The 9 energies that power every team

From Builders to Visionaries, meet them all.

Find yourself and understand others.

The Energy Spectrum

Every great team needs different types of energy.
Like a recipe needs different ingredients.

Too much salt ruins the dish.
Too many Builders rushes the product.

The perfect blend? That's chemistry.

How We Mapped RIASEC to Modern Work

Holland's 6 types capture fundamental energies.
But modern work often blends these energies.

We analyzed thousands of role patterns to identify 9 archetypes:

  • Pure expressions (like pure Social = Connector)
  • Powerful blends (like Realistic + Enterprising = Builder)

Each represents a distinct way of approaching work.

Builder

"Let's make it real"

RIASEC Pattern: High Realistic + Enterprising

Superpower:

Turning ideas into reality at lightning speed

⚡ Energized by:

Clear goals, tangible progress, fixing things

🔋 Drained by:

Endless planning, abstract theory, analysis paralysis

👀 You know a Builder when:

They've already started while others are still talking. They'd rather try and fail than plan forever.

🌟 Famous Builder energy:

Elon Musk shipping rockets, not just dreaming them.

🤝 Working with Builders:

  • Give them something concrete to build
  • Set clear deadlines (they love them)
  • Don't make them sit through theory
Specialist

"Let me master this"

RIASEC Pattern: High Investigative + Realistic

Superpower:

Going deeper than anyone else dares

⚡ Energized by:

Complex problems, becoming the expert, technical challenges

🔋 Drained by:

Surface-level work, constant context switching, small talk

👀 You know a Specialist when:

They know more about their domain than Google. They'd rather be right than fast.

🌟 Famous Specialist energy:

Warren Buffett reading annual reports for fun.

🤝 Working with Specialists:

  • Give them depth, not breadth
  • Respect their expertise
  • Don't rush their process
Analyzer

"Show me the data"

RIASEC Pattern: High Investigative + Conventional

Superpower:

Seeing patterns others miss

⚡ Energized by:

Logic puzzles, optimization, finding the truth

🔋 Drained by:

Emotional decisions, "gut feelings", ambiguity

👀 You know a Analyzer when:

They've built a spreadsheet for their spreadsheets. They question everything, including this sentence.

🌟 Famous Analyzer energy:

Bill Gates turning philanthropy into data science.

🤝 Working with Analyzers:

  • Come with evidence, not opinions
  • Give them time to process
  • Celebrate their skepticism
Innovator

"What if we tried..."

RIASEC Pattern: High Artistic + Investigative

Superpower:

Connecting dots nobody knew existed

⚡ Energized by:

Breaking rules, finding new ways, creative challenges

🔋 Drained by:

Rigid processes, "how it's always been done", routine

👀 You know a Innovator when:

They have 47 ideas before breakfast. They see possibilities where others see problems.

🌟 Famous Innovator energy:

Steve Jobs asking "What if phones had no keyboard?"

🤝 Working with Innovators:

  • Say "yes, and..." not "no, but..."
  • Give them creative constraints
  • Don't kill ideas too quickly
Visionary

"Imagine the possibilities"

RIASEC Pattern: High Artistic + Enterprising

Superpower:

Seeing futures others can't imagine

⚡ Energized by:

Big dreams, transformative ideas, inspiring others

🔋 Drained by:

Mundane details, short-term thinking, pessimism

👀 You know a Visionary when:

They're describing 2030 while others plan next week. Their energy is contagious.

🌟 Famous Visionary energy:

Martin Luther King Jr. sharing a dream, not a plan.

🤝 Working with Visionarys:

  • Dream with them first, plan second
  • Help them paint the picture
  • Partner them with Builders
Connector

"Let's bring everyone together"

RIASEC Pattern: High Social

Superpower:

Creating bonds that make teams unbreakable

⚡ Energized by:

Deep conversations, helping others, group harmony

🔋 Drained by:

Conflict, isolation, purely transactional work

👀 You know a Connector when:

They remember your birthday and your dog's name. They're the team's emotional GPS.

🌟 Famous Connector energy:

Oprah turning interviews into connections.

🤝 Working with Connectors:

  • Make time for human moments
  • Let them be the bridge
  • Don't skip the relationship building
Guardian

"Let's do this right"

RIASEC Pattern: High Conventional + Social

Superpower:

Creating order from chaos

⚡ Energized by:

Clear processes, quality control, protecting standards

🔋 Drained by:

Recklessness, cutting corners, constant change

👀 You know a Guardian when:

They've documented the documentation process. They sleep better when things are organized.

🌟 Famous Guardian energy:

Ray Dalio turning principles into processes.

🤝 Working with Guardians:

  • Respect their systems
  • Give them time to ensure quality
  • Value their risk awareness
Catalyst

"Let's make it happen"

RIASEC Pattern: High Enterprising + Social

Superpower:

Igniting action in others

⚡ Energized by:

Rallying teams, competitive challenges, driving change

🔋 Drained by:

Status quo, committees, analysis without action

👀 You know a Catalyst when:

They've turned the meeting into a movement. They make others believe anything's possible.

🌟 Famous Catalyst energy:

Steve Ballmer's legendary "Developers!" chant.

🤝 Working with Catalysts:

  • Give them a mission
  • Let them inspire others
  • Channel their energy wisely
Craftsperson

"Let me perfect this"

RIASEC Pattern: High Realistic + Artistic

Superpower:

Creating work that's both beautiful and functional

⚡ Energized by:

Quality over quantity, mastering techniques, elegant solutions

🔋 Drained by:

Rush jobs, "good enough" mentality, purely theoretical work

👀 You know a Craftsperson when:

They're still tweaking something everyone else calls done. Their work is their signature.

🌟 Famous Craftsperson energy:

Jony Ive obsessing over iPhone curves.

🤝 Working with Craftspersons:

  • Give them ownership of quality
  • Appreciate their attention to detail
  • Don't rush their artistry

The Chemistry Secret

No type is better. Some are just better together.

✨ Magic combinations:

Builder+Visionary=Dreams become reality
Analyzer+Innovator=Creative solutions that work
Guardian+Catalyst=Change that sticks

⚠️ Watch out for:

All Builders = Ship fast, crash faster
All Visionaries = Beautiful ideas, nothing done
All Analyzers = Perfect analysis, no decision