ENFP
ENFPs are the heady individuals—creative, quick, impulsive—who will get up in the morning thinking of how many possibilities the day might bring.
They are excellent at devising new ways of doing things and at bringing a totally unique and fresh perspective to people, projects, and situations. People-centered, caring, and spontaneous, ENFPs will be excellent at getting things started, and they’ll do so with energy, enthusiasm, and zeal.
ENFPs may not be so good with follow-through, as they are interested in exciting possibilities and may move on to “the next big thing” before the previous “big thing” is completed.
They can find utterly compelling reasons to convince others of their point of view and will be animated, expressive, and full of life.
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Characteristics
- Charming and enthusiastic
- People-oriented
- Knows everyone and everything going on
- Able to do almost anything they set their mind to
Areas of Growth
- Develop self-discipline
- Be more objective in arguments
- Take time alone to set goals
- Structure time to take care of details
Attitude
The basic attitude of ENFPs is one of credulity, enthusiasm, and idealism. They tend to see good and potential in everyone and everything. They are not troubled by the paradoxical, and they relentlessly pursue their high ideals.
Energizers
- Variety and challenge
- Autonomy
- Being taken seriously
- Freedom to create innovative solutions to problems
Stressors
- Having to reach closure
- Being disrespected
- Being overloaded with details
- Being micromanaged by supervisors
- Being bound by rules that inhibit creativity
To function at their best
ENFPs need acceptance and appreciation for their unique contributions and creativity. They need recognition for their achievements and a lot of encouragement. They also need harmony and care.
Relationships
Warm, caring, spontaneous, and concerned about others, ENFPs have very strong personal values upon which they base their decisions. They are committed to their friends and will move mountains to help someone in distress.
In personal relationships, ENFPs have a great deal of people-centric charm, which makes them likable even to more formal, serious characters despite the ENFP’s unconventionality.
They are outgoing, fun, and genuinely like people. As friends, they are warm, affectionate, and disconcertingly spontaneous. Optimistic and hopeful, the outgoing and cheerful nature of the ENFP belies a more sensitive soul who can take criticism to heart and who needs to be liked. ENFPs are emotional people who tend to be at the heart of dramas. Their genuinely caring nature means they will ensure that the mood is kept light, that everyone feels valued, and that the ideas flow.
ENFP at work
ENFPs like to be surrounded—by people and by interests—which drives them and stimulates their energy. They need to be busy, juggling a lot, and are great when things are heating up and in moments of crises. Their natural flexibility and caring nature means they will be loyal and positive members of a team.
ENFPs provide such a fresh, creative spark to organizations with their can-do attitude and their ability to see good in everything and everyone. Fresh, spontaneous, and flexible, ENFPs will bring a whole new perspective, enthusiasm, and energy to roles and organizations. Once a project becomes mundane or gets into too many details, ENFPs may want to move onto something more interesting.
ENFPs are at their best in a flexible work place where relationships are valued, where people are taken care of, and where there is a strong social element and camaraderie.
Do you want to learn more about your type? Register for our online course: Open Doors and Change the World with ENFP Magnetism. Personality type expert, Penelope Trunk, will show you how to leverage your ENFP strengths to accomplish more in your life.
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