{"id":7815,"date":"2017-09-07T14:48:38","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T14:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/which-original-star-trek-team-member-are-you-at-work-7815\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T13:14:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T07:44:21","slug":"which-original-star-trek-team-member-are-you-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/which-original-star-trek-team-member-are-you-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Original Star Trek team member are you at work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to our careers, all of us want to ‘Live Long and Prosper’. And what better place to seek inspiration than a tale that has captured imaginations around the world for decades?
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Whether fending off attacks from unknown alien starships or freeing Federation outposts, the seven key members of the U.S.S Enterprise crew are highly successful in their missions. Take a trip back in time and find out which of these Star Trek: The Original Series characters you channel at work!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

James T Kirk: The Risk Taker<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Given his courage, confidence and charismatic personality, the captain of the USS Enterprise believes in leading by example. Bluffing his way to outmaneuver enemies and disobeying direct orders to save team members, Kirk\u2019s willingness to take risks (and accept failure!) is his greatest strengths. His team knows he\u2019d take a bullet for them. In an episode where, after blowing up his cherished ship to save his crew and take out the attackers in one fell swoop, Kirk asks Bones if he did the right thing. Bones replies that he had done \u201cwhat you\u2019ve always done: Turn death into a fighting chance to live\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At times, Kirk\u2019s impetuous nature may cause him to make snap decisions that don\u2019t have the best results. But more often than not, by relying on his gut feeling and intuition, he challenges the status quo to achieve the impossible. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spock: The Logical Thinker<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>On the other end of the spectrum from Kirk is the first officer of the USS Enterprise. Spock places his trust in cold, hard facts to gain insight into the ideas and actions of others. It would be unfair to say the half-Vulcan is devoid of emotions \u2013 he simply refuses to be overcome by them. <\/span>
Spock\u2019s matter-of-fact style and questionable people skills do pose a challenge to even the most amiable team members. But his unequivocal loyalty to the mission and ability to gather the facts, study them and respectfully provide input are qualities that endear him to others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leonard \u2018Bones\u2019 McCoy: The Compassionate Colleague<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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If Kirk is the inspiration and Spock is the brain, we\u2019d call McCoy the heart of the U.S.S Enterprise team. In an episode titled The Ultimate Computer, he even explains why he believes empathy is key to success. \u201cCompassion. That\u2019s the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it\u2019s the one thing that keeps men ahead of them.\u201d<\/span>

Bones may be the kindest man on the bridge, but that doesn\u2019t mean he\u2019s willing to suffer fools. He\u2019s never one to mince words when it comes to expressing his dislike for people, but he is always the first to bring up the moral side in a discussion. You can always count on him to do the right thing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montgomery Scott (Scotty): Pressure Performer<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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When the going gets tough, you\u2019re unlikely to see this chief engineer jump ship. Scotty may need a little nudge to get past his initial reservations, but once his engine is revved up, it\u2019s all systems go! His ability to perform in stressful situations is his biggest asset; in most Star Trek episodes, we watch as he solves unimaginable crises involving the engine or transporters below the bridge. Like Kirk, he too believes in the \u201cdo as I do\u201d leadership style; unlike Kirk, he\u2019s a background player who shines during high-pressure times.
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Always willing to rise to a challenge, it\u2019s no wonder \u2018Beam me up, Scotty!\u2019 has become his catchphrase.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pavel Chekov: All Star Player<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>The youngest person on the bridge, Chekov brings new perspectives to enhance the functioning of the team. We watch him juggle several roles — second-in-command executive officer, science officer, medical officer. He\u2019s even the office clown, whose nervous energy keeps the laughter going at work. The Russian prodigy is basically that teammate who can do pretty much anything, if given a chance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hikaru Sulu: A Man of Many Talents<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>He may not be the most captivating person on the bridge, but Captain Sulu\u2019s competency in a variety of tasks makes him an integral to the success of the team. In an episode titled \u2018The Man Trap,\u2019 we see how his interest in botany helps identify a carnivorous plant that threatens to wipe out the crew. He\u2019s also the only one Kirk turns to for an assessment of the conditions on unexplored planets.
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Unlike Chekov or Scotty, Sulu\u2019s very level-headed. Which is probably why he\u2019s often asked to take on the role of acting commander of the ship. After all, if you\u2019re looking to divest management responsibilities, you\u2019d want to leave your most pragmatic team member in charge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nyota Uhura: The Wonder Woman <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>Of the seven members on the bridge, Nyota Uhura is the only woman on the team. But her gender isn\u2019t the only reason why she stands out. The Enterprise\u2019s Communications Officer is a linguistic genius, a brilliant techie among trekkies, problem-solver and fearless in fights. A feminist icon that quietly challenged the idea of masculinity on the bridge, she\u2019s proof that women can be taken seriously in male-dominated environments.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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