Best Careers for Natural Leaders

Stan T.

Are you someone who likes leading a team and making decisions? You like work that involves starting up and carrying out projects.

You are someone who prefers taking action rather than sitting around and thinking about things.

You are adventurous and ambitious.

You like managing people and projects
You like using your social skills to reach your goals
You are someone who takes action
You dislike analytical work

If the above description fits your personality, here are some of the best careers that suit your Leader personality type.


Chief Executives

Phil Crippen from John Adams IT
J.R. Spiess from The 180 Group
David Valverde from Pranos.ai
Miles Gotcher from Soov, a stomach-soothing drink meant to be like ginger ale but made with real ginger, 80% less sugar, and other ingredients that support digestion
Mark Majkrzak from RAIN Water
14 reviews
determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
$197840
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

IT Project Managers

plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
$161730
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Marketing Managers

Janine Hornsby from Marshall Centre part of Marshall of Cambridge
Mel Smith from Stanmore Insurance
Dana Marchlowitz from PrivateAuto.com
Lydia Beck from Visit Carson City
Jordan Rolf from Epos Now
8 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
$154470
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Lawyers

Max Pepper from Missouri Ticket Fixers, a traffic law firm in Kansas City, MO
Joshua L. Goldstein, Esq. from Goldstein Immigration Lawyers
Kyle Persaud from Persaud Law Office
Sarah J. Sepasi, Esq. from Sepasi Legal PC
Lin McCraw from The McCraw Law Group
22 reviews
represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
$148910
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Judges and Magistrates

arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
$131850
Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Training Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
$125920
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Medical and Health Services Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
$118800
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Industrial Production Managers

Luke Smoothy from Get It Made
Floris Wardenier from 3devo
Lisa C. from WellPCB
3 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
$118190
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Construction Managers

Jeff Becka from A fence installation company
Teresa Oquendo from AVIVV, a professional services engineering firm in San Diego serving the utility and energy sector
Matthew E. Bero from Graycor Industrial Constructors Inc.
10 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
$107260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Logistics Managers

Ibrahim Keles from Samsung SDS
Lonny Holston from Mickey Trading
Charlotte Robinson from A logistics company with multiple warehouses in Illinois
Steve Hurvitz from Note Logistics
7 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
$105100
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Producers

TJ Boyce from ABDU Entertainment
Joshua T Berglan from
Phillip A. Barbb from Self-employed
Jennifer McGrew from McGrew Studios
Shane Stanley from
6 reviews
plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

TV Directors

interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match


Program Directors

direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match

Investment Fund Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.
$96630
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Fitness Coordinators

manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.
$93830
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Ship Pilots

command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, or sounds, or on rivers, lakes, or bays. Must be licensed by U.S. Coast Guard with limitations indicating class and tonnage of vessels for which license is valid and route and waters that may be piloted.
$89740
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Interest Match

Emergency Management Directors

plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
$84310
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Pamela Jane Nye from
1 reviews
direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
$80010
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


Nursery and Greenhouse Managers

plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.
$76810
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Aquacultural Managers

direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in fish hatchery production for corporations, cooperatives, or other owners.
$76810
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Social and Community Service Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
$75140
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Lodging Managers

Izzy Defourny from Kafunta Safaris
Michael Ort from Hyatus
Gary Osbourne from The Kingston Theatre Hotel
3 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
$65270
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Real Estate Sales Agents

Jonathan de Araujo from The Vantage Point Team
Jamie Safier from Douglas Elliman
Cyrus Vaghar from Coldwell Banker
Chuck Vander Stelt from Quadwalls.com
9 reviews
rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
$62990
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Food Service Managers

Dace Lace from BaxterStorey
1 reviews
plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
$61000
No degree required
Personality Match


Chefs and Head Cooks

Heloise Blause from
Charlie McKenna from Lillie's Q, a Southern BBQ restaurant company
Chef Van Hurd from Citizen Chicken & Donuts
Devan Cameron from Braised and Deglazed
4 reviews
direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
$58740
Associate's degree
Personality Match

Meeting, Convention and Event Planners

Mahoganey Jones from Event Specialists, one of Canada’s pre-eminent event production and management firms
Lisa Schulteis from YourEventMarketPlace, a virtual event management website
Linda Bluemel from Trafo Baden
Bill Elafros from BEAT esports
7 reviews
coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
$55890
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match



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