Strategic Research Analysis
They run toward ambiguity, decomposing complex trajectories—literal or figurative—into solvable steps. Their credibility comes from transparency: walking leaders through equations, flagging risks early, and keeping morale grounded in math.
Strengths
- Error-free calculations
- Team mentorship
- Grace under pressure
Pressure Points
- Holds responsibility tightly
- Needs to unplug
- Can downplay creativity
Friendship 7 Flight Path
Johnson recomputed the orbital equations for John Glenn by hand, uncovering rounding issues and giving commanders confidence to greenlight the mission.
Apollo Re-entry Windows
She coordinated cross-functional teams to validate re-entry angles, ensuring astronauts hit the Pacific recovery zone with tolerances tighter than mission control's computers.
Lab Lessons to Apply Today
Celebrate creativity alongside precision. Share your intuitive leaps—they inspire teammates as much as your spreadsheets do.
