Pastor Andrew Blake
CliftonStrengths
Talent domains
Enneagram
Motivational type
MBTI
Cognitive preferences
Domain insights
Leadership Intelligence
How effectively do I lead?
Effective Relational Influence and Spiritual Maturity
The Team Capacity Assessment (TCA) and Capacity Snapshot reveal that Andrew’s most effective leadership signals are in the spiritual and relational domains. He has the highest scores in Spiritual/Emotional Health (4.3 self / 4.1 external) and Team Development/Empowerment (4.1 self / 4.1 external). These external scores confirm his effectiveness in his role as a Discipleship Pastor, where he is seen as a stable, empowering, and spiritually grounded leader. His external scores are consistently high across most categories, including Mission Alignment (4.23) and Self-Awareness (4.03). This indicates that his internal high standards (Type 1) are translating into observable, high-quality leadership that colleagues trust and value. His lowest capacity area per the Snapshot is 'Execution' (68), which mirrors his Working Genius frustration in Tenacity.
Identity Intelligence
Who am I?
Principled Supporter with a Quality Orientation
Pastor Andrew’s identity assessments suggest a leader deeply rooted in principle and service. The Enneagram RHETI results indicate a Primary Type 1 (93 score), suggesting a core motivation driven by integrity, high standards, and a desire for improvement. This aligns with his DiSC 'SC' style, which emphasizes steadiness, accuracy, and reliability. As an INFJ (MBTI verified best-fit), he likely processes his leadership through a lens of future-oriented ideals and empathic connection, preferring structured and meaningful environments. His social instinct (so/sp) suggests his 'Type 1' energy is often directed toward the health and standards of the community or organization. This implies a leadership presence that is calm and conscientious but maintains a high internal bar for what is right and effective in discipleship.
Contribution Intelligence
How do I naturally contribute?
Ideation and Discernment over Implementation
In terms of natural talent and energy, Andrew is strongest in the early stages of work. Working Genius identifies 'Wonder' and 'Discernment' as his geniuses (GC code), meaning he excels at asking the right questions and evaluating the viability of ideas. His CliftonStrengths support this strategic thinking orientation, with Learner, Input, and Intellection in his Top 5, indicating a deep capacity for research and processing complex information. Conversely, 'Tenacity' and 'Enablement' are identified as frustrations in the Working Genius model. This suggests that while Andrew can see what needs to be done and discern the best path forward, the 'finishing' stages of projects—pushing through obstacles to cross the finish line or providing the immediate support for others to execute—may be energy-depleting for him over the long term.
Cross-domain
Alignment in Communication Clarity
Andrew demonstrates high self-awareness with generally low gaps between self-perception and external observation. However, the largest gap in the TCA appears in 'Clear Communication and Listening' (0.33 gap), where he rated himself a 4.2 and others rated him a 3.86. While still a strong score, this minor discrepancy suggests Andrew may perceive his communication as more refined or clear than his team does at times. This may be linked to his INFJ preference and Intellection/Input strengths; he likely processes a vast amount of internal information and may assume more has been shared or simplified for the team than has actually occurred. Given his 'SC' behavioral style, he might also avoid the more direct or difficult communicative aspects of 'Galvanizing' (a competency, not a genius) to maintain relational harmony.