Trait 38: The Warrior - Professional Development Key of the Week
- Erica Hughey
- Dec 31, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 4
Some years are for winning. Some years are for character building. What are you fighting for going into the new year? Whether you are called to challenge the status quo or stand up for something you believe in despite obstacles or opposition, this week ensure your struggles are purposeful. You don’t want to waste your time and energy fighting for things that aren’t aligned with your purpose. This week’s Key Professional Trait is about being a Fighter. However, as all superheroes know, in order to unlock this superpower, you must choose your battles wisely. You have a choice; you don’t have to engage in every battle you are invited to. Fighting for what is right means responding to what is aligned with strategy and authority and what impacts you individually.
Your gift to the team is that you understand that obstacles are opportunities to be greater. Your commitment brings fresh energy to teams, as you have the ability to instill confidence even in difficult situations. Beginning with the end in mind, you reliably drive projects forward without being swayed by external influences. When you focus on the right projects, you maximize your energy and can achieve sustainable results. To do this, it is important to use your strengths strategically and not turn every obstacle into a personal battle.
You desire to make a difference in the world may lead you to fields where your presence can make an impact such as social work, military or law. If not in those service type of fields, those with this Trait activated in their Career Design Chart will display a strong sense of commitment to the mission if they are working at a company who aligns with their personal values. Being focused on accomplishing the mission is necessary for the 38 to feel like it is thriving.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT:
Those with this trait, need to learn they cannot control every aspect of their work environment and that they must develop the skills necessary to work effectively and seamlessly with others. Your adrenaline driven quest for meaningful work can tend to clash with coworkers or supervisors who don’t embody the mission and vision as you see fit. Also be mindful of your selective hearing, you tend to only lend your attention to voices that share your values or your biases.
Ask yourself:
What is my motivation for choosing hard things?
How do I choose my battles wisely, so I don’t find myself constantly struggling in an uphill battle?
Do I know how to discern between what is truly worth fighting for and what is not?
Delve deeper into yourself and your inherent talents with your 1st Satori Synergy Chart Analysis Session or Career Design Report if you like to read for yourself. The better your understand yourself, the better you’ll understand to how best show up for your team.
