Psychology Facts

▼ ENFJ - The Giver ▼

ENFJ stands for extraverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging

People with ENFJ personality type are often described as warm, outgoing, loyal, and sensitive.

Of all the personality types, the ENFJ is often perceived as being the strongest "people person." They can forge friendships with all personality types, even with more introverted or reticent individuals.

Because of their ability to sense what others feel and affect how people behave, they do have the ability to influence and even manipulate others. This balanced by their strong value system and desire to help others be the best they can be.

The ENFJ personality is one of the rarest types. Psychologist David Keirsey suggests that approximately 2% to 5% of all people have an ENFJ personality.

Key ENFJ Characteristics

ENFJs are strong extraverts and enjoy spending time with other people. Because of this, they are rarely lonely.

ENFJs have great people skills and are often warm, affectionate, and supportive.

ENFJs are great at encouraging others and derive personal satisfaction from helping others.

ENFJs are not selfish and are often so interested in devoting their time to others that they can neglect their own needs.

ENFJs also tend to be too hard on themselves, blaming themselves for when things go wrong and not giving themselves enough credit when things go right. Because of this, people with this personality type must regularly set aside time to attend to their needs.

ENFJs are good at bringing consensus among diverse people. For this reason, they can be outstanding leaders and bring enthusiasm to a group that can be motivating and inspirational.

Some versions of the test distinguish between two different types of ENFJ: the ENFJ-A and the ENFJ-T.

A represents assertive, whereas T represents turbulent.

An ENTFJ-A is more outgoing and likely to speak out about their feelings, while an ENFJ-T often holds on to emotions until things reach a breaking point.

Strengths

Outgoing and warm-hearted
Empathetic
Wide social circle
Encouraging
Organized
Affectionate
Persuasive

Weaknesses

Approval-seeking
Overly sensitive
Indecisive
Self-sacrificing
Rigid and uncompromising
Overprotective
Manipulative

Cognitive Functions

Dominant: Extraverted Feeling

ENFJs express this cognitive function through their engaging social behavior and harmonious social relationships. They are in tune with other people's feelings, often to the point that they ignore their own needs in order to please others.

People with a protagonist personality place a stronger emphasis on personal, subjective considerations rather than objective criteria when making decisions. How a decision will impact others is often a primary concern.

Auxiliary: Introverted Intuition

ENFJs like to think about the future rather than the present. They may often become so focused on the larger goal that they lose sight of the immediate details.

As ENFJs take in information about the world, their introverted intuition processes this data in order to create impressions, ideas, and thoughts. This allows them to spot patterns and make sense of complex or abstract data.

Tertiary: Extraverted Sensing

Extraverted sensing causes ENFJs to take in the present moment, gathering concrete details and sensory information from the environment. Because of this, they will often seek out novel or interesting experiences and sensations.

People with the protagonist personality type tend to be very aware of their present environment. This can lead to a great appreciation of aesthetics and a desire to create a pleasing space.

Inferior: Introverted Thinking

ENFJs are organized and enjoy structure and careful planning. Sticking to a predictable schedule helps ENFJs feel in control of the world around them.

ENFJs You Might Know

Martin Luther King JR

Peyton Manning

Pope John Paul II

Tanjiro Kamado (Demon Slayer)

Mufasa (Lion King)

Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)

Moana Waialiki (Moana)

Kim Kardashian

Derek Shepherd (Grey's Anatomy)

Popular ENFJ Careers

Counselor

Teacher

Psychologist

Social worker

Human resources manager

Sales representative

Manager