ENFJs (extraverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging) are drawn to callings that are greater than themselves. Full of idealism, ENFJs strive to impact the world and those around them in a positive way. They tend to relish the opportunity to do good, even if doing so is difficult. ENFJs are natural leaders and forward thinkers. Their natural charisma and passion for doing good can help inspire others. It is no surprise that many successful politicians and teachers are ENFJs. The joy it can give them to coach and help others and loved ones is their catalyst to reach self-actualisation.
principles
ENFJs are natural-born leaders, supporters, and communicators. They can sense the motivations of others and gain fulfilment by helping others live to their full potential. Often, they occupy positions of power not because they crave leadership, but because they genuinely want the world to be a better place, and they are not comfortable sitting idly while no progress is made. ENFJs live with a solid moral compass that guides their decision-making, even when it isn't easy. The primary driver for ENFJ is a sense of duty to what is best for the community.
A big challenge for the ENFJ is that their high importance to the community can be detrimental. ENFJs are comfortable overlooking their own needs in service of others, but if left unchecked, they will suffer consequences.
In general, all ENFJs display these traits:
• Their motivations are pure
• They are excellent communicators
• They can motivate, inspire, and support others to accomplish greatness
• They often put others before themselves
strengths
inspiring
With pure motives, excellent communications skills, and enthusiasm to share, ENFJs excels at inspiring others. ENFJs are perceptive of the emotions and feelings of those around them and can tailor their messaging appropriately to ensure their audience hears the message in a way that lands.
empathy
The ENFJ is naturally tuned in to the thoughts and feelings of others. The ability to empathise, seek out the underlying motivation, and connect with those around them provides the ENFJ great insight into how to communicate best to ensure their audience will hear the message.
altruistic
ENFJs frames the world in ways that seek the greater good. They are often kind, compassionate, and will seek to understand those who have wronged them instead of holding a grudge.
reliable
ENFJs are mission-focused, and once that mission has been identified, there is little that can stop the ENFJ from completion. The desire to support and help others manifests as a reliable partner, friend, colleague, or another person that can be counted on.
weaknesses
self-neglect
A hallmark characteristic of this personality-type is acting in service of others. The challenge facing ENFJs is spreading themselves too thin, helping everyone else, and not addressing their own needs or desires.
external approval
The ENFJ finds joy in helping others, but this can hurt their psyche if their efforts aren't appreciated, desired, or effective.
impractical
Many ENFJs have a firm and formed moral compass. They may be unwilling to compromise on their principles when others don't share the same views. This overly idealistic perspective can act as an obstacle to taking concrete action.
conflict avoidance
ENFJs tend to shy away from conflict as they prefer harmony. However, if conflicts are avoided altogether when small and manageable, they may become large and unworkable.
friendships
In friendships, ENFJs seek a variety of perspectives and personality types to engage with. ENFJs desire to truly know others, and with a willingness to put themselves out there first, this results in wide social circles. ENFJs are loyal, principled, purpose-driven, trustworthy, and supportive; they make incredible friends. They are quick to help solve others' problems, and they are skilled at finding solutions for the group. As extraverts, they recharge most when engaging with others. Engagement isn't a merely surface-level conversation; learning the idiosyncrasies that make each person unique is what the ENFJ seeks most of all. This desire to learn and understand allows them to tailor the support and guidance they love to give.