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Career applications

Career Applications for StrengthsFinder – adapted from StrengthsQuest
Achiever
 Focus on goals and action planning
 Workplaces that provide incentives can be a good fit
 Find a place where your productivity, stamina, intensity and drive will be appreciated
 Look for roles that will challenge you and reward your hard work
Activator
 You like to jump in and get started – try out various possible jobs/roles
 Look for leadership opportunities
 Look for jobs where you will be rewarded for getting things moving
 Consider being an entrepreneur
 Understand some people may feel threatened by your need to make decisions and get things
going
Adaptability
 You do well with changing demands; look for jobs where a quick response and flexibility are
important
 You may thrive in chaos – avoid places that are highly structured with lots of routine, rules and
regulations
 You may do well in the entertainment or hospitality industries
Analytical
 A hallmark of analytical talent is the ability to ask good questions – use this to interview people
in careers that are of interest to you
 Explore jobs that will require you to weigh evidence and make decisions based on facts, data,
and research
 Look for environments that allow you freedom to explore and think
Arranger
 Arrangers have a way of having all the pieces fall into place eventually. As you plan your
career, keep your options open – it will all come clear!
 Look for opportunities for freedom, flexibility, planning and people contact
 Consider event planning, human resources, city management, or travel
Belief
 Think about your ―calling‖ – your career must match your personal values and beliefs
 Consider finding a mentor
 Look for organizations focused on positively affecting the quality of people’s lives
 Look for work-life balance
Command
 Try out various possible jobs/roles
 Look for leadership opportunities
 Look for careers with upward mobility
 Look for jobs where you can use skills in persuasion (law, sales, politics or theater)
 Consider environments that call for rapid decision-making
Communication
 Talk to people in possible jobs/roles —their stories will inform you
 Look for environments that offer you social interaction on a daily basis—cooperative,
interactive, educational environments are best for you
 Look for careers where you can tell stories (comedian, actor, motivational speaker, teacher,
PR, minister, trainer)
Competition
 Look for leadership opportunities
 Choose environments where your work can be quantified and compared
 Consider sales, law, politics, athletics and business
 Look for careers with upward mobility
Connectedness
 Look for humanitarian organizations
 Look for environments that allow you to interact with others and help them find meaning and
purpose
 Be aware of your own values and make sure you work for an organization that shares them
 Consider working within your faith tradition
Consistency
 Look for environments that have regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines firmly
established
 Look for environments that are structured and predictable
 Consider quality assurance, risk management, safety compliance, human resources and law
enforcement
Context
 Examine your past choices for clues as to what you love and are good at
 Look for environments that allow you to explore how things came to be the way they are and
have a strong sense of organizational history
 Consider careers like archeologist, historian, curator, humanities professor or antiques
appraiser
Deliberative
 Gather as much information as you can about possible jobs/roles
 Look for environments where you can independently conduct thorough analysis / avoid those
with a lot of socializing/interpersonal interaction
 Think about a career as a risk analyst, financial officer, or judge
Developer
 Consider a career where you can help people become ever better at what they do
 Look for careers where you can provide some type of service to people (life coach, counselor,
teacher)
 Look for environments where focus is on interpersonal interaction, collaboration and teambuilding
Discipline
 Make a timeline for your career planning process
 Look for environments that are structured, where you can maintain order for yourself and
others, and use your organizational talents
 Think about a career as an air traffic controller, brain surgeon, tax specialist, or executive
assistant
Empathy
 Seek work in organizations where emotions are valued and not repressed.
 Look for environments that are positive and uplifting, with a lot of interpersonal interaction and
collaboration
 Think about a career as a teacher, counselor, or clergyperson
Focus
 Gather as much information as you can about possible jobs/roles
 Look for environments where you can focus and concentrate without interruptions or need to
multi-task
 Structured environments that are predictable and detail-oriented will bring out your best
Futuristic
 Choose a career where you can help others to envision the future and inspire them to create it
 Look for environments that reward vision and creativity
 Think about a career as an architect, designer, commercial artist, or city planner
Harmony
 Talk to mentors about your career planning process
 Look for environments where you can be a part of a project team, and where consensus-based
decision making is used
 Environments that lack structure or are highly unpredictable will not be as comfortable for you
Ideation
 Brainstorm and dream as much as you can about possible jobs/roles
 Look for environments that are loosely structured, and that reward out of the box thinking,
creativity and experimentation
 Think about a career in strategic planning, consulting, market research, design, or advertising
Includer
 Think about working with a group not always included by others, like the physically or mentally
challenged
 Look for environments where you welcoming role, such as orienting new employees
 Think about a career as a youth worker, therapist, social worker or special education teacher
Individualization
 Look for environments where you can mentor, train and provide feedback to others
 Look for careers where you can work one-to-one with people
 Think about a career as a teacher, counselor, corporate trainer, life coach or HR professional
Input
 Gather as much information as you can about possible jobs/roles
 Look for environments where you can pursue threads of information
 Think about careers where you are always on the cutting edge of knowledge and give you the
chance to become an expert collector and consumer of research
Intellection
 Read, read, read about careers
 Look for a career where you can share ideas and pose questions – avoid ―status quo‖
organizations
 Look for environments where you have the time and space to think and reflect before
responding
 Think about a career that will challenge you intellectually
Learner
 Explore career inventories, and read and study about careers
 Look for environments that encourage constant learning and personal development
 Think about a career as a college professor, teacher, or corporate trainer
Maximizer
 Interview people who are among the ―best of the best‖ about what they like in their jobs or
careers
 Look for environments that encourage ―best practices‖ and where you can work with others to
continually improve the organization
 Think about a career where you can help others develop their talents
Positivity
 Choose work that you are passionate about and that supports your hopeful view of the future
 Look for environments that are fun, fast paced, and people-oriented, and where you can use
your sense of humor
 Think about a career as a coach, sales rep, teacher, or manager
Relator
 Talk to your trusted circle of friends about how they see you
 Look for environments where friendships are encouraged and you can keep learning about
others
 Think about a career as a counselor, teacher, mediator, HR director, school administrator or
manager
Responsibility
 Look for environments where you can work independently and where you will be given more
responsibility over time
 Look for places you can build trusting relationships with others
 Think about a career that focuses on outcomes rather than process, such as law clerk,
librarian, executive asst.
Restorative
 Talk to people who have a reputation for salvaging bad situations or stepping in to solve
problems – ask them what they enjoy about their work
 Look for environments where you are called on to diagnose problems and design solutions
 Think about a career as a customer service rep, surgeon, or TV producer
Self-Assurance
 Try out possible jobs/roles (you’ll be good at a lot of different things, so it’s most important to
see what you like)
 Look for environments where you will be challenged AND have a lot of freedom
 Consider a career in sales, entertainment or training
Significance
 Think about the legacy you want to leave – what career does this point you towards?
 Look for environments where you will receive recognition for your accomplishments
 Think about a career where you can make a real, lasting contribution to improving the world
Strategic
 Look for a career that will allow you to develop new programs and ways of working to solve old
problems
 Look for environments that are flexible and encourage creative thought, AND that give you
opportunities to see the big picture
 Think about a career as a psychologist, lawyer, or consultant
WOO
 Introduce yourself to a wide variety of people in different jobs
 Look for environments where you can meet new people daily, and that value your ability to
persuade or sell
 Think about a career as an entertainer, trainer, sales rep., attorney, or PR specialist

Both sides of your coin....

Strengths: Light and Dark (in balance or over-calibrated)
Achiever
Light: works tirelessly, committed, responsible (work ethic), keeps things moving forward
Dark: judgmental, over-competitive, hard on self, finds identity only through achievement,
never satisfied or at peace, can’t say no, too concentrated on work
Activator
Light: fired up, sparks energy of others, bold, courageous
Dark: ready-fire-aim, leaves others feeling lost (they haven’t caught up), doesn’t think things
through
Adaptability
Light: loves change, flexible, goes with the flow, easy-going
Dark: directionless, indecisive, sheep, inconclusive, whimsical
Analytical
Light: thinks things through, logical, thorough, comfortable with numbers, figures, and
charts, smart
Dark: over-thinks, short, judgmental, never satisfied, too many questions
Arranger
Light: makes sense of things, flexible, able to organize, constantly seeking best configuration
for optimal efficiency
Dark: doesn’t like existing rules or procedures, changes priorities, lacks vision
Belief
Light: ethical, compassionate, true to self and ideals, responsible
Dark: stubborn, set in their ways, elitist, righteous
(note: Belief can’t work in org. where personal values/ethics are not in alignment)
Command
Light: charismatic, willing to take charge, direct, inspirational, clear
Dark: dominating, inflexible, not open to other views/ideas, rude, abrupt, stubborn
Communication
Light: easy to talk to, presence, energizing and entertaining, charismatic, storyteller
Dark: poor listener, needs to be center of attention, doesn’t know when to be quiet, selfabsorbed,
show-off
Competition
Light: keeps going, driven, motivated, pushes self
Dark: gets identity from winning, sees everything as a competition, poor team player, puts
down others, self-centered, confrontational
Connectedness
Light: big picture thinker, sees things from spiritual perspective, easy going (doesn't sweat
the small stuff), strong faith, helps others see purpose
Dark: can miss seeing negatives, passive, wishy-washy
Consistency
Light: fair and just, problem-solver, makes fair policy and rules
Dark: needs everything to be "by the book", inflexible, unwilling to customize/individualize
Context
Light: historical frame of reference, understand how things came to be, can leverage
knowledge and lessons of the past
Dark: uncomfortable with change, closed-minded, lives in the past, puts focus backwards
2
Deliberative
Light: discerning, identifies risk, good decision-maker, plans for the unexpected
Dark: aloof and disconnected from others, overly cautious, slow and afraid to act
Developer
Light: identifies and helps grow talent, teacher, coach, enjoys investing in others
Dark: wastes time on low-potential people, spectator, may not be individual contributor
Discipline
Light: high productivity and accuracy, loves structure, efficient planners, breaks down
complex into steps
Dark: judgmental, overbearing, rigid, mechanized, can't handle change
Empathy
Light: healing presence, creates trust, knows what to say/do, customizes approach
Dark: caretaker, "soft", temperamental
Focus
Light: disciplined, determined, precise, knows what is important goal setter/getter
Dark: stressed out, absorbed, finds it hard to relax, intense
Futuristic
Light: visionary (even prophetic), inspiring, inventive, original
Dark: fantasist, out in left field, no practicality
Harmony
Light: great negotiator, grasps both sides of a situation, builds consensus, excellent facilitator
Dark: conflict-averse (sometimes to an extreme) weak, hesitant
Ideation
Light: quick thinker/learner, improves things, sees connections
Dark: lacks follow-through, can’t stick things out, creates more work
Includer
Light: makes sure everyone is engaged, open and caring, sensitive, defends others
Dark: indiscriminate, indecisive, generous to a fault
Individualization
Light: understands uniqueness of all, knows one size doesn't fit all, appreciates differences
Dark: difficulty placing group above individual, difficulty in making people decisions
Input
Light: great resource, well-informed, excellent memory, mind for detail, collects interesting
things, good conversationalist
Dark: can’t distinguish worthless information, cluttered house-cluttered mind, boring
Intellection
Light: smart, enjoys musing, capable of deep and philosophical thought, able to work alone
Dark: loner, delays action by over-thinking, not a good team player
Learner
Light: loves learning, quick to grasp new ideas, interested and intrigued by life
Dark: know it all, doesn’t produce results
Maximizer
Light: focuses on mastery and success, strives for excellence
Dark: overly perfectionist, nothing is ever good enough, constantly reworking
3
Positivity
Light: excited, lighthearted, energetic, generous with praise, sees positives
Dark: difficulty dealing with negativity, artificial, naïve, superficial
Relator
Light: deep relationships, naturally caring and trusting, forgiving, bighearted
Dark: prone to cliques, favors those they know deeply over less familiar people
Responsibility
Light: trustworthy, committed, accountable, self-determining, conscientious
Dark: difficulty delegating and trusting (micro-manager), obsessive, can't say "no", take on
too much, over commits out of fear things won’t get done
Restorative
Light: problem solver, troubleshooter, focused on finding enhancements and solutions
Dark: over-focused on weaknesses, negative, critical, blaming
Self-Assurance
Light: confident, able to take risks, knows where they are going
Dark: superior, over confident, stubborn, arrogant
Significance
Light: guides people to outstanding performance, focused on what is important, independent
Dark: craves recognition, self-focused, needy, gets identity through others views
Strategic
Light: sees the way to go as well as alternatives and different paths, intuitive
Dark: overly quick decisions, doesn’t connect the dots for others, gets set on a solution
(closed-minded)
Woo
Light: extrovert, people-oriented, loves to network, quickly builds connections
Dark: doesn’t get to know people deeply, shallow, fake

What kind of Leadership does your team need?

The Four Domains of Leadership Strength
Explaining the Four Domains
Leaders with dominant strength in the Executing domain know how to make things happen.
When you need someone to implement a solution, these are the people who will work tirelessly
to get it done. Leaders with a strength to execute have the ability to "catch" an idea and make it a
reality.
For example, one leader may excel at establishing a quality process using themes such as
Deliberative or Discipline, while the next leader will use her Achiever theme to work tirelessly
toward a goal. Or a leader with strong Arranger may determine the optimal configuration of
people needed to complete a task.
Those who lead by Influencing help their team reach a much broader audience. People with
strength in this domain are always selling the team's ideas inside and outside the organization.
When you need someone to take charge, speak up, and make sure your group is heard, look to
someone with the strength to influence.
For example, a leader with a lot of Command or Self-Assurance may use few words, but her
confidence will continue to project authority and win followers. In contrast, a leader using
Communication or Woo might get people involved by helping individuals feel comfortable and
connected to the issue at hand.
Those who lead through Relationship Building are the essential glue that holds a team
together. Without these strengths on a team, in many cases, the group is simply a composite of
individuals. In contrast, leaders with exceptional Relationship Building strength have the unique
ability to create groups and organizations that are much greater than the sum of their parts.
Within this domain, a leader with Positivity and Harmony may work hard to minimize
distractions and to keep the team's collective energy high. On the other hand, a leader with
Individualization might use a more targeted approach to getting people involved. Or a leader
with strong Relator or Developer may be a great mentor and guide as he pushes others toward
bigger and better achievements.
Leaders with great Strategic Thinking strengths are the ones who keep us all focused on what
could be. They are constantly absorbing and analyzing information and helping the team make
better decisions. People with strength in this domain continually stretch our thinking for the
future.
Within this domain, a leader using Context or Strategic might explain how past events
influenced present circumstances or navigate the best route for future possibilities. Someone
with strong Ideation or Input may see countless opportunities for growth based on all of the
information she reviews. Or a leader drawing from his Analytical theme might help the team
drill into the details of cause and effect.
by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie
Adapted from Strengths Based Leadership (Gallup Press, January 2009)

List of Strengthfinder2.0 strengths

Achiever --------------------- Discipline
Activator --------------------- Empathy
Adaptability -------------------- Fairness
Analytical ---------------------- Focus
Arranger ---------------------- Futuristic
Belief ------------------------ Harmony
Command --------------------- Ideation
Communication ---------------------- Inclusiveness
Competition --------------------- Individualization
Connectedness --------------------- Input
Contest -------------------- Intellection
Deliberative --------------------- Leaner
Developer --------------------- Maximizer
Positivity -------------------- Self-assurance
Relator --------------------- Significance
Responsibility ----------------------- Strategic
Restorative ---------------------- Woo

My myers briggs results, confirms strengthfinder results... eerie!

ESTJ - "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. Very responsible. Pillar of strength. 8.7% of total population.

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