ENFJ: Extravert-iNtuitive-Feeler-Judger
- Los extrovertidos son extrovertidos, enérgicos y orientados a la acción. Son entusiastas y expresivos
- Los intuitivos prestan más atención a la información que es imaginativa y original. Los intuitivos se centran en el futuro.
- Los sensibles dejan que sus sentimientos y emociones jueguen un papel principal debido a su preocupación por otras personas.
- Los jueces prefieren un estilo de vida decisivo, planificado y ordenado. Les gusta una vida organizada y controlada.
An ENFJ at a glance
Realizing dreams, their own and those of others, is what life is all about for an ENFJ. They are outgoing, enthusiastic, articulate, empathetic, decisive and above all, passionate about life! ENFJs are productive and organized people that are very energetic. They are usually very good at anything that captures ones imagination and interest.
Because their self-confidence and enthusiasm is contagious, people enjoy being around an ENFJ. They love their straight-forward approach, directness and drive to get things done. ENFJs have the ability to juggle several thoughts and projects at the same time. They get a kick from their current achievements and are excited about the possibilities of the future.
Sus probables contribuciones a una organización.
Each personality type has a different set of skills, talents and attributes that they bring to an organization, group or relationship. Here is a list of those most commonly associated with personality types like ENFJ.
- Brings energy, warmth, enthusiasm, fun and cooperation to tasks.
- Seeks to be fair and ethical.
- Shines under appreciation – the greater the appreciation, the greater the dedication to an organization.
En un equipo
Some people work well on teams, others work best on their own. Understanding the personality types of team members provides information about how individuals are likely to carry out their work and interact with each other. Given the personality preferences of an ENFJ, the following are the strengths (and possible weaknesses!) they will most likely bring to a team:
- Is a natural leader and facilitator.
- Brings structure and organization to the group along with humor and sensitivity.
- Develops plans with the project’s value or ideal in mind, then supplies the energy required to complete it.
ENFJ leadership style
Each personality type has its own leadership style, strengths and blind spots. The following highlights an ENFJ approach to leadership, provides clues as to how an ENFJ will act in a leader role, and pinpoints some of the leadership qualities.
- Is a facilitator, not an autocrat.
- Inspires and persuades others through his/her personal convictions and passion.
- Demands consistency between organizational goals, actions and values.
Estilo de comunicación
La comunicación efectiva se compone de dos elementos: qué tan bien escuchas y cómo te expresas. Las buenas habilidades de comunicación son la base del éxito. Ser conscientes de cómo nos comunicamos, cómo se comunican los demás y cómo preferimos que otros se comuniquen con nosotros, es un paso importante para lograr este objetivo. Su estilo de personalidad tiene sus propias estrategias de comunicación que son más efectivas para usted que los estilos de comunicación de otros.
- Speaks with energy and excitement.
- Replies quickly and thinks on his/her feet.
- Prefers talking in person, rather than communicating through written reports.
Resolución de problemas
Different people solve problems in different ways. Based on the ENFJ personality type, ENFJ’s will probably use the following methods and skills in problem solving:
- Immediately looks for the potential in a situation.
- Collects input and feedback from others.
- Concentrates on the group’s interests and ways that will uphold the organization’s values.
Perfil de estrés
El estrés juega un factor importante en nuestras habilidades para ser efectivos en el trabajo y tener relaciones saludables y sostenibles. Cuanto mayor es el estrés, más difícil se vuelve mantener un trabajo de calidad y relaciones de calidad. Cada tipo de personalidad tiene puntos fuertes y puntos ciegos. Bajo estrés, surgen puntos ciegos y las personas dependen de sus funciones menos favoritas para operar.
Desencadenantes del estrés
- Feeling misunderstood, distrusted, undervalued, or not taken seriously and not having the opportunity to discuss an issue to get it resolved.
- Feeling pressed to conform to a popular view they find distasteful.
- Having too many demands upon them.
Características del perfil de estrés
- Optimism and enthusiasm turns into seclusion, inertia and dejection.
- Can seem depressed, feeling vulnerable and unworthy.
- Tends to actually feel numb inside, seeing only a bleak future.
Motivadores
People are usually most effective when their environment matches their preferences and work style. When a good match is not present, it will be more difficult to achieve results. Below are some of the ENFJ’s work preferences and key characteristics that ENFJ’s look for in work, or try to avoid. These key characteristics also indicate how an ENFJ would typically like to be managed or related to.
- Prefers working in a people-oriented environment that is supportive, organized and where a spirit of harmony prevails.
- Is bored by purely task-oriented jobs.
- Is frustrated when he/she feels left out of the lines of communication.
ENFJ Learning style
For many years it has been known that different personality types have different ways of learning. Knowing how a person learns is a big advantage for structuring on-the-job training or classroom instruction. The ENFJ learning style is as follows:
- Learns best when he/she understands how the material is connected to helping people and their lives – a Periodic Chart without “meaning” is a Periodic Chart that leaves an ENFJ cold.
- Performs best in a structured learning environment and likes completing tasks.
- Feels interaction with others and talk about the lesson are very important.
Oportunidades de crecimiento
As we grow and mature, it is important to pull back from our favourite ways of doing things and build skills in the areas of our least favourite preferences. We thereby become a more balanced and versatile individual. The following suggestions address some of the ENFJ more obvious blind spots and are areas to pay attention to.
- Let go of some control; sometimes you are seen as too “bossy.”
- Consider loyalties carefully – avoid becoming blindly loyal to a group, project or cause that is unworthy of your dedication and passion.
- Realize that others might not follow through with their commitments – not everyone shares your devotion.
