
People with the Executive personality type get so caught up in the facts and most effective methods that they forget to think of what makes others happy, or of their sensitivity. Difficulty Expressing Emotion – This is all evidence of Executives’ greatest weakness: expressing emotions and feeling empathy.Difficult to Relax – This need for respect fosters a need to maintain their dignity, which can make it difficult to cut loose and relax for risk of looking the fool, even in good fun.Executives (especially Turbulent ones) can get so caught up in meeting others’ expectations that they fail to address their own needs. Too Focused on Social Status – Executives take pride in the respect of their friends, colleagues and community and while difficult to admit, are very concerned with public opinion.Executives do not hesitate to let these “deviants” know what they think, considering it their duty to set things right. Executives’ compulsion to create order often extends to all things and everyone, ignoring the possibility that there are two right ways to get things done. Judgmental – Executives have strong convictions about what is right, wrong, and socially acceptable.New ideas suggest that their methods weren’t good enough, and abandoning what has always worked before in favor of something that may yet fail risks their image of reliability. Uncomfortable with Unconventional Situations – Executives are strong adherents to tradition and when suddenly forced to try unvetted solutions, they become uncomfortable and stressed.

Everything is opinion until proven, and Executive personalities are reluctant to trust an opinion long enough for it to have that chance.

Inflexible and Stubborn – The problem with being so fixated on what works is that Executives too often dismiss what might work better.People with this personality type have no problem distributing tasks and responsibilities to others fairly and objectively, making them excellent administrators. Excellent Organizers – This commitment to truth and clear standards makes Executives capable and confident leaders.Enjoy Creating Order – Chaos makes things unpredictable, and unpredictable things can’t be trusted when they are needed most – with this in mind, Executives strive to create order and security in their environments by establishing rules, structures and clear roles.When Executives say they’ll do something, they keep their word, making them very responsible members of their families, companies and communities. Loyal, Patient and Reliable – Executives work to exemplify truthfulness and reliability, considering stability and security very important.

Straightforward statements and information are king, and Executive personalities return the honesty (whether it’s wanted or not).
