Brie/The Diplomat
You, my friend, are a smooth wedge of brie. You embody the “Diplomat” style of leadership. Though it may sound exotic, you are actually quite down-to-earth and are always looking out for your team. Like any good bit of brie, you are non-confrontational and very agreeable. You keep your wits about you, even when under pressure (i.e. have you ever tried a baked brie? Magnificent!) and rarely make waves at the office, or on the cheese tray.
Irish Cheddar/The Achiever
Hello there stalwart one! You are a robust Irish Cheddar, never faltering or failing to impress. You know those people who say they aren’t “cheese” people? Well you look them squarely in the eyes and impress them with your familiar flavor and a bit of sharp flair. These are the same people who question whether a goal can be met, or problem solved. Those questions are no match for you. No. You are reliable, structured, and sturdy. You are Cheddar, you are the “Achiever” leader.
Stilton/The Strategist
Well, well, well … there you are. A visionary, a “Strategist.” You are a creamy Stilton Blue. That’s right, a blue! Before you run off with your assumptions about this brilliant blue, remember it’s your unique ability to influence people—to get them working together—that makes you special. At work, your influence abounds. On the cheese tray, well, your influence abounds there, too, as you tend to make your presence known. You have a decisive knack for charting new ground and creating cross-functional vision. You find solutions for problems yet discovered. And, most importantly, you do this through collaboration. No Stilton Blue is best on its own. You must be paired with complimentary flavors for your true strengths to shine. And that takes a Strategist.
Parmigiano-Reggiano/The Alchemist
A classic. You are “the queen (or king) of cheeses.” You have the gift of transformation; you are an “Alchemist.” If a project has lost its purpose (or a lasagna lacks luster) you, the big Parm, have the charisma and chemistry to bring the right combination of people and thought leadership to energize and transform the ordinary into the remarkable. Admittedly you may have a tough exterior, and sometimes be a bit salty, but that’s part of the grit required to alter everyday work into something spectacular. You may look humble sitting there on the cheese tray without many frills. But remember, not everyone can do as much as you. You are beloved in so many venues (culinary and occupationally) because you are transformational!
