The Observer, the fifth style, focuses on protecting their privacy, gathering the 'facts' and avoiding emotions. Since privacy is so important, this individual needs time to process and react before making decisions. Information is viewed as power and typically the five style is the 'keeper of the information' not giving it out unless asked. Troubleshooters, the sixth style, focus on anticipating or avoiding danger. Through the use of questions, worst case scenarios and 'what if's' they try to anticipate what might go wrong and warn others about the potential dangers.
Safety is paramount, and thus they sometimes come across as doubting, suspicious, or meddling.
As long as their loyalty is not questioned or undermined, they make a very powerful contribution to a team. The Visionary, the seventh style, focuses on keeping their options open, staying positive and seeing the potential that each situation offers, even the negative ones. They're hard to pin down, don't like details, and often discount others who aren't positive and upbeat. The Eighth style is the Boss who is focused on power, control, truth and justice. Finally, the Mediator wants peace, avoids conflict, and tries to build consensus, predictability, and involvement of others.