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
Category: StrengthsFinder
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
Career Profiling with Strong Interest Inventory
“People may spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall.” – Thomas Merton I wish I had a profiling tool such as the Strong Interest Inventory to provide me with some career guidance when I was younger. Here’s… Continue reading Career Profiling with Strong Interest Inventory
The Cycle of Renewal and Sacrifice
I’m now in week two of the online course “Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence”. In this week, the professor introduce something called “The Cycle of Renewal and Sacrifice”. Threats, Crisis, and chronic stresses can lead to Sacrifice Syndrome, within which one cannot lead effectively. The only way is to engage in the renewal cycle to… Continue reading The Cycle of Renewal and Sacrifice
An Examined Life
Socrates said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” That’s an interesting thought. In the previous post I had written on self-awareness, and Scott’s TED talks also touched on self-awareness. Where does this self-awareness or being an expert on self comes from? I believe it comes from taking time out to reflect, and to examine… Continue reading An Examined Life
Tips on finding the right job for you
Here’s a brilliant video by Scott Dinsmore where he highlights some important points when finding the right job for yourself: 2 Keys in Finding The Right Job SELF-AWARENESS Scott highlights 3 things about people who are happy and successful in their careers: Unique Strengths – These people are operating in their area of strengths. Here he… Continue reading Tips on finding the right job for you