ENFP · Ne-Fi-Te-Si

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Introduction

This ego development profile is supplementary to the _Type Development Guide_. You are advised to read and understand the principles of ego development before using this profile, otherwise, you are likely to misinterpret and misapply the ideas.

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ENFP Functional Stack: Ne-Fi-Te-Si

Core Values: imagination, variety, goodwill
Strengths: inspire new ideas and make a positive difference
Weaknesses: novelty-seeking, scattered, easily distracted, difficulty taking purposeful action toward goals
Shadow Conflicts: Ni seen as limiting, boring, isolative, inflexible; Si seen as slow, dull, perfectionistic, pointless; Se seen as reckless and blindly seeking instant gratification

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ENFP Process of Ego Development

Level 1: Self-Protection Mindset

distorted Ne: impulsive, out of control, hyperactive, hasty, noisy, rebellious, pursuing unrealistic ideas/aspirations; avoid anxiety by drifting from one thing to another

distorted Fi: forceful, bossy, talking over others, not listening carefully, deny true feelings

under intense stress or in the grip of Si: repetitive, dogmatic, obsessive, possessive; unaware of how others view them; intensely judgmental; withdrawn; oversensitive to physical “symptoms” of ill health

Level 2: Social Identification Mindset

Ne: need to maintain ego image as competent yet personable, knowledgeable yet spontaneous; seek out and enjoy being an influential member of a group

ego defense: guarded; repress negative feelings; judgmental about differences; repelled by “pessimistic”, sarcastic, or detached people

Level 3: Selfhood Mindset

Ne: seek new ideas; feel anything is possible; bring energy and enthusiasm to life and work; encourage others; poor follow-through on tasks; get bored easily; trouble setting priorities

ego defense: critical of people who lack enthusiasm; overextend themselves; find it hard to say no to others; hypersensitive, impulsive, unfocused, rebellious

see T preference as selfish and uncaring; see S preference as lacking vision and obsessive

Level 4: Conscientious Mindset

Ne: flexible, optimistic, spontaneous, lively, empathetic, innovative, oriented toward progress and change, team focused, supportive, friendly, personable, caring; good at mediating conflict, forging consensus and inclusiveness

start to notice blind spots like: poor attention to practical details, impatience about evaluating ideas realistically

ego defense: still rationalize away other people’s suggestions to be more practical

start to see some value in T and S preferences as long as they do not go too far against their own preferences; can accept positive or encouraging feedback or criticism from others

Level 5: Self-Insight Mindset

Ne: innovative, creative, inspirational, adaptable, curious, perceptive

Fi: set priorities well and more focused on achieving personal goals; feel more comfortable dropping the mask of optimism and letting true feelings show

start to see more value in T and S preferences; feel more comfortable with “what is” rather than always focusing on “what could be”; become more quiet and introspective; become better mentors

access to Te: more able to make and implement plans successfully

Level 6: Authenticity Mindset

Balanced Ne+Fi: insightful, inspiring, versatile, imaginative, confident, visionary, catalyst for change; more in touch with self and others

less need to defend their ego image of being creative, original, or optimistic

can start to use T and S preferences appropriately; more in tune with physical body and able to just “be” with people without judgment; more mindful of the present moment

access to Si: enjoy physical activities that promote physical health; enjoy activities that require careful attention to details; take more downtime for rest and reflection on the past

Level 7: Wholeness Mindset

realize that the need for inspiration/optimism is driven by ego

accepting of differences; value other perspectives, especially recognizing that not everyone wants to develop new ideas

can integrate S, N, T, F preferences; freed from black and white thinking and able to see a “third” viable perspective to work from

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