Discoverer Advocate: ENFP

How Others May See Them ENFP s are usually lively, gregarious, and sociable, with a large circle of friends. They are interested in almost everything and bring a zest of life that draws others to them. At the same time, they value depth and authenticity in their close relationships and direct great energy to creating and supporting open and honest communication. Excerpts from Introduction to Type®, Sixth Edition, p 21 by Isabel Briggs Myers Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1998	Contributions to the Organization (ENFP) - ENSP s see the need for and initiate change - Focus on possibilities, especially for people - Energize and persuade others through their contagious enthusiasm - Add creativity and imagination to projects and actions - ENFP s appreciate and acknowledge others Excerpts from Introduction to Type® in Organizations, Third Edition, p 20 by Sandra Krebs Hirsch and Jean M. Kummerow Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1998
Communication Highlights (ENFP) - ENFP s are outgoing, optimistic, caring, genuine, and compassionate - Energetically and enthusiastically encourage and persuade others - Identify opportunities to develop human potential and improve people's situations - Champion changes that provide possibilities and improve processes for people - ENFP s help people find niches, develop strengths, and compensate for weaknesses Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Communication, p 36 by Donna Dunning Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 2003	Career Trends There are two major trends in the occupations that are most popular with ENFP s. Most of the popular occupations involve working with people by providing counseling, personal or spiritual services, or teaching, or by helping them feel or look better. The other group of occupations is in the arts; ENFPs like a vvariety of roles in this area. There is also interest in occupations that involve taking care of the environment. Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Careers, p 24 by Allen L. Hammer Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 1993,2007
Dealing with Change ENFP s are energetic, creative and warm. They are stimulated by new people and new ideas, are attuned to others, and especially enjoy helping people achieve their potential. ENFP s tend to be excited by change. They are quick to seize the change to try new things and create new opportunities for people. Their enthusiasm energizes others, which means they often are catalysts. They like to jump into activity, trusting their resourcefulness to deal with problems as they arise. They don't like to jump into activity, trusting their resourcefulness to deal with problems as they arise. ENFP s make up 8.1% of the population Excerpts from Introduction to Type® and Change, p. 34, 7 by Nancy J. Barger and Linda K. Kirby Published by CPP Inc, © Copyright 2004	Famous ENFP Personality Types Alicia Silverstone - actress Bill Cosby - actor, comedian, activist Carol Burnett - comedian Dave Thomas - businessman Lewis Grizzard - humorist Paul Harvey - radio broadcaster Phil Donahue - TV personality Robin Williams - actor Sandra Bullock - actress Will Rogers - Comedian Do you know other famous ENFP s? Contact us with their information and we will consider it for posting here.

The Myers-Briggs Type Table
ISTJ Planner Inspector	ISFJ Protector Supporter	INFJ Foreseer Developer	INTJ Conceptualizer Director
ISTP Analyzer Operator	ISFP Composer Producer	INFP Harmonizer Clarifier	INTP Designer Theorizer
ESTP Promoter Executor	ESFP Motivator Presenter	ENFP Discoverer Advocate	ENTP Explorer Inventor
ESTJ Implementor Supervisor	ESFJ Facilitator Caretaker	ENFJ Envisioner Mentor	ENTJ Strategist Mobilizer

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