The sixteen types

ESFJ

The Connector

You keep the group together and remember everybody's birthday. You need harmony, and you do a great deal of unnamed work to maintain it.

Strengths

  • Warm and attentive
  • Organises anything involving people
  • Reliable on commitments
  • Creates a sense of belonging

Watch out for

  • Too dependent on approval
  • Avoids conflict that needs facing
  • Sensitive to criticism
  • Imposes social standards on others

Work

HR, education, healthcare, hospitality, events, client relations.

Relationships

You are a devoted partner who builds a real home. Do not measure affection by whether they do things your way.

Where to grow

Accept that some people will not be pleased with you, and that this does not mean you were wrong.

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