The Upholder
The side of us that cares deeply about what is right, and will stand up for what is just and fair.
Dutiful, just
Dogmatic, combative
Making a mistake — being in the wrong.
Upholders stand up for what is just even when it strains their connections. They believe it is their duty to be of service and often work tirelessly — becoming, at the extreme, obsessive or fanatical about the cause.
Upholders are straight-talking, results-focused, strong and dutiful workers who thrive in competitive situations; their drive for change and justice can make them efficient, effective leaders. But a fear of making mistakes can turn them dogmatic and literal — fighting for what they see as right even at the cost of relationships and team morale.
How the Upholder 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 Upholder — and the other eleven types — pattern your life or your team.