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Sixes are preoccupied with worst-case scenarios. They stew over who can be trusted, whether the boss is on the level, and what could possibly go wrong. The pugnacious, counter-phobic version actively confronts these concerns. Others may be frustrated by Sixes' over-preparedness, procrastination and paranoia. At their best, Sixes can be original thinkers, imaginative, faithful, sensitive, intuitive, committed and ultimately courageous partisans, especially in defense of the underdog; they are terrific at ferreting out hidden motives and pitfalls along the way. |
Worldview | "The world is dangerous. Appearances are suspect. I need trustworthy allies." |
| High Side | Dragon Slayers: loyal, truthful, fighting the good fight |
| Low Side | paranoid, suspicious, blaming |
| Leadership Style | The Reluctant, Thoughtful Authority |
| Appeal to | to the noble cause, to rational analysis |
| Don't Appeal to | "Don't worry about that." |
| Talk | Caveats |
| Virtue | Courage |
from The 9 Ways of Working (c) Michael J. Goldberg, 1999. All rights reserved.
from The 9 Ways of Working (c) Michael J. Goldberg, 1999. All rights reserved.