Extraverted Intuition with Introverted Feeling

ENFP
ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ
ISTP I INFP INTP
SFP
E E E E
STP SFP NFP NTP
ESTJ ESFJ ENFJ ENTJ

Hallmark Qualities

Primary Tendencies Typical Areas of Excellence

 Is an imaginative and expressive supporter of  Is an innovative and perceptive problem

others solver
 Is cooperative and adaptable when dealing  Takes an enthusiastic and energetic approach
with others to situations and people

Emotional Intelligence Framework

Intrapersonal Factors Introverted Awareness and Inner Experience

Self-awareness  Is confident of abilities to be resourceful and innovative

 Recognizes moods and quickly identifies how these affect
actions
Self-regulation  Experiences impulses as a source of direction and action as well
as distraction and irritation
 Strives to bring negative reactions under control
Emotional self-control  Experiences emotional satisfaction when freed from constraints
and involved in creative activities
 Is in danger of losing control when others are consistently
critical without being appreciative (of self and others) and when
there is isolation or rejection without an opportunity to address
concerns with others
Flexibility  Enjoys variety and exploring new possibilities immensely
 Enjoys ambiguity and is open to whatever emerges as long as
personal values are respected
Motivation  Is naturally inclined to pursue avenues of growth and
development
 Is motivated by opportunities to share insights and creativity
Achievement  Sees structures and rules as temporary boundaries and
guidelines within which independent action is initiated
 Is driven to create and express new ideas and innovations
Resilience  Is resourceful when confronted with challenges
 Is persistent in supporting others and honoring personal values

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Well-being and stress  Manages stress by enlisting friends, colleagues, and associates
management in idea generation and emotional support
 Takes new perspectives on situations and uses social networks
as coping resources

Emotional Intelligence Framework

Interpersonal Factors Extraverted Arena of Behavior

Demonstrative empathy  Is expressively sensitive toward others and readily identifies

emotions being experienced and demonstrated
 Understands the emotional makeup of others and is very
comfortable with own and others’ feelings
Energy  Is an energetic, innovative problem solver whose enthusiasm
increases with participation
 Shows commitment toward processes that promote innovation,
not necessarily the concrete actions necessary to realize a new
solution
Social skill  Is outgoing, gregarious, and activity oriented but not concerned
with making a particular impression
 Is proficient in building relationships and socially at ease
Tolerance  Demonstrates openness to new ideas and others’ perspectives
as long as values are not insulted
 Typically avoids conflict as a way to promote harmony and
social comfort
Persuasiveness  Persuades through relationships and sharing innovative ideas
 Actively solicits others’ points of view in problem solving
Ability to lead  Uses a highly collaborative strategy to motivate others to action
 Takes initiative on causes that reflect values and ideals

Developmental Challenges

Intrapersonal Arena Interpersonal Arena

Resourceful and spontaneous, and expressive of Expressive of ideas and innovations,

emotional energy, often measuring the worth of demonstrating high energy levels by being
options against their alignment with personal participative and social, ENFPs may need to
values and ideals, ENFPs may need to

 Take time to verify and clarify information
 Reflect on the sources of and emotional
responses to information
 Think through the steps from present situation
to desired outcome, and be realistic about
available resources
 Learn when to emotionally detach and engage
in logical analysis
 Focus on and give full attention to an
individual
 Add cooperative and competitive tactics to
conflict management repertoire

Your EQ To-Dos

Continue Start Stop

 Demonstrating enthusiasm  Seeking feedback from  Jumping from project to

others project before the
primary job is complete
 Offering a range of  Following through on  Avoiding confronting
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 imaginative innovations decisions difficult subjects or
people

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