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What Type Are You? 11

sonal communication) and the genuine connections they feel with
other people. Searching for meaning through emotional expres-
sion, Fours tend to express themselves through personal stories
and often believe that the world of personal experience and feel-
ings is what is real.

COMPARISONS Blatantly or subtly, consciously or unconsciously,
Fours compare themselves to others on a regular basis. As a result
of these constant comparisons, Fours conclude that they are
defective, superior, or both. When Fours assess that they fall short
in comparison to another, they experience envy. Envy refers to the
sense that “Others have something that I am missing. Why not
me?” as opposed to jealousy, which refers to “They have it, and I
want it!”

Fours: Leadership Paradigm and Related
Characteristics

PARADIGM: A leader’s job is to create organizations that give peo-
ple meaning and purpose so that they are inspired to do excellent
work.
Place a check next to the leadership characteristics that describe
you well.

Areas of Strength Areas for Development
■ Inspiring ■ Intense
■ Creative ■ Self-conscious
■ Introspective ■ Moody
■ Expressive ■ Easily bored
■ Intuitive ■ Guilt-ridden
■ Compassionate ■ Difficulty accepting criticism
■ Searches for excellence ■ Aloof
■ Seeks meaning through ■ Deeply critical of others
interpersonal connections