I recently caught up with a friend who is a counsellor, and one of the topics we touched on was on separating the problem from a person’s identity. For example, saying “I’m Diabetic” vs “I have diabetes” are two very different statements. “I’m Diabetic” brings the condition up to the level of identity, internalises it… Continue reading Separating the problem from Identity
Month: June 2014
Theme Insights – Responsibility
Here’s the description of the Responsibility Theme from the Gallup Business Journal: “Your Responsibility theme forces you to take psychological ownership for anything you commit to, and whether large or small, you feel emotionally bound to follow it through to completion. Your good name depends on it. If for some reason you cannot deliver, you… Continue reading Theme Insights – Responsibility
Theme Insights – Strategic
People with high Strategic Themes generally like to ponder “What ifs” scenarios, and they like to think many steps ahead. With that, it is important for people with Strong Strategic themes to realise that sometimes they are (way) ahead of other people in terms of having thought through things. This can be extremely frustrating for… Continue reading Theme Insights – Strategic
Theme Insights – Connectedness
People high in Connectedness can be very creative. Here are some conditions that help get their creative juices flowing. Theme Description Here is the description for Connectedness from the Gallup Business Journal: “Things happen for a reason. You are sure of it. You are sure of it because in your soul you know that we… Continue reading Theme Insights – Connectedness
Theme Insights – Command
Here is the description for command from Gallup Business Journal: “Command leads you to take charge. Unlike some people, you feel no discomfort with imposing your views on others. On the contrary, once your opinion is formed, you need to share it with others. Once your goal is set, you feel restless until you have… Continue reading Theme Insights – Command
Theme Insights – Strategic
People with high Strategic Theme are people who will think of multiple options. They will usually have Plan A, B, C… and the list goes on. “What if…?” is a constant question on their minds. When they are sufficiently satisfied that all options have been considered, they then pick the best and most suitable options.… Continue reading Theme Insights – Strategic
Theme Insights – Adaptability
People high in the adaptability theme live in the moment, and are very calm in the face of changes or challenges. Description of Adaptability Here’s the description of Adaptability from the Gallup Business Journal: You live in the moment. You don’t see the future as a fixed destination. Instead, you see it as a place… Continue reading Theme Insights – Adaptability
StrengthsFinder Singapore Network (Meetup Group)
I had the pleasure and honour of setting up Singapore’s very first and only StrengthsFinder Meetup Group, now affectionately known as the StrengthsFinder Singapore Network. Our sessions are held once a month, with a humble turnout of about 8-12 pax each time. This allows for a more intimate discussion and in-depth discussion. What is the… Continue reading StrengthsFinder Singapore Network (Meetup Group)
Theme Insights – Competition
I was doing a strengths workshop for a class of 13 year olds, and part of it required them to complete writing an assignment which the school had requested for. Knowing that one of the girls had the Competing Theme (The StrengthsFinder “Competition” equivalent in StrengthsExplorer), I thought I try motivating her by getting her… Continue reading Theme Insights – Competition