Personality Archetypes & Triggers Flashcards
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How many core Fascinate personality Advantages are there?
Answer: 7
The Fascinate System identifies seven distinct Advantages, which are the primary ways individuals and brands naturally add value and influence others. These seven Advantages are Innovation, Passion, Power, Prestige, Trust, Mystique, and Alert. They serve as the building blocks for understanding an individual's or brand's unique communication style.
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven Fascinate Advantages?
Answer: Courage
The seven core Fascinate Advantages are Innovation, Passion, Power, Prestige, Trust, Mystique, and Alert. While courage can be a valuable trait, it is not one of the specific, defined Advantages within the Fascinate System framework. The system uses its distinct terminology to categorize communication styles.
What is a Trigger in the Fascinate System?
Answer: A communication advantage
In the Fascinate System, "Triggers" are synonymous with "Advantages." They represent the distinct ways a brand or individual naturally captivates and influences others. These Triggers are the inherent communication styles that make someone or something fascinating.
What do the Primary and Secondary Triggers combine to form?
Answer: Archetype
The Fascinate System identifies a person's or brand's unique Archetype by combining their Primary and Secondary Advantages (or Triggers). The Primary Advantage is the dominant way they add value, and the Secondary Advantage is the supporting way. Together, these two define one of the 49 distinct Archetypes, providing a comprehensive understanding of their communication style.
What is the core Advantage of someone with the 'Maverick Leader' Archetype?
Answer: Innovation
The 'Maverick Leader' Archetype is defined by a Primary Advantage of Innovation and a Secondary Advantage of Power. Therefore, Innovation is the core, dominant Advantage for this Archetype, signifying their ability to challenge the status quo and create new solutions. They are known for their forward-thinking and unconventional approach.
Which Archetype combines Trust as a Primary Advantage and Alert as a Secondary?
Answer: The Wise Counselor
The Archetype formed by combining Trust as the Primary Advantage and Alert as the Secondary Advantage is "The Wise Counselor." This Archetype is characterized by their reliability, integrity (Trust), combined with their precision and vigilance (Alert), making them trusted advisors who offer sound, well-considered guidance.
What does the Alert Advantage signify?
Answer: They are precise and vigilant
The Alert Advantage describes a communication style characterized by attention to detail, precision, and vigilance. Individuals or brands with a strong Alert Advantage are seen as thorough, strategic, and reliable, often excelling at anticipating needs and delivering with accuracy. They are known for their careful and methodical approach.
Which Archetype is associated with Prestige and Passion?
Answer: The Victor
The Archetype "The Victor" is defined by the combination of Prestige as its Primary Advantage and Passion as its Secondary Advantage. This Archetype embodies a drive for excellence and high standards (Prestige) combined with intense emotional engagement and enthusiasm (Passion), making them compelling and aspirational leaders.
Why is knowing your Archetype valuable?
Answer: To maximize influence
Understanding your Fascinate Archetype helps you identify your natural communication strengths and how you uniquely add value. By leveraging these inherent Advantages, you can intentionally refine your messaging and actions to be more authentic and impactful, thereby maximizing your ability to influence and captivate your audience. It's about playing to your strengths to achieve greater impact.