LSI DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Inspector — Demander

Prototypes: Secretive, non-fussy oligarchs who prefer to distance themselves from publicity; major generals; historically, the creators of centralized states; general architects

This subtype is quite tough and competent. She is a persistent goal achiever and good organizer. Demanding of her subordinates, she is incapable of tolerating any slacking or irresponsible behavior. It is virtually impossible to change her mind, let alone deeply held convictions.

Although she is inflexible when dealing with people, she fails to consider individual abilities. She won’t tolerate objections to her methods of working. If challenged, she will impose her will. She respects formal education and fundamental knowledge and prefers to put knowledge into practice.

She knows how to defend business interests in various scenarios, consistently and persistently overcoming obstacles. She is always confident in the validity of her views, given their basis on facts and personal experience. She confronts challenges when they appear. Somewhat suspicious, she often explains her failures as enemies’ machinations.

A sober realist who knows how to find ways out of difficult situations, she is stoic, overcoming any difficulty without complaining. She hides her feelings, whether it’s hunger, fear, or pain. She tries not to encumber others and requests the aid of friends and family only in extreme circumstances.

LSI distrusts superficial and frivolous people. Poorly versed in the intricacies of relationships, she prefers to have her partner direct and manage interpersonal matters. She feels entitled to make decisions for two, requiring full devotion from her partner.

Creative Subtype

Inspector — Rescuer

Prototypes: Firefighters and emergency services staff, lone inventors who create complex mechanisms from improvised materials, competent instructors of complex activities

This subtype is inclined to humor people, knowing how to improvise, give compliments and entertain publicly. She is able to captivate listeners by providing exciting information with humor and an emotive manner; however, when she falls into disputes, she can become violent and aggressive. Her playful threats can escalate into real action.

She is able to exert pressure on others in the interests of business, forcing them to work on a task while at the same time resorting to authoritarian methods. Greatly mobilized in dire situations, she shows a natural wit and ingenuity. She possesses the qualities of a rescuer in an emergency.

She is curious and loves books and other sources of information, which she accumulates if deemed useful. She shows interest in a wide range of topics and is fascinated by technical novelties, as well as humanitarian ones, such as psychological methods for personal growth.

She is a master of practical training. She dislikes long explanations for what she views as simple facts. Often an inventor, she may collect parts in her yard for original constructions and creations.

This LSI ardently resists any attempt to subjugate her to any rules. She is pretty clever and cunning, resorting to little tricks as well as complex ones. She may overlook others. Not all she does is what has been promised.

She makes a fierce defense against encroachments on her territory. She cannot tolerate people touching her things. If her arguments are ignored, she can easily lose her cool. She estimates work output based on the difficulties she has previously experienced in the course of implementation.

She reflects on psychological problems a lot and is eagerly interested in the relations between people, even though her personal life says little. She needs a periodic emotional discharge to release internal stress. She is inclined to provoke others in various ways in order to determine their true attitudes.

This subtype takes good care of the ladies (men) or gladly accepts courtship (women). Despite her sociability and curiosity, breaks must be taken from communication, and she avoids useless amusement. When alone, her high spirits are nonexistent.

Normalizing Subtype

Inspector — Reliable

Prototypes: Exemplary executors, fair officials, humanistic actors, teachers able to work with difficult teenagers, news presenters

This subtype of LSI is a reliable and meticulous executor. She is a systematic person with a highly-developed sense of duty. She loves all that is accurate and concrete, trusting only official or trusted sources of information. She is an excellent researcher, narrowing down issues and delving into all the details.

LSI accurately documents processes and events and likes to clarify the facts. She informs those who turn to her for advice of any regulations and laws, which she is usually well aware of. She loves learning and organizing knowledge. She thoroughly applies theory.

She tries to be appropriate and reasonable, never going to extremes. She won’t push people away, even though she gets tired of talking to them. She’s attentive to the elderly and sick and often has the appearance of a polite and intelligent person. She is good at coping with solitude.

She’s secretive, never sharing her feelings with strangers, but is inwardly sentimental. She often has a penchant for literature, poetry or music.

This LSI is law-abiding. As an administrator, she competently maintains systems that are already in existence. Instilling discipline and order, however, is not easy for her. She always feels uneasy if something is not done. She puts business above her mood and personal interests. At work, she adheres strictly to the chain of command, handling herself formally and unassailably. The principle meaning of life is seen in work and duty.

She prepares for everything in advance and dislikes impromptu or more hectic activity. She is afraid of sudden change and instability. This subtype is fairly conflicted at heart and prone to doubt, but keeps herself together and won’t allow these swings to undermine her inner stability. She will not ever get ahead of herself by rushing things, and instead waits patiently for the results of her labor. At home, she is modest, unpretentious, and loves simple work in the country.

Harmonizing Subtype

Inspector — Selector

Prototypes: Farmers, beekeepers, antique collectors, museum workers, master restorers, landscape painters, the unfortunate statesman who lacks an inclination toward drastic measures

In communication, this subtype is an attentive and friendly conversationalist, able to listen patiently and give good advice. She empathizes with others during difficult moments, showing attention and sympathy. She is able to provide small services and is very courteous and kind. She gives the impression of a smile. When engaged in casual conversations within her inner circle, she is inclined to joke and display her abilities, although with large groups in public, she may get confused or stop, becoming distracted and unintelligible.

She loves family, children, and kinship ties. She is caring, especially when she is in a good mood and nothing is bothering her. However, she does not always maintain good stable relations, owing to irritability and the tendency to impose her views and judgements. She is often irritable and dissatisfied with everything around.

This LSI gravitates toward a comfortable life. She is demanding and picky with food, eating only what she is accustomed to or what she thinks is good. She has distinguished aesthetics in daily life and in her clothing, keeping track of cleanliness (especially hygiene, as she is squeamish and often takes a shower), as opposed to maintaining strict order.

She rarely uses procedures but carefully keeps things in order, freeing up space. She is good at making things by hand and provides everything necessary for the home. She seeks comfort, prosperity, and material acquisitions.

Due to her contradictory nature, she seems unpredictable to those around her. At the very last minute, she’ll change her plans and is inclined to be late. At the same time, interpersonal confrontation quickly tires her, so she seeks compromises. Internally she is sensitive by nature. She will verbally agree with a person, but then do everything her own way. She suffers from depressive states and is prone to sentimentality, sometimes even tearfulness.

EIE DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Mentor — Leader

Prototypes: Public figures, radical clerics, tactical commanders, charismatic leaders

This subtype is emotional and eloquent. He is a good speaker who can speak with enthusiasm, expressing various shades of emotions from the sublime to intonations of irony and sarcasm. He knows how to captivate people with his ideas and leadership. He uses mass-audience suggestion techniques such as persistent repetition of slogans or repackaging the message in various ways. He can rally people against his opponents. He is skilled at psychological influencing techniques and is capable of seeking justice for victims and defending ideals such as law and order, as well as driving ideology, creating, destroying, or interpreting symbols, explaining perceptions of ideas.

He is inclined to dramatize events and escalate tensions, warning others of impending danger. He always calls for decisive action. He is subject to constant inner emotional tension, and periodically needs to discharge such accumulated tension in a drastic way.

He never resorts to compromises: it is easier for him to fail than to renounce his beliefs. He generally believes that concessions and appeasement do not contribute to restoring stability in society. He focuses on major, fundamental problems for humanity. Sensing impending danger, he’ll promptly take necessary measures to avoid it.

He is impatient and does not like to wait. He’ll weigh ambiguity or uncertainty immediately when making decisions, going from bold and resolute to recklessness in extreme situations. He operates on the principle of “sink or swim.” He is not afraid to go ahead with “blitzkrieg” tactics; he is categorical and authoritarian, and does not accept criticism and objections.

Creative Subtype

Mentor — Actor

Prototype: Multifaceted actor who can play both the genius and the villain

This subtype is heavily dependent on his emotional state. When he is in a good mood, he is amiable, animated, and happy to make compliments. He becomes the soul of the company and the life of the party. His behavior is quite dramatic: when he gets into the spotlight, he wins over the audience with sudden tricks, jokes, and unpredictable changes. In a bad mood he is pensive, gloomy and pessimistic and will seek solitude.

With his developed sense of humor, he knows how to mimic others’ voices or mannerisms. His constant interest in people and their customs leads to a significant expansion of his circles, which is why he can spend a lot of time getting to know people, who can then turn out to be strongly disappointing.

When he feels like he can’t do anything, he can overcome his laziness by pulling himself together and doing a lot of work in a short period of time. In the routine of everyday life, his vitality drops. In conversations, he pauses at interesting details along the way, fantasizing and giving his story shades of sensationalism or drama. 

He believes in unlimited possibilities and people’s abilities, and is capable of mentoring and developing them.

He knows how to beautifully express his feelings. His spirits can be dampened by failures and frustration. His is daring and original in his judgments, and often defends those condemned by others. By nature aristocratic, he does not always fit into the ways of the ordinary. His preference for creative freedom willingly demonstrates his ability. He oscillates in the selection of solutions and is subject to doubts and contradictory reflections.

He loathes the idea of being watched, and may perceive he is being scrutinized, so he is inclined to do household chores without people watching. He is reluctant to talk about topics related to his health and appearance, and is suspicious of compliments addressed towards him.

Normalizing Subtype

Mentor — Mentor

Prototypes: Founders of religious and philosophical movements, such as Voltaire, Hegel, Nietzsche, and other great thinkers

He is able to understand people’s underlying motives and stands on moral principles, educating and mentoring those around him. He is proud and vulnerable and is in need of sensitivity or a caring attitude towards him. He does not tolerate familiarity, inappropriate informal conduct, or forwardness in communication. Resentment will linger in his memory long after the issue is resolved. He dislikes being interrupted when in a hurry. He is prone to halt his speech as the audience rattles, making noise. He is very persistent in his moralizing efforts, preventing people from immorality. He may even seem intrusive in his encouragement, being quite forward in addressing tasks.

He is emotional, barely hiding his feelings, though outwardly he aims to be cheerful and friendly. His actions are cautious, but with careful consideration and consultation; he is capable of making radical decisions but he is afraid of making mistakes. At heart, he is a romantic and puts feelings above reason, often idealizing loved ones. He is capable of making sacrifices for their sake. He will not find comfort or solace in circumstances when loved ones are lost or delayed without any news.

He has potential organizational skills in humanitarian and educational spheres. He is not afraid of undertaking big projects, though sometimes he may have difficulty handling them due to overestimating the possibilities. Therefore, he prefers to share responsibility with others to maximize performance. As a leader, he consults many people with a variety of requests and errands, afraid to miss something important that’s out of his sight. Due to his highly- developed sense of responsibility, he experiences tension when he’s unable to fulfill his obligations.

When evaluating general laws, he is able to identify the most important details by strongly arguing his position. The influence of emotion and reason varies in his decision making between work with people and work in the scientific theoretical activities. Over time, he constructs logical systems in abstract fields. He desires order and aesthetics in everyday life. Meticulous about his appearance, he tries to dress tastefully. He is careful with detail and dislikes superfluous or useless things. He is very sensitive to smells and sudden movements.

Harmonizing Subtype

Mentor — Visualizer

Prototypes: Seers and interpreters like Nostradamus or Helena Blavatsky

He is very imaginative and is able to see what is happening around him in terms of fate or hidden meanings. He waits for an event or sign to alert him that it’s time for change. He is prudent and far-sighted, capable of planning things far out into the future. He is able to wait for an ideal situation. He is inclined to be pessimistic in his visions, favoring them over common sense.

He is often interested in the unusual and mysterious phenomena. He frequently anticipates future developments. His health and mood fluctuate. He is distrustful of information that is not consistent with his own views, be it from phenomena or people. He is slow in his decision making as he weighs all the pros and cons. He rarely violates his inner balance; therefore, he responds irritably to those who disturb his peace.

He is able to patiently listen to people, gently expressing his opinions without giving stern or intrusive answers. He sometimes mediates between disputing parties, trying to appease all parties, aiming for a mutual winwin solution. He may spend a long time trying to bring conflicting friends together, explaining the position or motivations of their opponent.

He is devoted to pursuing a stable and relaxed way of life; at home, he is undemanding and disorganized. He is inclined to pursue an artistic expression in literary work or handicrafts. He is fairly suspicious and is afraid of diseases and injuries. He is able to manage in a minimally relaxing environment, though he greatly appreciates comfort. Taking care of his health systematically is difficult.

He dislikes handling many things at once and is capricious and picky when faced with options, from clothes to personal relationships. He will postpone unpleasant things until the very last minute. He is quite unsure of himself and is afraid of being ridiculed or rejected. He is self-conscious about his physique or abilities.

He spends a lot of time alone, reading books from rare authors or listening to music. At such moments he conjures visions, pictures of unusual events or archetypal characters. He often suffers from recurring depression or panic attacks. Something attracts him to the dark side of life.

LII DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Analyst — Improver

Prototype: Researcher who optimizes systems to maximize returns

This is the most purposeful representative of this type. She consistently and persistently pursues goals and is committed to working on her goals until they are brought to an end. She is mistrustful of new ideas until she verifies them, and analytical verification is her staunch asset. She is able to bring herself to do uninteresting but necessary work. She is inclined to hold herself to high standards. She keeps track of health as an essential assurance of her working capacity and is often in good shape.

She dislikes having to defend her personal interests, but is able to stand up for herself and her ideas, being stubborn and uncompromising. She abhors subordination, thus rejects being controlled by anyone. She responds to harsh and despicable criticism with the same criticism in return. She projects an aurora of confidence, although this is more a means of hiding her doubts. Resorting to radical means is quite rare; it is only done when other measures are unsuccessful and the situation becomes critical. She believes that when people make choices on their own, they can be asked about those decisions openly. When necessary, she may reprimand others without respect for the other person. She is often impatient and scornful at those who reject her ideas or demonstrate incompetence on serious matters.

She can be fairly harsh and demanding with people she is close to. In a family, she often takes the leading role. She copes well with everyday problems but is poorly versed in how to treat those around her, so she has trouble dealing with the intricacies of informal communications; however, in business matters, she is talkative and engaging, often using humorous, twisting speeches and popular expressions. She needs to have a positive attitude towards her activities. Her initiatives should not be criticized, interfered with or resisted. She is direct and inflexible in behavior, which is why she has an awkward relationship with sensitive and delicate people.

Most of the time, her work or hobbies are beneficial. She is committed to personal mastery. She explores new methods, providing her own advanced techniques. She spends the minimum on things, but prioritizes their functionality. She strives for perfection in all her work and has a pronounced dislike for intrusive advice from incompetent people.

Creative Subtype

Analyst — Autonomist

Prototype: A scholar with an alternative way of thinking and independent behavior

LII acutely senses the prospects of certain ideas or initiatives and is able to present and promote them to a wide range of people. She knows how to discover a person’s individual ability, finding the best application for them. She quickly grasps the essence of unusual phenomena and complex subjects. She is attracted to interdisciplinary questions and complex systems. She cleverly uses comparisons and analogies and develops new ideas for the sake of theory and practical applications.

She is a good speaker, able to succinctly and clearly convey material to the listener. She is passionate in intellectual debates and able to inspire others with her ideas. Her thoughts are focused on the future; the past is recalled rarely or casually. She is well-suited for brainstorming activities. Distant projects are of little interest to her. She’s mostly interested in the foreseeable future, which allows her to visually verify results and realize the ideas on which she is working.

She tends to delve into her inner world by reflecting. She spends a lot of time in deep thought. She is committed to understanding in her own words the maximum amount of information and idiosyncratic knowledge, so her statements are not always clear to others. Sometimes she is inaccurate or uncertain in minute details, given that she is merely interested in the intrinsic ideas and the main direction of development for the projects and not in the specifics. She makes decisions quickly, always seeing the situation holistically or relying on her intuition. Her second guesses tend to be more accurate than the first.

She always tries to add an element of novelty and surprise to her work. She does not like to engage in criticism, preferring to move forward to tackle any shortcomings. She is an opponent of rigid discipline and administration, considering it limits human expression and individual abilities. She is certain that the primary motive in work is not aided by fear or a sense of duty, rather an interest in the case. She seeks to maximize independence, requiring freedom to act, working badly in rigidly constructed systems. She is inefficient in the field of bureaucracy, waiting, for instance, for official clearance.

With a good sense of time, at events and meeting she usually arrives punctually or not at all. Sometimes her behavior is incomprehensible to others, as she may rely on alternative solutions and unexpectedly cease to participate in a project. Changed circumstances or new evidence can dramatically alter her opinion. At heart, she is skeptical and distrustful, but tries not to show it. She tries to envision different scenarios and to ensure against possible errors.

She possesses few friends, limiting her range to colleagues and associates. She is reserved and incommunicable and doesn’t like to discuss her personal life. She remains withdrawn, except in those cases where she is well-versed in the issues being discussed. She prefers to talk about what interests her; extraneous details during a conversation skip past her ears. If the topic does not interest her, she tries to get away from the conversation since she does not wish to waste time.

LII is compliant in matters of everyday life. She monitors her health regularly. Aesthetic appearances are of little interest to her. She dislikes social rituals, although she is compelled to participate in them, as she considers them necessary to maintain social cohesion. She lets others take the lead and knows how to persuade gently but firmly.

Normalizing Subtype

Analyst — Explainer

Prototype: A scholar who knows how to express manifold data with simple models

This subtype possesses good analytical thinking: developed logic, through which she comprehensively covers complex objects. She is able to discern the primary and secondary factors when analyzing material and tends to summarize the facts based on rigorous models, which she has found or developed. She is well-versed in schemes, classifications and structures. Complexities are dealt with simply and effectively. She realistically evaluates the feasibility of undertaking any affair, never losing sight of alternatives.

She is a proponent of discipline and order not rooted in administrative coercion, but rather desire, duty, and a sense of personal responsibility. By nature, she is kind and obliging, but her principles are placed above personal interests and relationships. Quite rarely does she lose her temper. She is domestic and devotes a lot of time to the education of her children.

She leads a quite ordinary life. She can never do several things at once, especially in a hurry. She speaks fairly monotonously; therefore, she isn’t a great speaker. In the interest of business, she can bring herself to ignore personal inconveniences. She is quite appreciative of fairness and reasonable order, even if her opinion is never imposed or even expressed out loud.

She never strives to win sympathy and is indifferent to both praise and criticism. She dislikes intruders and unexpected phone calls. Besides business initiatives, she doesn’t engage in communication with unfamiliar people. Yet she is able to maintain and support existing relationships. She conceals her cluelessness under the guise of her strict routine. She is quite stern with feelings and affections but gets along well with cheerful people who know how to inspire and lift her mood.

Harmonizing Subtype

Analyst — Integrator

Prototype: Scientist with a global vision, conceptualist thinker

This subtype is gentle and jolly. She lacks stable working capacity and easily tires from routine. She needs an emotional release, usually in the form of new experiences and meeting acquaintances. Domestic chores and other mundane things are usually postponed when she is not in the mood. She pays a lot of attention to her health. In treating diseases, she employs non-surgical or non-traditional methods based on good regulations. She is fashionable, having good aesthetic taste. Moreso than other members of her type, she values individual convenience and comfort.

She possesses a special analytical imagination, which helps her build her comprehensive visions and ideological concepts. She looks at life philosophically and foresees danger and hidden threats. When preparing for an important event, her actions are calculated accurately in advance. She is able to plan activities, avoid haste and have everything. She is not likely to be influenced by slogans, appeals or promises to achieve something in a short time.

She possesses a sensitive emotionality, trying to prevent quarrels and misunderstandings. She is attentive to people and tolerant of their weaknesses, as well as other points of view. She is able to listen in conversation and be reassuring. If necessary, she lucidly explains difficult questions as she sees them. She is quite accurate and equable with everyone. She is welcoming and responsive to those with opposing beliefs, being very diplomatic in her affairs. She is able to adapt to people and fears offending them. Therefore, she abstains or gives evasive answers.

She appreciates intellect and creativity in other people most of all. She often has diverse interests in various fields. She willingly responds to a person’s feelings, to which she sympathizes, showing sensitivity and thoughtfulness. With people she is close to, she is affectionate and helpful. She understands that it’s necessary to work constantly to ensure relationships remain stable.

She seeks support from active and strong people who are able to revitalize and support her in business matters. She requires an emotional, optimistic partner who can fuel her unstable vitality with positive energy. When trying to limit her personal freedom, she retreats into herself, stubbornly defending her principles until relationships turn sour, although it is difficult to experience such conditions.

ESE DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Enthusiast — Caretaker

Prototype: Volunteer, social activist, advocate or trade union organizer

He is an optimistic, cheerful and sociable person. He is considerate to people and actively tries to raise their moods, helping not just in word but in deed. He is capable of rejoicing in others’ successes, willingly sharing their achievements, but when they fall into a bad mood, he finds no need to comfort them. He either immediately throws a tirade of negative emotions or simply waits until their mood changes.

He doesn’t hide his feelings, whether positive or negative. He can never stand rudeness and deceit. Although quite irascible and short-tempered, he quickly forgives and forgets. He is able to perform on stage as a public figure, artist, or actor. He successfully organizes merry celebrations or festive events. He takes care of the weak and defenseless and is effective in organizing trade unions and charitable activities.

 He is outraged by self-righteous, arrogant, or grouchy people. In protest, he can deliberately spoil their mood, demanding compliance with accepted norms or rules. He easily makes new acquaintances, in both personal and business affairs. However, close friends are few, since few can tolerate his emotional dominance.

He tends to be late for meetings and events. This happens because of fussiness and overwhelming present affairs. He never quite willingly engages in domestic issues, but is rather committed to social activities, preferring to talk to a wide circle of people and benefit many others. However, household chores are dealt with quickly due to practicality and skill.

He can be inspired by any idea and becomes an active supporter of the idea, striving to implement it, in reality, sparing neither strength nor time. His enthusiasm is unabated even if there are numerous difficulties.

Creative Subtype

Enthusiast — Pleaser

Prototype: Admirer of talent

This is the most charming representative of this type. He easily makes acquaintances. He is an effective receptionist when accommodating guests, as well as organizing cultural gatherings. Very quick on his feet, he doesn’t like remaining in one place for prolonged periods. He tends to travel, learning about the lifestyles of others around the world. He always has something to talk about. Tourism activities, facilitating guests, working in or owning salons or boutiques, conducting concerts and celebrations — these are the best applications for his abilities. He respects experience and knowledge, although he won’t delve into this deeply. He is interested first and foremost in people themselves: their character and feelings.

He is quite inconsistent and impulsive and poorly calculates his time. A lot of effort is spent on minor things. As a result of that, he never seems to find the appropriate time to schedule things. He’s ashamed of his lateness and disorganization and tries to discipline himself. He willingly volunteers, accepting new positions and organizing them, but never really thinking about the consequences.

Sometimes he is overly trusting or careless, poorly anticipating the future prospects of a proposed deal. As a result, he can make reckless decisions which are later regretted. When such an individual frequently make mistakes, he becomes suspicious, although he does not show this to others. He is quite jealous in personal relationships and won’t rest until his suspicions are dispelled.

He poorly handles dull routines and may daydream or think about the pleasant memories from the past to escape. He never refuses to test himself in something new. He doesn’t enjoy wasting time, and is always trying to fill his day with interesting experiences: visits to the theatre, cinema, exhibitions, parks, friends, etc. He describes events he experiences passionately and in detail, relating whatever he has seen or heard. He enthusiastically supports a variety of novelties, but will not be limited by them.

In life he achieves everything on his own and doesn’t rely on others. His outer gentleness can be replaced suddenly by authoritativeness when a decisive moment affecting his personal interests comes. He successfully engages with any practical activity but likes to have his efforts and resourcefulness appreciated. When necessary, he can easily gain the confidence of others. He is good at distributing goods and signing trade deals. People reach out to him, but he is not interested in organizing and supervising them.

Normalizing Subtype

Enthusiast — Provider

Prototype: Family doctor

An organized and considerate person, he tends to restrain his current emotions. He won’t give superficial, hasty judgments, or make sudden changes to his assessments in order to fit a particular situation. He collects clear and detailed information on subjects that are interesting to him. His conclusions are driven by moral considerations and competent sources found to possess rational explanations. He condemns bad taste, rudeness and tactless behavior. He strives to encourage good manners and a love of knowledge in people close to him. He is devoted to his friends and family. He is persistent and forthright in relationships if convinced of his correctness.

He is inclined to take a long time before making important decisions on complex issues. In order to gather his thoughts, he seeks solitude. He appreciates intelligent interlocutors who can competently explain intricate questions. Due to the chaos of his own thoughts and fear of making mistakes, he may withdraw at the last moment when he has to make a radical decision. More than other variants of this type, he is subject to confusion and excitement, especially when speaking in public.

Amongst his business qualities are distinguished organization and efficiency. He does not take criticism well, as he worries greatly about the work assigned to him and takes it very seriously. He may see negative comments as being made at his own expense, so he quite easily takes offense. He is less easily appeased compared to other variants of this type. He does not strive to take leadership positions and never overestimates his intellectual abilities. He frequently accepts seeing himself on the sidelines as a secretary, assistant, reference, nurse, etc.

He strongly reacts to ungratefulness and expresses his indignation by leaving. In disputes and confrontations, he does not get involved. Internally he has a lot of anxieties about people close to him. When making ethical assessments, he is always confident and knows who to maintain relations with (and who not to). He often questions aesthetic taste. Generally, he is moderate in fashion, dressing in appropriate attire for whatever event or situation he is in.

He prefers concrete work that is systematic in nature: for example, working in the countryside, growing flowers, needlework (embroidery, applique, crochet, etc.). He is good at conducting housekeeping matters and monitors his loved ones’ health and nutrition.

Harmonizing Subtype

Enthusiast — Alleviator

Prototype: Facilitator or project manager coordinating communication on a specific task

He is a diplomatic person who is calm and friendly to people. He is charming and welcoming towards people interested in talking to him. Unlike other Enthusiast subtypes, he is much less emotional and restless. In everything he seeks harmony. He is tasteful, although unobtrusively so, and dresses accordingly whether at home or at work, maintaining cleanliness and comfort. He is observant, especially when people notice his customs and habits. He knows people and what they need. He provides all possible support to the gifted yet modest in nature. To him, helping people adjust to their lives is his mission. It is very surprising that many of this subtype experience difficulties coming up with a problem to solve or attainable goals.

He cooks delicious dishes, designs them in a pretty way. He values pleasant and exquisitely-made things. He is committed to peace and material sufficiency. He knows how to give pleasure and satisfyingly pleasant surprises. He makes a lot of useful things with his own hands. He is often successful in the service sector — window decoration and interior design, beauty salons, tailors, hairdressers, photography, applied arts, etc. His workplace must be comfortable and beautifully decorated. He does not tolerate a bureaucratic spirit, routine procedures, or coarse manners. He is capable of making specific work proceed easily and conveniently. He prefers not to experiment, rather employing proven methods.

He is curious, but when accumulating new information, he takes it critically while same time sensing contradictions and shortcomings. He is persistent in achieving short-term goals, especially in an emergency situation; however, under normal conditions, he lacks commitment and consistency. He is discouraged when his precautions do not work and he has to instead resort to radical measures. He does not overload himself, always finding an opportunity to organize in order to avoid overworking. Bustle and noisy festivities are preferred to quiet company, intellectual conversation, or leisurely retreats in nature.

He needs a reliable friend who happens to be interesting to him. He doesn’t tolerate boring or dull companions. His enthusiasm is less than other subtypes and also extinguished quickly. He brightens up again only when information is presented visually and unconventionally, bringing compelling examples and memorable analogies. His own opinions are expressed only in those cases when he feels his competence in the matter is under discussion. He listens to the council of others, although he typically chooses his own way.

SEI DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Mediator — Distributor

Prototype: A convenient mediator helping people negotiate

SEI leads an active lifestyle, although physical activity takes away a lot of strength. She is fond of nature and willingly takes on interesting work with enthusiasm, hoping to achieve concrete results with low labor input. She does not easily give up interests until she is satisfied. She systematizes her efforts to overcome obstacles.

She desires to make the world better a place, so she thinks that everything should be in a sensible order, built on the consideration of the interests of each individual. SEI possesses skills in production, distribution of goods, and advertisement. She understands people’s real needs and knows her customers. She is able to become successful in marketing.

 She doesn’t take far-reaching initiatives, pursuing very specific shortrange goals instead. SEI has a good sense for knowing whom to contact and getting their business. Being attentive to situations, she may intervene in other people’s conversations. During illness or bad moods she retreats and lies down, waiting out the adversity. Setbacks with time tend to become unworthy of her attention.

SEI passionately defends her ideas and beliefs. She describes events with detail, color, and artistic, active gestures, thereby reinforcing her words by telling a story. She never refuses to participate in comical events. SEI confidently shows her feelings and takes initiative in dealing with the opposite sex, but she can become pretty jealous of her chosen partner and does not forgive betrayal. Her benefits or merits are emphasized when given the appropriate opportunity.

Welcoming to her friends, she loves to have everything beautifully cooked and served. She takes care of guests with high standards, so she spends a lot of energy on holidays. Therefore she does this rarely. SEI is adventurous in matters of comfort and relaxation, including activities involving travel or sporting events. Trying to raise others’ vitality, she pretends to resent their passivity and inactivity. If playful hints do not work, she becomes stern with words in order to get her desired reaction.

SEI often becomes the soul of a small gathering that spends time together, especially if there are many relatives and friends. She knows how to cheer people up with humor, innuendos, and sometimes jokes; if she sees someone starting to get angry, she clarifies what looks like a bad joke to steer the conversation away from conflict.

Due to her sociability and talkative nature, she has many acquaintances, but at heart she is happiest amongst close friends. SEI looks everywhere to find information about recent developments, fashions and hobbies. Where her emotions are, is where she tries to be.

Creative Subtype

Mediator — Composer

Prototype: Pluralists able to unite opposing parties

This subtype knows a lot about a variety of pleasures. She is able to enjoy herself without leaving others behind. She is a lively and inquisitive person who collects a variety of information and shares it willingly with others. She loves debating with others, animating the conversation, but handles aggressive people poorly. She can respond to rudeness with equal rudeness, but then spends a long time away from such stress. She is attentive to the mannerisms and behaviors of other people, assessing their talents and abilities as well as their possible use.

SEI tries to avoid superiors, evading tedious business conversations. Usually, she does not criticize herself, nor does she criticize those around her. She is able to assert her independence while maintaining good relationships with everyone. Generally surprised when someone takes offense at her, she won’t make repeated attempts to get close to such a person. She never tries to change people since she understands the futility of such efforts. Rather, she opts to accept people as they are, integrating different personalities within whatever interesting task she may be part of.

Sometimes overwhelmed by communication, she can become considerably overexcited. As a result of this, she finds herself relying on artificial methods of relaxation, such as drinking. She enjoys feasts, not so much because of the food, but because of the interesting memories and social conversations involved in such occasions.

SEI is never jealous or mistrustful. Sometimes it’s hard to know when she is joking or serious. If she is let down, she may do the same in return. She finds it hard to spend a lot of time at home relaxing, so she may go hiking or try some bohemian activities. She is attracted to unusual people with unique hobbies and seeks intellectual or creative parties where she can talk informally with extraordinary people.

SEI has a pronounced wave-like activity pattern guided by emotional impulse. She either puts all of her effort into something or sits it out, excluding herself. Quickly regaining her strength is not easy. Afterwards, she will wait for a new wave of inspiration, and so on until the next downturn.

Good composers, SEI is able to combine various materials into a single comprehensive product: for example, in coordinating the logistics, supply, packaging and delivery of goods or the provision of complex services. The same characteristic also applies to her ability to unite diverse people in any practical activity, from choir singing to tourism trips. She is also characterised by combining various professional characteristics or places of work.

Normalizing Subtype

Mediator — Rallying

Prototype: A caring parent, the center of the family’s communication

Wherever she is, she is equally friendly and attentive. She is initially wary with strangers, keeping a distance until trust is established in the relationship. SEI avoids cold and arrogant people, preferring to create a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere. When agitated, her speech often becomes hurried and vague.

She takes responsibility for whatever she is assigned and easily gets used to order. She copes well with routine chores when she feels they are necessary. At times, in order to separate work from personal relationships, she operates rigorously and strictly. She enjoys artsy things, mostly done with her own hands. In her territory, she tries to have everything organized properly. She strives for autonomy and self-sufficiency, only seeking help in extreme cases.

SEI possesses the gift of calming and soothing those who oppose her. She knows how to be a patient listener, although ironically, she isn’t for the depressed or sorrowful. Often acting as a peacemaker, SEI persuades people to compromise. It is not easy for her to deny requests, so she behaves cautiously, occasionally alienating people; she is afraid of being clung to by people who might abuse her caring nature. It is difficult for her to understand what people expect from her. She tends to negotiate important issues on an informal basis and won’t air her “dirty laundry” in public.

She is very affectionate and needs close relationships with people whose interests and needs fit with her life. She doesn’t quickly bond with new people, but once she does, she is able to maintain strong relationships. She greatly values those people who share her outlook on life. She loves it when the family gets together spontaneously and when there is a common topic of conversation. She appreciates when the young respect their elders.

SEI knows how to persuade someone into particular affairs, but doesn’t always know what business is really profitable or promising. Therefore, she becomes wary of deadlines, which she blames for failures. She hides offenses, so as not to spoil an established relationship and is good at understanding the nuances in others’ emotional states.

She comes to the aid of those in need of personal support, making her well-suited to service and social sectors. She knows how to make concessions and compromises and wants to make life peaceful and enjoyable for all those close to her.

Harmonizing Subtype

Mediator — Resolver

Prototype: Aestheticist living by the rule of the golden mean

This is a person who know how to relax and indulge in the range of sensations, possessing very sensitive tastes. Other people are treated attentively and thoughtfully, especially her loved ones. This is her speciality, though she does show obvious displeasure when she lose her sense of peace. At such moments she can he quite indignant and harsh. Normally she is always soft and charming in every way, preserving her peace of mind and harmony with the surrounding world. SEI dislikes drawing attention to her troubles and failures. When in need of assistance, she resorts only to those close to her or to knowledgeable experts. By nature, she is secretive and vulnerable, trying not to burden her friends because she knows how unpleasant it is. She never demands attention if she feels it is not warranted. However, she will respond to others’ calls for help.

She loves nature and beauty in its natural manifestation, having a good visual memory to paint from, as well as tastes and tactile sensations. SEI acutely experiences situations minute-by-minute. She expresses her subtle perception of the world in products made by her own hands. Everything she does is done by the heart, with taste. She doesn’t dress in flashy attire and isn’t into trends, preferring only clothes which are hers by style and taste. She loves a variety of original jewelry and accessories, such as watches that blend with her clothes. She pays a lot of attention to the issues of eveiyday life. The best professions for her abilities are in areas such as painting, decorating, designing, etc.

SEI won’t compete or force others to do anything against their will. Therefore she is not interested in leadership careers. At times she may give the impression of a passive or inert person. This is due to the fact that she sees no point in needless fussing and wasting effort. Thanks to this trait, she occasionally has a reputation as a talented bum, going through life contemplatively and endlessly waiting.

She draws her inspiration from nature as the source of harmc and life, but not the type of nature that is an arena of obstacles c. survival challenges that must be overcome — the desert, or conversely, a dense forest or jungle — but rather as a harmonious connection of the elements of air, water, and land. 

SEI is realistic in her judgments and assessments. She critically evaluates information: she dislikes exaggerations and draws attention only to the facts and evidence. A sense of harmony and proportion is never lost. She takes her time carefully selecting everyday objects or people that expect to get close to her.

ILE DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Searcher — Activator

Prototype: Innovative project leader

All of his actions are driven towards distant prospects, with a constant eye on innovation. Like all members of this type, the tendency is to quickly lose interest in any process he initiates, but on a few promising ideas with viable prospects, he will persevere. In vigorous activities, whether business or leisure, he surrounds himself with company. Compliments are given sparingly, preferring material and organizational incentives instead; although in exceptional circumstances, he will shower praise, showing his appreciation. Overall he prefers to reinforce desired behavior through promotion over punishment. He’s a proponent of cohesion and coordination in teamwork and dislikes bureaucracy and insubordination at work.

He is energetic at work and frequently possess organizational skills. He demands that everyone knows their place and engages in concrete work. He is resourceful and clever in practical matters. His work aims are above family or personal relationships in importance. Often taking ideas from others, he quickly finds a use for them and integrates them into his current work. He seeks recognition for his superiority and authority

He’s not afraid to answer the call of a difficult challenge and aggressively search for solutions to a variety of complex problems.

Interrogative in disputes, he tends to ask a lot of questions, especially “why?” He takes into account the opinion of experts when making decisions. He boldly exerts pressure and can even become aggressive when fighting back; he will actively and skillfully defend himself but prefers to avoid direct confrontations. He cannot be intimidated. When panic runs rampant and senior officials or more experienced people are nowhere to be found, he confidently takes the initiative, taking matters into his own hands. He is focused and determined to act quickly and purposefully.

He is an optimist who is always ready for action. He’s not afraid of long-distance travel, adventure, or new places. He’s attracted to activities associated with novelty: the exploration of new areas, and the introduction of new technologies in scientific fields, telecommunications, business startups, and similar projects.

Due to his active nature on one hand and the inability to compromise on the other, it is difficult for him to have stable, conflict- free relationships with people. With company he may try to be the center of attention by telling something unusual from his experiences and dominating while garnering supporters for his ideas. He has a tendency to be the one introducing other points of view, stimulating active discussions. Since he is not always well versed in reading people’s hidden motivations, he can be quite indiscriminate in his contacts. However, in difficult situations, within his personal life, he is easily capable of extricating himself.

Creative Subtype

Searcher — Inventor

Prototype: Eccentric inventor, life-hacker

Not just a thinker, he works with aspirations for the future. He is interested in new, mysterious, or just poorly understood phenomena. His inventive talent is revealed in unusual projects or bold technical solutions. He willingly attracts people to new ventures and prefers to do what is interesting rather than what is profitable. Distracted by interesting details, he often does not have time to execute major projects by the deadline. Therefore, his work is periodically rushed to compensate for missed opportunities.

He cannot tolerate strict regulations and monotonous routine work. He defies authoritarian pressure. In such circumstances, he exacerbates the conflict. He cannot live a sedate and measured life, as ordinary people with routines do. He is quite scattered, leaving things where they were last used. By regularly switching to something new, he forgets what he was going to do at the moment; therefore, maintaining constant order with personal matters is difficult.

He dislikes dealing with issues of everyday life, except when using advanced technology. On matters of aesthetics, he often relies on a partner with taste and generally has little interest in clothing or appearance.

He can easily move from unfamiliar interlocutor to quickly- drawn familiarity when it’s sensed, though he never displays an appropriate smile. When thoughts spring to mind, he cannot wait and has an urge to digress. He needs a listener who is willing to listen to his mind’s freshlyemerging stream of thought. Issues of ethics and subtle emotional cues are perceived as unnecessary, hindering his inventive process. Reproaches can make him lose control, and may cause him to leave, slamming the door as he goes.

He likes to surprise others with sensational news and paradoxical stories. He willingly advises on ways of getting out of difficult situations, often offering the most radical solutions. He appreciates a good sense of humor and knows how to make jokes. He has a surprising combination of shrewdness and naivety, alongside a stream of thought with an infantile egoism.

Normalizing Subtype

Searcher — Examiner

Prototype: Organizer or active participant equipped with instruments for research expeditions

He enjoys topics that provide opportunities to logically analyze, particularly theoretical developments, which can then be put into practice. Initial ideas are turned into elaborate theory or better designs suitable for embodiment in a concrete project. He is a structuralist and classifier who can fill the gaps in general schemes. He will meticulously search for the underlying causes for what is happening around him. This is the most structured and consistent representative of this type. Often well-versed in technique, he can exploit so that things endure and rarely break down.

He is capable of applying himself in areas such as legal investigations, working on committees, technical trials, chemical experiments, writing and debugging software, etc. He searches for causes behind mysterious phenomena, such as the disappearance of ancient civilizations or falling meteorites — also good areas of application for his abilities.

Like other ‘Searcher’ variants, he gets distracted by extraneous things, but in general, he tries to deliver on his promises. Duty and decency are placed above personal ambitions and sentiments, although he protests when this duty is imposed.

He wants his contribution to be noticed and appreciated, but not for vanity. He is attentive to people and seeks to observe conventions even though he sees no particular necessity for them. He attempts to understand the feelings and desires of others in order to maintain smooth relations with all. He is wary of making promises that cannot be fulfilled, since he knows that it will cause discontent and resentment. He is inclined to apologize, explaining the reasons for his unease or unethical behavior.

He is mistrustful in feelings, afraid of seeming ridiculous but honestly speaks about his shortcomings so that no one is misled. He values family and pays a lot of attention to relatives and friends. He is undemanding in subject of food and clothing, yet, for him, it is important that the level of comfort he is accustomed to does not decline.

Harmonizing Subtype

Searcher — Customizer

Prototype: Lucky people who unwittingly fall into dangerous situations, but come out of them minimally affected

He is inclined to have a comfortable and relaxed existence. He has a naive or bewildered appearance. Though able to adapt to unfavorable circumstances, he is, oddly enough, lucky to come out unaffected from unexpected — and sometimes absurd — situations in which all his affairs fall apart.

He is distinguished by a low capacity for work, although he never suffers from inflated demands; therefore, he may do little and never hurries with the implementation of his ideas, since he believes that the main results are ahead. He makes more plans than he actually acts on.

This is the most leisurely paced and relaxed member of this type. He is wary of taking the initiative unless faced with a crisis situation, in which life is spurred into him, stimulating activity. Then he suddenly becomes bold, although inadequate and ridiculous in defending his interests. 

He loves cheerful people and is friendly and optimistic. He is able to joke and lift up his spirits, inspiring confidence. In personal relationships, he needs a partner with initiative but who dislikes hasty events. He rarely gives compliments. Absentia, he idealizes people or trendy new methods, but when actually meeting them or trying the method itself, he becomes disillusioned.

He dislikes boring, everyday life and is in need of an emotional jolt, preferring to have fun with friends. Otherwise, he risks falling into depression. He is badly affected by the effects of alcohol and other means of drug abuse such as doping. If interested in such a vice, he eventually stops its use for health reasons. Due to increased suggestibility, he is easily misled or pulled along in adventure.