Ep 10: Drives in Action: The Supporter Drive

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In episode 10 of the EngagementFit DRIVE podcast, we’re unpacking the Supporter Drive. This episode is a ‘Drives in Action’ episode - which means we will share stories of drives that play in everyday scenarios, helping you relate and gain deeper insight into your drives.
What will you gain from today’s podcast:
- Definition of what the Supporter Drive is and how / where these people thrive.
- An overview of the needs of someone who has a Supporter Drive.
- Booster Drives to the Supporter Drive.
- Personal experiences from Andrew (who has Supporter as his dominant Drive) which allows you, the listener, to relate to and understand how to manage being dominant in the Supporter Drive.

Sit back, relax, and be enlightened!
3 Jan 2025 English South Africa Careers · Self-Improvement

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