Also known as power players, a dynamic personality acts as the figurehead of any group. They are extroverted, opinionated and sociable. This personality is a natural leader and will forcibly take control of any situation. The desire to command entails they usually run into difficulties with authority. They are born optimists with a "never say die" attitude, and are born motivators who love to be productive. Dynamic personalities are magnetic, charismatic people who other personalities tend to admire. They are often compared to an irresistible force of nature, but they must take caution not to unconsciously overwhelm and subdue other, more introverted personalities within the group. Dynamic personalities are experts at maximizing other people's potential. They are also capable of shattering the confidence and self-esteem of other personalities if they are perceived to impede progress. John Lennon was the dynamic personality in the Beatles.
Expressive personalities are very sociable and they instantly win the trust of the group. They are assertive, but not arrogant, and are verbally articulate and emotionally expressive. They are the creative force of the group and are well-liked for their people skills, enthusiasm and intuitive understanding. They are impulsive and spontaneous, and their powers of persuasion are capable of negotiating the sun from the sky. They can easily manipulate other personalities. Paul McCartney was the expressive personality in the Beatles.
Amiable personalities are the team players in any group. Because of their dependency on others they are often in danger of losing their own identity. Regarded as everyone's friend, these personalities are respectful of other's ambitions and talents, and are happy to take a back seat for the benefit of the group. They crave security and are not goal-orientated. They dislike risks and do not like making decisions. There reliability and steady nature makes them the anchor of the group and the rock which other members can build upon. Ringo Starr was the amiable personality in the Beatles.
Analytical personalities are often perceived as self-controlled and aloof. They are more at home in the land of ideas than the land of people and have a natural distrust for charmers. They are masters at weighing up the pros and cons of a situation and will wait a long time before making a decision. They have keen critical powers and strong sense of logic. Their rational natures makes it easy for them to separate fact from fiction, and they are precise and business-like in their dealings. They take a long time to form strong relationships and respond better to being coaxed than being forced. Because of their ability to view any problem impartially they are often called upon to act as the group's diplomat. George Harrison was the analytical personality in the Beatles.