What Your Coffee Order Says About Your Leadership Style

No sugar, no cream, you like it straight to the point much like how you are in working or group spaces. You’re likely a no non-sense, results-driven leader who believes in efficiency without fluff. People you work with probably respect your decisiveness and laser focus but they may also be a bit intimidated by you. While not always the most emotionally expressive, you are certainly reliable.

Latte lovers who take it with whole milk specifically are warm, nurturing and overall people with a taste for the finer things in life. You value collaboration, harmony and a little indulgence here and there making for projects that are full of experiences. Not only do you have taste, you’re also a safe person on your team leading with likeability rather than an iron fist. Sometimes your desire to make everyone happy makes it harder to have tough conversations with but you always do so with kindness.

Espresso drinkers are all about energy and impact — doing things in sprints rather than marathons. You’re probably a typical ambitious go-getter who thrives under pressure and with big challenges. You may not have patience for coffee chats and small talk but that’s only because you don’t believe in wasting any time when there are results to achieve.

You prefer a big picture approach and to take your time with decision making. Slow and steady wins the race in your book and when it comes to managing other people you value working with people who value the same things as you: presentation, timing and clear value-adds. Excellence is a non-negotiable for you and you understand that it takes a winning combination of analytical skills, creative flair and an in-sync team.

If cold brew is your drink of choice you are definitely in the IT or sales department of your work. Innovative, visionary and unafraid of failing-first, your leadership style’s motto would be act now, revise later. You thrive in fast-moving start-up environments and bring fresh ideas to the table. As a leader, people admire your calm demeanor under pressure and your ability to make bold decisions without losing composure.

If you’re ordering a dirty chai, you are someone who definitely works against the grain. Unafraid of challenging expectations and bringing contrast, your unconventional working style energizes people and gets results. You probably find yourself juggling multiple roles but with style and a smile on your face. You most likely are incredibly inspirational to people you work with and inspire others to embrace contradictions.

Matcha-drinkers are incredibly grounded and approachable. If you lead a team there’s a strong chance that they are unaware of whether you are their boss or another peer. You prioritize sustainable working approaches, wellness and emotional intelligence in your work culture. Others look to you for a stable presence, but your ability to still innovate and get things done while calm is what sets you apart.

You value both aesthetics and substance — it would be unsurprising if you worked in the social media department of your work place. You bring a strong sense of self-assuredness and confidence to your team, alongside a whole lot of creative power. Attention to detail and thoughtfulness are your superpowers but you also know how to let loose every once in a while.

You know what you like and you’re not afraid of asking for it. People who for iced lattes with all the extras are resourceful, adaptable and unapologetic in expressing themselves. Whether it’s an add-shot, some combination of flavored syrups or a sprinkle of cinnamon, your order reflects your ability to take advantage of resources in order to craft your vision to perfection. Some may call it “extra” but that’s exactly what makes you stand out.

Ordering an Americano means you are likely as practical as they get but simultaneously nit-picky about how to get the substance you’re looking for in a project. You like to keep the work flow simple but not overly simplistic in order to get things just right. Driven by purpose rather than praise, you prefer getting the results at the end of the day over recognition. People trust you because you are consistent and nail it every time — even under pressure.