Building Respect with ISFP Personalities
Building Respect with ISFP Personalities
See why your well-meaning critique might backfire with ISFPs – and learn what to say and do to earn their respect instead
How to spot ISFPs (Adventurers):
ISFPs (Adventurers) share the Introverted, Observant, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits.
They’ll go out of their way to support teammates they care about, and in return, they expect to be treated with the same level of respect and kindness. If they feel disrespected, unfairly criticized, or like their efforts are not being reciprocated or appreciated, they may become withdrawn and disengaged.
With 70% responding affirmatively, ISFPs are the most likely personality type to say they respect everyone who respects them. What does that mean for you as a leader? Showing your ISFP team members that you respect them through your actions – not just your words – will go a long way toward earning their respect in return.
In this article, we’ll explore exactly how to act in a way that ISFPs are highly likely to respect.
Today, we’ll cover:
ISFPs’ tendency to respect considerate feedback
Why your well-intentioned critique might be backfiring with ISFPs
A simple 3-step technique to help you win the respect of ISFPs on your team
How your personality shapes the way YOU think respect should be earned (if you're an ISFP leader)
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