chapter 16

Type 7 – The Worrier

‘There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.’

Aristotle1

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In a nutshell

The Worrier is usually a very conscientious and responsible person who takes their job seriously.

Key characteristics: They want to be helpful and to add value without needing to be in the limelight. They often have a good sense of right and wrong and are typically very detail-focused.

Why others can find them difficult: Issues at work can arise from a focus on what might go wrong and a struggle to see ...

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