Introduction to Type

ENFP

NeFiTSienfpIMAGINATIVE MOTIVATOR
1 Favorite ProcessExtraverted
Intuition
2 Second FavoriteIntroverted
Feeling
3 Third favoriteThinking
4 Least favorite Introverted
Sensing
EXTRAVERSION INTUITION FEELING PERCEIVING

At Their Best

ENFPs see life as a creative adventure full of exciting possibilities.

Unusually perceptive about people and the world, they are insightful about the present and future. ENFPs experience a wide range of feelings and intense emotions. They need affirmation from others and readily give appreciation and support.

ENFPs are good at understanding how people and groups work and are persuasive and compelling in pursuing what is important to them. They are adaptable, making the best of any situation. Their energy and enthusiasm encourage others to make the best of things, too.

Characteristics of ENFPs

ENFPs are innovators, initiating projects and putting a lot of energy into getting them going.

Using Intuition primarily externally, they are stimulated by new people, ideas, and experiences. They readily find meaning and significance in things and see connections that others don’t. They are likely to be

  • Curious, creative, and imaginative
  • Energetic, enthusiastic, and spontaneous

ENFPs value harmony and goodwill. They like to please people and will adapt to their needs and wishes when possible. ENFPs primarily use Feeling internally, making decisions by applying their personal values while keeping others’ needs in mind. They are likely to be

  • Warm, friendly, and caring
  • Cooperative and supportive

ENFPs have exceptional insight into possibilities for others and the energy and motivation to help bring them to fruition. They feel confident moving ahead based on their insights, and their enthusiasm tends to bring others along with them.

How Others May See Them

ENFPs are usually lively, gregarious, and sociable, with a large circle of friends.

They are interested in almost everything and have a zest for life that draws others to them. At the same time, they value depth and authenticity in their close relationships and will go to great lengths to create and support open and honest communication.

ENFPs hate routine, schedules, and structure and usually manage to avoid them. They are normally verbally fluent, even in extemporaneous situations; however, when talking about their deepest values, they may suddenly become awkward and express their opinions with uncharacteristic intensity.

Others usually see ENFPs as

  • Personable, perceptive, and persuasive
  • Enthusiastic, spontaneous, and versatile
  • Giving and seeking affirmation

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