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Why we think Monica Lewinsky is a Type 3
Power-oriented ambition. From the start of her career, she wanted to be close to power, was focused on increasing her status, and insisted on a job in the White House.
Energetic public persona. Throughout her adult life, she has stayed in the public eye and has pursued business ventures with vigor.
Articulate presentations. Her polished and articulate presentations are indicative of the 3.
Strategic scandal response. She seemed calculated in the way she handled the scandal, offering Linda Trip bribes and talking points.
Confident demeanor. Her posture is mostly approachable and poised. During public appearances and talks, she conveys confidence and authority rooted in her unique experiences. She maintains direct eye contact and uses hand gestures to emphasize her points. Her body language is open and warm (which also speaks to her 2 Wing).
Game-like flirtations. She described her flirtations less in 2 terms of connecting and more in Type 3 terms, calling it 'a game.'
Advocacy-focused motivational speaker. In more recent years, she has gotten back in the public eye and has become a public speaker on behalf of a cause (“The Price of Shame” Ted Talk).
Self-worth focus. When asked why she had multiple affairs with married men, she talked about not having enough self-worth to be #1 in a man’s life.
Charismatic characterization of the Clinton affair. She has told the story of how the scandal happened in a charismatic, compelling, and entertaining way.
Polished presence. She appears quite polished and image-conscious in many of her more recent interviews and speaking appearances.
Monica Lewinsky quotes that show she is a Type 3
“I've been told by the prosecutors and by my own attorneys I should go to law school. I guess I have a knack for it.”
"Life is not a race. It is not about who can achieve the most the fastest, but whether you have taken the time to learn and grow from your experiences."
"Pain, of course, is an excellent motivator, driving change, forcing growth."
“I brought the idea of doing a documentary to HBO back in 2000, when there were some press reports sort of bandied about that there were going to be TV movies based on some of the books that were out.”
“I try to make very careful decisions about what I choose to do, and it's – I know that unfortunately one of the misperceptions about me, I think, is that I'm sort of a moth to the limelight.”