The Predictive Index Reference Profile
Persuader
The Persuader is an engaging communicator who operates with a strong sense of urgency and initiative. They drive to get things done both with and through people, at ease in group settings and self-assured when meeting new people.
What is a Persuader
The Persuader is a confident, venturesome doer, capable of making decisions but also delegating authority when appropriate. A self-starter, they tend to be less concerned with details than results, but can also be skilled at training and developing others.
Motivating
Enthusiastic
Gregarious
Ambitious
Managing Persuaders
Persuaders need opportunities to get involved in new projects and interact with different people frequently. They excel when afforded some independence and flexibility, while learning and advancing at a faster-than-average pace.
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Maximize Persuader potential
Optimize Persuader impact through variety, both in their projects and the people they work with. They can be influential team members when they are free from repetitive routines and can change pace relatively easily, and without too much concern for process details.
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Onboard, coach, and develop Persuaders
Empower your Persuader from day one. Use behavioral insights from PI Perform, PI Hire, and PI Inspire, to create professional growth plans and offer actionable feedback according to their unique behavioral pattern.
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Learn more about the Persuader Reference Profile
Persuaders are essential to keeping your team running smoothly. By maximizing their potential, you can elevate your team’s productivity. Understanding their unique strengths and areas for growth is the first step in tailoring your management approach.
Frequently asked questions
There are 17 Reference Profiles, each with its own combination of behavioral drives and needs. Think of your Reference Profile as a unique persona that describes how you like to work best.
Reference Profiles have a variety of applications within the workplace. Use them to screen for the right job candidates, build and lead cohesive teams, and foster healthy relationships between peers.
The Predictive Index is scientifically proven to be valid and reliable. In a 2019 study, 3,535 respondents were asked whether they felt their PI results accurately described them. The average rating was 4.4 out of 5.0.
According to a sample of 10 million profiles, the most common Reference Profile is Collaborator (10.0%), followed by Promoter (9.8%), Operator (9.4%), Altruist (8.4%), and Guardian (8.2%).