Initiators are decisive, forward-looking and demanding personalities who are strongly committed to their goals. Their strong factual orientation and clear emphasis on reason lead to a results-oriented approach to solving problems.
Initiators develop ideas and vigorously drive their implementation. They prefer variety and change. They love challenges that move them forward.
Forceful, demanding, and decisive, this personality tends strongly toward individualism. Initiators are forward-looking, progressive, and fight for their goals. Emphasis on the mind leads to broad interests and a logical and perceptive approach to problem solving. Initiators often create imaginative and unusual ideas. However, they often have problems dealing with people, as they are always thought to be cold, brusque, and arrogant. They tend to be self-centered and lack compassion, while being highly critical and fault-finding when their standards are not met. They sometimes overstep their bounds and may take more risks than others.
Detail and routine work makes them impatient and dissatisfied. Their strength lies in seeing the big picture. Initiators themselves do not want to be controlled and dislike doing the "small stuff". They prefer a constantly changing environment, love the unusual and adventurous and want to find the answers to all questions themselves. You want to be recognized as an authority and you want to do "important" tasks. They are interested in new and stimulating tasks that challenge and advance them. They are often thought by others to be egotistical and selfish. They should be aware of this perception and know that not everyone can keep up with their pace.
Emotions
Strong ego, shows annoyance
Goal
Dominance, independence, and change
Judges others by
Their ability to complete tasks
Influences others by
Strength of character, Persistence
Value to the company
"Show you" attitude and imagination
Especially pronounced
Impatience, Individualism
Becomescalmunder pressure
Analytical, Argumentative, Logical
Fears
Slowness, being seen as too jovial
Would be more effective with more
Patience, humility, and asking questions - listening to others and being involved
