styles

Analysts spend a lot of time researching and data-gathering before making a decision about a situation. They may not be satisfied until every potential scenario is explored and played out. A snap judgement is often a poor judgement to an “analyst.”

Observers gather clues, mostly visually, about the people and scenarios around them. If they pass a person in the hall that won’t return their smile, the “observer” may take this subtlety to heart.

Questioners are more direct about their decision making. If they need to find the perfect venue for their company event, they don’t rely on online reviews or appearances, but ask around for the group’s best pick. “Questioners” make real-life, evidence-based decisions, but may neglect to pick up on unspoken cues.

Empathizers are quick to let colleagues and clients vent their problems, and go with them emotionally to the source of the problem. Unfortunately, too much empathy may skew their judgment when it’s time to make an unbiased call.

Adapters are all-star intuitors, the Zoltar fortune teller of the office. They give the best advice, and you know you can go to them when things get hairy. They may excel in gut-feelings, but can find it challenging to relate with others who seem to gravitate toward poor choices.

Knowing your intuition-style may help break this mysterious sense down into recognizable actions and real skills, rather than letting it run in the background.

Styles of Using Intuition

Listed here are five types of intuition users*: