Every workplace has that one person who seems to view life as a constant calculation of outcomes. They are not cold or unfeeling, but their compass is guided by a relentless question: What is the return on this choice?

While others may get swept up in ideals, emotions, or tradition, this individual’s instinct is to strip things down to value, efficiency, and results. If this sounds familiar, you may be operating from what is called the High Utilitarian motivator.

High Utilitarians thrive on finding the best return for every investment of time, money, or energy. Imagine being in a meeting