Idealist

  • Independent
  • Composed
  • Assertive
  • Creative
  • Considered
  • Trusting
  • Reserved
  • Determined
  • People-oriented
  • Helpful
  • Mature
  • Non-judgemental
  • Independent-thinking
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Word Picture

The descriptions below describe the Idealist family and how I like to work.

Word Picture - a snapshot of me

  • I am deep thinking, concerned with philosophical issues
  • People say I have an individualistic, unusual style
  • I am able to look at the more complex, broader picture - rather than the details
  • My natural reserve can make me hard to work out
  • I am encouraging of individual differences, believing in people
  • My conviction and idealism can make me impractical

Team Contribution

How I contribute to a team

  • I raise the fundamental issues, based on my deeply held beliefs
  • I am a quiet but deep thinker and encourage discussion of core values
  • I am deeply concerned for the wellbeing of others
  • Strong personal beliefs allow me to drive things forward
  • I am naturally reserved, so need to be drawn out in order to contribute
  • I can sway others with my beliefs and passion for what is right

I am motivated by

I am motivated by

  • Freedom to think
  • Thinking about ways to shape the future
  • Developing radical alternatives
  • Breaking the mould with my ideas
  • Producing the unexpected

Working with me

Working with me

  • Engage my interest by discussing relevant theories and concepts
  • Offer an environment that allows me freedom to think and to change things
  • Respect independence - I may prove difficult to 'read' or 'fathom' at first
  • Set goals that appeal to my sense of purpose and that break new ground
  • Expect changed or amended plans to accommodate new information
  • Appeal to the intellectual side of the debate
  • Create opportunities to feel that I am making a real difference

Family: Idealist
Will
3.5
Control
7.5
Affection
7.5
Energy
7.5
Emotionality
5.5

All Families

A Facet5 Family is a group of Facet5 profiles that are broadly similar in appearance.There are 17 Facet5 "Families".

Advocate

Advocate

  • Exuberant, outgoing manner
  • Likes making friends and interacting with others
  • Wide ranging interests and exciting ideas
  • Flexible but goal oriented
  • Impulsive
  • Could interfere with others' work
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Architect

Architect

  • Has a keen sense of purpose
  • Imaginative and creative but can seem self-centred
  • Knows own mind
  • Expects others to stand up for themselves
  • Puts own ideas ahead of others'
  • Can seem unsympathetic, insensitive, fiercely independent
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Chameleon

Chameleon

  • Presents a composed but friendly style
  • Adapts readily to any situation
  • Doesn't impose on others
  • Tolerates most differing styles
  • Can find it difficult to express their true opinions
  • Can seem rather inconsistent
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Coach

Coach

  • Sympathetic nature which can be masked by reserve
  • Quiet but efficient manner
  • High ideals and principles
  • Strong commitment with a desire to help out
  • May take time to 'warm up'
  • Will be disappointed if ideals are not met
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Controller

Controller

  • Reserved, fairly formal style
  • Avoids risks and can resist change
  • Likes clear guidelines and agendas
  • Respects a hierarchy and the status quo
  • Can seem too conservative
  • Could be perceived as distant and aloof
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Developer

Developer

  • Warm and sympathetic manner
  • Genuine interest in others and desire to help
  • Has strong sense of morality and responsibility
  • Will defend others and stand up for them
  • May neglect own interests
  • Risks taking on too much
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Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur

  • Confident, self-assured manner
  • Outgoing and stands out in the crowd
  • Definite sense of direction and method
  • Stands up for own opinions
  • May seem 'larger than life'
  • Can be insensitive or even uncaring
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Explorer

Explorer

  • Fun-loving and social
  • Quick to make contact with others
  • Relaxed and easy-going
  • Free-thinking, imaginative, and stimulating
  • Can be erratic and unfocused
  • Can get sidetracked by new ideas
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Facilitator

Facilitator

  • Social and out-going manner
  • Likes to meet people and exchange ideas
  • Puts others' interests ahead of own
  • Tolerant and understanding
  • Can be too relaxed and friendly
  • May seem to lack business focus
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Generalist

Generalist

  • Ebullient, gregarious and fun-loving
  • Prepared to mix with anyone
  • Demanding but flexible
  • Adapts to people or circumstances
  • Can be all things to all people
  • Interferes with others' work
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Idealist

Idealist

  • Deep thinking
  • Concerned with philosophical issues
  • Individualistic - unusual style
  • Goes own way
  • Can be hard to work out
  • Idealistic and impractical
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Presenter

Presenter

  • Out-going, polished style
  • Gregarious and fun-loving
  • Fits easily into different environments
  • Simple, practical viewpoints
  • Can seem superficial, ignores 'real' issues
  • Promises, but may not deliver
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Producer

Producer

  • Determined with a strong sense of purpose
  • Looks for continuous improvement
  • Pushes projects through determinedly
  • Is ambitious and goal-oriented
  • May tread on others' toes
  • Autocratic, demanding
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Promoter

Promoter

  • Very outgoing and forthright style
  • Quick to speak out and to give views
  • Goal-oriented and self-promoting
  • Thinks imaginatively and broadly
  • Can intimidate quieter, less 'up front' people
  • May be overwhelming and too rapid
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Specialist

Specialist

  • Subdued, reserved style
  • Difficult to draw out in social groups
  • Prefers independence and autonomy
  • Likes working on one clear task at a time
  • Can be over-looked by more dominant people
  • Can be too focused on own concerns
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Supporter

Supporter

  • Tolerant and easy-going
  • Always helpful to others
  • Sympathetic and helpful
  • Seeks harmony and understanding
  • Can be manipulated by more pragmatic people
  • Can be naive in what they expect from others
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Traditionalist

Traditionalist

  • Cautious, private personal style
  • Takes time to get to know
  • Has a strict code of standards and ethics
  • Is implacable on matters of principle
  • Can be intolerant and dismissive
  • Opts for conservative methods and resists experiments
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