D types can be very self-sufficient, relying on their natural abilities and talents to get them through difficult situations.  They are never satisfied with the status quo.  They are constantly looking for new and better ideas and ways of doing things.

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Task-oriented / Outgoing

Dominant, Driving, Doers

Exclamation point - emphatic in everything they do

Get the job done - just do it!  Overcome opposition and achieve your goals!  Winners never quit... quitters never win!

Challenge, Control, Choices

To lead or be in charge

General Patton, Hillary Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, Dan Rather

High I's are very friendly.  They seem to talk to or wave to everyone they see.  They know no strangers.  After you have been with them five minutes, you feel like you have known them all your life.

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People-oriented / Outgoing

Inspirational, Influencing, Impulsive

Star - They love recognition and being the center of attention.

I am for you!  If we all pull in the same direction and stay motivated, there is no end to the success... and fun... we can have.

Recognition, Approval, Popularity

To persuade others to their way of thinking.

Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, Carol Burnett, Steve Martin

An S is very orderly and efficient, preferring to know that things are running smoothly.   They prefer the standard, tried and proven way of doing things.  One of their mottos is, "Working together we can do it."

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People-oriented / Reserved

Steady, Stable, Supportive

Plus/Minus - They bring a balance to the people equation.

All for one and one for all.  If we all work together, we can make a great team.  Working together we can do it!

Appreciation, Security, Approval

To provide necessary support to help get the job completed.

Mother Teresa, Dr. Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Jimmy Stewart

The C type is usually extremely gifted.  They are very bright and have a high capacity for intellectual achievement.  They know how to take a big project and break it down into little components.

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Task-oriented / Reserved

Competent, Cautious, Careful

Question Mark - They want to know the why behind what they do.

Make sure things are done in a correct manner.  Goods and services provided with quality ensure long-standing relationships.

Quality answers, Excellence, Value

To be conscientious and consistent.

Henry Kissinger, Albert Einstein, Dr. Carl Sagan, Jackie Onassis