The Motivator
Red/Yellow, Extraverted Intuition
Motivators have the ability to value equally results and people. They are natural participative people who work well with others. Motivators dislike detailed work but may do it to achieve a specific objective. They are good decision makers who consider others in making unpopular decisions. However, they may be too optimistic about what they and other people can produce. Motivators are socially assertive and typically good communicators, and can lead and inspire others. Some people may see them as indiscreet and often hasty individuals.

The Inspirer
Sunshine Yellow, Extraverted Feeling
Inspirers are outgoing and enthusiastic, seeking favourable social environments where they can develop and maintain networks and contacts. They are able to create enthusiasm in others for their own cause. Verbally effusive, they are good at promoting their own ideas. Usually, but not if they are upset, they are optimistic and see the good in most people and situations. Inspirers may leap to favourable conclusions without all the information. To others they may appear inconsistent. Controlling and planning their time may be rather difficult.

The Helper
Yellow/Green, Feeling
Helpers are warm, understanding and sociable individuals who strive for positive relationships with people both at work and at home. They are ambitious for others and may take on too much on their behalf. They work through people to get the job done. However, they may take criticism personally and find it difficult to become authoritative over others when necessary. Ideal counsellors, their nature tends to be steady and they do not like stress. Helpers have poise in most social situations. People come to them as they can both listen and suggest solutions.

The Supporter
Earth Green, Introverted Feeling
Supporters are affable, amiable, steady individuals who get on well with others. With their moderate, controlled stance they are considerate, patient and always willing to support, and help, those they consider friends. Their efforts are directed towards retaining the familiar and predictable. Supporters are most effective in specialised areas of endeavour and plan their work for a remarkable consistency of performance. They look for constant appreciation from others and may be slow to adapt to change. Supporters can become stubborn and defiant if pushed or under pressure and this may be frustrating for some others.

The Coordinator
Green/Blue, Introverted Sensation
Coordinators tend to be independent and objective, usually possessing a strong value system. They are careful, cautious conventional people who are diplomatic and sincere. They tend to be very loyal, precise and disciplined with high standards and expectations of self. Decisions are difficult to make until facts and details are available. Coordinators do not like stress or chaos and tend to be rather private, enjoying the company of a few similar people. However, if they feel that they are being taken advantage of, Coordinators may respond in an otherwise uncharacteristic bold manner.

The Observer
Cool Blue, Introverted Thinking
Observers are precise, cautious and disciplined. They are painstaking and conscientious in work that requires attention and accuracy. They have highly developed critical perception abilities and emphasise the importance of drawing conclusions and basing actions on factual data. They tend to select people like themselves who are more effective in a peaceful environment and may be reticent about expressing their feelings. They may hesitate to acknowledge a mistake and may immerse themselves in researching evidence to support their actions. Some will see them as unresponsive, cool and uncaring.

The Reformer
Blue/Red, Thinking
Evidencing gifts of both extraversion and introversion, Reformers are creative and abstract thinkers who can suffer from unpredictable brilliance and conflict in strategic decision-making. Reformers have great speed of thought and their reaction is tempered by a wish to explore all possible options before deciding. They tend to get upset when found to be in the wrong and will 'canvass' support for an idea long after the decision has been made. Sometimes blunt, their egocentricity may be thought overbearing by some.

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