The Affecter
The side of us that appears confident, charismatic and accomplished — the motivator who takes the lead.
Driven, motivating
Workaholic, hides weakness
Being seen to fail — any crack in the image.
Inspiring and cheerful, Affecters motivate others and thrive on risk. Certain they can ace anything, they can crash at times — but can't bear to be seen as a failure. Their image matters so much that others may wonder whether they are genuine, or just 'affected'.
Affecters are confident, impressive and highly motivated workers, and often make motivational leaders with a strong sense of purpose. They are frequently workaholics, 'married to the job'. A need for appreciation can read as know-it-all, and an inability to show vulnerability can have them occur as phony or evasive.
How the Affecter shifts
A neutral baseline; the strength it becomes when the gift is honoured; the weakness it falls into when the fear beneath it takes over.
The everyday flavour this type gives a personality.
What this type provides when the gift is used consciously.
What takes over when the hidden fear is running the show.
The other faces of the Sovereign
Our capacity to look for and believe in a new, inspiring future — with the willingness to lead towards it, or to get behind the leadership of another in pursuit of that vision. Rooted in the archetypal energy of the Sovereign.
An assessment can show you how strongly the Affecter — and the other eleven types — pattern your life or your team.