Strengthsfinder

Signature Strategies & Strengths Explorer

Everyone has signature strategies...natural ways you are hardwired to work, perceive, think, notice, filter, feel, behave, respond.  Circle the 5 titles that describe you best.   Without sharing answers, have colleagues choose 5 they think best describe you.

Executing Type

Achiever

Hard Work-Busy-Productive

Energy and Stamina

Persistent-Drive-Determination

Orderly Space-Time Maximizer

List Completer-Closure Need

Arranger

Conductor-Talent Utilizer

People/Resource Organizer

Reorganizer-New Configurations

Variable Manager-Multi Thinker

See New Paths & Partnerships

Belief
Enduring Core Values Driven
Passionate-Purposeful-Why 
Altruistic-Sacrificial
Stable-Group Oriented

Clarity

Consistency-Fairness
Rules-Standard Procedures
Insures Justice/Equality/Balance
Streamlines Repeat Activity

Create Predictable Environments

Deliberative
Careful-Cautious-Vigilant
Private
Identify-Assess-Reduce Risk
Plans For Unexpected

Serious-Good Judgment

Discipline
Planned Precision-Detailed
Organized-Efficient-Routines
Breaks Down Steps-Time Lines
Prompt-Predictable

Resource Manager

Focus

Single Minded-Intense

Goals - Clear Destination

Identifies Priorities-Efficient

Stepped Progress

Persistent-On Task-On Point

Responsibility
Extra Duties Volunteer
Follow Thru - Dependability
Loyal-Reliable-Trusted
Conscientious-Takes Ownership

Accuracy-Precision-Closure

Restorative
Problem Identifier-Solver-Fixer
Trouble Shooter-Analyzer
Analyzes Symptoms-Diagnostics
Creative Improver

Brings Things Back To Life

Influencing Type

Activator

Motivates Others

Action Oriented

Fast Results

Starter-Energy Source

Fearless-Decisive

Command Theme

Take Charge

Challenger & Pusher

Confronting-Direct

Presence-Charisma

Clear Direction-Opinions

Communication
Explainer Presenter
Public Speaker
Conversational
Story Teller-Entertaining

Captures Attention

Competition

Measurement Oriented

Progress Charter

Scoreboards & Contests

Compare to Others

Maximizer

Excellence Oriented

Good to Great

Strengths Spotter

Match Talent &Tasks

Refiner Discriminates

Self-Assurance

Authoritative

Strong Inner Compass

Independent-Risk Taker

Confident–Certain-Decisive

Forms Own Conclusions

Significance
Chooses Important Projects
Enjoys Recognition-Admiration
Up Front Visibility
Performer-Strong Ego

Free Reign Independence

Woo

Win Others Over-High Influence

Drawn toward Strangers

Energized by Meeting People

Enjoys Challenge of Connecting

Natural Conversationalist

Relationship Building Type

Adaptability
Spontaneous
Here & Now In The Moment
Multi-Tasker- Multiple Demands
Willing to Change-Flexible

Handles Ambiguity/

Developer
Human Growth
Help Others Experience Success
See’s Potential in Everyone
Incremental Small Steps

Patient Encourager

Connectedness
See Circularity-Cause & Effect
Sees Whole Systems-Unity
Sees Big Picture

Helpful-Considerate-Caring Culture Bridge Builder

Empathy
Reads Feelings/Emotions
Listener-Shared View
Instinctive Understanding
Anticipate Need-Right Tone

Right Words-Impartiality

Harmony
Sees Genius of Both
See Others View Point
Consensus Builder/Calming
Equal Consideration

Conflict Resolver

Includer/Inclusiveness
Acceptance-Outsider Sensitive
Assimilator-Circle Stretcher
Integrator
Clique Buster

Culturally Aware

Individualization
Notice Persons Unique Qualities
Talent/Strengths Spotter
Customize-Personalize-Tailor
Casting Director-Team Builder

Approaches Each Differently

Positivity
Energetic & Excitement Creator
Optimistic & Enthusiastic
Generous With Praise
Fun Loving-Humor-Light Heart

Drama Injector-Moral Builder

Relator
Makes Close Friends
Confidant-Transparent-Genuine
Intimate-Relationship Deepener
Understanding

Time Giver-Generous


Strategic Thinking Type

Analytical
Proof Oriented-Objective
Data and Numbers Driven
Likes Charts and Graphs
Logical-Rigorous -Thorough

Search for Patterns & Causes

Context
See Complexity Below Surface 
Links Present to Past
Historical-How Things Came To Be

Leverages Past Lessons

Futuristic
Dreamer-Sees The Future
Tradition Free
Imaginative-Option Generator
Vision Articulator

Hopeful- Inspiring

Ideation
Creative Brainstorming
Idea Generator-Concept Builder
Gravitates to Progressive Approach
Combiner-Sees Connections

Sees New Angles-Simplifier

Input
Researcher-Loves Information
Resource Provider-Uses Props
Archiver-Compiler-Filer
Curious-Many Things Interesting

Expert-Specialty

Intellection
Love To Think Deeply
Study-Works Alone-Introspective
Complex Vocabulary
Personal Reflection

Debater-Philosopher

Learner
Knowledge Thirst-Sponge
New Information-Cutting Edge
Passion for Education
Multi-Interest

Study Endurance-Loves Process

Strategic Theme

Sees Patterns &Problems

Sorts Thru Confusion

Sees Alternative Paths

Selects Best Route

Course Correction