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Primary Pattern 1: Accommodating (Cooperative)

Accommodating, participatory, cordial, compromising
Cooperative and amicable
Disinclined to upset others
Willing to adapt their preferences to be compatible with those of others
Trusting; expect others to be kind and thoughtful
Willing to reconcile differences to achieve peaceable solutions
Considerate and willing to concede when necessary

Conventional, orderly, and perfectionistic
Respectful of tradition and authority
Act in a reasonable, proper, and conscientious manner
Do their best to uphold conventional rules and standards, following given regulations closely, and tend to be judgmental of those who do not
Well-organized and reliable; prudent and restrained
May appear to be overly self-controlled, formal and inflexible in their relationships, intolerant of deviance, and unbending in their adherence to social proprieties
Diligent about their responsibilities
Dislike having their work pile up, worry about finishing things, and come across to others as highly dependable and industrious

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Primary Pattern: Dominant (Controlling)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

Conventional, orderly, and perfectionistic
Respectful of tradition and authority
Act in a reasonable, proper, and conscientious manner
Do their best to uphold conventional rules and standards, following given regulations closely, and tend to be judgmental of those who do not
Well-organized and reliable; prudent and restrained
May appear to be overly self-controlled, formal and inflexible in their relationships, intolerant of deviance, and unbending in their adherence to social proprieties
Diligent about their responsibilities
Dislike having their work pile up, worry about finishing things, and come across to others as highly dependable and industrious

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Primary Pattern: Outgoing (Gregarious)

Gregarious; go out of their way to be popular with others
Confident in their social abilities
Feel they can readily influence and charm others
Possess a personal style that makes people like them
Enjoy social activities
Like meeting new people and learning about their lives
Talkative, lively, socially clever
Enjoy social events; thrive on being the center of attention
May become easily bored, especially when faced with repetitive and mundane tasks
Often experience intense and shifting moods
Enthusiastic; often effective in energizing and motivating others
Enterprising; may be highly skilled at manipulating others to meet their needs

Secondary Pattern 1: Dominant (Controlling)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

Secondary Pattern 2: Dauntless (Venturesome)

Independent, refusing to be fettered or coerced; exhibit a strong need for autonomy and self-determination
Unconventional; seek to do things their own way and are willing to take the consequences of doing so
Act as they see fit regardless of how others judge them
Inclined at times to elaborate on or shade the truth
Not highly conscientious; willing to ride close to the edge of the law
Do not assume customary responsibilities; may assert that too many rules stand in the way of freedom and inventiveness
Prefer to think and act in an independent and creative manner
Dislike following routine; may tend to act impulsively and irresponsibly
Do what they want or believe to be best without much concern for the effects of their actions on others
May be somewhat distrusting, skeptical about the motives of others and refusing to be fettered or coerced, they exhibit a strong need for autonomy and self-determination

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Primary Pattern: Dominant (Controlling)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

Display an interpersonal boldness, stemming from a belief in themselves and their talents
Competitive, ambitious, self-assured
Naturally assume positions of leadership
Expect others to recognize their special qualities and cater to them
Audacious, clever, and persuasive
Charming; able to win others over to their own causes and purposes
Lacking in social reciprocity
Sense of entitlement; assume that what they wish for is their due
Often successful in their ambitions
Typically effective leaders

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Steve Forbes

Primary Pattern: Conscientious (Dutiful)

Conventional, orderly, and perfectionistic
Respectful of tradition and authority
Act in a reasonable, proper, and conscientious manner
Do their best to uphold conventional rules and standards, following given regulations closely, and tend to be judgmental of those who do not
Well-organized and reliable; prudent and restrained
May appear to be overly self-controlled, formal and inflexible in their relationships, intolerant of deviance, and unbending in their adherence to social proprieties
Diligent about their responsibilities
Dislike having their work pile up, worry about finishing things, and come across to others as highly dependable and industrious

Secondary Pattern 1: Reticent (Inhibited)

Tend to downplay personal abilities
Tend to be shy and sensitive, and to experience feelings of anxiety and uncertainty
Sensitive to social indifference or rejection, feel unsure of themselves, and wary in new situations, especially those of a social or interpersonal character
Somewhat ill at ease and self-conscious; anticipate running into difficulties in interrelating and fear being embarrassed
May feel tense when they have to deal with persons they do not know, expecting that others will not think well of them
Prefer to work alone or in small groups where they know that people accept them
Once they feel accepted, they can open up, be friendly and cooperative, and participate with others productively

Secondary Pattern 2: Dominant (Asserting)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

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Rudy Giuliani

Primary Pattern: Dominant (Controlling)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

Secondary Pattern: Conscientious (Dutiful)

Conventional, orderly, and perfectionistic
Respectful of tradition and authority
Act in a reasonable, proper, and conscientious manner
Do their best to uphold conventional rules and standards, following given regulations closely, and tend to be judgmental of those who do not
Well-organized and reliable; prudent and restrained
May appear to be overly self-controlled, formal and inflexible in their relationships, intolerant of deviance, and unbending in their adherence to social proprieties
Diligent about their responsibilities
Dislike having their work pile up, worry about finishing things, and come across to others as highly dependable and industrious

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Al Gore

Primary Pattern: Conscientious (Dutiful)

Conventional, orderly, and perfectionistic
Respectful of tradition and authority
Act in a reasonable, proper, and conscientious manner
Do their best to uphold conventional rules and standards, following given regulations closely, and tend to be judgmental of those who do not
Well-organized and reliable; prudent and restrained
May appear to be overly self-controlled, formal and inflexible in their relationships, intolerant of deviance, and unbending in their adherence to social proprieties
Diligent about their responsibilities
Dislike having their work pile up, worry about finishing things, and come across to others as highly dependable and industrious

Secondary Pattern 1: Retiring (Aloof)

Few social or group interests
Minimal need to give and receive affection and to show feelings
Inclined to have few relationships and interpersonal involvements, and do not develop strong ties to others outside of a small circle of close family and friends
Typically viewed as calm, placid, untroubled, and possibly indifferent
Rarely express inner feelings or thoughts to others
Most comfortable when left alone
Tend to work in a slow, quiet, and methodical manner, remaining in the background in an undemanding and unobtrusive way
Comfortable working by themselves; not easily distracted or bothered by external events
Somewhat deficient in the ability to recognize the needs or feelings of others
May be viewed as socially awkward, even insensitive, lacking in spontaneity and vitality

Secondary Pattern 2: Dominant (Asserting)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

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Primary Pattern: Dauntless (Venturesome)

Independent, refusing to be fettered or coerced; exhibit a strong need for autonomy and self-determination
Unconventional; seek to do things their own way and are willing to take the consequences of doing so
Act as they see fit regardless of how others judge them
Inclined at times to elaborate on or shade the truth
Not highly conscientious; willing to ride close to the edge of the law
Do not assume customary responsibilities; may assert that too many rules stand in the way of freedom and inventiveness
Prefer to think and act in an independent and creative manner
Dislike following routine; may tend to act impulsively and irresponsibly
Do what they want or believe to be best without much concern for the effects of their actions on others
May be somewhat distrusting, skeptical about the motives of others and refusing to be fettered or coerced, they exhibit a strong need for autonomy and self-determination

Secondary Pattern 1: Outgoing (Gregarious)

Gregarious; go out of their way to be popular with others
Confident in their social abilities
Feel they can readily influence and charm others
Possess a personal style that makes people like them
Enjoy social activities
Like meeting new people and learning about their lives
Talkative, lively, socially clever
Enjoy social events; thrive on being the center of attention
May become easily bored, especially when faced with repetitive and mundane tasks
Often experience intense and shifting moods
Enthusiastic; often effective in energizing and motivating others
Enterprising; may be highly skilled at manipulating others to meet their needs

Secondary Pattern 2: Dominant (Asserting)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

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Primary Pattern: Dauntless (Venturesome)

Independent, refusing to be fettered or coerced; exhibit a strong need for autonomy and self-determination
Unconventional; seek to do things their own way and are willing to take the consequences of doing so
Act as they see fit regardless of how others judge them
Inclined at times to elaborate on or shade the truth
Not highly conscientious; willing to ride close to the edge of the law
Do not assume customary responsibilities; may assert that too many rules stand in the way of freedom and inventiveness
Prefer to think and act in an independent and creative manner
Dislike following routine; may tend to act impulsively and irresponsibly
Do what they want or believe to be best without much concern for the effects of their actions on others
May be somewhat distrusting, skeptical about the motives of others and refusing to be fettered or coerced, they exhibit a strong need for autonomy and self-determination

Secondary Pattern 1: Outgoing (Gregarious)

Gregarious; go out of their way to be popular with others
Confident in their social abilities
Feel they can readily influence and charm others
Possess a personal style that makes people like them
Enjoy social activities
Like meeting new people and learning about their lives
Talkative, lively, socially clever
Enjoy social events; thrive on being the center of attention
May become easily bored, especially when faced with repetitive and mundane tasks
Often experience intense and shifting moods
Enthusiastic; often effective in energizing and motivating others
Enterprising; may be highly skilled at manipulating others to meet their needs

Secondary Pattern 2: Dominant (Asserting)

Enjoy the power to direct others, and to evoke obedience and respect from them
Tend to be tough and unsentimental
May sublimate power-oriented tendencies in publicly approved roles and vocations, but these inclinations become evident in occasional intransigence, stubbornness, and coercive behaviors
Despite these periodic negative expressions, controlling types typically make effective leaders, being talented in supervising and persuading others to work for the achievement of common goals

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