Introvert, Intuitive, Feeler, Judger
Top Ten Words That Describe Most INFJs:
Empathetic ... Visionary ... Perfectionistic
Value-Driven ... Conscientious ... Planful
Private ... Reserved ... Idealistic ... Sensitive
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS, IDEA GENERATORS
INFJs are “idea generators” much more than they are “detail
people,” and they love to discover “win-win” solutions that have a long term
positive impact on people. There are two phases of most projects or meetings:
1) the initial “big picture,” “vision setting” stage; and 2) the logistics or
“action items” stage. Highly intellectually curious, INFJs shine during the former,
and gain much more energy from “noodling” abstract concepts and ideas than
doing straightforward detail-based execution. They spend more time than most
reflecting on the complex nuances or shades of grey in issues. While they are
perfectionists with exceptional work ethics, INFJs report that remembering
concrete details shared verbally is not a natural gift. As a result, they tend to rely heavily on
copious note taking.
RICH INNER WORLD
Inside the mind of all INFJs is a rich, well developed inner
world that they tend to keep rather private. While they enjoy socializing and
highly value relationships, an INFJ’s energy is quickly drained by highly
active, social environments. Their best ideas come after they’ve had time to
mull over the topic in their head for a while. This“percolating” process can
take a couple of days, is not always conscious, and usually leads to a solution
that just “pops” into their head.
EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT
Highly emotionally intelligent, INFJs love to inspire
others, help them gain a new perspective, and reach their maximum potential in
life. They tend to feel things very deeply and be sensitive in every sense of
the word. With a particularly low tolerance for conflict, INFJs work to avoid
unnecessary tension or confrontation, and are more likely than most types to
take criticism personally. INFJs tend to spend a great deal of time preparing
for and then reflecting on any negative interactions, and also tend to second-
guess their decisions.
PERFECTIONISTIC, FOCUSED, CLOSURE-ORIENTED
“Good enough” is not typically part of the vocabulary for
the INFJ. Blessed with tremendous focus, will power, and perseverance, INFJs
constantly push themselves to reach any goal they have set out to achieve.
Striving to avoid “winging it” or surprises, INFJs find lack of closure and
future “unknowns” to be more anxiety-producing than most types. As a result,
they prefer to plan way ahead, and over-prepare whenever possible. Not natural
multi-taskers, INFJs tend to do best when focused exclusively on one
conversation or task at a time.
QUIET, RESERVED, SERIOUS
Private and reserved at first, INFJs are perhaps the type
that is the most difficult to judge by a first impression. Only as part of
their inner circle do you really get to know the warmth, passion, insight,
empathy and witty humor of an INFJ. While they can sometimes come across on the
serious (and even a bit unapproachable) side at first, the more time you spend
with them, the more you grow to appreciate the depth of their wisdom and
insights about both people.
AVID READERS
INFJs tend to be avid fiction readers, as this pursuit
provides INFJs with much needed recharge time. They likely see themselves in
many of the main characters, who are often INFJs, as fiction novel authors are
commonly INFJs. To the rarest type(approximately 2% of the population), always
on a quest to better understand themselves,
this is both appealing and validating!
Top ten: INFJs are the type MOST likely to . . .
1. Be highly ethical with exceptional integrity
2. Virtually never compromise their personal values
3. Treat each individual differently based on their
needs/personality
4. Be too hard on themselves; perfectionistic
5. Seek spiritual fulfillment
6. Feel anxiety and worry about future “unknowns”
7. Find it difficult to stay focused on the present moment
8. Aim to know themselves as deeply and thoroughly as
possible
9. Leave an organization based on lack of shared values
10. Take criticism to heart
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