Leadership by 16Personalities

Leadership by 16Personalities

Leading INFPs through Change

A Superpower, a Challenge, and a Leadership Tip

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Carly from 16Personalities
Aug 07, 2024
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How to spot INFPs (Mediators):

INFPs (Mediators) share the Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits. 

During times of change, INFPs may seem quiet, but don’t confuse their reserved nature for disengagement – it’s just how they reflect and process. In meetings, they’ll likely listen intently, waiting to share insights until they’ve carefully considered the issues. They may need extra time to process their emotions around the change.

INFPs handle change in a distinctive way. Today, we’re exploring their unique strengths, the challenges they face, and how you can best support them during transitions. Ready to help your INFP team members shine? Let’s begin!

Today we’ll cover:

  • The special strength that INFPs bring to navigating workplace change

  • The greatest hurdle that INFPs encounter during periods of uncertainty

  • A key leadership strategy for supporting INFPs through transitions

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