Discernment

✨When They Shine

  • They’re trusted to give input on decisions, strategies, or people.
  • There is freedom to assess without needing extensive data.
  • Their instincts are respected, not second-guessed.
  • The team appreciates insight and nuance, not just action.
  • They can review and refine ideas rather than always generate or execute them.

🌱What They Thrive On

  • Gut-based decision-making
  • Feedback
  • Refinement

⏰Ideal Work Schedule

  • Midday or afternoon decision windows (after gathering info)
  • Slack in the schedule for responding to people who need input
  • Time for reviewing, refining, and giving feedback
  • Some solo thinking time, but frequent informal check-ins
  • Avoiding overly rigid schedules—they rely on flow and context

🎵 Best Rhythm

Flexible but focused blocks (60–90 min) for discernment work, paired with shorter sync-ups to process and evaluate ideas.

🏭 Industries

These fields value intuition, judgment, evaluation, and insightful decision-making.

Consulting & Advisory Services

  • Business strategy
  • Organizational development
  • HR and talent advising
  • Management consulting

Creative & Design Professions

  • Creative direction
  • UX/UI design and review
  • Branding and messaging strategy
  • Content editing and curation

Healthcare & Mental Health

  • Clinical decision-making
  • Diagnostics and patient evaluation
  • Therapy and counseling
  • Case management

Education & Curriculum Design

  • Instructional design
  • Curriculum evaluation
  • Educational leadership
  • Admissions and student advising

Business Leadership & Management

  • Strategic leadership
  • Hiring and team development
  • Operations strategy
  • Change management

💼 Jobs

These jobs rely heavily on wisdom, instincts, and thoughtful judgment.

Strategy & Consulting

  • Management Consultant
  • Strategic Advisor
  • Innovation Screener
  • Business Coach
  • Product Consultant or Analyst

Creative & Media

  • Creative Director
  • Brand Strategist
  • Editor (print, digital, or video)
  • UX Design Reviewer
  • Marketing or Messaging Strategist

Health & Human Services

  • Therapist or Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Diagnostic Clinician
  • Intake or Triage Nurse
  • Healthcare Ethicist

Education & Leadership

  • Academic Dean
  • Curriculum Evaluator
  • Admissions Counselor (especially for holistic reviews)
  • Student Success Advisor
  • Educational Consultant

Business & Talent

  • Hiring Manager
  • Team Builder or Leadership Coach
  • Operations Strategist
  • HR Business Partner
  • Quality Assurance Lead

Nonprofit & Faith-Based Work

  • Ministry Leader or Pastor
  • Spiritual Director
  • Mission Strategy Consultant
  • Board Member or Organizational Advisor

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