One of the more intuitively self-explanatory themes, Learner is the 2nd most frequent theme out of Gallup’s entire database of people worldwide who have taken the CliftonStrengths as of 2016. They are just behind Achiever at first place. Both themes are also most commonly paired together in the top 5. According to Jim Collison, Director… Continue reading CliftonStrengths Theme Insights – Learner
Category: Theme Insights
Theme Insights – Restorative
Gallup describes the Restorative Talent Theme as such: You love to solve problems. Whereas some are dismayed when they encounter yet another breakdown, you can be energized by it. You enjoy the challenge of analyzing the symptoms, identifying what is wrong, and finding the solution. You may prefer practical problems or conceptual ones or personal… Continue reading Theme Insights – Restorative
Which Talents Work Well with Connectedness?
Connectedness is about seeing, thinking, feeling, and believing in the connections between people, ideas and happenings. It isn’t just about connecting the dots, but finding the synergy between those dots. How do the dots work for you? How does one event in the world affect you, the bigger picture, and me? Connectedness is engaged in and… Continue reading Which Talents Work Well with Connectedness?
Theme Insights – Connectedness (Part II)
In a previous article, we found out how people with Connectedness have a knack for linking concepts together, enough to perpetuate creativity in discussions. Here, we take a step back and look at Connectedness with a macro view – what Connectedness looks like in its raw and mature forms, and how we can harness it… Continue reading Theme Insights – Connectedness (Part II)
Theme Insights – Adaptability (Part II)
We learnt in a previous article that people with high Adaptability engage with change enthusiastically, and prefer to go with the flow. Their energies pool in the now and the present. As with any other talent theme, it can sometimes be perceived negatively. In this article, we look at some of these perceptions about Adaptability. Raw… Continue reading Theme Insights – Adaptability (Part II)
Are You Good Enough For Yourself?
“I didn’t do it perfectly and they know it. They’re judging me but aren’t saying it out loud.” “I could have responded in a much better way.” “People who can’t parent well shouldn’t have kids.” “He’s great when doing this but really comes up short when doing that.” These thoughts frequently pop into my mind on… Continue reading Are You Good Enough For Yourself?
Theme Insights – Arranger
People high in Arranger achieves efficiency and completes tasks through other people. What are some of the needs for an Arranger to be effective? Theme Description Here’s the description of the StrengthsFinder Arranger Theme from the Gallup Business Journal: You are a conductor. When faced with a complex situation involving many factors, you enjoy managing… Continue reading Theme Insights – Arranger
Theme Insights – Focus
Activities that require concentration energises those who are high in Focus. If you are high in Focus, you probably enjoy periods of intense concentration, even if it is for brief periods of time. People with high focus can be quickly drained if they are required to manage multiple activities at the same time –… Continue reading Theme Insights – Focus
Theme Insights – Futuristic
People high in futuristic are often driven by their vision of the future. What are some ways that we can leverage on this Talent Theme? Here is the description of the Futuristic Talent Theme from the Gallup Business Journal: “Wouldn’t it be great if . . .” You are the kind of person who loves… Continue reading Theme Insights – Futuristic
Theme Insights – Analytical
People with high Analytical Talents are able to manage large amounts of information and easily distill the mass of information into something succinct. Here is the description of the Analytical Talent Theme from the Gallup Business Journal: Your Analytical theme challenges other people: “Prove it. Show me why what you are claiming is true.” In… Continue reading Theme Insights – Analytical