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 Visionary — big-picture planner; imagines bold futures.

Examples: Her visionary roadmap redefined the product. / Investors backed the visionary founder.

Maverick — independent thinker; unorthodox, breaks the mold.

Examples: He’s a maverick engineer who challenges every assumption. / Her maverick style shook up the industry.

Mediator — neutral go-between who resolves conflicts.

Examples: HR brought in a mediator to settle the dispute. / She mediated between the teams and found common ground.

Caretaker — nurturing helper; looks after people/things.

Examples: He’s the primary caretaker for his grandparents. / A caretaker mindset keeps the office running smoothly.

Adventurer — loves exploring; comfortable with risk.

Examples: That adventurer quit to travel the Silk Road. / She’s an adventurer in business—always testing new markets.

Minimalist — prefers simplicity; keeps only what’s essential.

Examples: His minimalist workspace has just a laptop and lamp. / Their minimalist wardrobe saves decision time.

Maximalist — loves abundance; “more is more.”

Examples: Her maximalist decor mixes patterns and colors. / He’s a maximalist in features—add it all!

Pack rat — keeps everything; struggles to throw things out.

Examples: The garage shows his pack-rat habits. / She saved every receipt—total pack rat.

Credit hog — takes credit for others’ work.

Examples: Don’t be a credit hog—list the whole team. / The presentation felt like credit-hogging.