ONE OF THE 22 ARCHETYPES
You follow rules and procedures consistently, and principle comes before feeling. Your unshakable reliability is a strength, but sticking to the rule over the context can create friction.
Free · 48 questions · About 8 minutes · 22 archetypes
A typical day for the Sentinel
"No exceptions."
Light and shadow
Light side
A steady watchkeeper who holds the line without being swayed by emotion
Shadow side
Leading with principle can mean missing the warmth someone needs from you
The personality factors behind the Sentinel
Of the six HEXACO factors, these are the ones that point toward this archetype.
Honesty-HumilityHigh
Would rather take a loss than break a principle
EmotionalityLow
Stays unshaken, even in a crisis
ExtraversionLow
Recharges with time alone
ConscientiousnessHigh
Keeps promises and deadlines to the letter
Growth tips
- Holding to your principles is a strength, but expecting others to meet the same standard can cause friction. Before you judge, try explaining your standard first.
- Staying calm under pressure is a real strength. When someone around you is struggling, try saying “that sounds really hard” before offering a solution.
How it differs from similar archetypes
Archetypes with a close mix of personality factors.
How is an archetype decided?
Forty-eight questions measure six factors — Honesty-Humility, Emotionality, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness — and we calculate which of the 22 archetypes your combination is closest to. Two people with the same archetype still have different scores, so your result also shows the factors that stand out in your own scores. If your scores sit between two archetypes, more than one can be a close match.
Free · 48 questions · About 8 minutes · 22 archetypes
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