Building Respect with ESFP Personalities

Discover how leaders can strike a balance between personal and professional to earn ESFPs’ lasting respect

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How to spot ESFPs (Entertainers):

ESFPs (Entertainers) share the Extraverted, Observant, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits. 

They show respect through their positive energy and desire to build warm relationships. You might notice them making an effort to personally connect with you – asking about your interests, offering sincere compliments, and injecting humor into interactions. At times, their casual nature may be misconstrued as not taking leadership seriously.

What do you think ESFPs value more – respect or likeability?

If you guessed the latter, then you’d probably be right. According to our research, more than half (53%) of ESFPs say it’s more important to them to be liked than it is to be respected. 

These enthusiastic personalities strive to make the work environment as friendly and enjoyable as possible. They thrive under leaders who are genuine in their interactions, showing their true selves rather than hiding behind a facade of authority.

So, how can you harness this insight to gain the respect of your ESFP team members? Let’s dive in and find out. 

Today, we’ll cover:

• ESFPs’ tendency to respect authentic, personal connections – and what that means for you as a leader

• The workplace impact of valuing authentic connections (and how to strike a balance between personable and professional)

• A “Connect, Then Direct” Approach to help you win the respect of ESFPs on your team

• How your personality shapes the way YOU think respect should be earned (if you’re an ESFP leader)