Type L - 'Conservator'

Conservators are loyal, devoted, and compassionate. They are very perceptive of other peoples feelings. They are also responsible and conscientious and like to be needed. Conservators enjoy people who are quiet and unassuming.  They are patient with the follow through phase of tasks, with great memories for details. They enjoy using a large number of facts, as they are realistic people. They prefer things to be clearly stated. If they can see that their actions will actually help, they take responsibility for things that need to be done because they have such a good work ethic. They are extremely accurate and systematic in handling tasks. They also tend to have traditional values. Conservators use practical judgment in making decisions and lend stability through their excellent commonsense perspective.

Quiet and modest, serious and hardworking, conservators are gentle, sympathetic, and supportive.  They like to care for others and prefer to help in practical ways. They relate well to people in need, and they use personal warmth to communicate.

Possible Downside

Conservators have trouble seeing events in global terms or anticipating the possible outcomes of a situation, because they live so completely in the present. They need help looking beyond the moment and imagining what might or could be if things were done differently. They can easily become overworked because they do everything themselves to be sure that tasks are completed meticulously. They risk being taken advantage of because they are not naturally assertive or tough-minded. They also need to let other people know their needs and their accomplishments. Conservators often need extra time to learn technical subjects. They like to plan excessively and need to develop strategies that will help them refocus the energy they often expend worrying.

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