Shark Types & Growth Styles
In Bring Your Own Shark (BYOS), each shark symbolizes a distinct leadership and growth style. Understanding these styles can help you identify your strengths, address your challenges, and navigate your personal and professional growth with confidence.
Which Shark Do You Need In Your Tank?
Mako Shark -
Speed & Urgency
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For those who: Struggle with procrastination or overthinking.
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Strength: Acts quickly, makes decisions confidently, and thrives under pressure.
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Growth Tip: Trust your instincts, take swift action, and learn from the results.
Hammerhead Shark - Focus & Clarity
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For those who: Feel overwhelmed by distractions or conflicting priorities.
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Strength: Maintains a clear vision, analyzes problems deeply, and leads with strategic precision.
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Growth Tip: Prioritize what matters most and stay locked on your goals.
Bull Shark -
Courage & Grit
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For those who: Face frequent conflicts, setbacks, or difficult decisions.
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Strength: Tackles challenges head-on with resilience and determination.
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Growth Tip: Embrace discomfort, stand firm in adversity, and grow through challenges.
Tiger Shark - Adaptability & Agility
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For those who: Struggle with sudden changes or uncertainty.
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Strength: Navigates unpredictable environments with flexibility and resourcefulness.
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Growth Tip: Stay curious, adjust quickly, and view change as an opportunity.
Whale Shark -
Patience & Persistence
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For those who: Get discouraged by slow progress or long-term goals.
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Strength: Maintains steady progress, stays committed, and embraces long-term success.
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Growth Tip: Break down big goals into smaller steps and celebrate every milestone.
Great White Shark - Power & Leadership
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For those who: Want to take control, influence others, and lead from the front.
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Strength: Exudes confidence, commands presence, and makes bold decisions.
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Growth Tip: Lead by example, take responsibility, and inspire others to follow.
Blacktip Shark -
Ownership & Accountability
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For those who: Are ready to stop waiting and start acting. You don’t wait for a green signal—you make the call.
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Strength: Takes initiative, owns decisions, and holds self accountable when things go wrong or right.
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Growth Tip: Don’t shy away from responsibility. Step up, own the outcome, and keep learning.
Zebra Shark -
Systems Thinking
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For those who: Want to solve the root of problems, not just patch things up.
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Strength: Spots patterns, connects dots others miss, and fixes things at the system level.
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Growth Tip: Look for what’s causing the mess, not just where it’s showing up. Go deeper.
Nurse Shark -
Emotional Intelligence
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For those who: Feel more than they show and need to make space for those emotions to guide wisely.
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Strength: Brings calm, reads the room, and leads with quiet strength.
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Growth Tip: Don’t rush through feelings—listen to them. Stillness helps you respond, not react.
