#171: Discover Your Sparketype with Jonathan Fields

Sparketype Development

Jonathan Fields, the creator of the Sparketype assessment, shares insights into the development of this unique tool for personal discovery. Unlike other personality tests, Sparketype focuses on identifying ten archetypes that reveal one's strongest impulses for work that brings joy and fulfillment. Fields explains, "Your primary sparketype is your strongest impulse for work that makes you come alive," highlighting the importance of understanding these impulses to align one's career with personal passions 1. The assessment is freely accessible, encouraging individuals to explore their profiles and discover their unique Sparketype 1.

   

Archetypes

Fields elaborates on the ten Sparketype archetypes, each representing a distinct impulse that drives individuals in their work. These include the Maven, driven by knowledge acquisition, and the Maker, who thrives on bringing ideas to life 2. The Essentialist, another archetype, finds joy in creating order from chaos, viewing organization as an art form 2. Fields notes, "When you're really doing your work at the highest level, essentialists experience it not just as creating order out of chaos, or clarity or utility, they literally will experience it as art, as elegance," emphasizing the deep personal connection to one's Sparketype 2.

   

Relationship Impact

The Sparketype assessment has profound effects on personal and professional relationships, facilitating deeper understanding and communication. Fields observes that many users extend the assessment to family and friends, finding it a powerful conversation starter that enhances relational dynamics 3. He shares, "Knowing these things about yourself can be tremendously useful in understanding how to bring yourself to the world of work," underscoring its broader impact beyond career choices 3. This tool not only aids in self-discovery but also fosters empathy and connection among individuals 4.