The rational, orderly type. Principled, purposeful, self-controlled, and perfectionistic.

Ones are concerned with maintaining quality and high standards. They focus on details and like to improve and streamline procedures. They are often good at coaching others on how to improve themselves, be more efficient, and do things correctly. Wellorganized and orderly, they can also be overly critical of themselves and others. They dislike waste and sloppiness, but can deteriorate into micromanagement and constant, demoralizing criticism. At their best, they have good judgment, make wise decisions, and model ethical and responsible behaviour.

1. TRAINER; MULTI-TASKER

POSITIVE

2. SUPERIOR/PASTOR

3. FORMATOR 4. ACCOUNTS/ADMINISTRATORS

6. GO INTO DETAILS 7. HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS

8. WHATS WRONG THAN RIGHT

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NEGATIVE

5. MICROMANAGER

The helpful, interpersonal type. Generous, appreciative, people-pleasing, and possessive. Twos are sensitive to the needs of others and seek to be of service. They appreciate the talents of others and act as confidants and guides, good at networking people and services. However, they typically have trouble saying no to requests and tend to become stressed by trying to help others too much. They dislike impersonal rules and work situations and can deteriorate into favouritism and time-wasting personal over involvements. At their best, they are empathetic and generous and help build team interpersonal connections.

1. NETWORKING & SERVICE

POSITIVE

2. GUEST-CATERING; NURSES

3. PASTORS; FUND-COLLECT 4. PRO PEOPLE; SOCIAL WORK

6. TOO MUCH SOCIAL & TRAVEL 7. OVER-INVOLVED

8. FAVOURITISM
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NEGATIVE

5. WASTE COMM TIME & MONEY

The adaptable, ambitious type. Focused, excelling, driven, and image-conscious. Threes know how to work efficiently to get the job done according to customer expectations. Often attractive, charming, and energetic, they are conscious of the image they project of themselves as well as of their team and company. They like getting recognition and are attracted to success and positions of prestige. They can be competitive and workaholic, driven by the need for status and personal advancement, deteriorating into cutting corners to stay ahead. At their best, they are accomplished and admirable, often seen as inspiring role models by others.

1. WORK SMART & HARD

POSITIVE

2. PURCHASING; FUNDS

3. CONSTRUCTION 4. PRO PEOPLE

6. TAKE ANY MEANS TO SUCCEED 7. OVER-COMPETITIVE

8. NON-ETHICAL Tony Thampi, c.s.c.

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5. PROJECT THEMSELVES & NOT

The introspective, artistic type. Expressive, dramatic, selfabsorbed, and temperamental. Fours deliver personalized service and/or develop distinctive products known for their refinement and sense of style. They can be uncompromising in their pursuit of the right effect, word, or design and of gauging the personal impact of a product. They dislike tasks that they feel are not creative or give them room for their personal imprint. They may be hypersensitive to criticism and can deteriorate into moodiness and erratic work habits. At their best, they bring intuition and creativity into the workplace and enrich it with their sense of depth, style, and appreciation of the personal dimension.

1. EMPATHIZER; COUNSELOR

POSITIVE

2. MEMBER DRIVEN RULES

3. PERSONALIZ.; NURSES/DOCT 4. HIGHLY CREATIVE; SECRETAR

6. DISPROPORTIONATE COST 7. OVER-SENSITIVE TO CRITICISM

8. TOO MUCH PRIVACY Tony Thampi, c.s.c.

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5. ERRATIC WORK HABIT

The perceptive, provocative type. Curious, innovative, secretive, and eccentric. Fives are tireless learners and experimenters, especially in specialized or technical matters. They like to understand in detail, spend time on research, and follow their curiosity wherever it leads. They are highly analytical and preoccupied with discovery, not paying attention to project time constraints and relationships. They can deteriorate into arrogance and non-communication, intellectual bickering and one-upmanship. At their best, Fives are visionary pioneers, bringing strikingly new ideas and profound depth to their work.

1. PIONEERS; HW & SOCIAL ACTIO

POSITIVE

2. VISION & MISSION

3. WRITING REPORTS/SECRETARI 4. CONSTANT INNOVA; PHILOS

6. LOW TEAM WORK 7. LONERS; NON-STRUCTURED

8. EXPECT PRIVATE SPACE Tony Thampi, c.s.c.

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5. POOR TIME MGT; NOT PRACTI

The engaging, loyal type. Likable, responsible, anxious, and suspicious. Sixes are diligent and reliable workers. They build alliances and partnerships that help orient their co-workers and get things done. They are able to assess the motivations and relative merits of others and scan the business environment for potential problems. They dislike taking risks and want consensus and predictability. They can be indecisive and have difficulty taking responsibility or action without group authority and can deteriorate into evasiveness and blaming others. At their best, Sixes are self-reliant, independent, and courageous, often calling a group back to its root values.

1. TEAM PLAYER; RESP. AUTHOR

POSITIVE

2. CORDINATOR; SUPERIOR

3. CATERING; PASTOR 4. SECURITY & RULE CONSCIOUS

6. STICKLER FOR RULES 7.AUTHOR. & REG. GROUP CONSCI

8. HATE INNOVATION & CHANGE Tony Thampi, c.s.c.

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5. LEGALISTIC & BOUND. CONSC

The accomplished, upbeat type. Spontaneous, versatile, impulsive, and scattered. Sevens thrive on change, variety, excitement, and innovation. Often articulate and humorous, they are able to get others to support their ideas. They are in touch with the latest trends and are constantly looking for new possibilities and options. They are natural multi-taskers but can also get overextended and lack follow-through. They can deteriorate into endless talk and distractions, scattering their energy and talents and leaving many projects unfinished. At their best, Sevens focus on worthwhile goals and become highly productive and accomplished.

1. CHANGE MASTER

POSITIVE

2. CATERING/PARTY/ENTERTAIN

3. ARTICULATE; HUMOROUS; TRA 4. LATEST TRENDS; CELEBRATI

6. AVOID HW; UNFINISHED WORKS 7. HATES ROUTINE

8. DISTRACTS MEETING INTO FRIV Tony Thampi, c.s.c.

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5. EASILY DISTRACTED INTO FUN

The powerful, decisive type. Self-confident, commanding, wilful, and confrontational. Eights have a clear vision of what they want to accomplish and the willpower to make it happen. They make difficult decisions and see serious problems simply as challenges to be met, obstacles to be overcome. They want to be in control and find it difficult to delegate tasks or share leadership. They champion people, protecting and empowering them, but also can deteriorate into intimidation to get their way, making unnecessary enemies both within and outside the organization. At their best, they are magnanimous and generous, using their strength to improve others' lives.

1. MISSION & WILL POWER

POSITIVE

2. TOUGH DECISI. & CHALLENG

3. PROTECT & EMPOWER 4. FACE OBSTACLES & PROBLEM

6. INTIMIDATE TO GET THEIR WAY 7. MAKE ENEMIES; DIFF. LOGIC

8. CONTROL FREAKS; POWER Tony Thampi, c.s.c.

NEGATIVE
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5. DIFFICULT TO DELEGATE

The easygoing, accommodating type. Receptive, reassuring, agreeable, and complacent. Nines create harmony among group members by emphasizing the positive so that conflicts and tensions can be eased. They are supportive and inclusive and work with everyone, humbly allowing others to shine. They dislike conflict and division in the team and try to create harmony and stability. But, they may accommodate others and avoid self-assertion too much, becoming secretly angry as a result. They can deteriorate into ineffectual "make-work," stubborn passivity, and serious neglect. At their best, they are able to negotiate differences and bring people together in a stable but dynamic way.

1. MEDIATOR; NEGOTIATORS

POSITIVE

2. NOVICE MASTER & RTT & CL

3. COUNSELLOR & LISTENING 4. TEAM PLAYERS; SUPPORTIVE

6. AVOIDS CONFLICTS & CHALLEN 7. PROCRASTINATE

8. SELF-ABSORBED Tony Thampi, c.s.c.

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5. CANT TAKE RISK