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I have been testing people for their management style (same as personality) for my entire working career. Then for 15 years I owned a large consulting company here in Seattle, and tested a ton more folks (over a 1,000) for high level positions, as well as for team building in both the public and private sector.

Here is a quick summary: There are 6 basic elements that make us who we are and how we act. Drive (accomplishment), Influence (control over others) Compliance (following the rules) Security (action taken to prevent the unexpected), Energy level and IQ (least important).

The relationship of those attributes makes us who we are. I believe it is determined 70% genetic and 30% cultural.

, but four basic ones:

Task Oriented - These people are driven by accomplishing tasks - they tend to be a bit gruff, and focused on getting things done. Good delegaters, but expect results from their subordinates. About 17% of the population (my estimate) Business owners, managers, etc NOTE i THINK TRUMP FITS HERE

Influencers - these folks are motivated by their control over others. They are personable, look good, and tend to be popular - They tend to be poor delegaters, and micro manages their subordinates. Also about 17 %. Politicians (why we’re doomed), Lawyers, Journalists, Academics Marketing & Sales

Compliant - Detail oriented creative, and steady. Can be counted on - this is about 33% of the population. Engineers, Doctors, Scientists, researchers, teachers

Security Detail oriented also, tends to be conservative, protects status by following direction, steady good friend, and helper. Also about 32% of population, Artisans, carpenters, steel workers, also many engineers, Doctors and professionals.

Now, those 6 charistics vary from high to low in all individuals so we humans are individually unique. Also some people are able to move from one style to another.