Commitment toward Achievement
Achiever works hard and possesses a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.
Achievers have a natural, always present drive. Achiever has a constant need for achievement, with the belief that every day starts at zero. By the end of the day, the Achiever much make tangible progress in order to feel good about themselves. This means all of the time — workdays, weekends, vacations.
Be aware of perception or areas where the theme can have reducedeffectiveness[2]. There is an internal fire burning inside, pushing to do more, to achieve more. After each accomplishment is reached, the fire dwindles for a moment, but very soon it rekindles itself, forcing the
Achiever toward the next accomplishment. The relentless need for achievement might not be logical, it might not even be focused, but it will always be there.
As an Achiever, you must learn to live with this whisper of discontent. It does have its benefits[3]. It brings the energy needed to work long hours without burning out. It is the power supply that causes sets the pace and define the levels of productivity for the workgroup. It is the theme that keeps moving.
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Overcommitted and unbalanced. Can't say no. People see them as to concentrated on work and trying to do more than they can handle.
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Overcommitted and unbalanced. Can't say no. People see them as to concentrated on work and trying to do more than they can handle.
[3]:
Tireless, strong work ethic, leads by example, go-getter and hungry
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BALCONIES
When Achiever is soaring...
Tireless
Has a strong work ethic
Leads by example
Is a go-getter
Hungry to accomplish
Will take on more
Not afraid of a challenge
As a leader, you are a pacesetter and an energizer. Even when the task is HUGE, you can help people see the progress along the way.
BASEMENTS
When Achiever is on over-drive...
Unbalanced
Is perceived as a brown-noser
Overcommitted
Can't say NO
Too concentrated on work
Expects others to be busy
Burns candle from both ends
A leader with Achiever...
Instills trust by delivering on what they promised. It is being able to explain where you are going, and delivering on that goal for the follow through.
Finds compassion through servanthood. How can you serve others through tasks? What can you do for them? What can you complete for them? It also shows in your willingness to navigate. It is taking a big task that feels daunting, and being able to break down that task into milestones.
Shows stability in communicating the progress, not just the completion. It might be a bit of a stretch because you have your eyes set so far on the goal of what the end looks like. Sometimes it is even reflecting that milestone idea back on yourself so you can communicate how far the team has come.
Creates hope by wondering what’s next. You don’t slow down enough to celebrate, but fuel yourself with the wonder of what is next that you can lean into. Because you’re looking for what’s next, maybe you’re also helping others see what’s next, and helping them see what’s better. Achieving is about having the courage to roll up your sleeves and do it even when you’re not sure you’re going to succeed, and sometimes that instills hope.
