Introduction

Decisive, NT – Rational, The choleric – we call this POWERFUL PERSONALITY is the most forceful and active of the four types. He is strong-willed and independent and opinionated. The Powerful thrives on activity. He is the most practical and makes sound, quick decisions. He is not afraid of obstacles and tends to drive right through or over problems. He is probably the strongest natural leader of the four types. He has the most problem with anger and does not display compassion easily. He is quick to recognize opportunities and quick to capitalize on them – though details irritate him and, unless he learns to delegate, he will often gloss over details. His strong will and determination may drive him to succeed where more gifted people give up.

The Powerful is a developer and may be seen in construction supervision or coaching or law enforcement. Most entrepreneurs are Powerful. Because of their impatience they often end up doing everything themselves. A Powerful is extremely goal/task oriented in leading others. His biggest weakness as a leader is a tendency to run right over people if he feels they are in his way. He assumes that approval and encouragement will lead others to slack off and he probably finds criticism and faultfinding more useful for his purposes. Through his natural determination he may succeed where others may give up.

A Powerful’s weaknesses include anger and hostility. A Powerful is the most likely to have an active temper; he is a door slammer and horn blower and he can carry a grudge for a long time. This includes a cutting and sarcastic tongue and the choleric will rarely hesitate to tell someone off. The Powerful is the least likely to show affection or any public show of emotion. His emotions are the least developed of all the temperaments. Additionally a Powerful can be inconsiderate, opinionated and crafty in getting their own way.

As a parent they exert sound leadership and establishes goals. They motivate family to action and always knows the right answer.  They usually organises the household. But due to their workaholic nature they tend to over dominate.  They are too busy for the family or leisure.  They don’t tolerate the poor performance and won’t let children relax.

At work they are goal oriented and sees the whole picture.  They organise well and seek practical solutions. They move quickly to action and are best at delegating the work.  They insist on production and thrive on opposition. But because of their habit of utilising the time and delegation they may make rash decisions.  They have little tolerance for mistakes and seems to manipulate people. For them End justifies the means and they demand loyality in the team.

As friends they really has little need for friends.  They work in the forefront for group activity and lead and organise the group. They are born leader but because of their tendency to dominate and take charge they tend to use people.  They are too independent and are mostly right, but unpopular. They can’t say ‘I’m sorry’ and possessive of friends and mate.