The Contester
The side of us that is courageous, grounded and comfortable with power — in its element with anger and conflict.
Pragmatic, competitive
Pushy, bullying
Being — or looking — weak.
Contesters meet challenges head on, relish the competition of a good battle, and take control easily — to the point where they can become aggressive and intimidating.
Contesters are real, pragmatic, dynamic and competitive team players. Their self-confidence and willingness to shoulder responsibility makes them strong leaders. But a fear of being or looking weak can have them be pushy, dominating, even bullying — acting for the sake of progress without thinking through the consequences.
How the Contester 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 Warrior
Our capacity to take action, set boundaries and assert our power in the world. The drive to be persistently in action, delivering on goals and accountabilities, and earning the respect of our peers. Rooted in the archetypal energy of the Warrior.
An assessment can show you how strongly the Contester — and the other eleven types — pattern your life or your team.