ENFJ Personality Type

ENFJs are interpersonally focused, understanding, tolerant, appreciative, and facilitators of good communication. They enjoy working with others on a variety of tasks focused on the development of people. Although the descriptors below generally describe ENFJs, some may not fit you exactly due to individual differences within each type.

Appreciative, Expressive, Personable, Enthusiastic, Organized, Energetic, Congenial, Diplomatic, Supportive, Responsible, Idealistic, Loyal

ENFJ are generally outgoing, enthusiastic, warm, empathetic, and supportive. They typically get their energy from being around people and enjoy social situations and building individual relationships. They tend to have a good sense of humor and enjoy telling jokes or funny stories. The ENFJ is often confident, honest, and adheres to their values. They tend to deal with situations and make decisions by consulting their feelings and considering their values. ENFJs are often effective communicators. They are open to hearing the opinions of others and are comfortable discussing their thoughts and views. They are also able to generate interest and gain support for their ideas.

The ENFJ often possess exceptional people skills. They tend to excel at interacting with all people and drawing out those who are typically reserved. They are also able to encourage, influence, or manipulate people based on the information that they relay and approach that they use. An ENFJ typically sees the capabilities of people and wants to help them realize their potential. They tend to have an insight into the needs of others and their greatest satisfaction often comes from serving and assisting people. In their pursuit of helping others, they should be cautious not to neglect their own needs. ENFJs place an importance on relationships and are focused on maintaining harmony. They tend to make judgments about people and should consider all relevant details to ensure that their perceptions are realistic.

ENFJs tend to focus on possibilities, generate ideas, and see the big picture. Although they can handle details, their preference is to work with broad ideas. They typically use their insight to identify new possibilities for people, ways to create positive change, or methods for overcoming problems. The ENFJ is often enthusiastic about projects of interest and will work hard and persevere to complete their tasks. They desire to finish projects and make quick decisions in order to create a sense of closure. They often enjoy variety and being faced with a challenge. They also tend to value teamwork and can organize people or resources to achieve a goal or complete a task. The ENFJ will often structure their days to involve working with people. However, they generally need to spend an adequate amount of time on their own to facilitate their identification and reflection of new ideas or possibilities.

Prefer material to be planned and organized. Be interested in information that results in positive changes for people or communities. Enjoy opportunities for interaction and discussion. Formulate their thoughts by talking through their ideas. Require positive encouragement. Desire instructors to effectively and clearly communicate information. Prefer to study with others.

The ENFJ tends to use figurative or conversational language to write on topics that impact their life or the lives of others. They may also be interested in topics that use their insight and creativity to explore areas for change or discuss their values. Overall, they prefer subjects with a personal nature and may struggle with writing on impersonal issues.

ENFJs often have a good understanding of the time required to complete their writing and they likely enjoy taking the lead on a group project. Their writing inspirations often result from interacting with people. They are also generally able to overcome or prevent writers block by communicating with others throughout their writing. However, they may need to be cautious that they do not spend too much time talking through their ideas and avoid spending time on their own to do their writing.

Generate numerous writing ideas. Persuasively present their thoughts. Limit the amount of time spent reflecting. Clearly present complex information. Need to monitor the amount that they use “I”. Benefit from revising work to be more objective and incorporate a greater use of logic

Excellent communication and presentation skills. Charismatic leadership and ability to build consensus. Enthusiasm and ability to enlist cooperation from others. Decisiveness and organizational skills. Eager to “think outside the box” and consider new possibilities. Empathy and ability to anticipate others’ needs; a genuine concern for people. Varied interests and being a quick study. Ability to see the big picture and the implications of actions and ideas. Drive to be productive and reach your goals. Deep commitment to perform work you really believe in.

Reluctance to work on projects that conflict with your values. Tendency to idealize people and relationships. Difficulty working in competitive or tension filled environments. Impatient with structures and people who are inefficient or uncooperative. Avoids conflict and has a tendency to ignore unpleasantness. Tendency to make decisions too quickly, before gathering adequate information. Reluctance to discipline subordinates. Tendency to make errors when hurried. Tendency to micromanage and resist relinquishing control

Lets me establish and maintain warm and supportive interpersonal relationships with coworkers, clients, customers, etc. Lets me develop creative solutions to problems on projects that I believe in and where I can see the positive results of my efforts for other people. Is done in an environment where expectations are clear, contributions are appreciated, and personal and professional growth and development are encouraged. Lets me be a part of a team of other creative people I trust as well as being busy and productive. Allows me time to develop creative solutions to problems and then share them with other supportive and caring people. Is done in an active and challenging environment where I am able to juggle several projects at once. Lets me use my organizational and decision making skills and have control and responsibility for my own projects. Gives me a variety of activities but allows me to work in a relatively orderly and well planned manner. Is done in an environment that is free from interpersonal conflicts and ongoing tension. Exposes me to new ideas and lets me explore new approaches, especially those that will improve the lives of other people.

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