December 19, 2023 • 21 mins
Who Am I: SP Temperaments (ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP). Known as the “activators”, or “artisans”, SP types are action-oriented risk takers who love working with their hands. They’re great thinking on their feet and believe life should be fun and exciting.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hi, folks. Last time we talked about the KRC temperaments
and we focused on the SJ types. So that's all
our sensing judging friends. So if you are tuning in
and haven't heard that episode yet, please take a listen,
especially if you are an ISTJ, ISFJ, EESTJ or ESFJ type.
(00:24):
I think you're going to get a lot of insight
from that episode. But today we are going to continue
our temperament journey and we're going to be talking about
SP types very different, believe it or not, from the
SJ types. So if you are an ESFP, EESTP, ISTP,
or ISFP type, you're definitely going to want to tune in.
(00:48):
And once again, thank you so much for your support
of the Myers Briggs Question Corner. Please don't forget to
subscribe and leave us a comment. Welcome to the new
(01:25):
Myers Briggs Question Corner. I'm Edith Richards and I'm Mark Mapphy,
and we're here to answer your questions about all things
personality and all things Myers breaks.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
From college to careers to relationships. Personality is the key
to finding the right fit. What's up everyone, how are
(01:59):
you doing it? On this fine fall.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Day doing great, the weather is cooling down. It's the
perfect time of year for outdoor activities, at least for me.
And speaking of which, it is a perfect time to
talk about the temperaments who tend to be very outdoorsy people,
and that is our SP friends. So I know we're
(02:23):
going to be focusing on SP types in this episode,
but let's just give a quick recap of what we
talked about last time.
Speaker 3 (02:31):
Very quick recap, and if I really enjoyed our conversation
last week on the four KRC temperaments, My biggest takeaway
was the value of understanding these temperaments.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
I love how CARC temperaments explained how we interpret information
we receive and then examine how we make decisions based
on that received information. This is pretty much the human
experience right in the life. We receive information and then
we make decisions based on how we interpret that information.
(03:03):
I love how these temperaments are categorized in like for
easy to understand groups. We call them families last week, right,
and it makes it easier for us to understand our
MBTI types. It actually gives us some greater understanding to
our individual MBTI types. So, for instance, although istjs, isfjs, ESTJs,
(03:28):
and esfj's are different, they do share the commonality of
detail orientation, highly structured, productive, hardworking, and responsible. Like that's
their families, so they're kind of related in a way,
although they're totally different. Right, this is our SJ family,
which we talked about last week. With all this knowledge
I'm gaining, I'm really looking forward to find out more
(03:51):
about our other families, the SP's, which kind of might
be a little different in general.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Yeah. Interestingly enough, even with that one letter difference, the
P and the J, they are very different individuals. So
our SP friends tend to be quote unquote sensation seeking,
adventurous type people. So these Meersbriggs types are ISTP, ISFP, ESTP,
(04:21):
and ESFP. So these aren't the types of people who
are going to spend a lot of time listening to
abstract ideas and lengthy stories. These are these folks are doers.
They are free spirits. They want to live life and
experience it fully, and because of this, I want to
devote a shorter episode just for them. So some other
(04:45):
personality types might be interested in the history and the whys,
and they might enjoy listening to us ramble on and on.
Most SP types are gonna just want to get right
down to business. So I want to make this episode
more practical and appealing to them as much as we're
able to do so, and I think our SP friends
(05:06):
are going to appreciate this.
Speaker 4 (05:08):
I love that idea.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
It if you know, we're not bound to provide like
a forty five minute to an hour long podcast every time.
It's not like we're working for Fox and CBS and
we have to have a forty five minutes deal with
a couple of times for commercials, Like this is a
podcast that can go certain length, right, So I love
this idea, but I think it also underscores an even
(05:32):
greater principle, the Platinum rule. I know everyone has heard
of the Golden rule right treat others the way you
want to be treated, but a lot of people don't
know that there's an even more valued way of treating someone,
the Platinum rule, treat others the way they want to
be treated.
Speaker 4 (05:49):
So.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
I'm an introvert and an intuitive so I love long, deep,
rich podcast where I can really dig down deep into
the points, analyze and process things and figure things out.
But that is not our SP experiences. That's not what
they want, so it is. Could you explain how knowledge
of type allows us to better implement this platinum rule?
Speaker 1 (06:13):
Yeah? Yeah, so I love the Platinum rule, Mark. I
love how you explain that, and I myself try to
live my life this way. Just understanding how we each
prefer to function is one thing, but to apply that
to others and to flex to their needs is a
whole different story. It really requires a level of empathy
(06:35):
that's hard to do because we're human after all, right,
Our default is to consciously or unconsciously assume that other
people have the same needs and the same way of
going about their lives as we do. So the Platinum
rule reminds us to step outside ourselves and acknowledge and
(06:56):
appreciate other people's perspectives and ways of doing.
Speaker 4 (07:01):
Things absolutely, you know.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
You know, when push comes to shove, I want people
to treat me the way I want to be treated,
which means that they're using the Platinum rule.
Speaker 4 (07:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
I don't necessarily want people to treat me the way
they want to be treated. That's the golden rule. What
if the way you wanted to be treated is not
the way that I want to be treated, right, but
I get why people use the golden rule. It doesn't
require me to really understand you or get to know you.
It's easier. I just treat you the way I want
(07:34):
to be treated, and that should be good enough. I
know me, I can just give you what I'm used to.
But what kind of world would it be if, like
we treated others the way they want to be treated?
Speaker 1 (07:47):
Yeah, you know, and I may get some pushback for this,
but I find the platinum rule to be less manipulative
and more thoughtful than the golden rule, because when I
do this, I'm putting my self out there to make
the other person feel comfortable instead of expecting them to
know how I want to be treated. So, in terms
(08:09):
of what the world would look like if we did this,
I'd like to think that we be more communicative, We
provide feedback in a way the other person could hear
it and implement it, and I think we'd all have
better boundaries. And this, of course, it might be my
very altruistic, idealistic way of looking at things. Mark too.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
Yeah, I really believe that by understanding others and knowing
others is the key to offering this platinum rule. You
can't offer what others want if you don't know or
understand them it if I really think MBTI might help
us unlock this power of the Platinum Rule. But here's
what I mean by that. If I understand someone's MBTI
(08:54):
and has been verified through our conversations and actions, right,
then I should be laser flow focus and providing what
they need, kind of like what we're saying about our
SB group, right, we know what they need and what
they want, Let's provide it for them. So I can
kind of be like Oprah, right, like you get what
you need, you get what you need, you get what
you need. Am I all based on that?
Speaker 1 (09:16):
Yeah? No, And I do want to be mindful of
our sp friends and get right into it there as
we said we do. But let me just say say
this briefly. First, Mark these skills aren't a stretch for
us in terms of implementing the Platinum Rule, but they
may be for other people. So, I mean, let's face it,
we're all human and as such, there's often either a
(09:39):
conscious or an unconscious bias that people want to be
treated how we want to be treated, And sometimes we
just need to stop and think is this what I want?
Or is this what they want, and that requires a
deep level of listening. And I can't stress this enough.
In order to really understand others and put the platinum
rule into practice, we need to tune in sincerely and
(10:02):
genuinely to the other person, no doubt.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
Enough philosophizing, because you know, I can go on for
hours from other right in wish they We're going to
give our sbs what they want, right, so let's give
them what they want. Short and to the point description
of their type. Okay, let's start with the ESTP.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
Okay, ESTP. These types are super energetic. They have very
quick minds. They are quick acting, They assess situations quickly.
They respond with practical solutions. So let's think about medics
or firefighters or cops. These are very ESTP centric types
(10:40):
of careers. We see a lot of estps also in
sports and in sales. These career paths require a lot
of pivoting, a lot of flexibility in the moment. These
are very action oriented people. They are not people who
are interested in abstract long term planning. They are gonna
(11:01):
be much better suited to dynamic situations that require immediate action.
Estps also tend to be friendly and outgoing, chatty, they
joke around a lot. They just like to have fun.
They're gonna do best in environments where they are part
of the action. In fact, a lot of ESTP types
(11:23):
are adrenaline junkies. They enjoy extreme sports or trying different
kinds of physical activities. And every ESTP I've ever met
is a foodie or appreciates a good alcoholic beverage. So
some of the things estps may need to work on,
(11:44):
the biggest one is being impulsive. They may also be
impatient or bored easily, especially if they're forced to sit
behind a desk most of the day or if they're
forced to talk about emotional topics for too long. Estps
will do much better if they are in a dynamic
workspace that's fast paced, where they can interact with others regularly,
(12:08):
and where they can be their charismatic selves.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
Boy, I love watching our estps, but I couldn't live
their lives.
Speaker 4 (12:18):
They've got way too much action orientation for me.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
But I can appreciate how estps are willing to just
try something out and see how it goes. I think
I need a little bit more of that in my life.
I feel like if I had that I would probably
achieve more. I wouldn't let them drive me privee my car,
but I would definitely have them help me sell stuff
and that sort of stuff.
Speaker 4 (12:40):
You know what I mean?
Speaker 1 (12:41):
Well, you know on that, I do believe they can
be excellent salespeople. But I also believe they can be
excellent drivers. In fact, I'll venture to say that more
than one Formula One driver is an ESTP type.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
Probably no doubt about that, Probably no doubt absolutely, just
just if you want to drive that fast thing on
the track.
Speaker 4 (13:03):
Right.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Anyways, So let's talk about our esfps.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
Okay, So, esfps. Much like our ESTP friends, esfps are
typically the life of the party. They are fun and playful.
They don't take life too seriously. They are always on
the lookout for a new adventure. They want to be
where the excitement is because they are feeling types. They
(13:31):
also have a compassionate side and they want to see
other people happy. I see a lot of esfps being
very attuned to the latest fashions. They're very trendy. I
also see a lot of esfps who are performers, singers, dancers, actors,
and also designers and artists. They're very attuned to colors
(13:55):
and style. So like estps, ESFPS can also be impulsive
and easily bored. They are not fans of conflict or criticism.
They are, however, fans of parties. So wherever there's a party,
you are gonna find an ESFP.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
It's I get these are These are the individuals who
are in the life of the party. Social butterflies or
kind of always in the center of attention? Are these
our entertainers and performers, maybe even some comedians that don't
mind being on stage. I kind of feel like that's
kind of the deal with that. These individuals seem so outgoing,
(14:35):
spontaneous and always looking to do something socially right.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Yeah, social butterflies is a great way to describe them.
Yet always on stage very much performers.
Speaker 4 (14:46):
No doubt, no doubt. Let's move on to our.
Speaker 1 (14:49):
Is FPS okay, So IFPs, these folks are also very artistic.
They are very much in tune with their physical goal surroundings.
So how things look, how things sound, feel, smell and taste.
This is where their gifts tend to be, creating sensory
(15:10):
experiences that make other people feel good. They tend to
be quiet and reserved. Unlike our ESFP friends, ISFPs are
more difficult to get to know. They keep a lot
of opinions to themselves until or unless you know them
very well. They live by their values, which often means
(15:33):
contributing in some way to other people's happiness and also
to their own sense of beauty and aesthetics. ISFPs almost
always have a big appreciation for nature, and at their
core they're looking for a peaceful inner life. They're also
(15:55):
very perceptive of others, very accurate in their perceptions. So
when I think of an ISFP, I think of I
think of a hippie, somebody who appreciates art and music,
who's living in the moment and just wants everybody to
be happy and get along. And I'll say, the isfpis
i've known tend to be very independent people, and on
(16:19):
the downside, they can get stressed easily, especially if there's
some kind of interpersonal conflict going on.
Speaker 2 (16:25):
You know it, As you described our fps, I can
see many of our students with this esthetic talent with
their sketch books and making different type of like orgami structures.
They are quiet, reserved and on assuming, but when you
talk to them about their passions. Their face shine like
the beautiful art that they are.
Speaker 1 (16:47):
Yeah. Yeah, they do tend to have a natural talent
for the arts and using tools like paints and paint brushes,
fabric paper. I have an ISFP friend who makes you
to full cards for all occasions, and I see a
lot of ISFPs using tools like knives or something like
(17:09):
that to create some really like cool art pieces. And
then there's music. A lot of ISFPs are really into
music and musical instruments and dance.
Speaker 4 (17:20):
That's awesome. That's awesome. Okay. So down lastly are ist piece.
Speaker 1 (17:27):
Yes, ISTPs. So these folks are also action oriented like
everybody in the SP family. They are also fiercely independent.
They love to figure out how things work, tangible things,
we're not talking about emotions or intangible things like that.
We'll see a lot of ISTP types in mechanical fields
(17:50):
or IT or engineering or other technical fields. We'll also
see them a lot in medical fields like physical therapists
or chiropractors, and then a lot in sports too, or
in careers that may seem dangerous to others, like a
firefighter or a pilot. They do not like a lot
(18:12):
of routine. They're always seeking out new experiences, and they
do need a lot of autonomy, and they're introverts, so
they do need a great deal of time alone. And
for the ISTP, this is where they can sort things
out and sift through their ideas and thoughts. They are
not great at long term planning. They are much better
(18:35):
at doing and being spontaneous. And because they're thinkers, they're
not always naturally in tune with other people's emotions and
how they're affecting other people. They also may not pay
attention to their own feelings, and we see many ISTPs
who have slow growth in these areas, but at their
(18:57):
core there problem solvers. They can easily cut through red
tape to get things done efficiency They can easily cut
through red tape to get things done efficiently, so they're
great in a crisis situation, and they're usually very good athletes.
Speaker 2 (19:15):
I know this is like kind of a broad like
analogy and similarly broad kind of connection that I'm making here,
but a lot of times the ISTPs remind me of
the realistic folks on the Holland Codes career types. There's
a lot of broad similarities that I see there, So
it's very very interesting from that standpoy, but you know
(19:37):
it is. Thank you for such a succinct description of
our SB family personality types. I'm sure our SB families
appreciate it.
Speaker 1 (19:47):
Yes, Yes, indeed, Mark absolutely, And that's why we are
going to be true to our word and give our
sps this short podcast experience. All of our sp types
tend to share a few things in common. They're spontaneous,
they live in the moment, they like to experience and
try different things, and they like their tools, whether it's
(20:10):
a paint brush or a computer or basketball. They are
action oriented rather than theoretical. They're impulsive and believe we
need to be ourselves in order to experience all life
has to offer. So with that, on our next episode,
we are going to discuss our final eight personality types,
(20:34):
our nt conceptualizers that's E NTP, E NTJ, I n
TP I NTJ, and our NF idealists. So that's our
E NFJ, E NFP, I NFJ and I NFP and folks,
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(20:56):
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Speaker 2 (21:12):
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Speaker 1 (21:19):
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Hi, folks. Last time we talked about the KRC temperaments
and we focused on the SJ types. So that's all
our sensing judging friends. So if you are tuning in
and haven't heard that episode yet, please take a listen,
especially if you are an ISTJ, ISFJ, EESTJ or ESFJ type.
(00:24):
I think you're going to get a lot of insight
from that episode. But today we are going to continue
our temperament journey and we're going to be talking about
SP types very different, believe it or not, from the
SJ types. So if you are an ESFP, EESTP, ISTP,
or ISFP type, you're definitely going to want to tune in.
(00:48):
And once again, thank you so much for your support
of the Myers Briggs Question Corner. Please don't forget to
subscribe and leave us a comment. Welcome to the new
(01:25):
Myers Briggs Question Corner. I'm Edith Richards and I'm Mark Mapphy,
and we're here to answer your questions about all things
personality and all things Myers breaks.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
From college to careers to relationships. Personality is the key
to finding the right fit. What's up everyone, how are
(01:59):
you doing it? On this fine fall.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Day doing great, the weather is cooling down. It's the
perfect time of year for outdoor activities, at least for me.
And speaking of which, it is a perfect time to
talk about the temperaments who tend to be very outdoorsy people,
and that is our SP friends. So I know we're
(02:23):
going to be focusing on SP types in this episode,
but let's just give a quick recap of what we
talked about last time.
Speaker 3 (02:31):
Very quick recap, and if I really enjoyed our conversation
last week on the four KRC temperaments, My biggest takeaway
was the value of understanding these temperaments.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
I love how CARC temperaments explained how we interpret information
we receive and then examine how we make decisions based
on that received information. This is pretty much the human
experience right in the life. We receive information and then
we make decisions based on how we interpret that information.
(03:03):
I love how these temperaments are categorized in like for
easy to understand groups. We call them families last week, right,
and it makes it easier for us to understand our
MBTI types. It actually gives us some greater understanding to
our individual MBTI types. So, for instance, although istjs, isfjs, ESTJs,
(03:28):
and esfj's are different, they do share the commonality of
detail orientation, highly structured, productive, hardworking, and responsible. Like that's
their families, so they're kind of related in a way,
although they're totally different. Right, this is our SJ family,
which we talked about last week. With all this knowledge
I'm gaining, I'm really looking forward to find out more
(03:51):
about our other families, the SP's, which kind of might
be a little different in general.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Yeah. Interestingly enough, even with that one letter difference, the
P and the J, they are very different individuals. So
our SP friends tend to be quote unquote sensation seeking,
adventurous type people. So these Meersbriggs types are ISTP, ISFP, ESTP,
(04:21):
and ESFP. So these aren't the types of people who
are going to spend a lot of time listening to
abstract ideas and lengthy stories. These are these folks are doers.
They are free spirits. They want to live life and
experience it fully, and because of this, I want to
devote a shorter episode just for them. So some other
(04:45):
personality types might be interested in the history and the whys,
and they might enjoy listening to us ramble on and on.
Most SP types are gonna just want to get right
down to business. So I want to make this episode
more practical and appealing to them as much as we're
able to do so, and I think our SP friends
(05:06):
are going to appreciate this.
Speaker 4 (05:08):
I love that idea.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
It if you know, we're not bound to provide like
a forty five minute to an hour long podcast every time.
It's not like we're working for Fox and CBS and
we have to have a forty five minutes deal with
a couple of times for commercials, Like this is a
podcast that can go certain length, right, So I love
this idea, but I think it also underscores an even
(05:32):
greater principle, the Platinum rule. I know everyone has heard
of the Golden rule right treat others the way you
want to be treated, but a lot of people don't
know that there's an even more valued way of treating someone,
the Platinum rule, treat others the way they want to
be treated.
Speaker 4 (05:49):
So.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
I'm an introvert and an intuitive so I love long, deep,
rich podcast where I can really dig down deep into
the points, analyze and process things and figure things out.
But that is not our SP experiences. That's not what
they want, so it is. Could you explain how knowledge
of type allows us to better implement this platinum rule?
Speaker 1 (06:13):
Yeah? Yeah, so I love the Platinum rule, Mark. I
love how you explain that, and I myself try to
live my life this way. Just understanding how we each
prefer to function is one thing, but to apply that
to others and to flex to their needs is a
whole different story. It really requires a level of empathy
(06:35):
that's hard to do because we're human after all, right,
Our default is to consciously or unconsciously assume that other
people have the same needs and the same way of
going about their lives as we do. So the Platinum
rule reminds us to step outside ourselves and acknowledge and
(06:56):
appreciate other people's perspectives and ways of doing.
Speaker 4 (07:01):
Things absolutely, you know.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
You know, when push comes to shove, I want people
to treat me the way I want to be treated,
which means that they're using the Platinum rule.
Speaker 4 (07:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
I don't necessarily want people to treat me the way
they want to be treated. That's the golden rule. What
if the way you wanted to be treated is not
the way that I want to be treated, right, but
I get why people use the golden rule. It doesn't
require me to really understand you or get to know you.
It's easier. I just treat you the way I want
(07:34):
to be treated, and that should be good enough. I
know me, I can just give you what I'm used to.
But what kind of world would it be if, like
we treated others the way they want to be treated?
Speaker 1 (07:47):
Yeah, you know, and I may get some pushback for this,
but I find the platinum rule to be less manipulative
and more thoughtful than the golden rule, because when I
do this, I'm putting my self out there to make
the other person feel comfortable instead of expecting them to
know how I want to be treated. So, in terms
(08:09):
of what the world would look like if we did this,
I'd like to think that we be more communicative, We
provide feedback in a way the other person could hear
it and implement it, and I think we'd all have
better boundaries. And this, of course, it might be my
very altruistic, idealistic way of looking at things. Mark too.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
Yeah, I really believe that by understanding others and knowing
others is the key to offering this platinum rule. You
can't offer what others want if you don't know or
understand them it if I really think MBTI might help
us unlock this power of the Platinum Rule. But here's
what I mean by that. If I understand someone's MBTI
(08:54):
and has been verified through our conversations and actions, right,
then I should be laser flow focus and providing what
they need, kind of like what we're saying about our
SB group, right, we know what they need and what
they want, Let's provide it for them. So I can
kind of be like Oprah, right, like you get what
you need, you get what you need, you get what
you need. Am I all based on that?
Speaker 1 (09:16):
Yeah? No, And I do want to be mindful of
our sp friends and get right into it there as
we said we do. But let me just say say
this briefly. First, Mark these skills aren't a stretch for
us in terms of implementing the Platinum Rule, but they
may be for other people. So, I mean, let's face it,
we're all human and as such, there's often either a
(09:39):
conscious or an unconscious bias that people want to be
treated how we want to be treated, And sometimes we
just need to stop and think is this what I want?
Or is this what they want, and that requires a
deep level of listening. And I can't stress this enough.
In order to really understand others and put the platinum
rule into practice, we need to tune in sincerely and
(10:02):
genuinely to the other person, no doubt.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
Enough philosophizing, because you know, I can go on for
hours from other right in wish they We're going to
give our sbs what they want, right, so let's give
them what they want. Short and to the point description
of their type. Okay, let's start with the ESTP.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
Okay, ESTP. These types are super energetic. They have very
quick minds. They are quick acting, They assess situations quickly.
They respond with practical solutions. So let's think about medics
or firefighters or cops. These are very ESTP centric types
(10:40):
of careers. We see a lot of estps also in
sports and in sales. These career paths require a lot
of pivoting, a lot of flexibility in the moment. These
are very action oriented people. They are not people who
are interested in abstract long term planning. They are gonna
(11:01):
be much better suited to dynamic situations that require immediate action.
Estps also tend to be friendly and outgoing, chatty, they
joke around a lot. They just like to have fun.
They're gonna do best in environments where they are part
of the action. In fact, a lot of ESTP types
(11:23):
are adrenaline junkies. They enjoy extreme sports or trying different
kinds of physical activities. And every ESTP I've ever met
is a foodie or appreciates a good alcoholic beverage. So
some of the things estps may need to work on,
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the biggest one is being impulsive. They may also be
impatient or bored easily, especially if they're forced to sit
behind a desk most of the day or if they're
forced to talk about emotional topics for too long. Estps
will do much better if they are in a dynamic
workspace that's fast paced, where they can interact with others regularly,
(12:08):
and where they can be their charismatic selves.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
Boy, I love watching our estps, but I couldn't live
their lives.
Speaker 4 (12:18):
They've got way too much action orientation for me.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
But I can appreciate how estps are willing to just
try something out and see how it goes. I think
I need a little bit more of that in my life.
I feel like if I had that I would probably
achieve more. I wouldn't let them drive me privee my car,
but I would definitely have them help me sell stuff
and that sort of stuff.
Speaker 4 (12:40):
You know what I mean?
Speaker 1 (12:41):
Well, you know on that, I do believe they can
be excellent salespeople. But I also believe they can be
excellent drivers. In fact, I'll venture to say that more
than one Formula One driver is an ESTP type.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
Probably no doubt about that, Probably no doubt absolutely, just
just if you want to drive that fast thing on
the track.
Speaker 4 (13:03):
Right.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Anyways, So let's talk about our esfps.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
Okay, So, esfps. Much like our ESTP friends, esfps are
typically the life of the party. They are fun and playful.
They don't take life too seriously. They are always on
the lookout for a new adventure. They want to be
where the excitement is because they are feeling types. They
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also have a compassionate side and they want to see
other people happy. I see a lot of esfps being
very attuned to the latest fashions. They're very trendy. I
also see a lot of esfps who are performers, singers, dancers, actors,
and also designers and artists. They're very attuned to colors
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and style. So like estps, ESFPS can also be impulsive
and easily bored. They are not fans of conflict or criticism.
They are, however, fans of parties. So wherever there's a party,
you are gonna find an ESFP.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
It's I get these are These are the individuals who
are in the life of the party. Social butterflies or
kind of always in the center of attention? Are these
our entertainers and performers, maybe even some comedians that don't
mind being on stage. I kind of feel like that's
kind of the deal with that. These individuals seem so outgoing,
(14:35):
spontaneous and always looking to do something socially right.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Yeah, social butterflies is a great way to describe them.
Yet always on stage very much performers.
Speaker 4 (14:46):
No doubt, no doubt. Let's move on to our.
Speaker 1 (14:49):
Is FPS okay, So IFPs, these folks are also very artistic.
They are very much in tune with their physical goal surroundings.
So how things look, how things sound, feel, smell and taste.
This is where their gifts tend to be, creating sensory
(15:10):
experiences that make other people feel good. They tend to
be quiet and reserved. Unlike our ESFP friends, ISFPs are
more difficult to get to know. They keep a lot
of opinions to themselves until or unless you know them
very well. They live by their values, which often means
(15:33):
contributing in some way to other people's happiness and also
to their own sense of beauty and aesthetics. ISFPs almost
always have a big appreciation for nature, and at their
core they're looking for a peaceful inner life. They're also
(15:55):
very perceptive of others, very accurate in their perceptions. So
when I think of an ISFP, I think of I
think of a hippie, somebody who appreciates art and music,
who's living in the moment and just wants everybody to
be happy and get along. And I'll say, the isfpis
i've known tend to be very independent people, and on
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the downside, they can get stressed easily, especially if there's
some kind of interpersonal conflict going on.
Speaker 2 (16:25):
You know it, As you described our fps, I can
see many of our students with this esthetic talent with
their sketch books and making different type of like orgami structures.
They are quiet, reserved and on assuming, but when you
talk to them about their passions. Their face shine like
the beautiful art that they are.
Speaker 1 (16:47):
Yeah. Yeah, they do tend to have a natural talent
for the arts and using tools like paints and paint brushes,
fabric paper. I have an ISFP friend who makes you
to full cards for all occasions, and I see a
lot of ISFPs using tools like knives or something like
(17:09):
that to create some really like cool art pieces. And
then there's music. A lot of ISFPs are really into
music and musical instruments and dance.
Speaker 4 (17:20):
That's awesome. That's awesome. Okay. So down lastly are ist piece.
Speaker 1 (17:27):
Yes, ISTPs. So these folks are also action oriented like
everybody in the SP family. They are also fiercely independent.
They love to figure out how things work, tangible things,
we're not talking about emotions or intangible things like that.
We'll see a lot of ISTP types in mechanical fields
(17:50):
or IT or engineering or other technical fields. We'll also
see them a lot in medical fields like physical therapists
or chiropractors, and then a lot in sports too, or
in careers that may seem dangerous to others, like a
firefighter or a pilot. They do not like a lot
(18:12):
of routine. They're always seeking out new experiences, and they
do need a lot of autonomy, and they're introverts, so
they do need a great deal of time alone. And
for the ISTP, this is where they can sort things
out and sift through their ideas and thoughts. They are
not great at long term planning. They are much better
(18:35):
at doing and being spontaneous. And because they're thinkers, they're
not always naturally in tune with other people's emotions and
how they're affecting other people. They also may not pay
attention to their own feelings, and we see many ISTPs
who have slow growth in these areas, but at their
(18:57):
core there problem solvers. They can easily cut through red
tape to get things done efficiency They can easily cut
through red tape to get things done efficiently, so they're
great in a crisis situation, and they're usually very good athletes.
Speaker 2 (19:15):
I know this is like kind of a broad like
analogy and similarly broad kind of connection that I'm making here,
but a lot of times the ISTPs remind me of
the realistic folks on the Holland Codes career types. There's
a lot of broad similarities that I see there, So
it's very very interesting from that standpoy, but you know
(19:37):
it is. Thank you for such a succinct description of
our SB family personality types. I'm sure our SB families
appreciate it.
Speaker 1 (19:47):
Yes, Yes, indeed, Mark absolutely, And that's why we are
going to be true to our word and give our
sps this short podcast experience. All of our sp types
tend to share a few things in common. They're spontaneous,
they live in the moment, they like to experience and
try different things, and they like their tools, whether it's
(20:10):
a paint brush or a computer or basketball. They are
action oriented rather than theoretical. They're impulsive and believe we
need to be ourselves in order to experience all life
has to offer. So with that, on our next episode,
we are going to discuss our final eight personality types,
(20:34):
our nt conceptualizers that's E NTP, E NTJ, I n
TP I NTJ, and our NF idealists. So that's our
E NFJ, E NFP, I NFJ and I NFP and folks,
just a quick request as we are wrapping things up here,
if you like this episode, please give us a like
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reach out to me on my website at top career
dot com or on LinkedIn. Thank you so much for
tuning in and we will see you next time.
Speaker 2 (21:12):
Thanks for tuning in, follow us on social media and
your favorite podcast platform.
Speaker 1 (21:19):
And please reach out to me on LinkedIn and on
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