We can point to other theories that reveal a similar pattern. Will Schutz (1994) writes about our three interpersonal needs (inclusion, control, and openness/affection) and would conclude that the Ruby Red person is likely to have a strong need for control. In the case of the Jungian-based Myers-Briggs (Briggs Myers and Myers, 1995) model of personality (MBTI), we can speculate that Ruby Red leaders are likely to be aligned with the judging function. We would also offer a somewhat controversial suggestion that the Ruby Red person (at least in extreme form) is Introverted (rather than Extraverted). When active, this person is disposed to lead unilaterally rather than in collaborative relationship with other people. We will even go on to propose that all three of the primary styles (in extreme form) are introverted. It is only in the fourth (Rainbow) style (to which we turn later) that we find a strong commitment to Extraversion> We will find the same thing to be the case with less extreme forms of each primary style and in the three blended styles (Tangy Orange, Verdant Green, and Royal Purple).
Finally, we turn to the insight-rich model of personality to be found in the Enneagram (Palmer, 1991). Some of the major theorists in the world of the Enneagram built their model of the nine Enneagram points around the three interpersonal orientations of Karen Horney (Riso and Hudson, 2003). So, it is not too difficult to arrive at the conclusion that the Ruby Red person is likely to align with three of the Enneagram types: 8, 3, and 1. The Enneagram 8 type is often defined as being assertive—as we find with the extraverted Ruby Red. The Enneagram 1 is oriented toward perfection, as we often find with the introverted Ruby Red. Both the extraverted and introverted Ruby Red is inclined toward the Enneagram 3 focus on accomplishment. Ruby Reds like to check off all of the times on their daily list of “to do’s.” When you put these three types together, an insightful portrait of the Ruby Red interpersonal preference emerges.
A Ruby Red Portrait
To engage these different perspectives, we offer the following two portraits of the Ruby Red person. The primary source of joy for an extravert with a Ruby Red orientation is to take on a leadership role that is responsible for the accomplishment of a goal. For the Ruby Red introvert, it is a matter of that scarce commodity called interpersonal energy. For them, the primary source of energy comes from being able to accomplish something by oneself [autonomy] or with minimal collaboration (MBTI introversion). If necessary, the task for an introvert is to be engaged with some forcefulness regarding the role to be played by other people (Schutz: control) (Enneagram: 8). The focus of attention for the introverted Ruby Red is on the act of deciding [MBTI judging]. The General remains in the tent just so they can make great decisions that lead to great outcomes. The Aide might get the credit (because everyone thinks they are the General). However, the General is back in the tent, smoking a cigar, and knowing that they are actually responsible for the victory.
