Executor: The Shark

Sharks are fascinating animals. Arguably one of the most powerful animals in the world, sharks intimidate people. Sharks can navigate their worlds in the dark, making up rules as they go along. They aren’t afraid to use force when necessary, and will do whatever it takes to get what they want. They naturally size up competition and are able to easily detect prey, smelling weakness from miles away. Because sharks are at the top of the food chain, they regulate just about every other species in the ocean. Sharks do not need friends. Although some sharks live in schools, and many form cooperative alliances with other fish, it is not unusual for a shark to live and travel alone. Unlike other animals, they travel freely and may travel across entire oceans.

How are Sharks like People with the Executor Personality?

Executors, or people with the E personality have much in common with sharks. Executors are independent and productive leaders. Like sharks, they are strong and forceful. Although they tend to be straight forward and go for what they want, Executors, like sharks, are capable of being manipulative when necessary. Just as sharks can sense weakness in prey, Executors can sense weaknesses in other people and in business plans. This is an advantage for both. The shark uses this skill for food, and the Executor uses this skill to accomplish results and recognize potential problems that others may miss. Most people recognize Executors as being blunt, aggressive and straight forward. This is also the way that sharks move through life.

Communication for Sharks and Executors

A Executor can be recognized by his or her blunt and straightforward communication style. Like a shark, the Executor forceful and direct. Sharks are on the top of the food chain, and in the ocean are not easily threatened. Similarly, Executors are not easily threatened by criticism and therefore are able to engage in serious conversations that may be uncomfortable for other personality types. Just as sharks are always ready for a fight, Executors like conflict and experience a renewed energy when things get heated. Sharks are known for being dangerous and ferocious- just as Executors quickly develop a reputation for being combative, hostile and short with others. Sharks live their lives without being affected by the needs of others, and even the kindest of Executors may say something hurtful to another person without realizing it. Most importantly, sharks are focused on their own drives and goals, one of the hallmarks of the Executor personality.

How Do Sharks make Decisions?

When it comes to assessing animal intelligence, the animal’s ability to make decisions is an important consideration. Animals that make quick decisions are considered too be highly intelligent. Sharks are one of the few animals that make fast decisions. The ability to make fast decisions improves adaptability, therefore improving ability to survive. People with the Executor personality also do not hesitate when making decisions. Like sharks, they don’t think about the way their decisions make subjective impacts. Instead, they focus on fast and satisfying results. Because people are not fish, however, Executors may hurt the feelings of others or come off as cold and impersonal. Because sharks need to think quickly, they do not plan or organize. Similarly, Executors may struggle with planning and organization.

Shark Relationships

Until recently, researchers believed that sharks were solitary animals. Fisherman, divers, and attack victims typically reported seeing lone sharks that traveled and hunted alone. In many cases, this is true. Unlike other animals that depend on a strong social network, sharks are intelligent enough and physically capable enough to live without the help of other sharks. Many Executors are the same way. Executors are strong and confident, and often reject the feedback of others. They are not very emotional and may avoid close personal relationships. Most of all, their self-reliance and strong opinions cause them to depend on their own talents, abilities and needs, rather than those of other people. Like sharks, Executors are in charge and will not be manipulated by other people.

Of course, for the species to survive, sharks must mate. To do so, they must have social relationships with other sharks. Some sharks do travel in schools, and others can live along with other fish. So too, can a Executor get along with others and form meaningful relationships. Executors are capable of making friends, nurturing romantic relationships and raising healthy families when those relationships align with their personal goals. Interestingly, sharks will eat other sharks when they find it necessary! Executors, in a similar way, may turn on others, of become aggressive when they have goals to accomplish.