To be effective as a CEO, you have to be able to guide and motivate a diverse group of individuals. Here’s a look at a few personality types you might encounter amongst your team and tips for getting the most from them:

In charge. These employees like to make decisions and run things. You should accommodate their strengths while staying on top of your overall goals. Let employees in this category take center stage on tasks that are appropriate to their skills and experience. Feed their desire to feel important while monitoring their progress.

Behind-the-scenes. These workers tend to be quiet and cautious. They may have good ideas but won’t push to make them heard. Build their confidence by asking their opinions, praising their ideas when appropriate, and reinforcing positive aspects of their personality, like their desire to avoid conflict.

Rebellious. These employees want to challenge the status quo. They can be difficult, but if they have the best interests of your organization at heart, they’ll be worth the trouble. Don’t get into arguments with them.

Reinforce the positive aspects of each personality without engaging the negative. Behaviors that don’t get reinforced will usually fade with time.