Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Famous ESFJ Celebrity Personality Type Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.

One famous MBTI® ESFJ Personality Type is future heir to the throne of England, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.

Examining the life of Prince William, we can see how he personifies the qualities of the Myers-Briggs® Test ESFJ Personality Type. This is made slightly easier by the fact that his entire life has been under the watch of an entire nation since his birth.

The MBTI ESFJ Celebrity Personality Type communicates with the outside world using their Feeling preference.  They are known to hold strong values and tend to give off warmth and positive energy wherever they go.  Prince William’s Feeling preference was supported from an early age when he accompanied his mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales on her trips abroad to help others in need.  He has spent considerable time supporting worldwide humanitarian and environmental causes. Those close to him identify him as both thoughtful and caring. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

Like the traditional ESFJ Personality Type, Prince William’s extraverted preference has led him to be sociable and outgoing, but this preference relates greatly to his strong family values, which reinforces his need for strong and positive social ties. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

Additionally, The MBTI ESFJ Type gathers factual sense-based information using their Sensing preference, leading them to make decisions based on experience and facts. Prince William’s natural preference was nurtured with his diversified educational and military upbringing.  Along with his traditional royal upbringing, his diversification and fact-based education has provided him with the tools to make appropriate decisions while creating the foundation for his life experience that align with his Sensing preference. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

The ESFJ Type also emphasizes the Judging preference and in turn values tradition, following the accepted ways of living established over prior generations. News publications that have had opportunities to interview the Prince label him as “old-fashioned” in his outlook on life and responsibility. His commitment to his responsibilities as well as his role as future heir to the throne of England, matches not only his birthright, but also his innate ESFJ Personality Type. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

Additional Myers-Briggs® Famous ESFJ Celebrity Personality Types  

Myers-Briggs® Famous ESFJ Personality Type Mariah Carey

ESFJ Personality Types are known for radiating warmth and positive energy. Superstar singer/songwriter and ESFJ Personality Type Mariah Carey channels her energy and emotion through her singing voice. Those around her reiterate the fact that her kindness and pleasant demeanor is authentic. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

MBTI Test ESFJ Types are also known for not preferring to be in conflict-filled or tense situations. In 2012, Mariah Carey signed up for a role as a judge on the 12^th season of the hit singing competition show American Idol. Even though her salary was a reported $18 Million, she said it was, “like going to work everyday in hell with Satan.¹” Referencing her constant issues with Co-judge Nicki Minaj, the personal tension ruined the experience for her completely. (Myers, CPP. 1998)  

Myers-Briggs® Famous ESFJ Personality Type Sarah Palin

Myers-Briggs® ESFJ Personality Types are known to enjoy organizing people and situations in order to work on tasks in accurate and timely manners.  Former Governor of Alaska, 2008 Republican Vice- President Nominee and ESFJ Personality Type Sarah Palin personifies many of the qualities of the traditional ESFJ Personality Type. Her early entry into politics revolved around her concern that revenue from a recent sales tax would be spent unwisely. She organized support for, and won, the position of Mayor of Wasilla in 1996. In hindsight, Wasilla’s current mayor credited Palin’s changes and infrastructural improvements for bringing in big business and 50,000 shoppers daily to Wasilla. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

ESFJ personality types are also known for being gregarious, outgoing, and fervent. Sarah Palin’s energy and enthusiasm were one of her strong suites during the 2008 Presidential Election and helped in her post-election career as host of the show Sarah Palin’s Alaska as well as in her role as a political commentator for Fox News. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

Myers-Briggs® Famous ESFJ Personality Type Elton John

MBTI® ESFJ Personality Types are known for being warm, sympathetic, personable, and down-to-earth. Throughout his music career ESFJ Personality Type Elton John has been able to perform on the grandest of scales while being known for maintaining an uncanny accessibility to his fans and the press that is rarely seen at his level of fame.  (Myers, CPP. 1998) 

Those with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® ESFJ Personality Type also value family and social ties. Through his music, Elton John sends his listeners on an emotional journey ranging from energetic to heartfelt. Elton John most famously brought people together after the tragic death of Princess Dianna with his touching tribute single “Candle in the Wind 1997”. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

Myers-Briggs® Famous ESFJ Personality Type Larry King

ESFJ Personality Types are known for being tactful, personable, and cooperative. ESFJ Personality Type Larry King spent over 25 years as a talk show host on CNN’s Larry King Live. What made him stand out among his contemporary’s was his interview style. Larry King had a very direct and non-confrontational approach to his interviewing.  His ability to be cooperative, tactful, and open-ended in his questioning led to interviews with many high profile figures that would otherwise avoid interviewers that would challenge them or put them in uncomfortable situations. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

Myers-Briggs Test ESFJ Personality Types are known for being sensitive to the needs of each individual in their environment. Larry King had been quoted as stating how he disliked being called the “Boss” on his show, while preferring to focus on team success whereas he happens to be the host and where all members of the team mattered. (Myers, CPP. 1998)

More About ESFJ Types:

ESFJ Type’s Popular Careers

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• Hotel, Motel, Resort Clerk
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Meeting, Convention, Event Planner
• Personal or Home Care Aide
• Radiologic Technologist
• Receptionist & Information Clerk
• Registered Nurse
• Secretary
• Teacher Assistant
• Teller

ESFJ Type’s Most Important Life Values

• Home/Family
• Health
• Friendships
• Financial Security
• Achievement

(Myers et al. CPP. 2003)

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References

MBTI Manual (Myers et al, 2003, CPP Inc.)

Introduction to Type (Isabel Briggs Myers, 1998, CPP Inc.)

Introduction to Type and Careers (Hammer, 2007, CPP Inc.)

1.  “Mariah Carey Hated Working at American Idol”. People. November 13, 2013.

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