ESFP Personality Type Hallmark Characteristics: Expressive, Vivacious, Supportive, Responsive, and Attentive

Leadership Style: Energetic and enthusiastic, ESFPs thrive on social interaction, take on tasks without prior organization, and have a natural ability to function comfortably in hectic surroundings. They are particularly skilled at helping others function efficiently in chaotic environments and excel in leadership positions that give them the opportunity to react spontaneously to specific objectives.

Conflict Resolution: Easygoing and upbeat, ESFPs dislike and avoid conflict and interpersonal tension, and strive to establish harmonious, lively, and fun-loving environments. They are keenly observant and skilled at averting conflict by interjecting light-hearted humor into tense, potentially confrontational situations.

Communication Style: Outgoing and socially comfortable, ESFPs are happiest when around people and enjoy meeting and developing relationships with others. They easily engage in conversation, have a knack for remembering and relating stories, and communicate with confidence and poise when the center of attention. They persuade by generating practical solutions to immediate problems in an optimistic, passionate way. They are persuaded by current possibilities and alternatives as well as a need for direct action.

As Entrepreneurs: Adaptable and capable of juggling several projects simultaneously, ESFPs enjoy exciting challenges. They are ingenious at circumventing obstacles, as well as masterful negotiators and troubleshooters. They develop organizations that convey a warm, friendly, fun-loving atmosphere, focusing heavily on public relations and customer satisfaction. EFSJs need to augment their natural abilities with others who can focus on long-range strategic planning and provide organizational structure.

Career Satisfaction: Highly energetic, curious, and pragmatic, ESFPs like being where the action is. Attentive to facts and details, they thrive on finding immediate solutions to practical problems. While successful people of all types are found in all occupations, some careers popular with ESFPs include: Special Events Coordinator; Athletic Coach; Performer: dancer, musician, comedian; Promoter; Travel Agent; Restaurateur; Public Relations Specialist; Real Estate Agent; Diversity Manager; and Emergency Room Physician.