Among the MBTI personality types
ENFJ: The Leader, Persuasive Type
ENFJ is characterized as extraverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging.
ENFJs are outgoing and sociable, enjoying building relationships with others.
They are also highly empathetic and compassionate, always willing to dedicate their time to helping others.
● Key Characteristics of ENFJ:
Agile in understanding others' emotions, harmonious in interpersonal relationships, high in empathy, socially engaging, gentle temperament, patient, strong sense of responsibility and proactive attitude, highly altruistic. Serious interest and agreement with others' opinions. A leader who seeks future possibilities and collective well-being: skillfully presents plans and comfortably leads people around them with a leadership style.
※ A rare type among MBTI types (2.5% of the global population).
□ In the Quadrant Group Model of Socionics, ENFJ forms a comfortable group with ISTP, ESTP, and INFJ individuals, and ISTJ represents the most conflicting type in the Conflict Relations analysis of Socionics.
■ To understand ENFJ tendencies and become a good friend:
• ENFJs appreciate showing interest in others' thoughts and emotions. When conversing with an ENFJ, listen to their opinions and show genuine interest in what they say.
• ENFJs enjoy helping others. Request assistance from an ENFJ or suggest ways you can help them help others.
• ENFJs are idealistic and want to bring about change in others. Support their goals and encourage them to achieve them.
• ENFJs have a great sense of humor. Enjoy humor with them during conversations.
■ To maintain a good relationship with ENFJ:
• Since ENFJs enjoy building relationships with others, keep in touch with them frequently and show genuine interest.
• ENFJs like spending time with others. Allocate time for them and spend time together.
• Compliments make ENFJs happy. Compliment their positive qualities and acknowledge their efforts.
• ENFJs appreciate understanding others. Try to understand their thoughts and emotions and consider their perspective.
• ENFJs are emotionally sensitive. It is important not to speak rudely or say things that could hurt them.
• ENFJs respect others' opinions. Therefore, when differing from an ENFJ's opinion, it is important to respect their views and express your own opinions calmly.
ENFJs have a caring and helpful nature. To establish a good relationship with them, it is important to first listen to their stories and empathize. Additionally, working together on projects or being part of a team with them is a good way to engage with ENFJs.
■ To persuade ENFJs:
ENFJs are idealistic individuals who strive to help others and make a difference in the world.
• Appeal to ENFJs' emotions. Using arguments that touch their emotions will increase persuasiveness.
• ENFJs consider their values highly important, so try to use arguments that align with their values to persuade them.
• Appeal to ENFJs' imagination. Use arguments that stimulate their imagination.
• ENFJs are people who aspire to change the world and help others.
Motivate them with ideals that resonate with them and use stories that have meaning and empathy.
■ Remember when persuading ENFJs:
• Many ENFJs are leaders who value humanity. Emphasizing the common good desired by the community they belong to is important. Presenting a vision that aligns with ENFJs' motivations and benefits is an effective way to persuade them.
• Actively listen to and respect ENFJs' opinions throughout the conversation. When engaging in a debate, avoid statements that trigger emotions and instead use logical and gentle language.
ENFJs naturally gravitate towards liking people and take the lead in guiding and assisting them. Therefore, establishing a good relationship with them, persuading them, and maintaining positive human connections with ENFJs is not difficult at all.
