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ENFP Work Style

The Encourager Type

How ENFP personality types like to work

Every personality has a different way of working and communicating with others. When you’re working with ENFPs, it’s important to give them the freedom to work at their own pace. They enjoy being able to take opportunities as they come and are likely to feel trapped by a strict schedule. By learning how to work with them, you’re more likely to see ENFPs at their best.

Communicating with an ENFP personality type

Connect to ENFPs through discussion; be open and vulnerable. Avoid cutting things short or being too formal. Instead, allow conversations to flow naturally and run for as long as they need to.

Meeting with an ENFP personality type

Help them to feel valued by allowing and encouraging them to share their thoughts. Avoid being overly structured. For longer meetings, try having them over a meal or coffee, which will help ENFPs feel more comfortable and relaxed.

Emailing an ENFP personality type

Allow room for light-hearted conversation, while also clearly communicating your message in an honest, but warm way. When possible try to meet with ENFPs in person for important discussions, since they prefer being able to talk things through.

Giving feedback to an ENFP personality type

Accompany constructive criticism with encouragement when giving feedback. Don’t be overly critical or harsh. Remember to be sensitive to ENFPs’ feelings by trying to keep things positive and light.

Resolving conflict with an ENFP personality type

Communicate conflict clearly and express how you feel; allow ENFPs to process how they feel out loud. Avoid being overly harsh or critical. Instead, approach the conversation with an open-minded and empathetic perspective.

When you make an effort to communicate with ENFPs in a way that they like, you can build a better relationship, empathize with their perspective, and establish needed trust. Making simple adjustments to your communication style can mean a world of difference to understanding and working alongside each other.

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