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You are most like The Enforcer

Enforcers are driven to engage with the world through
reliance on standards, rules, traditions. They tend to be
direct and straightforward, traditional and reliable, with
high standards for themselves and others.

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Enforcers engage with the world by following and enforcing its rules and
traditions.

Typical Enforcers live life by adhering to established norms and procedures

and pushing others to follow and be accountable to them. They find
comfort in the stability, predictability, and control that rules create, but don’t
necessarily want to be the one creating them. Their strongest attribute can
be their willingness to be direct and blunt, and to maintain a sense of order
and discipline. They don't need to be in a position of leadership
themselves, but can serve an important role helping others stay in line.
They don't mind coming across as harsh or insensitive and are able to put
their feelings and opinions aside in service of maintaining high standards
for themselves and others.

Other distinguishing characteristics include determination and focus in

pushing through on tasks and objectives.They stand up for what they
believe in and tend not to back down when those beliefs are threatened.
They engage in work and decisions using a structured and well-ordered
approach that delivers predictable, consistent outcomes.

Enforcers’ weakness can be the other side of their strength - a tendency to

stick to rules even when it may not make sense. Additionally, they may at
times be resistant to stepping outside their comfort zone and taking risks.
Some may also benefit from learning to interact better with different types
of people, and developing more interpersonal skills can serve them well.

Enforcer Talents

Being accountable and responsible

Being willing to "speak the truth" even if it hurts

Meeting commitments, not compromising their standards

Good work ethic

Striving for objectivity in decisions and thinking

Enforcer Growth Needs

Being more open to change and different ways of doing things

Understanding there are exceptions to every rule

Being more sensitive to the needs and feelings of others

Keeping the long term in perspective, not just what’s right in front
of them

Learning to let their guard down, and trusting people

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You also have attributes of the Protector and

the Investigator

The Protector
Protectors care about traditions, rules and standards,
and are driven by a strong sense of personal duty. They
tend to be responsible, direct, traditional and
composed.

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Protectors care about traditions, rules and standards, and are driven by a
strong sense of personal duty.

A typical Protector's strongest quality is often the personal discipline

brought to carrying out their duties and responsibilities. They approach
tasks with determination and focus, even when under stress or pressure.
They stick to the rules and generally believe that procedures and traditions
exist for good reasons; they build both into their daily activities and
approach to getting things done. When they see things that don’t make
sense, they speak up and give others a clear assessment of what they see
and think.

Other distinguishing characteristics include their precise and structured

approach to getting things done. Their preference for order can translate
into support for more traditional hierarchies, following the chain of
command and a willingness to serve a mission greater than themselves.
They readily maintain high standards and hold themselves and others
accountable. They may prefer when things are cut and dry and gravitate
toward practical, concrete, and tried-and-true solutions rather than new or
unconventional ones. They tend to be straightforward, take things
seriously, and prefer tasks to be clear, routine, and predictable, particularly
when they see change as unnecessary. They prefer to be just who they are;
no pretense or facade.

They can sometimes be tripped up by those who are too sensitive or too
indulgent in their feelings, and therefore may not express their own
emotions openly. They also may not have much patience for those who
don't meet their commitments. Some Protectors can benefit from learning
to interact better with different types of people, and developing more
interpersonal skills and EQ can serve them well.

Protector Talents

Maintaining order and discipline

Strong sense of duty and responsibility, often to something greater

than themselves

Meeting commitments reliably, not compromising their standards

Being honest and forthright

Protector Growth Needs

Being less resistant to change or new ways of doing things

Understanding there can be exceptions to rules

Being more flexible and lighthearted when appropriate

Keeping sight on the long term, not just what’s right in front of
them

Learning to let their guard down and trust people

The Investigator
Investigators are driven to research and analyze
information and data to build knowledge and
understanding. They tend to be logical and analytical,
rigorous, and more reserved and thoughtful than
outgoing and expressive.

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Typical Investigators are logical, systematic thinkers who excel at creating

detailed analyses and proposing solutions consistent with their findings
and conclusions. Accuracy and objectivity can often be their highest
priority. They are keen thinkers who excel at identifying things that don't
make sense. This extends to an ability to readily perceive flaws and
mistakes and a willingness to call attention to them. They may be more
introverted, which can lead them to state their observations and
conclusions privately, and tend not to be overly emotional or expressive.
They may prefer to work things out in their heads and only share ideas
when they are more developed.

Other distinguishing characteristics include a reliance on logic and a

methodical and objective approach to making decisions. They have a
knack for organizing and structuring analytical processes and conclusions.
They tend to like puzzles and intellectual challenges and dig deep into
subjects and details. They may prefer to work and reflect by themselves,
and can find particular difficulty engaging with those who are highly
emotional, or who don't explore things rationally. They are systematic in
their decision-making and generally prefer not to take unnecessary risks.

Investigators can tend to take things seriously and may not appreciate
those who make light of important matters. Their reliance on logic can
leave them perplexed when emotions enter the equation and they may find
it difficult to express their own feelings openly. They may prefer not to
initiate contact with people in general, instead keeping their social circle
contained to the most important few, and even then they avoid being the
center of people’s attention.

Investigator Talents

Analyzing without emotional attachment

Being thorough and systematic in their approach

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Striving for objectivity in their thinking, not sugarcoating what they

see as true

Reflecting internally and thoughtfully before making statements

and conclusions

Investigator Growth Needs

Being patient with those who are less analytical and methodical

Recognizing the role of emotion, not just critical thinking in

decision-making

Finding ways to express themselves, including feelings, more

openly

Being more flexible and lighthearted

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Entertainer Individualist
Entertainers are driven by creating Individualists walk to the beat of
experiences and engaging with the their own drum and find unique ways
world and particularly the people in of expressing themselves and their
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Archetypes are organized into groups that share a

common set of fundamental traits.
Your top archetypes fall into Fighters and Producers groups

Fighters Fighters enjoy fighting for beliefs and ideas. They tend to be
direct, feisty and blunt in communication

Producers Producers tend to be "Can do" people who are practical and
pragmatic in dealing with everyday issues. They may be
more technical than theoretical in their approach to
challenging projects

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How You Prefer to Think

Now let’s look at your more detailed results along the 17 core traits and facets of your personality.
Your Cognitive Orientation describes your approach to thinking. Your approach to thinking can
reveal what type of work you might prefer, at which aspects of a job you are more likely to excel,
and how you tend to approach and solve problems.

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Creative
You favor the familiar and proven over the new and innovative, and 11%
have a moderate willingness to deviate from established rules and VERY LOW

tradition when necessary.

14% Original 5% Curious 42% Non-Conforming

Deliberative
You tend to rely on logic and analysis, and strive for objectivity and
73%
HIGH
impartiality when reaching decisions and making choices.

87% Logical 44% Systematic 69% Impartial

Detailed and Reliable

You tend to be less organized, neat and orderly, don't pay much 14%
attention to deadlines, and are generally less structured and focused VERY LOW

on details.

30% Organized 12% Detail-Oriented 22% Dependable

Conceptual
You have a preference for straightforward, concrete thinking over
4%
VERY LOW
abstract and philosophical thinking.

Practical
You have a preference to focus on direct, real-world consequences in
82%
VERY HIGH
making decisions and choices.

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How You Engage with Others

Your Interpersonal Orientation reflects how you engage with others. Understanding your natural
inclinations can help you get the most out of your relationships with people.

HOW TO READ YOUR RESULTS

Extraverted
You tend to prefer less social activity and to engage in more intimate
settings, to be more cautious than adventurous in the activities you like
21%
LOW
to participate in, with moderate comfort asserting yourself in social
situations when necessary.

13% Gregarious 46% Engaging 21% Adventurous

Tough
You tend to be straightforward and direct in expressing your views, 56%
including criticisms, though generally seek cooperation and MODERATE

compromise over open debate and disagreement.

27% Feisty 60% Critical 79% Direct

Nurturing
You tend to be less sensitive and aware of people's needs, feelings,
11%
VERY LOW
and tendencies.

28% Helpful 12% Empathetic 7% Person-Oriented

Leadership
You tend to be less inclined to assert control in groups or rally others
through motivation and inspiration, though when leading, generally
21%
LOW
prefer to do so by setting clear objectives and standards for others to
meet.

26% Taking Charge 9% Inspiring 49% Demanding

Humorous
33%
You tend to be more serious than lighthearted. LOW

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How You Apply Yourself

Your Motivational Orientation describes how you manage and apply yourself as challenges are
faced. How ambitiously you set goals for yourself. How you cope with setbacks and failure, and
how you leverage these experiences to learn, develop, and grow.

HOW TO READ YOUR RESULTS

Composed
You tend to stay calm and keep your emotions under control, with a
80%
VERY HIGH
general tendency to be resilient and confident under stress or pressure.

91% Calm 49% Confident 83% Poised

Autonomous
You have a preference for more clarity and direction when achieving 9%
tasks and goals, and tend to look to external factors—like rewards or VERY LOW

recognition—to motivate you.

13% Independent 40% Self-Accountable 6% Internally Motivated

Flexible
You prefer environments with less change and uncertainty, to be
consistent in who you are and the roles you play regardless of the 18%
circumstances, and have a relatively low inclination to make personal VERY LOW

development through examining mistakes and weaknesses a top

priority.

33% Adaptable 10% Agile 39% Growth-Seeking

Determined
You may be less active in seizing new opportunities or pushing through 18%
to consistently finish what you start, with a moderate inclination to VERY LOW

prioritize achieving the goals and objectives you set above all else.

17% Persistent 45% Driven 10% Proactive

Humble
You are moderately inclined to be receptive to critical feedback, to 43%
openly examine your blind spots, and to value modesty in your and MODERATE

others' behavior.

42% Receptive to Criticism 53% Open-Minded 40% Modest

Energetic
You tend to be quickly drained of energy and enthusiasm, needing to
27%
LOW
recharge after activity.

Status-Seeking
You have a preference to please, “keep up” appearances, be liked,
87%
VERY HIGH
admired, and respected.
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How you respond in different situations:

Now that you've reviewed your detailed results, “You” in Context gives insight into how the
combination of your attributes may play out in a variety of work and life situations.

When interacting with others, you...

Prefer to spend more time alone, and prefer not to stand out when engaging socially

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As a leader, you...

May more comfortably engage as a participant rather than take the lead yourself

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When planning, you...

Favor stability and predictability, but may lean on others to provide the planning and structure to enable it

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When solving problems, you...

Gravitate toward more traditional methods and ideas rather than innovative ones, but are somewhat open to learning from
others who think differently

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When setting goals, you...

Tend to set more straightforward and concrete rather than far-reaching goals

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On a team, you...

May be hesitant to share ideas until you've fully thought them through

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Under stress, you...

Generally remain calm, cool, and focused

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When learning, you...

Prefer topics that are logical and objective over those that are intuitive and subjective

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