Creativity

Valuing original ideas, self-expression and making something new.

Measured by the Core Values Compass test. Scores run from 0 to 100.

Low scores (under 40): Less central

You prefer proven methods and clear answers to open-ended making. That makes you dependable, though you may not tap ideas you have never tried out loud.

Balanced scores (40 to 60)

You enjoy a creative twist and an occasional project, and you are happy to use what already works. Making things is a pleasure, not a need.

High scores (over 60): Core to you

You feel most like yourself when you are making, designing or reimagining something. That gives you fresh angles, but unfinished projects and routine tasks can wear on you.

Related traits

• Achievement
  Setting demanding goals and wanting to see real results from your effort.
• Security
  Valuing stability, predictability and a safe base to build on.
• Freedom
  Wanting to choose your own path, schedule and way of doing things.
• Kindness
  Caring about other people's wellbeing and acting to help.
• Tradition
  Respecting customs, heritage and ways of doing things that have lasted.
• Enjoyment
  Making room for pleasure, play and good moments in everyday life.

Sources and method

This lens asks how much ten broad values matter to you and ranks them by your answers. It relies on self-report, so it captures what you believe about yourself today, not a fixed truth. Most people rate many values highly, so the bands show relative emphasis within your own profile, not how you compare with anyone else. The useful part is the order and the gaps between them. Treat the result as a rough prompt for reflection, not a label.

Neither end of a dimension is better. Each comes with strengths and costs. For self-reflection and entertainment only.