CORE TRAIT

ONE OF THE 22 ARCHETYPES

The Champion

The Champion

If it’s right, I’ll stand up for it — even alone

You step forward for what you believe is right. You have the strength to refuse easy compromises — the key is keeping your goals clear so that strength doesn’t get spent on battles that drain you.

Sense of justiceStrong driveDirect expressionHigh principles
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A typical day for the Champion

"If it’s wrong, someone has to say it."

Light and shadow

Light side

An idealist who doesn’t back down in the face of injustice

Shadow side

When you’re focused on who’s right and who’s wrong, you can turn potential allies into opponents

The personality factors behind the Champion

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

  • ExtraversionHigh

    Gets energy from being around people

  • AgreeablenessLow

    Puts honest standards ahead of keeping the peace

  • OpennessSomewhat high

    Often asks “why?” about the usual way

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.
  • Since you get your energy from people, deliberately setting aside time to think on your own will sharpen your decisions.

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.

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