SEE DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Politician — Representative

Prototypes: Film and show-business producers, liberal politicians

This subtype possesses leadership characteristics. He exhibits good organization and also fulfills his word. He is better at managing large teams, as opposed to smaller ones. He is energetic and impulsive, but able to restrain himself around others. He looks presentable and respectable. SEE cultivates the image of a guardian fighting for the rights of a group of people. He cleverly lobbies the interests of his group.

He constantly expands his circle of acquaintances and areas of activity. For him, it is important to be influential, having authority in the various circles he is in contact with. He knows how to mobilize people for new business, although not in convergence. He’s unafraid of initial difficulties and has a tendency to rapidly move profitable ideas into practice.

Tactically flexible, he improvises in accordance with the course of events. He rapidly adapts to extreme situations and looks for methods to stabilize situations, at least temporarily. SEE is definitely committed to never taking sides publicly and is good at negotiating, bringing opposing parties to a compromise.

He acts confidently and decisively, but only if surrounded by support. He seeks a lot of formal council, making decisions independently after assessing the relation of forces among stakeholders. In the interest of business, he may become very demanding and, at times, even rigid. He is good at selecting assistants for himself.

SEE always knows what he wants. He needs big goals and new, challenging tasks. Without a constant influx of new ideas, his spirit sours. At the same time, he lacks strategy and long-term calculation. He prefers to solve emerging problems immediately; otherwise, he may become distracted and lose interest.

He is able to seek, and more importantly, unravel talents. Fortunately, this is popular among creative people seeking to be discovered. Thanks to him, society has enhanced social mobility; however, the implementation of excessive and badly-prepared liberalization often leads to unhealthy competition and breakdown.

He strives to be involved in the course of various events and loves to move from place to place, leaving each visit having made useful connections. At heart, he needs admiration and recognition, so when it is given, he doesn’t spare any energy. This stimulates him for even greater activity: for him, it is very important to have his prestige recognized and acknowledged.

SEE is indifferent to theory and engages purely in practical activities. He prefers specific attainable goals that will bring real benefit. He tries to improve his expertise in various fields in order to raise his prestige and strengthen his position. He finds it important to have a variety of titles and awards.

He makes decisions based on personal experience, although if the issue isn’t familiar to him, his choices fluctuate. He prefers to hide his inner thoughts and fears from others. In such situations, he seeks the advice of experts. He appreciates those who supply him with systematic information and warning of errors.

Creative Subtype

Politician — Mercurial

Prototypes: Event planner, comedy artist

This subtype is distinguished by uninhibited and demonstrative behavior. Amongst company his wit becomes apparent. He prefers democratic humor without sarcasm or mean and inappropriate jokes. He is good at conducting toasts and amusing guests during feasts, and he enjoys telling anecdotes and jokes that please everyone.

SEE is sociable and knows how to secure valuable contacts, although he lacks the time to consistently support them. He prefers to negotiate depending on the situation and on mutually beneficial terms. He confidently finds applications for others’ skills and abilities and waits for others’ reactions and evaluations. He praises his intelligence, insights and other advantages or abilities alongside his pragmatic motivation, which stimulate him in pursuing his host of activities.

He loves freedom and cannot tolerate being regulated with precise instructions detailing when, how, and what he can and can’t do. He resists any restrictions placed on him, often in a manner that is harsh and rude. At the same time, he is capable of neutralizing a serious looming conflict by changing the subject or refuting the offensive words by turning them into a joke.

SEE rarely pays attention to general laws and independent tendencies, often based on the fact that all actions are subject to his subjective desires and gains. Complex logical explanations do not suit him. He sticks to simple diagrams and explanations. He prefers compromise and arrangements instead of harsh confrontation. He looks for the right way to approach a person.

He can be emotional and impetuous, boldly expressing his feelings and concerns. He is able to proffer compliments. His behavior is unpredictable due to sudden changes in his goals and desires. His mood affects those around him: if it is good, he can affect everyone with his optimism, and if bad, spoil the fun. At times, he can be excessively dramatic.

He is sensitive to criticism and becomes nervous when attention is drawn to his mistakes. He is offended when people do not take his advice on remedial provisions; he may even protest. However, over time, he begins to listen to legitimate concerns and changes his stance. He respects smart people when they warn him about a hasty decision in advance, cautioning about potential adverse effects.

As practical psychologists, this subtype is also good at reading people’s intentions by focusing on their appearance, facial expressions and gestures. He can cleverly make advertisements, persuading people to make particular choices. He stimulates, encourages, and persuades others. He revolves among his friends and relatives, and has the necessity to be social; however, in his narrow circle of people, he often criticizes rather than gives praise, though he does so gently in a half-joking manner.

SEE is inclined to start a lot of things at once, but never manages to finish everything due to a lack of time, loss of interest, or falling into a bad mood. He has a poorly-developed sense of proportion, often wanting to do more than is objectively possible. He performs well in advertising fields, intuitively understanding what is interesting and how to hype something up to make it seem better than it is. Focusing on minor things, he may miss what is most important and necessary.

Routine and monotony tire him quickly; therefore, he is inclined to relax and seek new interests. A characteristic curiosity leads him to new information and even self-improvement. Switching between various activities and people is vital to him.

Normalizing Subtype

Politician — Supplier

Prototypes: Caterer, concierge, or manager with an established network of personal connections; shuttle trader (who provides product from one country to another)

He is distinguished by an accommodative character. SEE knows when it’s best to remain silent and when it is better to give up. He is good at maintaining relationships. He listens and calms people when they are agitated. Although he can be coarse, it is in retaliation against the insolent and for the sake of his interests. Overall he tries to be sensitive to others, sympathizing with those in need. He attempts to soothe and cheer others during difficult moments.

He nurtures confidence, knowing how to create an atmosphere that puts people at ease. His democratic demeanor, informal ease, and simple emotionality help him win others’ sympathy. While that gives the impression of openness and sincerity, his openness has a limit, which he never admits. He really only trusts a few people.

He is aware of the circle of rules and obligations that must be respected and won’t exert his will beyond this. He likes to share experiences on specific issues. He values his independence and practicality. In everything, he strives to be self-sufficient and not to be dependent. He has a penchant for organic farming and mutually beneficial exchanges.

He appreciates coziness and comfort and is concerned with the welfare of loved ones. He never disturbs others’ peace, especially when resting. He can be a good cook and uses delicious food to cope with stress, so often he has a full figure. He creates a safe home, where his friends and loved ones can relax after work. Family ties are important to him.

In the interest of business, he is able to compromise. In disputes, he tries not to finalize outcomes and is able to hold back with time or soften the requirements. He aspires to understand general patterns and trends of the issues being dealt with. He tries to understand situations in detail; however, he still lacks insight and sometimes finds himself in a network of dealers and swindlers.

In affairs, he is quite practical and dependable. At home he is tidy, taking care of the shopping errands and managing the budget. He expects good manners from his loved ones, as well as cleanliness, order and responsible spending. SEE is economical in small things, but not sufficiently prudent in major purchases.

It happens that he can be quite the avid football fan, sitting by the television with a beer. Among women of this type are fans of soap operas and dramatic series that focus on relationships; they especially adore common people that find themselves in a wealthy society.

Harmonizing Subtype

Politician — Nudger

Prototype: Highly sociable habitual cafe-goer who enjoys discussing local life

This subtype is relaxed and unhurried in motion. From a distance, he seems quite patient and calm, but this is misleading. Inner balance comes to him with difficulty: tranquility is halted by heightened impressionability, as well as contradictory feelings and desires, which he does not even understand. He often places higher expectations on new acquaintances than they can manage. Acutely sensitive to emotional discomfort, he is experienced in handling matters where there is a discrepancy between desirable and actual results.

He avoids strain by tackling his distant goals. Not inclined to sports, he prefers passive recreation such as gatherings with friends, cigarette breaks on the porch, lying on the beach, etc. He does a lot for his company. Reclusive lifestyles are boring to him, which lends to difficulty. He becomes active only when he feels it’s safe to do so without much hassle. Unabashedly, he turns to neighbors to borrow small amounts of money.

He is attracted by everything that is officially prohibited and he is capable of making concessions to a person, gaining confidence and offering a quick deal. After receiving a deposit, his promises may eventually be forgotten. He exploits such human instincts as greed and the desire to get something just like someone else’s without much effort.

He prefers to act quietly and will quickly remove unsuccessful contacts or unanswered proposals; he has the ability to make it seem as though he had nothing to do with it. He is good with complaint techniques and shows his innocence to the offended side in the event of conflict. He knows that this easily arouses public pity and sympathy. He can’t withstand direct confrontation for a prolonged period of time; it is easier for him to hide and wait out the conflict.

He apologizes for his inconsistency and impulsiveness periodically, but the sense of guilt quickly dissipates. He is inclined to write off all of the circumstances. He gives little thought to the future and its implications for his life; he lives for the present day, though may make mutually optimistic plans for the future. He likes gambling and other activities that allow him to relax and enjoy a pleasant occasion. He successfully leads small or medium trade when in a reliable environment.

His thinking is very concrete and speculative, but not selective and critical. Once relaxed, he is able to discuss everything, especially social life and political events. Sometimes he is superstitious and does not try to get to the natural causes of failures. He has an inherent elevated gullibility and easily falls under the hypnosis of eloquent speakers, political persuasion or leaders, promising unprecedented discounts or a quick income.

By nature he is gentle and compliant; at the same time, he is restless because of individualism. It’s not easy for him to maintain stable relationships with people because of his rather capricious and fickle nature. He prefers to live separately, to be free from all sorts of obligations, but at the same time have someone like a pleasant neighbor he can ask for help when necessary.

IEI DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Lyrist — Mocker

Prototypes: Those who mock the shortcomings of an existing system

Distinguished by impulsivity, this subtype is prompt in her actions. She suddenly initiates work, then gets distracted by something else, though after a while she returns to her task. She’s internally restless and inconsistent in her desires. She can have sudden mood swings — from laughter to tears and vice versa. Passionately arguing her ideas, she takes advice only when she’s calm and then follows it only until her next emotional outburst.

She loves to talk about a variety of unusual events or emerging developments. Sensing danger, her anxious mood spreads. At the same time, she doesn’t lose faith in winning. She may even reassure the discouraged, giving them an emotional boost. She closely associates moral anguish with physical suffering.

She never backs down when faced with sudden aggression or tension. In extreme situations, she inspires admiration or surprises others with her fearlessness in the face of danger. She never gives in to forceful pressure and is able to stand her ground.

She has tendencies towards practicality and thriftiness, but a regular working rhythm is something she cannot sustain for a prolonged time. Sometimes wasteful and uneconomical, under a rush of emotions, she may indulge in superfluous purchases. She looks down upon people who are miserly or greedy with small things.

She is often ironic and sarcastic, and even prefers to present unpleasant things jokingly, with a smile. Quite in need of praise and encouragement, she is sensitive when her work is criticized but also takes offense if her efforts go unnoticed. She seeks to lead in personal relationships.

Creative Subtype

Lyrist — Excited

Prototype: Admirer of rare phenomena or unusual behaviors able to reflect and direct their feelings into creative products

This subtype is emotional, charming, and sociable. She easily and naturally makes contact with people, although it is difficult for her to keep herself constantly in high spirits. Her gifts are spontaneity, sincerity, and cordiality. Figuratively, and with subtle humor, she talks about her experiences and what she has seen. She knows how to lighten the mood around her, discussing unusual situations and stories.

She does not tolerate routine and monotony well, and she dislikes stereotypical expectations and strict rules. She cannot submit to regulations and instructions and is prone to impromptu and improvised actions. She chooses an opportune moment to suddenly attract attention. She willingly gives compliments, especially to those considered authorities. Her requests are laid out in such a manner that makes it difficult to refuse.

Well-versed in the feelings and moods of people, she is able to find an individual approach for each person. Using her ability to inspire confidence, she forges useful contacts to achieve her goals and finds the most appropriate players available. It happens that successes occur in those instances where she is motivated by a strong desire and favorable circumstances.

She permits an “artistic” mess in her apartment or workplace. She hardly considers economical and sober approaches to her affairs, yet in extreme situations she can be quite adventurous.

She is graceful and gentle in motion and strives to express herself through clothes, but she won’t cross the line separating originality from vulgarity. She demonstrates sophistication in her specific manner of communication, from which she draws the attention of others.

Normalizing Subtype

Lyrist — Reconciler

Prototype: A mediator between parties on the same team with conflicting interests

Sensitive and attentive to people, she is able to maintain friendly relations. She can be relied upon. She exhibits a tolerant attitude to other people’s shortcomings and weaknesses. She finds it difficult to create or deal with conflict. In disputes, her focus is not on differences but rather on unifying points, aiming to reconcile. She hopes that her kindness and dedication will eventually be rewarded.

She is fairly apprehensive and is prone to doubt and fluctuations when making important decisions; therefore, she’s in need of moral and physical support. She needs to be involved in matters with clear objectives in front of her. She completes assignments responsibly. She respects strong, influential people who confidently explain their position and give specific instructions. In work, she tends to lose a sense of reality, and is distracted by trifles she never has time to complete within a set period due to more important things.

Owing to distractions, she sometimes forgets to fulfill promises, but is then eager to make amends. For the sake of maintaining good relationships with family and fulfilling the requirements of her position, she tries to develop business skills and carry out family responsibilities. She is quite organized and thorough in everyday life.

She will not impose her own feelings if they are not reciprocated; however, relationships that have run their course aren’t severed immediately, as she becomes accustomed to people. She is able to wait patiently, coaxing them to start all over again. She may endure severe hardships for the sake of her ideals or present feelings.

Harmonizing Subtype

Lyrist — Dreamer

Prototypes: Naive optimistic dreamers, such as Manilov of Dead Souls by Ukrainian playwright Nikolai Gogol

The harmonizing subtype is soft and considerate. She has a soulful, poetic personality, and at heart is a dreamer and romanticist. She possesses a sophisticated view of the world and is willing to share her views and concerns with others. She seeks understanding, empathy and support.

Highly developed in feelings, she worries about dangerous courses of events, and gradually applies contingencies accordingly. She dislikes hurry and bustle, believing that fate is predestined. Despite noticing all the imperfections of the world, she believes good will always triumph over evil and the future will be bright.

She is generally interested in philosophical and mystical arts, literature, history, and unconventional religions. She possesses a good imaginative memory and is a well-mannered communicator.

She dresses tastefully and is elegant in presentation, even when negligent of her own appearance. She cares about the health of her loved ones and others. She adapts well to difficult living conditions and knows how to relax even in a tense situation.

SLE DCNH subtype descriptions

Dominant Subtype

Marshall — Promoter

Prototype: Stern commander

This subtype is a strong-willed, determined, goal-oriented person who is aggressively ambitious and demanding. Being energetic and active, he grows up developing uncommon ways of doing things. He achieves his goals by any means possible and is able to make enormous sacrifices in resources for his cause.

He operates both directly and through intermediaries. He knows how to manage people, imposing his will on weaker parties, or offering favorable conditions where possible. He is quite proud, but sensitive, although he tries to conceal this. Considering it a weakness, it is unthinkable for him. In anger, he is insensitive to other people’s shortcomings.

He is a natural leader, though failing to overcome obstacles lowers his vitality. Configured for achieving realistic targets, as flexible a tactician, he is able to adapt to the process. He never hesitates taking risks, weighing chances of success on the fly. He will not rest till his targets are reached.

He dislikes indecisive people who evade bold action. He rejects advice, preferring to make all decisions on his own. He can listen while conversing, but has to have the last word. Bureaucrats are intolerable to him. When under pressure, his resistance is even stronger.

Creative Subtype

Marshal — Attacker

Prototype: A warrior or brave fighter

The creative subtype is active and volatile, boldly attacking in combat situations. He has a desire for freedom to fight, passion, and victory. Instantly adapting to dynamic circumstances, he is always ready for action. He seeks recognition for his work and is proud of his successes and achievements.

He is perceptive, witty, and possesses a critical mind. He knows how to give a brief and succinct description of a person, and if necessary, how to entertain strangers. He actively promotes his interests and hectic endeavors. At the same time, he has a good sense of humor.

For objectionable people, he may create a hostile environment, but for loved ones, he tries to provide comfort and welfare, showing care and attention. He respects influential and authoritative people. He aims to protect the weak and defenseless. Trust in others can be severed without regret, as he has no fear of becoming a renegade. In the interest of business, he demonstrates diplomatic skills such as courtesy and helpfulness.

In personal relationships, he will have a hard time if forced to adjust to his partner. He is very uncompromising and independent. Self-reliance is of the utmost importance to him. His actions are often unpredictable and dependent on mood swings; it is best to vacate his personal space when he succumbs to rage and anger. His quests often exceed his available options. He responds to present situations promptly, though he is badly prepared for long-term projects and distant prospects.

With his willpower, he can suppress surging emotions, though he experiences some difficulties expressing shades of emotion. Monotony quickly tires him, which is why he likes playing psychological games with his partner.

Normalizing Subtype

Marshall — Withstander

Prototypes: Athlete, confident economist

This subtype maintains composure and won’t lose equanimity under any circumstance. The inability to prove his strength triggers frustration. He doesn’t enjoy leaving his comfort zone to be in front of strangers.

He maintains his bravado, hiding his unease when in unfamiliar territory. He is discreet and polite when in public. A rational man, he deals with matters judiciously and impartially.

He prefers to talk about what he is competent at. He is confident with only official or trusted sources of information. He is interested in laws and regulations and competently handles documentation. When consulted for advice, he delves into the details of the matter, giving concrete answers. He won’t persuade strictly by arguments, but also relies on facts. He hardly finds words in speech; he is not very expressive in conversation.

He is easy to talk to, and when talking to strangers, he uses indirect questions to determine where he stands in society along with his connections and opportunities. He seeks firm ground to form relationships on, both when dealing with business and solving collective problems. He likes to do big things, with everything carefully weighed and concrete plans for action in place.

This SLE is a sturdy worker who is consistent and practical in business. He provides services, organizes people, and handles obligations and subordinates accordingly. His plans and results do not always reflect each other, as surprises which cannot be taken into account in advance tend to arise.

He prides himself on self-reliance and will even undertake temporary employment if necessary. He will not waiver under pressure from someone else. He is able to withstand heavy weight loads. He is effective in the sport as a weightlifter and is good at physical activities in general. He requires simple, but high-calorie foods. He is inclined to accumulate wealth, especially in real estate.

Harmonizing Subtype

Marshal — Schemer

Prototypes: Human resources representative, strategic planner, overseer of business mergers

He is prudent and foreseeing. He can sense threats, but hopes they won’t come to fruition. He is quite secretive and dislikes having people look into his personality. He is able to evade intrusive conversations, but will display insolence if necessary.

He devotes himself to the right people, showing care by serving them. He will organize avenues for collective work to prove his competence.

He considers himself a strategist and works out different solutions, finding ways out of sticky situations. He is able to wait for the right moment, but, the fear of risk-taking can cause him to miss opportunities. While showing kindness to others and being friendly, he requires unanimity and solidarity.

At heart, he is quite superstitious and suspicious. Periodically, he finds himself in pessimistic and melancholy states, trying to figure himself out. In moments of despair, compassion, understanding, sympathy, and consolation are what he needs, though he could never pour his heart out to everyone.

He tries to maintain the upper hand over his enemy through maneuvers and proactive action, never directly fighting. He deals with the struggles of life through ignoring anything that hampers his efforts.

He is afraid of opening up for fear of becoming dependent on people who sympathize with him; however, with a change of environment, his emotions can follow through. He is flexible with matters regarding friends or leisure and entertainment. He requires steady support from close friends and family; he needs a place of solace. He will neither deny himself gourmet food nor pleasure.

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.