Talent Tuesday: Woo

What do we mean by Woo?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “Woo stands for winning others over. You enjoy the challenge of meeting new people and getting them to like you. Strangers are rarely intimidating to you. On the contrary, strangers can be energizing. You are drawn to them. You want to learn their names, ask them questions, and find some area of common interest so that you can strike up a conversation and build rapport. Some …

Talent Tuesday: Strategic

What do we mean by Strategic?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “The Strategic theme enables you to sort through the clutter and find the best route. It is not a skill that can be taught. It is a distinct way of thinking, a special perspective on the world at large. This perspective allows you to see patterns where others simply see complexity. Mindful of these patterns, you play out alternative scenarios, always asking, ‘What if this happened? …

Talent Tuesday: Significance

What do we mean by Significance?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “You want to be very significant in the eyes of other people. In the truest sense of the word you want to be recognized. You want to be heard. You want to stand out. You want to be known. In particular, you want to be known and appreciated for the unique strengths you bring. You feel a need to be admired as credible, professional, and successful. …

Talent Tuesday: Self-Assurance

What do we mean by Self-Assurance?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “Self-Assurance is similar to self-confidence. In the deepest part of you, you have faith in your strengths. You know that you are able — able to take risks, able to meet new challenges, able to stake claims, and, most important, able to deliver. But Self-Assurance is more than just self-confidence. Blessed with the theme of Self-Assurance, you have confidence not only in your abilities but in …

Talent Tuesday: Restorative

What do we mean by Restorative?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “You love to solve problems. Whereas some are dismayed when they encounter yet another breakdown, you can be energized by it. You enjoy the challenge of analyzing the symptoms, identifying what is wrong, and finding the solution. You may prefer practical problems or conceptual ones or personal ones. You may seek out specific kinds of problems that you have met many times before and that you …

Talent Tuesday: Responsibility

What do we mean by Responsibility?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “Your Responsibility theme forces you to take psychological ownership for anything you commit to, and whether large or small, you feel emotionally bound to follow it through to completion. Your good name depends on it. If for some reason you cannot deliver, you automatically start to look for ways to make it up to the other person. Apologies are not enough. Excuses and rationalizations are totally …

Talent Tuesday: Relator

What do we mean by Relator?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “Relator describes your attitude toward your relationships. In simple terms, the Relator theme pulls you toward people you already know. You do not necessarily shy away from meeting new people — in fact, you may have other themes that cause you to enjoy the thrill of turning strangers into friends — but you do derive a great deal of pleasure and strength from being around your …

Talent Tuesday: Positivity

What do we mean by Positivity?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “You are generous with praise, quick to smile, and always on the lookout for the positive in the situation. Some call you lighthearted. Others just wish that their glass were as full as yours seems to be. But either way, people want to be around you. Their world looks better around you because your enthusiasm is contagious. Lacking your energy and optimism, some find their world …

Talent Tuesday: Maximizer

What do we mean by Maximizer?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “Excellence, not average, is your measure. Taking something from below average to slightly above average takes a great deal of effort and in your opinion is not very rewarding. Transforming something strong into something superb takes just as much effort but is much more thrilling. Strengths, whether yours or someone else’s, fascinate you. Like a diver after pearls, you search them out, watching for the telltale …

Talent Tuesday: Learner

What do we mean by Learner?  The Clifton StrengthsFinder results describe this talent theme as follows; “You love to learn. The subject matter that interests you most will be determined by your other themes and experiences, but whatever the subject, you will always be drawn to the process of learning. The process, more than the content or the result, is especially exciting for you. You are energized by the steady and deliberate journey from ignorance to competence. The thrill of the first …