Nicknames:

Perfectionist • Purist • Paragon • Reformer • Judge

"I'd rather be right than president." —John Calhoun

"Our security comes from knowing that... correct principles do not change. We can depend on them." —Steven Covey

"The proof of true love is to be unsparing in criticism." —The Misanthrope by Moliere

Likely examples:

Summary:

Ones stand for the highest standards of ethics, reliability, and performance. "Zero defects!" might be their creed. When they see that there is "one right way" in a situation, they have little tolerance for those who would cut corners. Although others may feel scrutinized or rejected when they don't live up to Ones' standards, the ever-evaluating Ones are applying even higher standards of perfection to themselves.

Qualities and preferences:                          

Getting things right. Skeptical.

Controlled emotions; anger tends to build silently until bursts out.

Follows the rules; likes clear-cut guidelines and expectations.

Practical; literal.

Methodical: likes lists, schedules, .

Above all, avoid mistakes. Consistent.

How to take them:

When a ONE seems to others angrily critical, the ONE may not experience him/herself as angry at all, perhaps responding, "I'm not angry, I'm just trying to make sure you get this right!" The ONE may be unaware of a facial expression or body language that appears to others as aggressive (or at least irritated).

Slogans or catch-phrases:

"Do it by the book!"   "Zero defects."

"A place for everything and everything in its place."

"Nothing valuable ever came easy."

"Anything worth doing is worth doing perfectly."

"Let my conscience be your guide." (—Baron & Wagele)

Appreciated by others for:

High ideals and standards.

Honesty, discipline, and reliability.

Objectivity and fairness.

Ready to take charge and organize activities and situations.

Less appreciated by others when/if:

Judgmental, critical, nit-picking. Offering unwanted preaching or lecturing.

Serious and unable to lighten up. Inflexible, stubborn, or controlling.

Procrastinating because they can't be sure everything is perfect.

Looking at issues as black-or-white, not bending for extentuating circumstances or acknowledging grey areas. Coming off cold-hearted, arrogant or self-righteous.

How to make an appeal to them:

Speak about facts, observables — not feelings, abstractions, possibilities.

Myers-Briggs likely types:

STJ: Sensing-Thinking-Judging types

Specifically: ISTJ, ESTJ

Detail-oriented, ordered, structured, eager for closure.

Stressed by, uncomfortable with, or preferring to avoid:

Disorganized, ad hoc, or go-with-the-flow situations. Emotion-based decision-making. Ambiguity.

Creations by or about this type:

Principle-Centered Leadership by Steven Covey

Poor Richard's Almanac by Ben Franklin

The Analects by Confucius

Get along better with them by:

Be on time, accurate, precise, and dependable.

Warning signs of stress:

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Challenges for growth:

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Beneath the surface:

ONEs are very judgmental of themselves.

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In your childhood, background:

A very critical parent.

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Empowerment from high qualities of SEVEN:

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