The Pragmatist's primary driving force is to do a proper job. Like the Extroverted Performance-Driven Person, the Pragmatist orients their success criteria towards the outside world, but they are not a pronounced competitive person in the same ambitious way. The Pragmatist is most comfortable in balance and sets limits on what they will sacrifice and invest in a task. Their talent may be great, but the persistence to manage the talent is not as pronounced as with the other archetypes. When the Pragmatist wants to perform a proper job, they define their success criteria based on externally defined guidelines for what well-executed work is. These guidelines must be clearly defined, and there must be a consensus that it is well-done work. The Pragmatist often uses standards, procedure guides, or evidence-based methods as guidelines in their work. The Pragmatist is very loyal to the laid-out strategy, and they are often very conscientious and dutiful. Within the framework of the strategy, the Pragmatist can act autonomously, but if thrown into more exploratory fields, they often need frequent feedback to ensure they are meeting expectations. ## The Pragmatist's Kick The Pragmatist needs clear boundaries between work and private life, so when they are off, they are completely off from work. Because the need for balance is so great, their primary kick is of a different type than the other archetypes'. For the Pragmatist, the kick is not so much a kick but more a fundamental satisfying feeling that a constant, proper piece of work is being delivered, and that there is a constant balance. Their kick is not nearly as strong as the other archetypes', but in turn, it lasts longer due to its extended form. The Pragmatist's secondary driving force is to actively contribute to the community. They are often the one to initiate casual Friday drinks, parties, and Christmas cheer. ## Kick-Stories The Pragmatist's primary kick stories are rarely specific or detailed. Instead of answering when they experienced their greatest kick, the Pragmatist is more easily able to answer what characterized a good workday or a good period. On the other hand, it's much easier for them to find examples of secondary kicks, i.e., episodes where they succeeded in contributing to the community. Like the Primadonna, the Pragmatist likes the idea of making a difference for a higher cause, but they do not feel the same personal duty towards the cause that the Primadonna does. ## Behavior Pattern The Pragmatist may be puzzled and annoyed by colleagues who do not appreciate the community in the same way, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts. At the same time, the Pragmatist is very insistent that rules and standards must be obeyed. The Primadonna and the Introverted Performance-Driven Person, in particular, may perceive the Pragmatist as a stickler for rules and a procedural officer. It's the Pragmatist who ensures efficiency, productivity, and stability, and it's often the Pragmatist who posts "procedure guides" for colleagues to make sure that the workplace is a well-oiled machine. ## Sources https://www.lederweb.dk/artikler/saadan-forloeser-du-de-fire-arketypers-talent/