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369 – The Mediator

The 369 Tritype® and its variations (369, 396, 639, 693, 936, and 963) are collectively referred to as The Mediator. This Tritype® combines Type 3 (Achiever), Type 6 (Loyalist), and Type 9 (Peacemaker), creating a personality that is adaptable, harmonious, and success-oriented. While all six variations share these core traits, the order of dominance among the types determines how these traits are expressed. Here’s a breakdown of the differences:

369: Core Type 3 (The Ambitious Mediator)

  • Primary Focus: Achieving success and being seen as competent.
  • Secondary Influence: Loyalty and a desire for security (Type 6).
  • Tertiary Influence: A desire for peace and avoiding conflict (Type 9).
  • Key Traits: Highly adaptable and focused on achieving goals while maintaining harmony in relationships. They are driven yet diplomatic, often adjusting their behavior to meet expectations.

396: Core Type 3 (The Harmonious Achiever)

  • Primary Focus: Success and recognition but with a stronger emphasis on avoiding conflict.
  • Secondary Influence: A desire for peace and harmony (Type 9).
  • Tertiary Influence: Loyalty and preparedness (Type 6).
  • Key Traits: A results-driven individual who values peaceful interactions. They work hard to succeed while ensuring relationships remain stable and harmonious.

639: Core Type 6 (The Loyal Mediator)

  • Primary Focus: Ensuring safety and security through loyalty.
  • Secondary Influence: A drive for achievement and efficiency (Type 3).
  • Tertiary Influence: A desire for peace and avoiding conflict (Type 9).
  • Key Traits: A cautious yet ambitious person who balances loyalty with a focus on success. They are cooperative and adaptable, striving to create stability in their environment.

693: Core Type 6 (The Supportive Peacemaker)

  • Primary Focus: Loyalty and preparedness but with a stronger focus on maintaining harmony.
  • Secondary Influence: A desire for peace and avoiding conflict (Type 9).
  • Tertiary Influence: Ambition and efficiency (Type 3).
  • Key Traits: A supportive individual who values loyalty but also seeks peace in relationships. They are thoughtful yet motivated to achieve their goals in a calm manner.

936: Core Type 9 (The Peaceful Achiever)

  • Primary Focus: Maintaining inner peace and avoiding conflict.
  • Secondary Influence: Ambition and efficiency (Type 3).
  • Tertiary Influence: Loyalty and preparedness (Type 6).
  • Key Traits: A calm and introspective person who values harmony but also strives for success. They are easygoing yet focused on achieving practical results while maintaining stability.

963: Core Type 9 (The Diplomatic Loyalist)

  • Primary Focus: Harmony-seeking but with a stronger focus on loyalty.
  • Secondary Influence: Loyalty and preparedness (Type 6).
  • Tertiary Influence: Ambition and efficiency (Type 3).
  • Key Traits: A gentle individual who balances their desire for peace with loyalty to others. They are nurturing yet driven to create harmony while achieving meaningful goals.

Summary of Differences:

  • When Type 3 dominates, the person is focused on achieving success efficiently while balancing loyalty/security (Type 6) or harmony/peacefulness (Type 9).
  • When Type 6 dominates, the person is focused on loyalty, preparedness, and creating security while integrating ambition/efficiency (Type 3) or calmness/harmony-seeking (Type 9).
  • When Type 9 dominates, the person is focused on harmony, peace, and avoiding conflict while integrating ambition/competence (Type 3) or loyalty/security-seeking (Type 6).

Each variation reflects how these three types combine in different orders to create unique expressions of The Mediator Tritype®.