Building Respect with ENFP Personalities

Learn why ENFPs deeply respect collaborative leadership and get a quick strategy to earn their respect at the start of any project

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How to spot ENFPs (Campaigners):

ENFPs (Campaigners) share the Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits.

They respect leaders who are authentic, compassionate, and open-minded, and they may withhold respect from those they perceive as too rigid, impersonal, or focused solely on the bottom line. They believe that respect should be based on one’s character and actions rather than on titles or positions. You might find them approaching you with creative ideas or personal concerns, expecting a genuine and empathetic response.

According to our research, ENFPs are the most likely personality type to say they prioritize being liked over being respected – but only by a slim margin. In fact, the split is nearly even, with 53% leaning toward being liked. This close divide suggests that, if given the option, many ENFPs would likely choose “both.” Why? Because ENFPs don’t just value respect in isolation. They care deeply about personal connections and strive to leave a positive impression on everyone they encounter, regardless of status or position. For ENFPs, being liked and being respected aren’t mutually exclusive – they’re intertwined aspects of meaningful workplace relationships.

Let’s see what this means for your leadership style, shall we? 

Today, we’ll cover:

• ENFPs’ tendency to respect collaborative and supportive leadership – and what that means for you as a leader

• The workplace impact of valuing collaboration (both the good and the bad)

• A simple practice you can use at the start of a new task or project to help you win the respect of ENFPs on your team

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