Type 6 vs Type 7
Comparing The Loyalist and The Enthusiast across the four rooms of the Johari Window.
Arena
Type 6 The Loyalist
Loyal, Courageous, Responsible, Cooperative
Type 7 The Enthusiast
Enthusiastic, Versatile, Spontaneous, Grateful
Mask
Type 6 The Loyalist
Core fear: Being without support or guidance
Type 7 The Enthusiast
Core fear: Being trapped in pain or deprivation
Blind Spot
Type 6 The Loyalist
Defense mechanism: Projection
Type 7 The Enthusiast
Defense mechanism: Rationalization
Shadow
Type 6 The Loyalist
Under stress moves to Type 3. Anxious, Suspicious, Reactive, Dependent
Type 7 The Enthusiast
Under stress moves to Type 1. Scattered, Self-centered, Addictive, Escapist
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main difference between Type 6 and Type 7?
- Type 6 (The Loyalist) is driven by one fear, being without support or guidance, and one aim, to have security and support. Type 7 (The Enthusiast) is driven by one fear, being trapped in pain or deprivation, and one aim, to be happy and fulfilled. Both sit in the head center, which runs on analysis and a concern with security and certainty, so their surface energy can feel similar even though what drives them differs. Their arrows differ too: Type 6 slides toward Type 3 under strain and grows toward Type 9, whereas Type 7 slides toward Type 1 and grows toward Type 5.
- How do I know whether I am Type 6 or Type 7?
- If your deepest worry is about being without support or guidance and what you most want is to have security and support, you map to Type 6. If the worry is closer to being trapped in pain or deprivation and the pull is to be happy and fulfilled, Type 7 fits. Two people can act the same and still type differently; the fear underneath is what decides it.
- Why are Type 6 and Type 7 so often confused?
- Type 6 and Type 7 are neighbors on the circle and can share a wing, so a strong wing on either side blurs the line between them. The clearest tell is the core motive: Type 6 is ultimately protecting against being without support or guidance, while Type 7 is protecting against being trapped in pain or deprivation. Watch which fear shows up when each is cornered.