Personality Classification From Personality Plus, by Florence Littauer Not the only classification (Briggs-Meyers) Four personality types: (Popular) Sanguine (Perfect) Melancholy (Powerful) Choleric (Peaceful) Phlegmatic
What do these terms mean? The Popular Sanguine? The Perfect Melancholy? The Powerful Choleric? The Peaceful Phlegmatic? These terms describe a style/type of personality and you may be one, two or even part of three of these styles. They help us understand ourselves and others we know and live or work with.
The Popular Sanguine An appealing personality Talkative storyteller Enthusiastic and Expressive Curious Volunteers for jobs Inspires and charms others Makes friends easily “Life of the party”
The Perfect Melancholy Deep, thoughtful, analytical Serious and purposeful Genius, intelligent Talented and creative Likes detail, charts, graphs etc Organised, neat and tidy Perfectionist Economical Deep compassion and concern
The Powerful Choleric Born leader, strong-willed and decisive Compulsive need for change Goal oriented, organises and delegates well Thrives on opposition and emergencies Usually right and has little need for friends
The Peaceful Phlegmatic Easy going personality Calm, patient, well- balanced Has administrative ability Mediates problems Easy to get on with Has many friends Good listener
The Good and the Bad Sanguine (good) Sanguine (bad) Raises everyone’s spirits. Good to have when things are tough Sanguine (bad) Can seem like he/she doesn’t take things seriously.
The Good and the Bad Melancholy (good) Melancholy (bad) Keeps things neat and tidy. Excellent for keeping track of things Melancholy (bad) Can focus too much on details, miss the “big picture”.
The Good and the Bad Choleric (good) Choleric (bad) Excellent when someone is needed to “take charge”. Natural leader, bold, unafraid. Choleric (bad) Can be overbearing, arrogant, bossy.
The Good and the Bad Phlegmatic (good) Phlegmatic (bad) Excellent when someone is needed to mediate conflict. Excellent negotiator. Phlegmatic (bad) Can taken advantage of.