“What are the Characteristics, Perspectives, and Motivations of a Type 8 Person and How Will I, a...

1. Understanding My Type

1.1. How does this Type of leader see the world?

1.1.1. As a dangerous place

1.1.2. Can project their fears onto enviroment making ti worse than it is

1.1.3. Seek out safety, security, and certainty

1.1.4. May look for problems where they do not exist

1.1.5. Reality is context dependent. "It depends..." aware of the complexities of life

1.1.6. Knows life is unpredictable, seeks to forsee problems, tends to remain calm in crisis

1.2. How would you describe your leader Type?

1.2.1. Seeks security, but tends to not find it

1.2.2. Attention goes to reading people and situations to determine strustworthiness

1.2.3. Focuses on forcasting potential problems to be ready to deal with it

1.2.4. wants to find a good authority they can trust, but experience leads to belive people in power canʻt be trusted. Identifies with the underdog

1.2.5. Everything depends on context, seeks data to understand

1.3. What is the Central Adaptive Strategy of your personality style?

1.3.1. Adapts to a dangerous world by predicting potential dangers and planning to prepare for them

1.3.2. Can get caught up in overanalyzing and not taking action

1.3.3. when managing people-Analytical and strategis skills good for risk assessment, loyalty, and logical minds

1.4. What does this Type of leader pay attention to?

1.4.1. signs of danger and seeking certainty. always looking for signs of threats

1.4.2. how people behave and whetehr actions aligned with stated intentions

1.4.3. relaxed with people they trust. guardup/reserve in new situations

1.4.4. At work, looks for potential problems, learns from mistakes.

1.4.5. Takes time to give trust

1.5. What are the core characteristics of this Type of leader?

1.5.1. Good analytical minds for evalutating data and doing research

1.5.2. Good troubleshooters

1.5.3. Skill at preparation and readiness in the face of things that might go wrong

1.5.4. Excellent problem-solvers

1.5.5. Ability to be calm in a crisis

1.5.6. Protective and supportive of team

1.6. What are the Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral patterns of this Type of leader?

1.6.1. Mental

1.6.1.1. "Head-centered" who analyze ideas, situations, and evaluate risks

1.6.1.2. Active imaginations. "What ifs?"

1.6.1.3. Contrarrian thinking, challenges others' thinking

1.6.1.4. Very logical, likes to have facts/data. May perpetually question things

1.6.1.5. "May doubt what is goin on, themselves, and even their own doubt.

1.6.2. Emotional

1.6.2.1. Fear is the primary emotions experienced

1.6.2.1.1. some can name fears

1.6.2.1.2. some subconsciously manage fears so donʻt realize it is there

1.6.2.1.3. some rely on authority /rules/process to guide actions

1.6.2.1.4. others seek to become strong to protect from fear and overcome it

1.6.3. Behavioral

1.6.3.1. Ask a lot of questions/poke holes in plans/doubt and test to see what they can trust

1.6.3.1.1. IT ALL DEPENDS

1.6.3.2. Hard workers who do due diligence OR can get caught it analysis paralysis and have trouble taking action

1.6.3.3. wmanage anxiety by either taking on difficult situations or avoiding them

1.6.3.4. May be organized/percise/efficient OR indecisive/uncertain/disorganized

1.6.3.5. caring/friendly OR reserved/defensive

1.7. What are the Main Strengths and Superpowers of this Type of leader?

1.7.1. Ability to accurately asses risks and threats

1.7.2. Good problem solver

1.7.3. Insightful and analytical

1.7.4. Precision and attention to process

1.7.5. Loyalty and reliability

1.8. When does too much of a good thing become a bad thing for this Type of leader?

1.8.1. So attuned to watching for threats, overestimate how risky

1.8.2. finding problems where they donʻt exist

1.8.3. analysis paralysis

1.8.4. Donʻt leave room for flexibility

1.8.5. Witholds loyalty for a long time

1.9. What do the “Low Side” and “High Sides” of this Type of leader look like?

1.9.1. Low Side

1.9.1.1. Mistrust and paranoid

1.9.1.2. rejects majority/authority

1.9.1.3. avoid conflict.

1.9.1.4. stressed out may inner conflict pleasing or rebelling

1.9.1.5. selfDoubt

1.9.2. High Side

1.9.2.1. observant/intellegient/understanding

1.9.2.2. Read situations/people well.

1.9.2.3. can develop strong relationships based on mutual trust.

1.9.2.4. can feel fear/anxiety, but move forward

1.9.2.5. able to read situations and make thoughts decisions

1.10. What do the 3 kinds of leaders of this Type look like?

1.10.1. Self-preservation (self-focused)

1.10.1.1. Cope with fear by finding allies

1.10.1.2. Try to be friendly /supress aggression

1.10.1.3. Tends to be least certain. needs proof.

1.10.1.4. Sees world in grey/ injects doubt into topics. Doubt others/themselves

1.10.1.5. May be perceived as warm/ but really afriad for survival

1.10.1.6. struggle to appear strong. looks to others to provide support.

1.10.1.6.1. can leverage ability to build relationships to become more thoughtful/wise/sensitive to others needs

1.10.2. The social (Group-focused)

1.10.2.1. More certain/less ambiguos. Seeing more in terms of black/white instead of grey

1.10.2.2. coup by finding outside authority to guide choices/ease fears

1.10.2.2.1. Can lead to being too sure

1.10.2.2.2. Seeks to calm anxieties by becomeing"true believers"

1.10.2.3. those that are more comfortable and less fearful

1.10.2.3.1. have guidelines that keep them safe. know who good/bad guys are

1.10.2.3.2. obey rules. likes order

1.10.2.4. wants clear structures based on rational

1.10.2.4.1. express leadership through prcesses/norms/duties/systems

1.10.3. One-to-one (Relationship-focused)

1.10.3.1. most assertive/strong/rebellious

1.10.3.2. cope withfear/anxiety by intimidating others to keep danger at bay

1.10.3.2.1. best defense is a good offense

1.10.3.3. counterphobic- subconsiously avoids registering fear

1.10.3.4. difficult time trusting

1.10.3.5. May look like type8. they can be outspoken rebels

1.10.3.5.1. risk-takers who are engaging ito their fear of being controlled by causing trouble

1.10.3.6. As leaders, strong/authoritative, but more vulnerable and insecure than they appear

1.11. What does this Type of leader look like at work and what can they do to be easier to work with?

1.11.1. What Iʻm like at Work

1.11.1.1. needs to work with people they trust

1.11.1.2. donʻt like taking the heat for decisions

1.11.1.3. data-oriented, bust sometimes feels it is not respected

1.11.1.4. distrustful of authority

1.11.1.5. Sometimes viewed as slowing down progress, but just trying to ask question to ensure due diligence

1.11.2. Easier to work with

1.11.2.1. Not everyone needs the same time/space to test/questions plans/proposals

1.11.2.2. Your questions may be viewed as challenges rather than clarity for success

1.11.2.3. Maintain awareness of what you do/say based in fear

1.11.2.4. have a circle that they can trust to bounce ideas and prevent unnecessary hesitation

1.12. What are the typical behaviors of this Type of leader in the workplace and why should that matter to followers?

1.12.1. Beahaviors

1.12.1.1. has a million questions

1.12.1.2. dificult time making decisions. analysis-paralysis

1.12.1.3. plays "devilʻs advocate"

1.12.1.4. self-doubt.

1.12.1.5. Doesnʻt trust easily

1.12.1.6. Worst case scenarios

1.12.1.7. loyalty to team, us against the world. Underdog mentality

1.12.1.8. Assesses risks/troubleshoots. thinks ahead/finds weaknesses

1.12.1.9. Funny/dry wit

1.12.2. WHy it matters to followers of Type 6s

1.12.2.1. They will want to know your ideas

1.12.2.2. You need to earn their trust. Donʻt fake it.

1.12.2.3. Respect their concerns. talk through them

1.13. What’s great about working with conscious leaders of this Type and how can followers leverage these characteristics in their relationship with this Type of leader?

1.13.1. Sensitivity to power dynamic

1.13.2. Ability to forecast problems before and prepare to meet them

1.13.3. ability to be calm and competent in crisis

1.13.4. loyalty, support, dedication to people/causes

1.13.5. Ability to observe/analyze/think through problems

1.13.5.1. Followers can provide information, opinions, and honest feedback to help Type 6 leaders get a better understanding of situations and work through problems

1.14. What are the typical challenges for people who work with this Type of leader and what can followers do to navigate these challenges?

1.14.1. Welcome/respect/manage fear

1.14.2. Becareful trying to be anitauthoritian and witty. can derail you

1.14.3. tone down worry. focus on positive

1.14.4. know the difference between your projection of fear and intuition

1.14.5. Figure out how you can develop trust in others more consciously

1.14.6. Balance problem sovling/excessive problem seeking.

2. Understanding Their Type

2.1. How will I leverage the best of myself in my Type to bring out the best in others in their Type?

2.1.1. Being that we are both value trust/honesty. Establish a trusting relationship is the start. Focus on my Types desire to question for clarity to show that I am interested in their success.

2.2. How will I leverage the best of others in their Type to bring out the best in my leadership Type?

2.2.1. Their desire to be out front and bold/decisive can help suppport my desire to be in the background and analytical. We can push each other as ying/yang

2.3. What are the possible win-win connections between my personality Type and others’ personality Type?

2.4. What are the potential shadow sides of our personalities and how might they clash?

2.4.1. My Types tendency of self-doubt, avoidance, and mistrust and their types over powering steamrolling intensity will most likely lead to a breakdown of communication

2.5. What do I need to be looking out for as I better understand my motivations in my Type and my others’ motivations in their Type?

2.5.1. My desire for security and their desire for autonomy

2.6. How can I better empathize with others in their Type?

2.6.1. By understanding that their need for intensity and autonomy is not an attack on my self-doubt and need for security

2.7. How can I build relational bridges with this Type?

2.7.1. Asking them questions on how they may need support in achieving their goals. Giving them space to take ownership of things

3. Social Awareness Questions: Carver and Green

3.1. Motivation

3.1.1. How would you describe this type?

3.1.1.1. Challenger, Protector, advocate: Strong assertive, full of energy, honest, blunt, resourceful, and intense.

3.1.1.2. Often assumed to be leaders and tend to assume leadership upon themselves

3.1.1.3. hesitant to let anyone come close to avoid any real weaknesses being exposed and taken advantage of

3.1.1.4. Due to sensing inadequeacy in others and not wanting to be controlled by it, they are often cynical, jaded, and isolated.

3.1.2. What is this type motivated by? What are the healthy and unhealthy (motivators) of the type?

3.1.2.1. Need to be strong and be viewed as invincible.

3.1.2.2. Autonomy is super important, due to not trusting others

3.1.2.3. Want to make sure that they and their loved ones are protected from harm.

3.1.2.4. Primary motivation is not wanting to be controled by anyone in any way

3.1.3. If everyone in the world was this type, what would be the best and worst qualities this type would bring to the world?

3.1.3.1. The world would be much more efficient. Everyone would be completely honest and diplomatice

3.1.3.2. People would say what they mean and mean what they say.

3.1.3.3. The world would be more intense, for better or for worse

3.1.3.4. Nothing would ever get done, because they would all want to lead and not trust anyone else's authority enough to step back. This would result in chaos due to people revolting against self-appointed authority

3.1.4. What does the Shadow Side look like: What are the weaknesses of the type?

3.1.4.1. Deadly sin is Lust- an instiable desire for intensity or the need to live their life at their desired volume and energy level

3.1.4.2. restless and constantly unsatisfied with the mediocrity of life

3.1.4.3. Leads to steamrolling people, intimidation, and generally communicating that others are beneath them or not worth their time if they donʻt match their intesity

3.1.5. What is the impact of the Integration and Disintegration of this type (including Warning Signs)?

3.1.5.1. Stress/disintegration

3.1.5.1.1. Moved towards Type 5

3.1.5.1.2. Ability to be quick/bold/descisive becomes slow/reserved/cautious

3.1.5.1.3. Begins to bottleneck and cease production

3.1.5.1.4. absorb and hoard information. Stingy and possessive of their own time and energy

3.1.5.1.5. become fearful, paranoid, and secretive

3.1.5.1.6. Sometimes high stakes causes a slow down and mentally prepares themselves more than usual. Using their movement toward Type 5 positively.

3.1.5.2. Healthy/integrated

3.1.5.2.1. Moved towards Type 2

3.1.5.2.2. Generous with time/energy, giving benefit of the doubt

3.1.5.2.3. Embrace emotional vulnerability/compassion/empathy. Quicker to forgive.

3.1.6. What is the helpful language of this type and what can we learn from it?

3.1.6.1. Circle of Trust

3.1.6.1.1. Takes longer to earn 8s trust

3.1.6.1.2. Donʻt want to spend energy on people who will be scared of them or dismiss them

3.1.6.1.3. Layers of circles. Only a handful make it to inner most. very protective

3.1.6.2. Intensity

3.1.6.2.1. Lives out loud. Feels deeply and very passionate

3.1.6.2.2. Intesitity often gets mistaken for anger. Due to Most people are not as intense

3.1.6.3. Type 8 Envy

3.1.6.3.1. Other types (1, 3, 6) want to claim to be 8s due to the strength/determination/powerful presence, and general coolness

3.1.6.4. Confrontational Intimacy

3.1.6.4.1. Fight as a way of making contact

3.1.6.4.2. Unaware 8s donʻt understnad how this frightens others

3.1.6.4.3. They may think their attacks are playful, but others do not

3.1.6.5. Hulk Mode

3.1.6.5.1. They will often claim they donʻt like getting mad. They crave intensity

3.1.6.5.2. If others are not matching their intesity, they try to escalate the situation to get that match.

3.2. Empathy

3.2.1. How do Subtypes, Wings, Triads, and Stances help us to better understand the emotions and perspectives of this type?

3.2.1.1. Subtypes

3.2.1.1.1. Self-Preservation

3.2.1.1.2. Sexual

3.2.1.1.3. Social

3.2.1.2. Wings

3.2.1.2.1. 8w7

3.2.1.2.2. 8w9

3.2.1.3. Triad: Body- Take info intuitevely through their bodies

3.2.1.3.1. strong emotions, they feel it physically more than other tiads

3.2.1.3.2. very strong gut reactions in new situations and rely on intuition

3.2.1.3.3. Swim in their anger. coursing through their body.

3.2.1.3.4. Heathly/integration entails learning how to channel their anger to productive action and justice

3.2.1.4. Stances: Aggressive- oriented against other people

3.2.1.4.1. constant urge to keep people away and assert their own autonomy

3.2.1.4.2. People=unstrustworthy until proven otherwise

3.2.1.4.3. Can struggle to understand impact of their words/actions. Can come off more strongly than intended

3.2.1.4.4. Draw clear boundaries to keep unwanted people and activity away

3.2.1.4.5. Always looking towards the future for future plans and threats. Know where they want to go and do

3.2.1.4.6. All 3 subtypes do and think more consciously than they feel. Fully processing or expressing feelings does not come naturally.

3.2.1.4.7. Critical-thinking people of action. Think that feelings get in the way

3.2.2. If You Love a 8: What do you need to keep in mind as you lead them?

3.2.2.1. Don't try to quench their intensity

3.2.2.2. Show up Fully

3.2.2.3. Give them space to work things out

3.2.2.4. If they go out of their way to give you advice, listen to it

3.2.2.5. Tell them when theyʻre off

3.2.3. Unlearn the Nesting Lies: What are these lies and why do they matter?

3.2.3.1. Lie: It is not okay to be weak or vulnerable

3.2.3.1.1. Truth: You are human. Have weaknesses. Thatʻs okay. Vulnerability can lead to growth and strength. Helps others see/understand real you

3.2.3.2. Lie: I canʻt trust anyone

3.2.3.2.1. Truth:There are people who are competenet and have your best interests at heart. You have relational needs and are not meant to be sole provider. There are people who are ready to love you if you let them

3.2.3.3. Lie: I need to be in control to feel safe

3.2.3.3.1. Truth: You cannot be the strongest/smartest/toughest and thats ok. use your support system

3.2.3.4. Lie: Emotions are weakness

3.2.3.4.1. Truth: strengths lies in ability to express honestly, clearly, and authentically. Emotions can be a gift

3.2.3.5. Lie: I am too much

3.2.3.5.1. Truth: You naturally have intensity/passion. That is not a mistake. No can handle? Their loss.

3.2.4. Ripple Effects: What are the ripple effects of this type on others?

3.2.4.1. when trying to seem invinsible, telling others it's not ok to show vulnerability

3.2.4.2. When intentionaly escalating tenion, you can cause chaos. Forcing others to walk on eggshells. Unwilling to engage you

3.2.5. Self-Care: How can you help this type to develop healthy practices?

3.2.5.1. Adventure

3.2.5.2. Cardio

3.2.5.3. Healthy Debate

3.2.5.4. Someone or something to care for

3.2.5.5. Journaling

3.2.5.6. Compassion: great capacity for empathy. Physicially serve the underprivilaged to help live true self

3.2.5.7. Accountability: Combat tendency of avoiding vulnerability by having inner circle hold you accounatble

3.2.5.8. Space For Expression: Have a safe place to live at full volume. Physically, verbally, creativly

4. Relationships

4.1. Follower-to-Leader

4.1.1. Provide support through seeking to understand and planning for possible shortcomings. Show that you can be trusted by asking questions that look to genuinly add value to your leader's goal

4.2. Follower-to-Follower

4.2.1. Build positive rapport with your teammate. Allow them to take the lead while you look for ways to improve on their ideas.

4.3. Leader-to-Follower

4.3.1. Prove that you are their to help them accomplish their goals, allow for them to take ownership of tasks. Ask questions to learn rational behind decisions,and provide support as necessary

4.4. Leader-to-Leader

4.4.1. Give them space to express themselves. Don't take their need for intensity and bluntness as a stab at your ability to lead. Seek feedback from them if you have a major decision that you are struggling with. Their blunt honesty can help you in your analysis