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The Laid Back & Driven Core Drivers

Learn how the Extraversion–Proactivity facet is expressed through the Laid Back and Driven Core Drivers, including their strengths, risks, and impact on teams.

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Laid Back

The Laid Back Core Driver reflects the low pole of Extraversion’s Proactivity sub-facet.

Description

Laid Back individuals are easygoing and content to let life unfold without rigid goals. They prefer harmony over competition and are relaxed about work and ambition.

Strengths

  • Comfortable letting others take the lead

  • Cooperative and supportive team players

  • Value balance in life beyond work

Limitations

  • May appear unambitious or lacking confidence

  • Tend to be unclear about goals or direction

  • Risk of not fully appreciating the importance of deadlines or effort

Team and leadership style

Laid Back individuals often play the role of a “Supporter.”

  • Focused on helping rather than dominating

  • Well received for their relaxed, easygoing nature

  • Contribute to group harmony

Risk: Their tendency to avoid competition and stretch goals may limit progress. They may need reminders to match teammates’ effort and occasionally demonstrate their value explicitly.


Driven

The Driven Core Driver reflects the high pole of Extraversion’s Proactivity sub-facet.

Description

Driven individuals are ambitious, competitive, and goal-oriented. They like to take charge, move quickly, and are energized by bold objectives.

Strengths

  • Highly motivated and ambitious

  • Natural leaders who set direction and goals

  • Bring focus, energy, and momentum to teams

Limitations

  • May be seen as dominant or overly competitive

  • Risk of focusing too much on their own goals

  • Can overlook collaboration, feedback, or shared credit

Team and leadership style

Driven individuals often play the role of a “Navigator.”

  • Provide clarity of purpose and motivation to others

  • Thrive in leadership roles that involve responsibility and goal-setting

  • Push teams to achieve more

Risk: They may set unrealistic goals or become frustrated with slower teammates. Remembering that not everyone shares the same pace or appetite for stretch goals is essential.

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