Maximizer
You are naturally attuned to excellence – both in the projects you take on and in what you see in individuals. Not only do you set the standard for team performance, you recognize and draw out the unique contribution each person makes to the success of the team.
“Can we make this better?” Excellence, not average, is your standard. For you, taking something from mediocre to good requires a great deal of effort and is not very rewarding. However, transforming something good into something great takes just as much effort but is far more thrilling. Strengths, your own and other people’s, fascinate you.
You instinctively notice the signs of a potential strength — a glimpse of natural excellence, rapid learning or a skill mastered. When you see these clues, you are compelled to nurture, refine and push them toward excellence.
You are drawn to others who have cultivated their strengths. Likewise, you prefer to spend time with people who appreciate your unique strengths and avoid those who want to fix you or make you well-rounded. You don’t want to waste your life focusing on your weaknesses. You want to capitalize on what you’re best at. It’s more productive and a lot more fun.
Strive for excellence, and encourage others to do the same.