Culture Index: “The Rainmaker”

A naturally assertive, outgoing and socially oriented person. While they are strong in the analytical sense, they have an uncanny ability to “read” people. The Rainmaker is a person who thrives on putting deals together and has fun doing them at the same time. These people have a gift when it comes to selling an idea. They are great with intangible thoughts because of their ability to persuasively communicate.

The rainmaker is motivated by having the freedom to persuade, interact, negotiate and meet others. Freedom from minutia and strict schedules. Their communication style is gregarious, colorful, uninhibited and enthusiastic - they think out loud. This style likes and needs to delegate., and their enthusiasm wins over the cooperation of others. They require a fast paced atmosphere, people and variety.

DiSC: DI type “The Initiator”

High Dominant / Influence. Low Steadiness / Conscientiousness. DI-style people focus on action, results and enthusiasm. The DI is focused and tends to work well in many teams, using their creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas to the table. A highly assertive person, capable of both direct, dynamic action or charming sociability as a situation demands.

Challenge is a keyword for this type of person - they thrive in situations that others would find impossibly stressful and difficult to deal with. Their need for achievement means that they are willing to undertake almost any task to achieve success or recognition, and this driving, motivated approach lends them an urgency and energy rarely seen in other types.

True Colors: Green

Analytical, intuitive, and visionary. “Greens” find innovative thinking and problem solving exciting. They tend to be able to see the big picture and able to effectively analyze situations. Thinking outside the box is a real strength. They also have an extreme need to be right. In the workplace, “Greens” are big picture thinkers. They enjoy talking with others about abstract, philosophical ideas, and thinking about the future. In the workplace, they are the creative “idea person” who comes up with creative and practical solutions to problems. They seek constant challenge and enjoy exploring ideas, developing models, or building systems to satisfy their need for innovation.

Meyers Briggs: ENTP

Innovative, clever, and expressive, ENTPs are described as "the innovator," "the visionary," and "the debater." ENTPs are less interested in the here-and-now details than they are in generating ideas and theories. They are good at spotting connections that others might overlook and tend to be focused on possibilities.

ENTPs are immensely curious and constantly absorbing new information and ideas and quickly arriving at conclusions. They are non-conformists and do best in jobs when they can find excitement and express their creative freedom. Routines and boredom are not good for the ENTP personality.

ENTPs are logical and objective. When making decisions, they place a greater weight on rational evidence instead of subjective, emotional information.