Strength Finder

1. Positivity

People with strong Positivity talents are generous with praise, quick to smile, and always on the lookout for the upside of the situation. They bring enthusiasm to people, groups, and organizations. They can stimulate others to be more productive and hopeful. They always seem to find a way to lighten the spirits of those around them. They are optimistic, hopeful, and fun-loving. They celebrate every achievement. They find ways to make everything more exciting and more vital.

2. Strategic

People with strong Strategic talents have the ability to sort through the clutter and find the best route. This is not a skill that can be taught. It is a distinct way of thinking - a special perspective on the world at large. This outlook allows them to see patterns where others simply see complexity. Mindful of these patterns, they are able to envision alternative scenarios, always asking, “What if this happened?” This recurring question helps them see, plan, and prepare for future situations. They see a way when others assume there is no way. Armed with this strategy, they strike forward.

3. WOO

Woo stands for winning others over. People with strong Woo talents enjoy the challenge of encountering new people and gaining their esteem. They are drawn to meeting new people. They want to learn others' names, ask them questions, and find common interests upon which to build rapport. People with Woo among their top themes can enter a crowd and easily know what to do and say. Some people shy away from starting up conversations because they worry about running out of things to say. People with a lot of Woo do not. They see no strangers — only friends they haven't met yet.

4. Adaptability

People with strong Adaptability talents live in the moment. They don't see the future as a fixed destination. Instead, they see it as a place that they can create out of the choices they make right now. They discover their future one choice at a time. This doesn't mean that they don't have plans. But their Adaptability talents enable them to respond willingly to the demands of the moment, even if circumstances pull them away from their plans. They don't resent sudden requests or unforeseen detours. They expect them. Indeed, on some level they may actually look forward to them. They are, at heart, very flexible, and they can stay productive when circumstances pull them in many different directions at once.

5. Analytical

People with strong Adaptability talents live in the moment. They don't see the future as a fixed destination. Instead, they see it as a place that they can create out of the choices they make right now. They discover their future one choice at a time. This doesn't mean that they don't have plans. But their Adaptability talents enable them to respond willingly to the demands of the moment, even if circumstances pull them away from their plans. They don't resent sudden requests or unforeseen detours. They expect them. Indeed, on some level they may actually look forward to them. They are, at heart, very flexible, and they can stay productive when circumstances pull them in many different directions at once.

Previous Strength Finder Results

Here are my Strength Finder results from the first time I went through the assessment tool back in 2008.

• Woo
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Relator
• Positivity