Introduction to Type

ENFJ

FeNiSTienfjCOMPASSIONATE FACILITATOR
1 Favorite ProcessExtraverted
Feeling
2 Second FavoriteIntroverted
Intuition
3 Third favoriteSensing
4 Least favorite Introverted
Thinking
EXTRAVERSION INTUITION FEELING JUDGING

At Their Best

ENFJs are highly attuned to others, using empathy to quickly understand emotional needs, motivations, and concerns.

Their focus is on supporting others and encouraging their growth.

ENFJs are friendly persuaders who can build consensus among people whose interests and motives are quite diverse. They often act as catalysts, including everyone and drawing out the best in others. They can be inspiring leaders as well as loyal followers.

Characteristics of ENFJs

ENFJs base their decisions on personal values.

They use their Feeling primarily externally, radiating warmth and energy. They look for and find the best in others and prize harmony and cooperation.

ENFJs are warmed by approval, responding with energy and devotion, and are especially sensitive to criticism and tension. They are likely to be

  • Warm, compassionate, and supportive
  • Loyal and trustworthy

ENFJs see meanings and connections and can be very insightful about people. They are curious about new ideas and stimulated by possibilities for contributing to the good of humanity. ENFJs are likely to

  • Be imaginative and creative
  • Like variety and new challenges

ENFJs naturally see the potential for growth in others and devote energy to helping them achieve it. They are sensitive facilitators. ENFJs take responsibility for organizing interactions of colleagues, friends, and family so that all are involved, harmony prevails, and people have fun.

How Others May See Them

ENFJs are energetic, enthusiastic, and very aware of others.

Their genuine interest can usually draw out and involve even the most reserved person. They listen to and support others but also have very definite values and opinions of their own, which they will express clearly. ENFJs are energized by people and are socially adept. However, they also have a strong need for authentic, intimate relationships. They bring great enthusiasm and intensity to creating and maintaining these.

ENFJs like their lives to be organized and will work to bring closure to ambiguous relationships or situations. However, if people’s needs conflict with schedules and rules, they will put people first.

Others usually see ENFJs as

  • Sociable, personable, congenial, and gracious
  • Expressive, responsive, and persuasive

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