Type 6

The Loyalist

The committed, security-oriented, anxious troubleshooter

Overview

Sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent troubleshooters, they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious.

Core Fear

Being without support or guidance

Core Desire

To have security and support

Core Motivation

Wanting to have security, to feel supported, to have certainty, to test others' attitudes toward them, to fight against anxiety

Key Traits

Committed Security-oriented Responsible Anxious Suspicious Loyal

Strengths

  • Loyal and committed
  • Responsible and hardworking
  • Excellent troubleshooters
  • Good at building alliances
  • Courageous when facing fears
  • Dedicated team players

Challenges

  • Tendency toward anxiety and worry
  • May be suspicious or paranoid
  • Can be indecisive
  • May rebel against authority
  • Difficulty trusting self
  • Can catastrophize

Wings

6w5

The Defender - More introverted, intellectual, and serious. Loyalists who seek security through knowledge and expertise.

6w7

The Buddy - More extraverted, playful, and engaging. Loyalists who seek security through relationships and fun.

Growth Path

Sixes grow by integrating the positive qualities of Type Nine: inner peace, self-acceptance, and trust in life. They learn to calm anxiety and trust themselves.

Stress Path

Under stress, Sixes take on the negative qualities of Type Three: becoming competitive, image-conscious, and arrogant.

In Relationships

Sixes are loyal, dedicated partners who may test relationships. They need partners who are consistent and can help them build trust and calm anxiety.

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