I don't know if I mentioned this before, but INFP & INFJ have different interaction styles also.
http://www.bestfittype.com/models/interactionstyles.cfm
infj:
Chart-the-Courseâ„¢
The theme is having a course of action to follow. People of this style focus on knowing what to do and keeping themselves, the group, or the project on track. They prefer to enter a situation having an idea of what is to happen. They identify a process to accomplish a goal and have a somewhat contained tension as they work to create and monitor a plan. The aim is not the plan itself, but to use it as a guide to move things along toward the goal. Their informed and deliberate decisions are based on analyzing, outlining, conceptualizing or foreseeing what needs to be done.
infp:
Behind-the-Scenesâ„¢
The theme is getting the best result possible. People of this style focus on understanding and working with the process to create a positive outcome. They see value in many contributions and consult outside inputs to make an informed decision. They aim to integrate various information sources and accommodate differing points of view. They approach others with a quiet, calm style that may not show their strong convictions. Producing, sustaining, defining, and clarifying are all ways they support a group's process. They typically have more patience than most with the time it takes to gain support through consensus for a project or to refine the result.
Chart-the-Courseâ„¢ & Behind-the-Scenesâ„¢ have in common
Responding Roles-
Internal world, reflect, slow pace
I think enneagram likely comes into play here.... I have to admit, in re-reading this, I see myself in Chart-The-Course more than I would have imagined. Something between the two is more like me though. I suspect e9s are more squarely Beind-The-Scenes.
As a 4, I don't think I'm as patient or collaborative as behind-the-scenes sounds, and I like to keep things on track & get irritated with backtracking for revisions or endless discussion on what to do; but my theme is definitely more "best result" than "course of action". I improvise more in the flow of a process than set out any kind of plan. I do like a general idea of a deadline & end result goal, but am not one to create or monitor any kind of plan, preferring to just be informed by someone else who has handled the nitty gritty details. I don't particularly want or need much feedback. If I ask for it, I want ideas to throw into the mix, not specific direction. I'm very independent as far as my "vision" goes, but I don't like to direct others much. I can foresee what needs to be done, but not in a specific way where I can plan out practical logistics. It's more like I see future possibilities for expansion, ones desirable or necessary to sustain or grow something long-term. I definitely have an
informative communication also, whereas INFJs are
directive.
I know that's not a video, but I thought it might help with making some distinctions.
