Core Motive: Power
What drives them: Reds like to lead and take control. They want to get things done and see results.
Strengths:
- Take charge and move forward
- Stay focused on goals
- Confident and strong-minded
- Responsible and dependable
Limits:
- Can be impatient or demanding
- May act bossy
- Can hurt others’ feelings without noticing
- May have trouble saying “I was wrong”
Needs and Wants:
- To be respected
- To stay in control of their work
- To face challenges
- To feel useful and productive
- To hide their insecurities
How to Work With Reds:
- Be direct and clear
- Use facts, not emotion
- Respect their time
- Support good decisions
- Speak with confidence
Avoid:
- Talking in circles
- Being slow to respond
- Taking their strong tone personally
- Arguing without reason
When Under Stress:
- Try to control everything
- Get impatient with others
- Focus on tasks, not people
Good Career Fits:
- Construction or trade work
- Warehouse or logistics
- Crew leader or foreman
- Maintenance or repair
- Security or safety work
