L H A: The Visiroo If you indicated you are Logical, Holistic, and Altruistic, you are likely a Visiroo. Visoroos perceive the world logically. They prefer to rely more on their “big picture” or vision of the world. They are typically altruistic in their life, and see leadership as service to others and service to their organization and community. Visiroos are the “idea engine” of the herd. They are constantly looking beyond the current horizon. They are deeply committed to internal values and not always the leaders of their organization. They have typically reached their convictions through logic and are therefore remarkably grounded in their beliefs and perceptions. From these strong convictions Visiroos usually possess an enormous amount of courage and energy. Visiroos see the “big picture” and combine this trait with an altruistic commitment that often extends beyond their organization. They can inspire others and possess a passion tempered by logic and experience. Visiroos feed on opportunities to explore and grow. They can be relentless in their vision, and often miss critical details and concerns of others. Their unyielding courage and endless curiosity gives them a high tolerance for risk and even profound change. Visiroo Motto: Inspiring all to Thrive through Courage. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!

L H I: The Followroo If you indicated you are Logical, Holistic, and Individualistic. You are likely a Followroo. Followroos perceive the world logically and see the “big picture” or vision of an organization. Remaining focused on their individual needs, they prefer to follow the directions of others and serve the organization through their individual time, energy, and resources. Followroos value loyalty in their work and lives. They prefer to be given tasks and specific directions to achieve goals. They do no usually challenge authority or question leadership. Followroos are constantly watching the direction of the organization through their holistic constructs. They are not “blind followers” and must see how their contributions fit the vision and mission of the organization. If they cannot see their individual benefit, Followroos will join different groups in an organization to seek that fit. Followroos are usually punctual and orderly and not prone to wide ranges of emotion. They base their decisions on that logic and will work very hard. As they value loyalty, they do not give it unconditionally. Followroos must feel respected and valued. They must be regularly informed of organizational direction and status to secure their trust. The Followroo Motto: Serving my Organization with Honor. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!

If you indicated you are Logical, Detailed, and Altruistic, you are likely a Keeparoo. Keeparoos perceive the world logically and tend to pay attention to detail. They are typically altruistic in their life, focused on serving others. They tend to concentrate their efforts on their particular part of an organization and serve as a positive role model. Keeparoos are the managers of their organizations. They are driven by logic and often feel genuinely committed to their areas of responsibility. Keeparoos are excellent planners possessing an ability to see the details of any issue. Keeparoos possess a very deep commitment to others and may not even realize it. It is this altruistic value that often sustains them when the degree of their responsibilities may be overwhelming to others. Some Keeparoos may not even be formally serving as supervisors and perceived by leadership to be a Followroo. They may possess informal authority to the extent that large numbers of organizational members look to them in times of chaos or change. When Keeparoos do have formal authority, they seek to be good stewards of their power and influence. They typically exist at the core of an organizational culture but can be moved by cusp events related to their career pathway. The Keeparoo Motto: Managing the Chaos through Positivity. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!

If you indicated you are Logical, Holistic, and Individualistic, you are likely a Dataroo. Dataroos perceive the world logically and pay attention to detail. They apply that attention to detail to the logical operation and optimization of the larger group. Being individualistic, they direct resources first to the group and not outside members. Dataroos are the statisticians of their organizations. They are heavily driven by logic and work very hard to help their organization make the best decisions on information. Dataroos are excellent barometers of equity and fairness. They are able to see in great detail how the organization directs its resources. This ability to focus on unbiased information places the Dataroo in a unique position to influence culture. Do not mistake their individualistic preference for a lack of empathy. Dataroos are painfully aware of the realties facing their organization and often the first to see challenging times well ahead of their arrival. Dataroos are highly valued and even more so in this era of analytics. Datatroos are not limited to executive roles, and can be found in all areas of operation. They often influence organizational leaders and are critical to the core culture for the information and analysis they provide. The Dataroo Motto: Leveraging the Power of Information. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!

If you indicated that you are Emotional, Holistic, and Altruistic, you are likely a Chiparoo. Chiparoos perceive the world emotionally and are altruistic in their life, serving or helping others. They regularly pitch in to help the organization achieve its larger vision. They are the consummate volunteers within their organizations. Chiparoos are highly motivated individuals. They are often found on a larger number of committees and task forces than their peers. While they do not prefer to take on leadership roles, they will do so as needs dictate. Chiparoos are effective organizers and can rally a group of individuals around a cause given their emotional preferences. Like Followroos, Chiparoos see the bigger picture of the vision and mission of their organizations. They commit to this based on their altruistic drive to serve others. Passion is a major motivator for the Chiparoo. Once they find a passion, they lock onto it and dedicate large amounts of their time, energy, and resources to the goals aligned with that passion. You can think of a Chiparoo as the batteries in their organization, providing the energy and motivation through their works to others. They can get so caught up in that service that they neglect their primary duties. You may have to tell your Chiparroo to slow down, and focus that amazing energy. It’s not surprising to find Chiparoos as leaders. The Chiparoo Motto: Serving our Mission with Passion. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!

If you indicated that you are Emotional, Detailed, and Altruisitc, you are likely a Morpharoo. Morpharoos perceive the world emotionally, and tend to pay attention to detail. They are typically altruistic in their life and will take on the role of any “roo” to serve the needs of the organization. Morpharoos adapt to just about anything and can succeed in almost any task. Morpharoos are the chameleons of the herd. They possess a combination of traits that makes them suitable to almost any duty assigned to them. Morpharoos will take on the role needed by their organization even for extended lengths of time. They are typically passionate about their assigned role and perform with great commitment and enthusiasm. Morpharoos are typically found within the core of an organizational culture, or close to it. They are often, but not always, valued by the leaders of the organizations for their supreme adaptability combined with loyalty to the culture. Morpharoos can be found at supervisory and even executive levels as they often possess the most comprehensive knowledge and history of their organizations. They have a preference for change and enjoy serving in a variety of positions. The Morpharoo Motto: Adapting to Serve wherever Needed. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!

If you indicated that you are Emotional, Detailed, and Individualistic, you are likely a Wanderoo. Wanderoos perceive the world emotionally and tend to pay attention to detail. They are more focused on their individual needs and will often leave an organization or area/department to find a better fit for their needs and desires. Wanderoos are the nomads of the herd. They may move from department to department, or organization to organization by choice. Wanderoos may enjoy change as it stimulates their emotional needs, or ironically despise it. They can stay in one area to avoid change, and prefer that stability, while “wandering in their mind.” Wanderoos are often passionate about their investment of time and energy. If they cannot see the benefit in what they are doing they are quick to move along to new ground. They also have an eye for detail and can spot a small problem before it becomes a major issue. Wanderoos are talented individuals and often very creative though they may not enjoy recognition. It’s wise to listen carefully to Wanderoos as they will offer unbiased information and unique insights on a wide range of topics. Their judgement is typically quite honest. Wanderoos are excellent sources for ideas as well as competitive practices they have learned elsewhere. Wanderoo Motto: Lending my Talents toward Success. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!

If you indicated that you are Emotional, Holistic, and Individualistic, you are likely a Thrivearoo. Thrivearoos perceive the world emotionally. Seeing the big picture, they focus on their individual needs and often challenge the overall direction of an organization. Such a role can be vital to the long-term success of the culture. Thrivearoos are the voices of dissent in their organizations. They are contrarians by nature and will take the opposite position in many situations, just to be certain all options are explored. Their emotional preferences make them passionate about their concerns. They are typically good communicators and not afraid to voice these concerns with others. Thrivearoos can see complex situations clearly given their holistic perspective. They tend to project future events based on their perceptions and act on what they believe to be true. Their emotional satisfaction with their organization’s commitment to their individual interest is a strong indicator of culture and any potential for cusp events. Do not dismiss a Thrivearoo as a disgruntled employee or manager. They often have valid reasons for their attitudes and can be excellent allies in adjusting organizational culture to thrive in challenging times. Like a canary in the mine, they can be a silent warning signal offering worthwhile guidance. The Thrivearoo Motto: Challenging the Norm with Pride. Now that you know your Roo, order the book today to learn much more about your organization, your herd, and how to thrive within it!