Arnaz - actor, comedian, musician
  • Dixie Carter - actress
  • Jack Benny - comedian, actor
  • John Connally - politician
  • Mary Tyler Moore - actress, comedian
  • Nancy Kerrigan - Olympic figure skater
  • Sally Field - actress
  • Steve Spurrier - football player
  • Terry Bradshaw - football player
  • William McKinley - American President

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