INFJ Personality Type Hallmark Characteristics: Sensitive, Serene, Reserved, Conceptual, and Idealistic

Leadership Style: Introspective, imaginative, and determined, INFJs possess strong ideals and convictions. Quietly forceful with a genuine concern for humanity, they dedicate themselves to finding creative ways of building harmony and understanding. In leadership positions they place great value on human relationships and support the autonomy and personal growth of followers.

Conflict Resolution: Intensively sensitive to the needs and well-being of others, INFJs have an innate understanding of human relationships and a highly developed empathy for the feelings of others. They work diligently to establish environments that support cooperation, understanding, and tolerance. They detest, and go to great lengths to avoid, conflict. When conflict does occur, they seek resolutions that respect the needs and integrity of everyone involved.

Communication Style: INFJs have immense appreciation for others' perspectives of and prefer one-on-one conversations that provide opportunity to carefully listen and reflect before responding. They communicate personal experiences to make a point and focus on innovative concepts and visions that reflect their unique personal values. INFJs persuade through gentle persistence and determination. They are persuaded through positive feedback and insightful solutions that stress points of agreement.

As Entrepreneurs: INFJs are creative visionaries committed to personal beliefs, driven by purpose, and strongly determined. The organizations they develop are extremely sensitive to customer needs and provide innovative and unique products and services to fulfill those needs. INFJs need to augment their natural abilities with others who focus on practical realities and the details of day-to-day operations.

Career Satisfaction: INFJs value harmony and cooperation and possess a genuine concern for others. In order for work to be meaningful for them, it must provide the opportunity to work with others in an environment that supports and maintains personal and professional integrity. While successful people of all types are found in all occupations, some careers popular with INFPs include: Human Resource Manager, Environmental Lawyer, Diversity Manager, Corporate Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Health Care Administrator, Minister, Social Worker, Career Consultant, and Teacher.