Drivers Value Challenge and Generate Momentum
Ask people the best thing about Drivers, and a clear theme emerges: They get sh*t done. Even when it's difficult. Especially when it's difficult. Because if you had to capture the spirit of Drivers in a word, it would be CHALLENGE. Drivers love a challenge, and they love to challenge. They are focused and competitive. To get the results they want, Drivers will calculate the shortest possible path and stay on course despite whatever, or whoever, gets in their way. This directness infuses everything they do, from the way they make decisions to the way they interact with others. They like to get to the point.
Drivers are not the warmest and fuzziest of the types. They don't mince words and they don't sugarcoat. Expecting small talk? Drivers see it as a waste of time. No clear agenda? Come back when you have one. Vague ambitions? Intuitive conclusions? Emotional interpretations? Good luck with that. Drivers are logical, technical, and quantitative. They want data and structure. Try to engage them without these things, and they have no qualms voicing their displeasure. Even if you do arrive armed with facts, don't expect Drivers to accept them at face value. They will likely question your data, dispute your premise, and argue with your conclusion. ...
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