ENFP-T

What is a ENFP?

Enthusiastic, warm and imaginative, the Inspirer sees possibilities in people and situations and spreads that energy to others. They are curious, sociable and happiest when learning, connecting and trying something new.

In Jung’s language the mind’s four main functions run in this order for a ENFP: Ne · Fi · Te · Si (dominant, auxiliary, tertiary, inferior). The first leads and the last is the least comfortable and shows up under stress.

The Tested version: ENFP-T

The Tested version of this type feels pressure keenly. It replays mistakes, notices what might go wrong and holds itself to a high standard. The gift is care, preparation and a drive to improve; the risk is worry, self-criticism and tiredness. Treat it as a tendency, not a verdict.

Compare with the ENFP-A version.

At work and in everyday life

Needs variety, freedom and people. Brilliant at starting, introducing and inspiring; less happy with the long administrative tail.

Negotiating and disagreeing

Charming and curious, and good at finding creative options. May talk too much, say yes too soon or lose sight of the bottom line.

Under stress

Overwhelmed and scattered; may become rigid and fault-finding about details, or withdraw and doubt themselves.

Growing

• Choose fewer priorities and say no to the rest
• Pair every new idea with a first step and a date
• Keep one system for deadlines and trust it

How to deal with a ENFP

If they are your boss

Give them freedom, praise and a variety of work; be explicit about deadlines and quality; ask what excites them.

If they are your client or customer

Friendly, full of ideas and quick to change course. Document decisions and keep the scope clear.

If they are your colleague

A joy to work with and a source of ideas. Help them finish.

If you disagree with them

Likeable and quick. Do not be disarmed by the charm; hold to the issues.

Your mirror type, with every letter opposite, is the ISTJ: The Steward.

If you work in law: the The Rainmaker

Often drawn to client development, advocacy, entertainment and media, family and community work, start-ups, mediation and training. Wins clients and trust easily.

At the negotiating table. Charming and curious, and good at finding creative options. May talk too much, say yes too soon or lose sight of the bottom line.

These are tendencies, not rules: every type works in every area of law, and the best lawyers are often the ones who stretch beyond their type. Nothing here is career advice for any individual or a reason to choose or reject anyone.