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What Type Are You? 13

a Five can be a hermit, leading a reclusive life of the mind. On the
other hand, a Five can assume public roles, as long as these roles
are clear and circumscribed and allow the Five to keep emotions
to a minimum. Fives may confide in a trusted few but expect them
to zealously protect their confidences.

EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT Fives automatically detach from their
emotions and then reexperience their feelings later, when they are
alone and feel safe. Fives often note that their emotions are more
available and accessible to them when no one else is around to
observe them, saying that they need this time alone to sort out
their feelings and thoughts.

COMPARTMENTALIZATION Fives often separate or compartmental-
ize the different parts of their lives. They often have different
friends for work, recreation, or community service. Fives also com-
partmentalize knowledge, placing information in separated “slots”
or mental categories.

Fives: Leadership Paradigm and Related
Characteristics

PARADIGM: A leader’s job is to develop an effective organization
through research, deliberation, and planning so that all systems fit
together and people are working on a common mission.
Place a check next to the leadership characteristics that describe
you well.

Areas of Strength Areas for Development
■ Analytic ■ Detached
■ Insightful ■ Aloof
■ Objective ■ Overly independent
■ Systematic ■ Unassertive
■ Plans thoroughly ■ Underemphasizes relationships
■ Excellent in crises ■ Doesn’t share information
■ Persistent ■ Stubborn
■ Expert ■ Critical of others