Command

You bring decisiveness and clarity to tense situations and can bring emotionally-charged issues out into the open. The courage to face and overcome challenging issues and situations brings others to trust their leadership.

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Command leads you to take charge. Unlike some people, you feel no discomfort imposing your views on others. On the contrary, once you form your opinion, you need to share it with others. Once you set a goal, you feel restless until you have aligned others with you.

You are not afraid of confrontation; rather, you believe that confrontation is the first step toward resolution. Others may avoid facing up to life’s unpleasantness, but you feel compelled to present the truth, no matter how unpleasant it may be.

You need things to be clear between people, and you challenge others to be realistic and honest. You push them to take risks. You may even intimidate them. And while some may resent this and consider you opinionated, they often willingly hand you the reins. People are drawn to those who take a stand and who can persuade them to move in a certain direction.

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Be ready to take charge when others waver.

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