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Type 6
Who cares if the glass if half empty or half full, it will break anyway!
The Loyalist (Riso/Hudson)
The Devil's Advocate (Palmer)
The Questioner
Main theme
- Two styles of 6’s: counter-phobic & phobic. To avoid danger, the
- “counter-phobic” six deals with excess fear by going up against it (fight
- response) while the “phobic” six gives into the fear (freeze response).
- The world is a dangerous/scary place so safety is the main focus
- Uses perception and intellect as a way to understand the world
- Scanning/assessing to determine if others are friendly or hostile
- May procrastinate/be chronically ambivalent ("analysis paralysis")
Heart - Stress
Heart Point: 9, The Peacemaker
-When 6 goes to 9, they become more trusting and flexible
-They can see all sides, not just the dangerous/negative ones
-Are able to be more supportive and less suspicious of others
-Learns to relax; can stop "waiting for the other shoe to drop"
-Trusts their gut instead of endlessly reviewing mental scenarios
Stress Point: 3, The Achiever
-When 6 goes to 3, they become driven to produce/achieve
-Anxiety increases, possibly reaching a state of panic and terror
-Emphasis goes to work/income or rigidly performing a role
-Frantic attempts to gather resources that insure survival
-May tell lies, or deceive; tries to appear competent/efficient
Tips
How to get along with me...
- Never abuse your power; demonstrate loyalty
- Gently redirect me to find my own authority
- I like to laugh and feel funny, get silly with me
- Show warmth; validate, don't judge my anxiety
- Show me you are predictable and consistent
- Balanced feedback - “strike when iron is cold”
- Reassure me we are OK; I'm probably unsure
- Don't get caught up in my catastrophizing
- Don't interrupt me, I get defensive quickly
- Be direct, otherwise I'll project my insecurity
At Work:
- Assets - Thoughtful, very loyal; productive
- Able to analyze a problem/see ramifications
- Able to hold awareness of a variety of issues
- Especially attuned to potential problem areas
- Precise in attention, clear in communication
- Excels at creating/insuring structure/safety
- Challenges - Reduce/limit problem searching
- Find ways to trust yourself/others; take risks
- Incorporate a new vision for what is possible
- Share concerns/fears and invite collaboration
- When you’re uncertain/projecting, just ask
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