Among the sixteen-type MBTI personality, the ‘protagonist’ (ENFJ) is known for his strong desire for leadership, emotional appeal and excellent communication skills. They are naturally good at influencing others and are a combination of idealism and action. However, many people don’t know that the protagonist-type personality is actually divided into two completely different tendencies: ENFJ-A (confident protagonist) and ENFJ-T (sensitive protagonist).
Although both belong to the ENFJ type, there are essential differences between ENFJ-A and ENFJ-T in terms of emotional management, self-cognition, stress response, decision-making methods, etc. This article will deeply analyze these two protagonist personalities, so that you can understand yourself better and understand how to live in harmony with different types of ENFJs.
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ENFJ-A and ENFJ-T have very different self-cognition
ENFJ-A or ENFJ-T who is the real inner strongman?
In the protagonist type (ENFJ) personality, ENFJ-A (Assertive) shows a higher level of confidence: **81% of ENFJ-A thinks they are ‘very confident’. In contrast, only 39% of ENFJ-T (Turbulent) have similar self-awareness.
The confident protagonist dares to express himself and drive himself, and is a typical ‘protagonist halo’. The sensitive protagonist is more susceptible to the environment, tends to seek external confirmation, has more delicate thoughts, and is more likely to perceive other people’s emotional fluctuations. This trait makes ENFJ-T appear more ‘human’ and better at appeaseing others.
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ENFJ-T VS ENFJ-A Who is more serious about appearance anxiety?
ENFJ-T is the thinker in front of the mirror, while ENFJ-A is fearless.
Because the ‘protagonist’ personality is often in the public eye, it will naturally be in the unexpected image. But ENFJ-A and ENFJ-T have completely different sensitivity in this regard.
Only 24% of ENFJ-Ts said they were “very satisfied” with their body image, while **55% of ENFJ-A said “almost no anxiety”.
ENFJ-T’s uncertainty about image may make them hesitate at critical moments, but it is this kind of sensitivity to self-rigorousness that makes them more empathetic and able to experience the feeling of others’ ’lowerness’. In contrast, ENFJ-A is more like a natural protagonist on the stage, and you can make a big stride to spotlight without thinking too much.
ENFJ-A or ENFJ-T Who can control emotions better?
ENFJ-A is the king of emotions, and ENFJ-T is the emotional resonator.
‘Emotional power’ is one of the core abilities of ENFJ’s personality. In terms of emotional control, **ENFJ-A is better at ‘controlling the field’. **85% of ENFJ-A thinks they have ‘strong emotional control’, while ENFJ-T only 50% has the same feeling.
Additionally, 74% of ENFJ-T admit that they “feel sad often”, while ENFJ-A’s share is only 37%. ENFJ-T is more like the ‘sponge’ of emotions, which can quickly absorb other people’s emotions, but is also more likely to be crushed. ENFJ-A is still able to think rationally in the chaos, which is an important existence in stabilizing the morale of the army in the team.
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Who is better at making decisions, ENFJ-A or ENFJ-T?
ENFJ-A tends to be arbitrary, while ENFJ-T prefers collective wisdom.
ENFJ is a natural leader personality, but there are also big differences in the way ENFJ-A and ENFJ-T make decisions.
62% of ENFJ-As do not need advice when making major decisions, while only **33% of ENFJ-T have the same tendency. This means that ENFJ-A is easier to make decisions independently and quickly, while ENFJ-T is more inclined to seek feedback and rely on group wisdom.
Although ENFJ-T is easy to hesitate, the choices they make after collecting opinions from all parties are often more comprehensive and inclusive; while ENFJ-A’s decisive style is suitable for scenarios that require ‘resolving immediately’.
Which one is better to withstand pressure, ENFJ-A or ENFJ-T?
ENFJ-A is the leader in stress, and ENFJ-T is the healer under stress.
ENFJ is a high emotional intelligence group in MBTI, but in the face of stress, their responses are very different:
90% of ENFJ-A said “effectively manage life stress”, while ENFJ-T only 45% gave the same evaluation.
ENFJ-A tends to see stress as a challenge and can turn it into motivation; while ENFJ-T is more likely to fall into a ‘war of emotional attrition’, for them, stress is a long-term struggle. Nevertheless, ENFJ-T showed extremely soft and firm power when accompanying others to deal with emotional trauma.
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ENFJ-A and ENFJ-T comprehensive comparison summary
| Dimension | ENFJ-A (confident protagonist) | ENFJ-T (Sensitive protagonist) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-awareness | Very confident and firm in heart | Sensitive and delicate, easy to reflect on yourself |
| Appearance anxiety | Lower, calm mind | Higher, easy to get anxious |
| Emotional Management | Calm and decisive, strong control ability | Great mood swings, more empathetic |
| Stress Response | View stress as a challenge | Easily anxious but healing |
| Decision-making method | Independence and decisiveness, quick action | Priority for consultation and attention to group feedback |
Conclusion
Every ENFJ protagonist has his own light. ENFJ-A is the helm of the team, and ENFJ-T is the warm beacon of the group. No matter which type of protagonist you are, it carries a unique meaning.
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