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.
"Let's make it real"
RIASEC Pattern: High Realistic + Enterprising
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
"Let me master this"
RIASEC Pattern: High Investigative + Realistic
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
"Show me the data"
RIASEC Pattern: High Investigative + Conventional
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
"What if we tried..."
RIASEC Pattern: High Artistic + Investigative
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
"Imagine the possibilities"
RIASEC Pattern: High Artistic + Enterprising
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
"Let's bring everyone together"
RIASEC Pattern: High Social
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
"Let's do this right"
RIASEC Pattern: High Conventional + Social
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
"Let's make it happen"
RIASEC Pattern: High Enterprising + Social
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
"Let me perfect this"
RIASEC Pattern: High Realistic + Artistic
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.