Sensors place a high value on action and thrive on getting things done in the here and now. They believe in the significance of daily functioning and express a direct, down to earth, energetic approach to work and life. They tend to be pragmatic and engage in activities that yield concrete, tangible and immediate feedback. They are frequently seen as the driving force within an organization.

Sensors are likely to be considered "doers," moving ahead resourcefully and determinedly--moving sometimes seemingly insurmountable obstacles out of the way. They are able to concentrate on a wide variety of projects and tasks at once, and yet demonstrate incredible attention to detail.

Sensors often commit to an endeavor only after they can prove to themselves that the proposed action is likely to work. They emphasize the "who and how" concerns of progress towards a goal. Once committed, sensors are usually seen as decisive and action-oriented. They are concerned with very specific and measurable criteria and focus on growth and profitability much more than theoretical speculation.

Sensors are sometimes criticized for "short circuiting" long-range planning and consequences, dispensing with caution and analysis in order to "get things done." They can be considered impulsive or impatient and are often thought to impose their own expectations for results to the exclusion of others' concepts, plans or feelings.