StrengthsFinder

Welcome to my blog section! I thought a good way for you to get to know me better, is by understanding how I typically operate. What better way to describe myself than my StrengthsFinder Top 5 traits. Below are my Top 5 traits and the description of what they mean.

1. Achiever:

Achievers have a constant need for attainment. They have an internal fire burning inside them. It pushes them to do and achieve more. People with strong Achiever talents feel as if every day starts at zero. By the end of the day, they must accomplish something meaningful to feel good about themselves. And “every day” means every single day: workdays, weekends, holidays and even vacations. If the day passes without some form of achievement, no matter how small, Achievers feel dissatisfied. After finishing a challenging project, they rarely seek with a reward of a rest or an easy assignment. While they appreciate recognition for past achievements, their motivation lies in striving toward the next goal on the horizon.

2. Input:

People with strong Input talents are inquisitive and always want to know more. They crave information. They might collect ideas, books, memorabilia, quotations or facts. Whatever they collect, they do so because it interests them. They find many things interesting and have a natural curiosity. The world is exciting precisely because of its infinite variety and complexity. A few minutes spent surfing the internet may turn into hours once their curiosity takes off. They constantly acquire, compile and file things away. Their pursuits keep their minds fresh. They know that one day the information or things they’ve gathered will prove valuable.

3. Discipline:

People with strong Discipline talents thrive in an organized and orderly environment. They like their days to be predictable and planned, so they instinctively find ways to organize their lives. They set up routines. They focus on timelines and deadlines. They break long-term projects into a series of specific, short-term steps and follow their plan diligently. They are not necessarily neat and tidy, but they do need precision. They create order and structure where needed. Some people may label the highly disciplined as compulsive, meticulous or control freaks, but these attributes make them productive — often more so than their critics.

4. Strategic:

People with strong Strategic talents can sort through the clutter to find the best route. You can’t teach this skill. It is a distinct way of thinking — a unique perspective on the world at large. This outlook allows them to see patterns where others see complexity. Mindful of these patterns, they envision alternative scenarios, always asking, “What if this happened?” This recurring question helps them see, plan and prepare for future situations. They see a way when others assume there is no way. Armed with this strategy, they move forward.

5. Learner:

People with strong Learner talents constantly strive to learn and improve. The process of learning is just as important to them as the knowledge they gain. The steady and deliberate journey from ignorance to competence energizes Learners. The thrill of learning new facts, beginning a new subject and mastering an important skill excites people with dominant Learner talents. Learning builds these people’s confidence. Having Learner as a dominant theme does not necessarily motivate someone to become a subject-matter expert or strive for the respect that accompanies earning a professional or academic credential. The outcome of learning is less significant than the “getting there.”

While my Top 5 strengths represent the dominant aspects of who I am, they aren't definitive. If you choose to peruse through the rest of my blog posts and site, be on the lookout for similar and varying aspects of my personality and work style. If you are interested in learning about your Top 5 strengths, you can purchase the book (which includes an access code to take the assessment) below at numerous retail and online locations.

References

Gallup, Inc. (2019). CliftonStrengths. Retrieved from https://my.gallup.com