Tuesday, June 28, 2011

My Strengths Finder 2.0 Results

Your Top 5 Strengths:
Achiever
Input
Responsibility
Relator
Focus

ACHIEVER
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and
work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
Chances are good that you might expend more physical or mental energy doing your job or
pursuing your studies than some of your peers do. Perhaps you need to make measurable
progress toward one or two goals each day to feel successful as a human being. Instinctively,
you are an enterprising person. You effortlessly launch new ventures. You are likely to
measure your progress on a regular basis. This information probably inspires you to work
even harder. By nature, you strive to complete many tasks prior to their deadlines. As a result,
you usually have ample time to think through your ideas, decisions, or plans. You tend to feel
ill-prepared when you are forced into action. It’s very likely that you intentionally ready
yourself for group meetings or discussions by carefully researching topics, collecting
materials, completing assignments, or practicing skills. Many people count on you to be wellversed
about important issues, opportunities, possible solutions, or background information.
Driven by your talents, you toil with little rest and enjoy it as long as you can partner with
individuals who share your strong work ethic. Having slackers in the group certainly tries
your patience, especially when they are content to meet the minimum expectations. Your
drive to do more and better work undoubtedly annoys and even threatens them.


INPUT
Shared Theme Description:
 People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often
they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.

 Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
Because of your strengths, you yearn to increase your knowledge by being kept in the
information loop. This explains why you gravitate to people who converse about ideas at a
deeper and more thoughtful level than most individuals are capable of doing. “Making small
talk” — that is, engaging in idle conversation — probably seems like a waste of time to you.
Chances are good that you can simplify the most complex, convoluted, or intricate procedure.
People usually rely on you to offer clear and easy-to-comprehend explanations. Driven by
your talents, you are comfortable offering suggestions to people who regularly seek your
counsel — that is, recommendations about a decision or course of action they are considering.
These individuals usually feel deep affection for you. You are likely to spend time together
socializing as well as working or studying. Instinctively, you pay close attention to current
events. Numerous people merely recount what they heard, saw, or read. Typically you dive
deeper into the topic. You are likely to generate theories, concepts, or philosophies to explain
the reasoning behind newsmakers’ decisions. You routinely gather information about events,
policy statements, people, or crises. Your fresh insights are likely to draw equally engaged
thinkers into the conversation. It’s very likely that you eagerly welcome opportunities to think
out loud about ideas, theories, or philosophies. You derive pleasure from conversations that
force you to ponder matters that exist only in the realm of thought, not in reality.


RESPONSIBILITY
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership
of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and
loyalty.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
By nature, you consistently work at assignments and chores to their conclusion. People have
confidence that you will see whatever you do through to the very end. Chances are good that
you draw on your reserve of personal accountability when pressed to complete tasks.
Fulfilling your commitments spurs you to do whatever it takes to complete projects. You
realize others depend on you. This explains why you seldom rest until your work is done.
Because of your strengths, you normally strive to do things right. Taking shortcuts strikes you
as unprincipled, thoughtless, and careless. You likely refuse to produce sloppy work or
engage in unethical practices. Instinctively, you have a strong sense of commitment. It
motivates you to make sure that things are carried through to completion even when
difficulties arise. It’s very likely that you often argue that people should be held to the highest
moral standards. You insist that those who break the law be required to accept the
consequences of their deeds. You have little sympathy for people who are caught in the act of
taking things that do not belong to them.


RELATOR
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others.
They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
By nature, you embody the adage: “If you want to get something done, ask a busy person.”
You deliver peak performances when you can tackle a task. You experience tremendous
satisfaction each time you accomplish something. You probably like being held accountable
for your actions and words. It’s very likely that you might prefer to assist individuals who
have set clear goals for themselves Perhaps the more you know about someone’s dreams, the
easier it is for you to befriend that person. Because of your strengths, you are occasionally
willing to be vulnerable. Perhaps you claim your talents or admit your weaknesses. Your
openness may help some people know you better as a person. Your straightforward style may
convince others you are honest, dependable, and reliable. Chances are good that you may
have quick and ready insights into the moods and emotions of specific individuals. This
awareness might enhance your effectiveness as a trainer, guide, or instructor. Perhaps your
sensitivity allows you to help certain people express what they are thinking or feeling. Driven
by your talents, you are sometimes open and honest about who you are, what you have done,
what you can do, and what you cannot do. Maybe your straightforward explanations and
stories help listeners see you as you see yourself. You might reveal your strengths and
limitations. You might choose to be forthright and plainspoken. This partially explains why
various people seek your company and want to work with you. Perhaps your words and
examples move them to action.


FOCUS
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through,
and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
It’s very likely that you sometimes opt to work independently. This arrangement may make it
easier for you to map out what you want to accomplish in the coming weeks, months, years,
or decades. Laying out and finalizing all the steps might spur you into action. By nature, you
may devote yourself to things that intrigue you. Sometimes your attention intensifies if you
are encouraged to immerse yourself in a specific activity or topic. Because of your strengths,
you might offer assistance to people when the predicament in which they find themselves
fascinates you. Maybe you come to the aid of others when they ask you to study an intriguing
problem, unanswered question, or unfamiliar subject. Occasionally you are delighted to report
back to them your discoveries and conclusions. Driven by your talents, you set definite goals
for yourself. These performance objectives allow you to exercise control over the events in
your life. They also influence many of the choices you make. Chances are good that you
possess a tremendous capacity for working long hours. Your mental and physical energy are
seldom totally expended. However, the same cannot be said for everyone who attempts to
match your pace. Your tireless efforts are typically directed toward the goals you plan to
reach in the coming months, years, or decades.

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