Building Respect with ENFJ Personalities

Uncover the two core qualities that ENFJs deeply associate with respect – and find out whether they show up in your leadership

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How to spot ENFJs (Protagonists):

ENFJs (Protagonists) share the Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging personality traits. 

They’ll make an effort to show respect to everyone on the team, from senior leaders to junior members. You might notice them going the extra mile to support their colleagues or taking on additional responsibilities to prove their worth. Feeling underappreciated or criticized can really discourage them.

“Be true to yourself, be open to others, and grow.”

“Be who I really am and have the mindset of seeking betterment.”

“Be authentic and open to all, and open to improvement.”

These are just some of the responses we got when we asked ENFJs what they think is the best way to earn respect. Can you see the theme?

For ENFJs, respect is deeply tied to two core qualities: genuineness and the continuous pursuit of personal and professional growth.

Given that ENFJs are known for their warmth, empathy, and idealism, perhaps that comes as no surprise. But it will certainly impact how you should act as a leader if you manage people with this personality type and care about earning their respect. Let’s get into that now. 

Today, we’ll cover:

• ENFJs’ tendency to value authentic respect – and what that means for you as a leader

• The workplace impact of valuing authenticity – and how it could affect your leadership 

• One key leadership strategy to help you win the respect of ENFJs on your team 

• How your personality shapes the way you think respect should be earned (if you’re an ENFJ leader)