INFJ
Introverted Intuition with Feeling
People with INFJ preferences are great innovators in the field of ideas.
They trust their intuitive insights into the true relationships and meanings
of things, regardless of established authority or popularly accepted beliefs.
Problems only stimulate them-the impossible takes a little longer, but
not much.
They are independent and individualistic, being
governed by inspirations that come through intuition. These inspirations
seem so valid and important that they sometimes have trouble understanding
why everyone does not accept them. Their inner independence is often not
conspicuous because INFJs value harmony and fellowship; they work to persuade
others to approve of and cooperate with their purposes. They can be great
leaders when they devote themselves to carrying out a sound inspiration,
attracting followers by their enthusiasm and faith. They lead by winning
(rather than demanding) acceptance of their ideas.
They are most content in work that satisfies both
their intuition and their feeling. The possibilities that interest them
most concern people. Teaching particularly appeals to them, whether in
higher education, or through the arts or the ministry Their intuition provides
insight into the deeper meanings of the subject and they take great satisfaction
in aiding the development of individual students.
When their interests lie in technical fields, INFJs
may be outstanding in science, or research and development. Intuition suggests
new approaches to problems and feeling generates enthusiasm that sparks
their energies. Intuition powered by feeling may be of immense value in
any field if not smothered in a routine job.
Some problems may result from the INFJs'
single-minded devotion to inspirations. They may see the goal so clearly
that they fail to look for other things that might conflict with the goal.
It is also important that their feeling is developed, since this will supply
necessary judgment. If their judgment is undeveloped, they will
be unable to evaluate their own inner vision and will not listen to feedback
from others. Instead of shaping their inspirations into effective action,
they may merely try to regulate everything (small matters as well as great
ones) according to their own ideas, so that little is accomplished.