ENFP
On A Team
The following
is adapted from Linda V. Berens, Linda K. Ernst and Melissa Smith, Quick Guide to the 16 Personality Types and Teams (Telos Publications,
2005) *Used with permission.
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For them, team relationships are about being on the same wavelength as others, getting involved at a personal, empathic level. They read and mirror other people’s moods and intended meanings, so team members often feel perfectly understood by them. They usually establish rapport instantly in a way that uniquely connects with another person. Discussing and resolving deep issues is important to them. Often sparking such conversations, they are frequently catalysts for change, moving the team along in its development...
While they prefer happy and upbeat relationships, when conflict occurs, they usually want to engage in a dialog to work it out. Nothing upsets them more than when a teammate refuses to talk through a situation they’ve decided is worth resolving...
Provide a team environment that is genuine and understanding of their uniqueness and the importance of people-oriented issues. Provide minimal insistence on rules, systems, and procedures. Honor their need to authentically live with themselves, which will drive their decisions...
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They have a tendency to see a lot of options and will want to brainstorm and explore those options as they come up. They prefer to have the choice of approaching tasks creatively rather than by the book. Liking people they work with will be just as important as the work, so they will want to spend some time getting to know people...
They tend to make quick decisions in response to opportunities that match the “ideal”; otherwise, they may deliberate over choosing the one right thing. All the options they see can overwhelm them if they are not thoroughly in touch with their values...
When a change fits with their values and their vision, they jump right in, suggesting ideas of how to make the change happen. Often they seek change to stimulate growth; however, they can resist change that seems to go against personal, team, or organizational identity...
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Search & Apply to New Jobs The following is adapted from Linda V. Berens, Linda K. Ernst and Melissa Smith, Quick Guide to the 16 Personality Types and Teams (Telos Publications, 2005) *Used with permission.
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