The Alerter
The side of us that questions almost everything and stays watchful for potential problems.
Critical, thorough on risk
Over-cautious, controlling
Being caught out, unprepared, in a disaster of some kind.
Alerters make good whistle-blowers, devil's advocates and watchdogs, because they want to protect people from possible dangers. In shadow, the same vigilance can turn to naysaying and cynicism.
Alerters are dedicated team players with high integrity and the capacity to follow things through. They excel at critical thinking and will uncover the hidden pitfalls in any plan. Reluctant to lead unless risk and safety are paramount, their fear of being caught unprepared can make them over-cautious and controlling — and unsolicited negative feedback can slowly erode a team's trust.
How the Alerter 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 Magician
Our capacity to step back, gain perspective and, from a distance, see the bigger picture. It lets us see the risks and challenges that may lie ahead, and develop strategies for meeting them. Rooted in the archetypal energy of the Magician.
An assessment can show you how strongly the Alerter — and the other eleven types — pattern your life or your team.