The Maverick is an independent, confident, and decisive self-starter. They generally respond positively to pressure, assured in their ability to handle most people and problems. They can have a stimulating influence on others, direct and determined, while still being relatively flexible.
Maverick
What is a Maverick
Four Key Words
Venturesome | Competitive | Ambitions | Restless
OVERVIEW ABOUT MAVERICKS
Mavericks can adjust quickly to changing conditions, generate novel ideas on the fly, and generally deal with fluid situations well. They are driven to get things done - and specifically, they’re focused on getting the important things done quickly.
HOW TO MANAGE A MAVERICK
Mavericks need ample opportunity to express - and act on - their own ideas and initiatives. Autonomy and flexibility allow them to thrive in their role, and they also appreciate recognition and opportunities for advancement when they have success.
HIGHEST & LOWEST DRIVES
- High Dominance: independence, control, understanding the big picture.
- High Extraversion: energised by people, ideas, and momentum together.
- Low Formality: freedom, flexibility, space to do things their own way.
- Low Patience: urgency, variety, gets restless with slow or repetitive process.
FACTOR COMBINATIONS
- A>D: Highly open to risk, new ideas, and innovation.
- A>C: Pushes for change now rather than waiting for the ideal moment.
- High A + High B: Charismatic and persuasive, with a tendency to expect others to move quickly with a new direction.
SELF COACHING QUESTIONS
- Have you considered how your urgency and intensity are affecting the people around you, or whether others need more context and alignment before they can move at your pace?
- Have you considered where a pause for input would strengthen the decision, or are you pushing ahead so quickly that others are left reacting instead of contributing?
- Have you considered where stronger follow-through or structure would improve results, or are you relying on momentum to carry work that needs more discipline to finish well?
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