<ul><li>They value freedom and experiences. They seek out careers that provide a high degree of variety and excitement. </li><li>Explorers place higher-than-average importance on autonomy. They are also more willing to trade security for flexibility. </li><li>They don't rely on their job for a sense of identity, often exploring multiple occupations during their lifetime. </li><li>They have a pragmatic approach to professional development, obtaining only the level of expertise needed.</li></ul>Strengths: will enthusiastically throw themselves at whatever task is required of them. Weaknesses: can be directionless or lack conviction.

Explorers

<ul><li>They seek out work that fascinates or inspires them.</li><li> They are motivated by the pursuit of mastery. </li><li>They enjoy being valued for their expertise, although they are less concerned with status in the broader sense.</li><li> Artisans typically desire a high degree of autonomy to practice their craft and place the least importance on camaraderie of all the archetypes. </li></ul>Strengths: well positioned to solve the most complex challenges. Weaknesses: can be aloof and lose sight of bigger objectives.

Artisans

<ul><li>They find meaning in work that directly improves the lives of others. </li><li>They are the archetype least motivated by money. </li><li>They gravitate toward caring professions (medicine or teaching), but can also thrive in other lines of work where they can directly interact with and help others. </li><li>They have an empathetic nature and have a strong team spirit.</li><li> They tend to be forward planners, who are relatively hesitant to jump on new opportunities.</li></ul>Strengths: selfless, help build trust within an organization. Weaknesses: sometimes impractical or naive.

Givers

<ul><li>They are on a mission to change the world. They form strong views on the way things should be and seek out the control necessary to achieve that vision. </li><li>They are the most risk-tolerant and future-oriented of all the archetypes. </li><li>Pioneers identify profoundly with their work. Their vision matters more than anything, and they are willing to make great personal sacrifices accordingly. </li><li>Their work relationships tend to be more transactional in nature. </li></ul>Strengths: infectious energy that can bring about lasting change. Weaknesses: can be uncompromising and imperious.

Pioneers

<ul><li>They are motivated by professional success, and value status and compensation. </li><li>They are forward planners who can be relatively risk averse, as they opt for well-trodden paths to success.</li><li> Strivers are willing to tolerate less variety so long as it is in service of their longer-term goals. </li><li>They tend to define success in relative terms, and thus can be more competitive and transactional in their relationships than most other archetypes.</li></ul>Strengths: disciplined and transparent. Weaknesses: their competitiveness can degrade trust and camaraderie within teams.

Strivers

<ul><li>They find meaning and self-worth primarily outside of their jobs.</li><li>They see work as a means to an end.</li><li>They're not particularly motivated by status or autonomy, and generally don't seek to stand out in their workplace.</li><li>They tend to prefer stability and predictability. Thus, they have less interest in investing to change their future compared with other archetypes.</li><li>Operators are one of the more team-minded archetypes, and often see many of their colleagues as friends.</li></ul>Strengths: team players.Weaknesses: not proactive, easily disengaged.

Operators

A huge new research project classifies workers into six 'archetypes' to help leaders hire the right people and keep them motivated.