Opportunist (5% of leaders)

Style: Focused on personal wins and control; sees world and others as opportunities to be exploited. 

Found In: Rarely survive long in management unless they evolve; sometimes found in early-stage startups or high-risk environments.

Examples: Early career Larry Ellison 

Benefits: Can create exciting environments for risk-taking; good at seizing immediate opportunities 

Pitfalls: Constant firefighting; manipulative behavior; rule-breaking; high turnover of staff; unsustainable leadership model