chapter 10
Type 1 – The Scary Specialist
‘Be so good they can’t ignore you.’
Steve Martin1
In a nutshell
The Scary Specialist is usually an expert in their field, with a deep and valuable understanding of a particular area.
Key characteristics: This person is extremely competent and results-driven and sets a very high standard for their work.
Why others can find them difficult: Issues at work can arise from their non-negotiable demands that other people be just as high-performing as they are. And that any resources, processes and support areas ...
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