Ascenders want to reach the top of social hierarchies, aspiring for their own combination of fame, power, status, money. Their pursuit for success is often accompanied and driven by an underlying fear of failure or personal loss.Though they want to climb to the top, they don't necessarily want to go at it alone. They often have a natural desire to lead others and rely on building coalitions and a network of support in that pursuit.## Primary MotivationAcceptance and admiration. Fear of loss.## Primary BeliefPower hierarchies exist and you want to lead them.## Healthy AdaptationsExercising power by uplifting others, which could mean taking on leadership positions to empower followers. Achievement in the pursuit of serving others. Bringing out the best in other people.## Unhealthy AdaptationsExercising power by putting others down. Seeking notoriety by any means necessary. Relying on external validation for self-esteem.
