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Protagonist

ENFJ Personality

ENFJ-A vs. ENFJ-T

Protagonists are inspiring optimists, readily taking action to do what they feel is right.

A scene depicting the Protagonist personality type (ENFJ). An adult ENFJ, wearing a green soccer jersey, stands on a soccer field with three young players, all in matching uniforms. The ENFJ holds a soccer ball and gestures enthusiastically, appearing to be coaching or mentoring the children. In the background, soccer goals and trees suggest an outdoor sports setting. The image conveys the ENFJ’s natural inclination towards leadership, especially in guiding and developing others.
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Workplace Habits

People with the ENFJ personality type (Protagonists) are warm, idealistic, charismatic, creative, and social. With this wind at their backs, these types can thrive in many diverse roles, at any level of seniority. Moreover, ENFJs are generally likable and good-natured – qualities that can propel them to success whenever they have a chance to work with others.

ENFJ Subordinates

As employees, ENFJs are ambitious and organized. Not only do they push themselves to prove their merit and make a good impression on their managers but they also tend to strive to make a positive impact within their organization. Perceptive and dedicated, people with this personality type can take on multiple responsibilities with competence and good cheer.

Unfortunately, some managers may take advantage of ENFJs’ work ethic by making too many requests or overburdening them with extra work. Although these personalities are more than capable of standing up for themselves, they may still accept all of these additional tasks in order to keep the peace and avoid letting others down.

ENFJ (Protagonist) workplace habits
ENFJ personalities are hardworking, reliable, and eager to help – but these strengths can sometimes become a double-edged sword.

ENFJ Colleagues

As colleagues, ENFJs stand out for their desire to collaborate. They are always on the lookout for opportunities to create win-win situations and help their coworkers reach their full potential. In fact, ENFJs are the most likely personality type to offer to help people in their network get jobs or make other beneficial connections. For these personalities, helping others succeed serves as a success in and of itself.

ENFJs’ tolerance and easy sociability make it easy for them to relate to their colleagues. They work hard to foster equitable team environments where everyone – whatever their job title – can feel comfortable expressing their opinions and ideas.

That said, ENFJs’ tendency to take charge may sometimes ruffle their coworkers’ feathers. With their strong drive to lead, these personalities may sometimes be tempted to make decisions or suggest changes that go beyond the scope of their authority – leading their colleagues to ask, “Hang on, who put you in charge?”

ENFJ Managers

Many ENFJs feel called to roles as managers and leaders. With their charisma, their insight, and their inspiring way of expressing themselves, people with this personality type often shine when given the opportunity to lead a team – and they make sure that their team shines as well.

As managers, ENFJs make the people who work for them feel not just motivated but also inspired.

ENFJ managers tend to see each member of their team as a person with important gifts and unique potential. As a result, working for ENFJs can feel meaningful and exhilarating – it’s a chance to develop as a person and as an employee.

That said, their idealism may prevent ENFJs from recognizing the real limitations of their employees. At times, managers with this personality type may give team members assignments that they simply aren’t ready for – an approach that all too often backfires. Fortunately, ENFJs can use their emotional intelligence and personal judgment to find a balance between encouraging their employees to grow and pushing them too far.