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	ACCELERATOR ACTIVATES PROCRASTINATORS. WHETHER YOU HAVE A PLAN, A DREAM OR A PROJECT, THEY WILL KICK YOU INTO ACTION. YOUR IDEAS WON'T REMAIN IN THE HEADSPACE OR ARMCHAIR. TOP
	ARCHITECT EXPERT AT VISUALISING PLANS & HOW TO REACH THEIR FUTURE. GOOD AT IDENTIFYING GAINS, CHALLENGES AND RISKS. GOOD AT LAYING STEPPING STONES TO GUIDE YOUR PATH. TOP

B
	BALANCER SELF CARE. THEY MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING ALIGNED & IN CHECK. THEY UNDERSTAND ANY KIND OF SUCCESS RELIES ON A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GOALS. TOP
	BLAME SHIFTER AVOIDS ACCOUNTABILITY, BLAMING OTHERS FOR MISTAKES. Fix: Own up to your erros and encourage a culture of accountablility. Learn from mistakes and move forward. TOP
	BULLDOZER IGNORES OTHERS' IDEAS, STIFLING CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION. TOP
	BULLY USES INTIMMIDATION AND POWER TO CONTROL OTHERS, CREATING A HOSTILE ATMOSPHERE. TOP
	BUSYBODY INTERFERES IN OTHERS' TASKS, CAUSING DISTRACTIONS AND INEFFICIENCY. TOP

C
	CAPTAIN OVERLOAD OVERWHELMS THE TEAM WITH CONSTANT NEW PROJECTS, CAUSING BURNOUT. Fix: Focus on current goals. Evaluate new ideas carefully. Implement a structured innovation process. TOP
	CHEERLEADER YOU CAN RELY ON THIS PERSON TO ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BEST INTEREST IN MIND. THEY PROMOTE YOU WHENEVER THEY CAN. THEY SPONSOR YOUR GROWTH. THEY CREATE OPPORTUNITIES & PUSH YOU AS THEY BELIEVE IN YOU. TOP
	COMPLAINER CONSTANTLY COMPLAINS WITHOUT OFFERING SOLUTIONS, DRAGGING DOWN THE TEAM MORALE. TOP
	CONNECTOR THEY ARE POWERFUL BROKERS OF INFORMATION & CONTACTS. THEY HAVE AN INNATE ABILITY TO OPEN DOORS AND MAKE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND INFORMATION. THEY JOIN THE DOTS & CREATE OPPORTUNITIES. TOP
	CONTROL FREAK "I'LL NEED TO DOUBLE-CHECK THAT." Fix: Stay in control, yet make them think they're in charge. TOP
	CREDIT HOUND "WHAT A GREAT TEAM EFFORT (THAT I LED)." Fix: Praise the team first. Beat them to the punch. TOP
	CRITICSER OVERLY CIRITCAL, FOCUSES ON MISTAKES RATHER THAN ACCOMPLISHEMENTS, LACKS CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK. Signs: Rafrely offers praise, fixates on minor errors, undermines confidence. TOP

D
	DECISION DODGER STRUGGLES TO MAKE DECISIONS, CAUSING DELAYS AND CONFUSION. Fix: Set deadlines for decisions. Trust your gut and data. Seek advice but don't over-analyse. TOP
	DREAM DIRECTOR SETS GOALS THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE, LEADING TO FRUSTRATION. Fix: Set achieveable milestones. Be honest about limitations. Balance ambition with practicality. TOP
	DRILL SERGEANT AUTHORITARIAN, DEMANDS OBEDIENCE, RIGID IN APPROACH. Signs: Issue scommands rather than guidance, little room for discussion or improvement. TOP

E
	EMPATHY EVADER FAILS TO UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS' NEEDS. Fix: Actively listen to your team. Show genuine concern for their well-being. Foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. TOP
	ENDLESS CHECKER "I'LL NEED AN UPDATE ON MY LAST UPDATE." Fix: Set firm deadlines. If they do ask early, point to the schedule. TOP
	EXPLORER THEY KEEP YOU ACCOUNTABLE. THEY ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY AND HOW. THEY CHALLENGE THE NORMS & UNCOVER NEW PATHS. THE WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK TO CARVE OUT UNKOWN OPTIONS FOR YOU TO CONSIDER. TOP

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	FEEDBACK DEFLECTOR DISMISSES SUGGESTIONS AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. Fix: Encourage open dialogue. Be receptive to different perspectives. Implement a feedback loop. TOP
	FLIP-FLOPPER CONSTANTLY CHANGES DECISIONS, CAUSING INSTABILITY. Fix: Stick to well-considered decisions. Communicate changes clearly. Provide reasons for shifts when necessary. TOP

G
	GOSSIP SPREADS RUMOURS, CAUSING DISTRUST AND DAMAGING RELATIONSHIPS. TOP

H
	HAWK "DID YOU BREATHE WITHOUT ASKING ME? Fix: Over-communicate. Flood their inbox with updates until they back off or tap out. TOP

I
	IDEA THIEF "WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA I HAD … THAT YOU SENT" Fix: Document everything. Cc others to Protect your work. TOP
	INFLUENCER THEY'RE A "BEEN THERE, DONE THAT" TYPE OF PERSON. THEY HAVE REACHED A LEVEL OF SUCCESS YOU MAY ASPIRE TO. THEY WILL ENRICH YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR KNOWLEDGE. THEY CAN SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND HELP YOU AVOID LEARNING THE HARD WAY. TOP
	INSECURE BOSS "JUST MAKING SURE YOU'RE NOT MAKING MY MISTAKES." Fix: Stroke their ego a bit. Easier to manage that fight. TOP
	INSPIRER THEY CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING. THEY ARE AMBITIOUS BIG PICTURE THINKERS WHO NEVER GIVE IN. "I CAN'T" IS NOT IN THEIR VOCABULARY. THEY BELIEVE YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO. TOP

K
	KNOWLEDGE HOARDER WITHOLDS IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, HARMING GROWTH. TOP

L
	LOVER THEY'RE THE ONES THAT MAY TELL YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR. THEIR ATTENTION IS TO PUT YOUR NEEDS FIRST TO HELP YOU TO BECOME THE BEST IN THE HARD TIMES. TOP

M
	MARTYR COMPLAINS ABOUT WORK WHILE SEEKING RECOGNITION, WHICH CAN FRUSTRATE OTHERS. TOP
	MEETING FANATIC "LET'S MEET … AGAIN." Fix: Push for agendas and short meetings. Treat them like speed-dating. TOP
	MENTOR THEY GUIDE & INSPRE YOUR CHOICES. THEY PROVIDE SOME WISDOM TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK. YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD FOR A MENTOR. TOP
	MICRO-MANAGER CONTROL FREAK, OVERLY INVOLVED IN EMPLOYEES' WORK, LACKS TRUST. Signs: Constantly check on progress, reluctance to delegate tasks, doesn't allow autonomy. TOP

N
	NARCISSIST SELF-CENTRED, SEEKS CONSTANT AMDIRATION, LACK EMPATHY Signs: Takes credit for others' work, eblittles subordinates, dismisses feedback. TOP

P
	PESSIMIST FOCUSES ON NEGATIVES AND DISCOURAGES PROBLEM-SOLVING, REDUCING TEAM MORALE. TOP
	POOR COMMUNICATOR FAILS TO CONVEY MESSAGES EFFECTIVELY, LEADING TO MISUNDERSTANDINGS. Fix: Prioritise clear and concise communication. Use multiple channels to reach your team. Ensure your message is understood. TOP
	PRIDEFUL ONE REFUSES AND BLAMES OTHERS CREATING CONFLICT AND HALTING PROGRESS. TOP
	PROFESSOR THEY WILL PUSH YOU TO THINK BETTER, DEEPER AND DIFFERENTLY. AS RICHARD BRANSON HAD SAID, "THE DAY YOU STOP LEARNING IS THE DAY YOU STOP LIVING." TOP
	PROMISER MAKE EMPTY PROMISES, OVER COMMITS WITHOUT FOLLOW-THROUGH, LACKS ACCOUNTABILITY. Signs: Frequently changes plans, fails to deliver on commitments, blames others for failures. TOP

S
	SLACKER AVOIDE RESPONSIBILITIES, LEADING TO UNEVEN WORKLOADS AND DECREASED MORALE. TOP
	SOLO SUPERSTAR FOCUSES SOLELY ON PERSONAL GAINS , IGNORING TEAM NEEDS. Fix: Practice empathy. Prioritise team welfare. Celebrate collective achievements. TOP

T
	TASK INTERRUPTER "LET'S DO IT AGAIN." Fix: Ask politely, "Should I delay other projects for this?" They'll think twice. TOP
	THE NIT PICKER "THE FONT IS 0.2 OFF." Fix: Ask for astyle guide. Either they back off or create one. TOP
	TIME WASTER INEFFICIENT, EASILY DISTRACTED, PRIORITSES TRIVIAL MATTERS. Signs: Procrastinates on important tasks, hold unnecessary meetings, lacks direction. TOP
	TOXIC TORNADO CREATES A TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR. Fix: Promote a culture of respect. Practice active listening. Address conflicts calmly and constructively. TOP
	TRUST-PHOBIC "JUST CHECKING … AGAIN." Fix: Rack up small wins to build trust. Start small, deliver big." TOP
	TRUTH SAYER THEY HELP YOU COMMIT TO YOUR GOALS WITH INTEGRITY. THEY ENCOURAGE YOU TO LEAD FROM WITHIN. THEY HELP YOU BECOME A BETTER PERSON BY "OWNING YOURSELF". AS LOUIS ARMSTRONG, A TRUMPTER ONCE SAID, "PLAY IT LIKE YOU OWN IT". TOP

T
	UNCERTAINTY WIZARD GIVES MIXED SIGNALS, LEADING TO A TEAM CONFUSION. Fix: Maintain clear and consistent communication. Set firm guidelines. Follow through on commitments. TOP
	UNDERPERFORMER FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS, PLACING ADDITIONAL BURDENS ON COLLEAGUES. TOP

V
	VOLCANO HAS SUDDEN OUTBURTS OF ANGER, MAKING THE WORKPLACE TENSE AND UNPREDICATBLE. TOP