Pragmatic
The Pragmatic Core Driver reflects the low pole of Openness to Experience.
Description
Pragmatic individuals are practical, grounded, and hands-on. They prefer conventional approaches and value what is tried and tested over abstract or experimental ideas.
Strengths
Focused on getting things done
Skilled at handling routine and repetitive tasks
Provide a realistic, fact-based perspective that keeps others grounded
Limitations
May struggle with big-picture or creative thinking
Can rush to short-term solutions instead of exploring alternatives
May resist change or undervalue innovation
Team and leadership style
Pragmatic individuals often play the role of a “Problem Solver.”
Help teams stay realistic and evidence-based
Question untested or overly ambitious strategies
Provide a counterbalance to overly optimistic or abstract thinking
Risk: Their skepticism may zap morale or slow brainstorming. Pragmatic individuals need to balance realism with openness, recognizing that experimentation can be necessary for growth and innovation.
Curious
The Curious Core Driver reflects the high pole of Openness to Experience.
Description
Curious individuals are creative, imaginative, and open to new ideas. They enjoy exploring possibilities, thinking unconventionally, and engaging with arts, science, and innovation.
Strengths
Inventive and idea-driven, with strong creative output
Thrive in changing environments
Help teams stretch their thinking and explore new possibilities
Limitations
May struggle to explain ideas clearly or concisely
Can get distracted by novelty and lose focus on relevance
Risk of being impractical or disconnected from immediate goals
Team and leadership style
Curious individuals often play the role of an “Idea Machine.”
Generate new solutions and perspectives for the team
Encourage teammates to explore, adapt, and innovate
Fill knowledge gaps with creative problem-solving
Risk: Their constant search for new ways of doing things may distract the team or derail execution. Curious individuals should ground their ideas in the team’s core goals to maximize impact.