Strategy 6
Security-Minded Traditionalist
- Desire
- Security, support, and safety
- Fear
- Loss of support and guidance
Why People Confuse Them
Both strategies can be very focused on work and performance. Both are hardworking and want to succeed. But they play completely different roles at work, so they're only rarely confused.
What the Difference Is
The Three is a soloist. They cooperate, but they want to stand out and need recognition. As long as they get it, they can work tirelessly. The Six works hard too, but being the center of attention makes them uncomfortable, because whoever stands at the front takes the most hits. They work mainly to be reliable and to feel secure.
The Three comes across as polished and composed; the Six tends to be more nervous and unsure, sometimes endearingly so. The Three keeps a cool distance, while the Six shows stronger and more changeable feelings.
Subtypes: The Six most easily confused with the Three is the one-to-one Six, quick and assertive, though their courage comes from fear; and the self-preservation Three gets confused with the Six because of their sense of responsibility and worry.
Three Questions That Settle It
Answer honestly, based on how things usually are, not how you'd like them to be.
- How do you feel when you're the center of attention?
3More likely a Three if it energizes you and you want people to notice your performance.
6More likely a Six if it makes you uncomfortable and you'd rather work as part of a team.
- Why do you put so much into your work?
3More likely a Three if you want to succeed and be the best.
6More likely a Six if you want to be someone people can count on and to feel secure.
- How do you handle uncertainty?
3More likely a Three if you set it aside and keep going; doubts don't slow you down.
6More likely a Six if you turn it over in your head for a long time and look for support.
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