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ENFP - Myers Briggs Personality Type

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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

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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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