Throughout history, there have been several personality type models which divide into four categories. For example, Keirsey’s 1996 temperament sorter lists the Guardian, the Idealist, the Artisan, and the Rational types. The 1928 DISC assessment divides personalities by Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. In this article, however, we will discuss the four temperaments through Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent’s 1999 model of the Lion, Otter, Beaver, and Golden Retriever personality types. JasperRose will also explore where each temperament is best suited within a financial team.
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