They prioritize being kind and generous, and in general, they’d rather cooperate than compete
They aim to understand themselves and others
They can use these insights to influence the people around them
They are sensitive to other people’s feelings
It can almost seem as if their hearts and minds resonate with other people’s emotions
Striving for Change
Diplomats have a deep belief in the ideals of humanism – altruism, compassion, and understanding
They are hyper-sensitive to wrongdoing
Diplomats are motivated by principles rather than practicality
They may have trouble enacting plans that are pragmatic rather than passion-driven
They often learn to balance these necessary tasks with the big-picture thinking they enjoy
A Higher Purpose
Diplomats can range from quietly caring to brightly gregarious
Their open hearts can make them vulnerable when others are inconsiderate
They are passionately inspired by many creative pursuits
They care about serving the greater good
Activism, spirituality, healing, and volunteering are common interests
The Need to Belong
Relationships – and not just any type of relationship, but rather real, meaningful bonds - matter so much to them
A central challenge of their lives is to balance their need for authenticity with their need to belong
For Diplomats, an important part of self-development is learning to be real – even if they fear that doing so won’t make them popular
Time to Leap
They can fall into the trap of thinking they’ve leapt when they’re actually still perched at the ledge
They have such active mental lives and imaginations
Diplomats tend to have a deep intuitive sense of what is right for them
They find that by tuning into this wisdom – and honoring it – they can find satisfaction and meaning in their everyday lives, no matter what challenges arise along the way
To Success
Diplomats don’t have their own type of ambition
They want to make a lasting difference in the world – which is no small feat
They may feel as if they’re constantly striving toward ideals and expectations that they’ll never meet
They consciously compare themselves to others either often or very often
By releasing these comparisons, Diplomats can free themselves to do things their own way, in their own time
