Explore the full 34 Strengths

Needs to achieve something tangible every day, even if you feel grim. As an achievement is accomplished, you are ready for the next one, giving you lots of energy. It gives energy to the team.

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Impatient for action. Once a decision is made, you cannot not act. You think action is the best way to learn- you will be judged by what you do.

Picture: Rocket launching boosters

No fixed future, it can be created out of your choices made in the moment and the needs of the moment. You expect sudden detours and changes of plan. Can work to many demands at once.

Picture: Person working on a switchboard/Dog agility exercises

Asking for proof- asking questions to prove if ideas and theories are sound. Data helps with this, and with it, you can find patterns and connections.  Helps get rid of wishful thinking, but need to be soft with the verdict.

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Enjoy a complex situation with many variables in the most productive configuration. Can flex and change well-laid plans for a new idea or plan. At best in dynamic situations.

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Enduring core values that affect your behaviour. They give life meaning and satisfaction rather than money or recognition. People know where they stand with you; you are easy to trust, and your work must be meaningful.

Picture: Digging your heels in

Leads you to take charge. Share opinions. OK with confrontation.

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You like to use words. You use them to explain, describe, write, bring ideas to life and inspire people to act.

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You are aware of others’ performance & use it to be inspired and do better.

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Things happen for a reason. We are part of something larger & therefore have responsibilities towards it. A bridge builder for people from different cultures.

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The need to treat people the same. People should not have an advantage because of connections or background. Loves predictability and fairness.

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The past is a blueprint for the future. You can make sense of the future because you look to the past. Slower to orient yourself in new situations/people- but then allow blueprints to emerge.

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Careful, private and draw out risks of the world into the open. They like to plan ahead and anticipate what might go wrong.

Picture: Minesweeper- checking for dangers before planning route

See potential in others- no person is fully formed. You want to help others experience success- finding ways to help them grow. You see even tiny signs of growth.

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Need structure, routines, timelines etc. You want to feel in control with the messiness of life. You don’t like surprises, errors etc.

Picture: Personal organiser/diary

Sense the emotions of those around you. You can see their perspective & understand. You anticipate needs, know the right words and tone & help people express their feelings.

Picture: Walking in someone’s shoes

You like to block out distractions so you can set clear timelines & pursue goals. It helps you filter out things that don’t help, increasing efficiency and helping you evaluate progress to reach your goals.

Picture: Blinkers on a horse

You are pulled toward the future and what it holds. You can often see in detail what the future may hold and this keeps pulling you forward.

Picture: Matin Luther King “I have a dream.”

You try to find common ground in conflict to keep it to a minimum. You will align ideas, etc., with others once a direction is set. You prefer practical aspects rather than debate about theories.

Picture: Choral choir- singing together

Creative. Love finding an original idea or a simple concept behind a relatively complex idea to explain how things are done. You like to think about problems from lots of perspectives and have lots of ideas.

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You want to include people and make them feel part of the group. You accept people regardless of sex, nationality, etc., and cast very few judgements. We are all important.

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You observe people, how they behave, interact, their style, etc. How some like to be praised in public and others do not. You draw out the best in each person and can build great teams.

Picture: Casting director for a play/film

You collect stuff (info, ideas, things, quotes etc) and find many things interesting. If reading/travelling, it is to add to archive. You like to know you have stuff that will be useful.

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High mental activity (you like to think). Enjoy time alone for reflection & introspection. Tend to be more introverted.

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You love to learn- the process rather than the result (the first facts, effort to practice and growing confidence). You like dynamic work environments and learn a lot in a short amount of time.

Picture: A sponge (soaking up information)

You aim for excellence by taking things from average to superb, using strengths and nurturing them in others. You do this by focusing on those who have the right strengths and streamlining,

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You are generous with praise, optimism and energy. Inject drama into projects and celebrate every achievement, making them more exciting. It is good to be alive, and even though there are setbacks, you don’t lose your sense of humour.

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Pulls you to people you already know, encouraging deepening relationships. You understand their goals & dreams and want them to understand yours.

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Anything you decide to take on is yours. You take full responsibility and will be there, complete the job and do your best, even if you costs you personally. If you can’t, apologies are not enough- you need to make it right.

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You enjoy wading into difficult problems and situations and solving them. You enjoy bringing things back to life by determining the underlying factor/s and bringing things to their true glory. You are good at spotting problems.

Picture: GP diagnosing a problem and bringing solutions

Faith in your own abilities and judgement. Your perspective is unique therefore others can’t make decisions for you. You are pretty certain. Not easily swayed by others’ arguments.

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You want to be recognised & heard for the strengths you have. You will also want to associate with other successful people. Work is a way of life. You need free rein and are pulled to be exceptional.

Picture: Lead singer of a band

A way of thinking, seeing patterns, pros and cons to sort clutter and find the best route. Thinking over multiple different routes, get rid of confusion or resistance. Ask What if?

Picture: Satnav or route planner

You enjoy the challenge of meeting new people and getting them to like you. You want to get to know people and build rapport through conversation. Once this has happened, you can carry on to the next person.

Picture: Full address book