So far in this series, we have looked at how the Type 2s and Type 3s function in the workplace and how we can better support them as leaders and managers.
This week, we look at the last of our Heart-centred Types (and the most expressive) – the Type 4s
Type 4s in the office
At their core, the Type 4s value authenticity in the expression of themselves and others in their team members at the workplace. They are largely motivated by the meaning they find in their work and use their work as a deeper expression of their inner insights, emotional creativity and depth, as well as their individual style.
4 Wing 3s in the office tend to be more goal-oriented and are more extroverted. They express themselves through the work image they have carefully created for themselves to allow them to missile in achieving their dreams and creative goals in the workplace.
4 Wing 5s in the office tend to be more introverted and are more likely to express their creativity in their work quietly and in the background. They work better alone as they withdraw into the rich, inner world they tap on to make their creativity stand out in the work they deliver.
How to support the 4s in the office
- Appreciate the meaning behind what they do in the office by actively validating them through praise and appreciation .
- When assigning work to them, ensure that clear parameters are set and yet allow them some space to express their creativity.
- Respect their personal sharing by listening to them actively without trying to give them quick solutions.
To the Type 4s, here is a short word of encouragment:
Please remember that you are competent enough to make your own dreams come true. See the beauty of your own unique gifts and own that personal style by being confident in your own skin.
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