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Type 8
My way or the highway.
The Challenger(Riso/Hudson)
The Boss (Palmer)
The Leader
Main theme
- Asserts control over self/environment; powerful, lives with "gusto"
- This strategy leads to excessive conflict and disrupted relationships
- Comes from a core belief that it is unsafe to be weak and vulnerable
- Believes that without strength and control, others will take advantage
Heart - Stress
Heart Point: 2, The Helper
-When 8 goes to 2, they become "softer" and more giving
-Become passionate about and attentive to others; caring
-Learns to value other's beliefs and see others as equals
-Exposes tenderness/vulnerability; emotionally expressive
-Inner child feels safe and finally gets to come out and play
Stress Point: 5, The Investigator
-When 8 goes to 5, they withdraw, clam up, and isolate
-Gets more emotionally distant, less expressive; is secretive
-Loses grounded earthy sense, detaches from vitality
-Retreats to strategize/reassess; may become bitter/jaded
-Self care falls by the wayside; energy invested in projects
Tips
How to get along with me..
- Remember I have a very soft/sensitive interior
- Stand strong in conflict, don't cower to me
- Don't waffle, or whine; don't flake on me
- Don't lie - I can sense deceit from a mile away
- Don't "air our dirty laundry" or betray my trust
- Have my back and protect me as I would you
- Injustice drives me nuts; show me your integrity
- When I'm vulnerable, remind me it’s not weak
- My anger isn't as big a deal to me as it is to you
- Help me feel in control; expect to be tested
At Work:
- Assets - Clear, straight-shooting leadership
- Brings a place to life; can be very generous
- Able to see the big picture, is a visionary
- Can confront obstacles/engage roadblocks
- Takes care of and stands up for their own
- Challenges - Lean into interdependence
- Learn to ask for support when you need it
- Learn to negotiate; drop threats/ultimatums
- Contain anger/rage and impatient reactions
- Accept different work/communication styles
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