Styles

Download the cheat sheet that fits your style. Or, if you’re a Chameleon, download them all. Even if you’re not a Chameleon, you may wear more than one hat when it comes to creativity, so feel free to explore the options.

Cheat Sheet: The Secret Agent

Special Agents don’t start until they have a clear focus. They often work in quick bursts after longer periods of thinking, researching and asking questions. An overly detailed plan or plot can feel superfluous and inefficient to a Special Agent. Once they know where they’re headed, Special Agents are highly motivated to take action. They lose their way when they run into unexpected road blocks. Sometimes they abandon projects when the obstacles are vague and they can’t see a practical path forward. Download your Secret Agent Cheat Sheet.

Cheat Sheet: The Inventor

Inventors have more ideas than they can use. When shaping their ideas, Inventors enjoy creating physical representations of the big picture. Storyboards, index cards, mind maps and sketchnotes appeal to Inventors. Difficulty shows up when Inventors are faced with rigid plans or too many details. When projects become bogged down or overly repetitive, Inventors often abandon ship and seek out novelty elsewhere. Download your Inventor Cheat Sheet.

Cheat Sheet: The Collaborator

Collaborators think deeply about the impact of their work on others. They know their strengths and enjoy tapping into and bringing out the strengths of others. Ideas often pop into their minds intuitively, particularly in interactive situations. Conflict or drama is a difficult block for Collaborators, especially when it makes them feel isolated. When Collaborators are stuck, it can be hard for them to move forward without the help of a friend. Download your Collaborator Cheat Sheet.

Cheat Sheet: The Architect

Architects love structure, outlines and details. As long as the work lines up with the blueprint, Architects easily stay in motion. Trouble arises when the work doesn’t go as planned or the finished result feels wrong in a way the Architect can’t pin down. When faced with vague, big-picture ideas and questions, Architects can feel frustrated or overwhelmed. Download your Architect Cheat Sheet.

 

Cheat Sheet Full Set: The Chameleon

Chameleons have the ability to take on creative personalities to fit each situation. They are willing to try an opposite approach when they reach a dead end. Generally, chameleons are resilient, determined and intentional about their creativity. Chameleons are highly flexible, so when they do encounter blocks they can become frustrated and stuck in a self-critical loop. Since challenges are inevitable when we stretch ourselves, Chameleons benefit from preparing ahead of time. If they collect a list of creative activities and strategies from any of the personalities that feel inviting and restful, they will have healthy options in moments of stress. Download your full set of Creativity Style Cheat Sheets.