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engthsQuestTMw w w . s t ren g t h s q u e s t . c o mPeople especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard.They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.People especially talented in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughtsinto action. They are often impatient.People especially talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to “go with the flow.” They tendto be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.People especially talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have theability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation.People especially talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibilitythat complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources canbe arranged for maximum productivity.People especially talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging.Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.People especially talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of asituation and make decisions.People especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put theirthoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.People especially talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against theperformance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.connectednessPeople especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things.They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.consistencyPeople especially talented in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat peoplethe same. They try to treat everyone in the world with consistency by setting up clear rules andadhering to People especially talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past.They understand the present by researching its history.People especially talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious carethey take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles.People especially talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others.They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements.People especially talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure.Their world is best described by the order they create.People especially talented in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people byimagining themselves in others’ lives or others’ situations.Copyright 2000 The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved. Gallup , StrengthsFinder , Clifton StrengthsFinderTM, and each of the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder theme names are trademarks of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ.

focusPeople especially talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and makethe corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.futuristicPeople especially talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be.They inspire others with their visions of the future.harmonyPeople especially talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict;rather, they seek areas of agreement.ideationPeople especially talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to findconnections between seemingly disparate phenomena.includerPeople especially talented in the Includer theme are accepting of others. They show awarenessof those who feel left out, and make an effort to include le especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualitiesof each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can worktogether productively.People especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like tocollect and archive all kinds of information.People especially talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity.They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.People especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want tocontinuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome,excites them.maximizerPeople especially talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulatepersonal and group excellence. They seek to transform something especially talented intosomething superb.positivityPeople especially talented in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious.They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.relatorresponsibilityrestorativePeople 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.People especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of whatthey say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.People especially talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems.They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.self - assurancePeople especially talented in the Self-Assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage theirown lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right.significancePeople especially talented in the Significance theme want to be very important in the eyes of others.They are independent and want to be recognized.strategicwooPeople especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed.Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.People especially talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people andwinning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connectionwith another person.Copyright 2000 The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ. All rights reserved. Gallup , StrengthsFinder , Clifton StrengthsFinderTM, and each of the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder theme names are trademarks of The Gallup Organization, Princeton, NJ.

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FOUR DOMAINS OF TEAM STRENGTHRELATIONSHIPBUILDINGSTRATEGIC THINKINGEXECUTINGINFLUENCINGThose with dominantthemes in the Executingdomain know how tomake things happen.When the team needssomeone to implementa solution, these are thepeople who will worktirelessly to get it done.Those with a strength toexecute have the ability to“catch” an idea and makeit a reality.Those with dominantthemes in the Influencingdomain help theirteam reach a muchbroader audience. Theseindividuals can sell theteam’s ideas inside andoutside the organization.When the team needssomeone to take charge,speak up, and make surethe group is heard, lookto someone with thestrength to influence.Those with dominantthemes in theRelationship Buildingdomain can provide theessential glue to hold ateam together. Withoutthese strengths on a team,in many cases, the groupis simply a composite ofindividuals. In contrast,team members withexceptional RelationshipBuilding strength havethe unique ability to helpthe group become muchgreater than the sum ofits parts.Those with dominantStrategic Thinking themesare the ones who keepthe team focused onwhat could be. They areconstantly absorbing andanalyzing informationand helping the teammake better decisions.People with strength inthis domain continuallystretch the team’sthinking for the IntellectionLearnerStrategicCopyright 2000, 2013 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Gallup , StrengthsFinder , Clifton StrengthsFinder , and each of the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

YOUR UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION TOTHE TEAMWhile each Clifton StrengthsFinder theme has its own power and edge, it can be useful to think about how your talentsand strengths help you and the team execute, influence others, build relationships, and absorb and think about information.In the table below, circle your top five Signature Themes. Then answer the questions that onMaximizerSelf-AssuranceSignificanceWoo1.Which domain is most dominant for you?2.In which domain are you least onPositivityRelatorSTRATEGIC tellectionLearnerStrategic3. Have you been maximizing your dominant domain? (Are your peers, supervisors, or colleagues aware of your talents andstrengths in this domain? How do you use strengths in this domain?)4.Based on your least dominant domain, how could you partner with others who have strengths in this domain?Copyright 2000, 2013 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Gallup , StrengthsFinder , Clifton StrengthsFinder , and each of the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

While each Clifton StrengthsFinder theme has its own power and edge, it can be useful to think about how your talents and strengths help you and the team execute, influence others, bui