Relevance in management

Reds tend to be proactive. They don't like to waste time and they are uncomfortable when forced into a passive role. So, give them something interesting or challenging to do. Whether they're trouble-shooting, inventing solutions, or creating new alternatives to business situations, the Red will always add a different twist. If your firm requires employees to follow specific procedures to the letter – don't hire Reds; you may get more than you bargained for. If you look for better ways to do things, more effective procedures – hire Reds and give them the freedom to do what they do best. Chances are, no one else in your company will be able to do that kind of job. Reds possess some or all of these characteristics:

Bold and imaginative
Positive attitude
Kinesthetic
Visual
Creative
Excellent communicator
Needs variety
Introspective & reflective
Improvisational
Spontaneous
Fun loving
Non-judgmental & open-minded
Focuses more on broad concepts than on specific facts
Adventuresome
Risk taking
Resilient; great endurance
Seeks purpose in their lives
Flexible & adaptable
Inspiring

Combinations

If he has the Roy Rogers lines on his forehead, but his eyes show control instead of passion, then you're looking at someone who enjoys power and wears it naturally. The combination of control and creativity is often found in entrepreneurs, as well as the upper ranks of the military or law enforcement.

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