General Characteristics of Traditionalists

Traditionalists" believe in facts, proven data, past experiences and information brought to them by the "five senses", prefer a structured and organized world, like to make decisions, and are realistic and goal-oriented people.

The Traditionalist is the most traditional of the four types and is firm, reliable and trustworthy.

They value law, order, safety, decency, rules and propriety. They are driven by a motivation to serve the community. They respect authority, hierarchy and power and generally have conservative values. They are responsible and often try to do the right thing, which makes them trustworthy and dependable.

"Traditionalists" need to belong, to serve others, and to do the right thing. They focus on stability, order, cooperation, consistency and reliability, and they are serious and hard working. "Traditionalists are very hard on themselves at work, and they expect others to be the same. "Traditionalists like coworkers who share their dedication, respect authority, and do their part.

Traditionalists tend to be the main supporters of the organization, whether they are in a leadership or leadership position. Their most common role is that of "stabilizers" - defenders of tradition and the status quo.

Most "traditionalists" (regardless of their judgmental preference) prefer positions that are stable, clear, and purposeful, and dislike positions or organizations that are in a state of flux and chaos.

"Traditionalists" include both thinking traditionalists and emotional traditionalists, and there is a clear difference between the two. Emotional traditionalists often do not exhibit the general characteristics of traditionalists as clearly as thinking traditionalists. When making decisions, emotional traditionalists prioritize relationships with others and people, instinctively striving for greater rapport with others while constantly looking for opportunities that will enable them to help others in tangible ways.