Strengthsfinder Profile: Are You Leading From Your Strengths?
I have read “Now Discover Your Strengths” by Markus Buckingham. In the book, Buckingham argues that we spend too much time in corporate america trying to improve on our “weaknesses” or, as others might say, “opportunities”. His theory, is that if we know our strengths and build on them to be even better, we will be more successful. I agree.
Authors and researchers at the Gallup Organization, analyzed results of interviews conducted by Gallup of over 1.7 million employees from 101 companies and representing 63 countries. When asked, only 20 percent of these employees stated that they were using their strengths everyday. Readers of this book are given access to a Strength Finder Profile so they can learn the areas where they shine. Below were the results from mine:
1. LEARNER – People strong in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
2. FOCUS- People strong in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.
3. ACTIVATOR – People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They can be impatient.
4. COMMAND- People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.
5. INPUT – People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
Click here to see The 34 StrengthFinder glossary themes
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After years of working in Fortune 500 corporate environments, I am using this blog as a tool to draw from my experiences and to share what I am learning so I can be a resource for you. I want to build professional business relationships with successful people and this is one great forum of many to make that happen!
As I work with clients and individuals trying to figure out how to adapt to, and approach this new world, it thrills me each time we teach one another.
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