Some characterizations from clients and co-workers:
- Gets the Job Done
- Achieving Analyzer
- Thinks & Acts Like an Engineer
- Productive Pragmatist
- Slave-Driver
- Doesn't Care Who Gets Hurt
- Has a Know-It-All Answer for Everything
The perceptions of the A-E dominant personality are those of goal-driven, strategic thinking and individualistic high-achievers.
The downside to these perceptions is that the A-E personality is often perceived by clients as putting productivity ahead of people and results ahead of relationships, as well as being obsessed with control. The A-E personality is often seen as individualistic and autocratic—yet, many clients admire their ability to produce.