Starter, Finisher, or Stabilizer: Which One Are You?
In my work with clients and teams, I’ve seen how powerful it is to understand this simple but impactful concept. Knowing whether you’re a Starter, Finisher, or Stabilizer not only helps you work to your strengths but also ensures you build the right team to support your business goals.
Let’s break it down:
Starter: The Visionary
You’re the one who gets the ball rolling.
- You see opportunities everywhere and love to tackle big ideas.
- Nothing excites you more than brainstorming and envisioning how things can be better.
- You’re driven by the thrill of possibility and thrive in the early stages of creation.
Finisher: The Executor
You’re the person who loves bringing ideas to life.
- You’re naturally organized and love making measurable progress.
- You excel at identifying the steps, resources, and timeline needed to achieve a goal.
- There’s nothing more satisfying than completing a project and seeing it succeed.
Stabilizer: The Foundation Keeper
You’re the glue that keeps everything running smoothly.
- Chaos and surprises? Not your thing.
- You thrive on maintaining systems and ensuring daily operations run like clockwork.
- Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence create a strong foundation for long-term success.
Which One Are You?
Most of us resonate with one or two of these roles. For example, many of my clients are Starters and Finishers, but rarely Stabilizers.
Does this sound like you?
- You love solving big problems and creating innovative solutions.
- Once a program or idea is live, you start to disengage and feel the pull toward the next big thing.
If so, embrace your strengths! Recognizing that you may not be a Stabilizer doesn’t mean everything you create will fizzle out. It simply means you need to surround yourself with people who love to finish the work and keep the engine running.
Building Your Support Team
For Starters, the key to long-term success is partnering with strong Finishers and Stabilizers:
- Finishers ensure your visionary ideas are executed with precision.
- Stabilizers keep everything running smoothly over time.
In my role as a Finisher, my zone of genius is building the systems and structures that bring big ideas to life. I thrive on making progress, seeing things through to completion, and ensuring they stay strong long-term.
Reflect on Your Team Dynamics
- How does your current team complement your nature?
- Are you surrounding yourself with people who balance your strengths and fill in the gaps?
If you’re a Starter, like many of my clients, it’s crucial to have Finishers and Stabilizers on your team to keep your business running efficiently and effectively.
Know yourself. Honor your strengths. And surround yourself with the complementary support you need to thrive.
If you’d like to explore this concept further, I’d love to connect and dive deeper into how you can build the team that supports your vision.
