The Power To Adapt

Episode 011: The Client Nation Series : The (I)nteractive Team Member The Eternal Optimist


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Your secret fuel for team momentum. This time we explore the INTERACTIVE region. They can be the best influence for the team or the most distracting. We go over the do's and don'ts of interacting with and leading and "I."

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:48 Welcome to the "I" Region!

01:15 Defining the "I" personality

05:00 The Theme Song of the "I"

06:42 What leaders need to know about "I's"

16:21 How Interactives can benefit your teams

24:34 Outro

Today's Ricoisms


Regions flag: Fireworks. Because the light up the room with energy and optimism

Pace and Priority:

  • Pace: Fast
  • Priority: People
  • Fuel: Fun and socializing. Their Battery is charged when around active and sociable people.
  • Need: To be recognized
  • Fear: Being embarrassed
  • How to Communicate: Don't legislate, be personal and social, provide work in short spurts and in writing. Define the win once they goal is achieved.
  • How to Motivate: Public recognition, monetary rewards, group activities and being around creative people.
  • Value to the team: Creative problem solving,Team Player, builds relationship quickly, great with groups and creative a positive drive.

I's are the influencers that are inspired by the team and a need to be liked and appreciated. They are the optimists of the team and love to joke and have a good time. They try to ensure that things are always moving forward


An Interactive's batteries are charged by being in social/networking environments


Give them the freedom to speak as they are. Invite them 25 minutes before a meeting or phone call so they can socialize and feel energized. This will avoid none business chat during a meeting.


Recognize I's PUBLICLY to motivate them! They highly value that social currency

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The Power To AdaptBy Rico Pena