MBTI Personality Types

ENFJ

Extroverted - iNtuitive - Feeling - Judging 

What Is the ENFJ Personality?

The ENFJ is one of the types most attuned to people and groups.  As moderators, facilitators, and trainers, ENFJs have a finely tuned "sixth sense" about the motivations, morale and concerns of a group. They have the ability to form groups into working units in any type of setting. The group may begin as hostile and dysfunctional, yet the ENFJ quickly uses their sense of empathy to work with group members on their emotional needs and concerns.


Tony Blair, British Prime Minister.  Mr. Blair, a great communicator,  is personable  yet handles the rough and tumble discussions in parliament, coordinating dissention  and debate with skill.

The ENFJ can take a group that is hostile or indifferent and lead them to agreements or to some important knowledge.  ENFJs are supportive and see good in other people who are drawn to their radiating warmth and their ability to create energy in groups.

ENFJs can create a fun and life-fulfilling experience out of a dull or hostile meeting.  They have a strong sense of personal values. They want to learn and have a passion to help others achieve their true potential. They see their mission as making a better world where they live.   They can grow quite impatient with people and groups who do not value personal development. They are very skilled at teaching and coaching others.

ENFJs as Team Members

ENFJs are one the most competent and detail-oriented of types when it comes to organizing projects. They give great attention to every detail. They are often brilliant in understanding, cataloguing and interpreting data and facts.

Oprah Winfrey, ENFJ television talk show host, publisher and philanthropist, may be one of the most famous ENFJs in the world.  Her ability to facilitate a large audience and connect with guests and a vast television audience has made her one of the most well-liked and respected people in America.


If some aspect of a project seems unpleasant to them, they will nonetheless complete it. They may hint when they want help, rather than ask directly. ENFJs love harmonious groups and can become deeply turned off by one-on-one conflict.

They can see a messy conflict as demoralizing and unnecessary. They may want to use their skills to create harmony where conflict is legitimate. ENFJs, when they value relationships in a group, can project on a situation that it is better than it really is when others might see deep issues. ENFJs can see the analysis of a legitimate problem as a sign of too much negativity.   They can be "thin-skinned" and can feel attacked by the bluntness of others.

Sean Connery, world famous Scottish actor, displays the ENFJ strength of life-long learning and reinvention.   He quit school at 15, was a body builder and then the most famous James Bond.  In his mid-seventies he is still considered to be one of the world's sexiest men. 

ENFJs can be more tactical than strategic and can become bored when discussing broader issues that don't have fairly immediate applicability.  ENFJs can do well to ally themselves with those types who will engage in the kinds of conflict that bring resolution, while contributing their gift of keeping the group together on an even course.

ENFJs and the Rest of Their Lives

ENFJs are loyal and sensitive people who value and maintain good relationships. They are individuals who understand the limitations of others and do not dwell on them.

Because they value harmony, they can believe situations and people to be better than they are and can be taken advantage of by people who do not deserve their trust. Once the ENFJ sees that trust is broken, however, it can be difficult to gain it back. The ENFJ may tend to see the person not only as someone who has wronged them, but someone who is flawed.

ENFJs can make extraordinary spouses, friends, and life partners. They nourish and support their children and  will always create an enriching and interesting environment for those around them.