These are the results and descriptions of my Strengths-Finder evaluation:
1. Positivity - People who are 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.
Chances are good that you probably consider yourself an idea person. Your job, studies, or life in
general are more exciting when people ask you to generate novel assignments, activities, or
campaigns. It’s very likely that you often bring an air of excitement to various contests when the sole
aim is to have fun. You feel good about activities that do not involve keeping scores to decide who
wins and who loses. Driven by your talents, you automatically reflect on all the good people, events,
experiences, or opportunities you have encountered in life. You frequently pause to consider
everything for which you are grateful. You probably avoid individuals who seldom say “thank you” or
rarely express appreciation. They think there is a scarcity of good things in life. You, on the other
hand, think there is an overwhelming abundance of good things to enjoy. Because of your strengths,
you often are energetic and filled with glee. Perhaps you are happy to hear that people have
expressed fondness for you. Maybe you go out of your way to notice the fine traits some of these
admirers possess. By nature, you feel very good about yourself and life in general when you
frequently and sincerely compliment your coworkers, classmates, peers, or teammates.
2. Maximizer - People who are especially talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
Driven by your talents, you may have a reputation for being a hard worker. Perhaps this is because
you ensure that your work matches your talents, and because you seek to develop strengths so you
can accomplish even more tomorrow. Chances are good that you might spend more time thinking
about your talents than about your shortcomings. Sometimes you give a lot of thought to your
limitations when you meet with failure or defeat. Rather than try to be someone you are not, you
sometimes partner with individuals who possess talents you lack, and return the favor by sharing your
own talents. By nature, you sometimes give yourself credit for contributing certain talents, knowledge,
skills, and strengths to the group. Instinctively, you now and then give yourself credit for knowing what
to say to certain people. Perhaps you enjoy talking more than listening. Because of your strengths,
you frequently notice what makes each person unique or special. Armed with these insights, you
probably inspire many individuals to move into action. You realize life is more fulfilling for people who
choose tasks and are given assignments that closely match their talents. You often notice the different
moods, need for information, or preferred forms of recognition for the people in your life.
3. Adaptability - People who are especially talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to “go with the flow.” They tend to be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.
It’s very likely that you can be flexible about how a game is played. Having a good experience is much
more important to you than winning. Many people marvel at your ability to calmly move on to
something else after you have met with defeat. Instinctively, you keep your distance from those who
fail to slow down long enough to take in the world’s loveliness and recognize the goodness of
individuals. Aware of life’s fleeting nature, you discover something admirable in common objects,
ordinary people, and everyday experiences. You choose to live in the present. You exhibit the
flexibility required to deal with change. Because of your strengths, you occasionally rely on your
intuition to make the right decisions as events unfold. To some degree, the present — not the future
and the past — captures your attention. Perhaps you monitor and adjust what you are doing or how
you are doing it as circumstances change, people join and leave the group, problems arise, or new
resources become available. By nature, you have little need to draw attention to yourself and your
accomplishments. Instead, you lavish compliments on your associates. You support them and their
projects with your words and deeds. You are more likely to acknowledge the talents and contributions
of easygoing individuals who refuse to take themselves too seriously. You probably have a harder
time praising colleagues who are so tense and on edge that they make everyone, including
themselves, miserable. Chances are good that you are filled with awe by beauty in the world, in
people, and in the cosmos. Whether you gaze upon nature’s wonders or marvel at the work of human
hands, you are filled with wonder. You can suddenly stop what you are doing to watch a sunset, listen
to the rustle of leaves, stand before a work of art, hear a piece of music, look through a telescope, or
hold a newborn child. You experience beauty at a level many people cannot imagine. Once the
moment has passed, you can still picture the scene or hear the sound in your memory.
4. Connectedness - People who are 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.
Driven by your talents, you may convince people that a project or cause improves humankind’s quality
of life. Occasionally you persuade them how important it is to protect the planet’s resources for future
generations. Perhaps you help people realize they can accomplish more good as a group than they
can as individuals. Instinctively, you sometimes feel a particular yearning to control your life, and to
leave your mark on the world. To some extent, you know you are somehow linked to every human
being on the planet. This partially explains why you sense whatever you choose to do or not do
affects them just as their choices eventually affect you. You might feel you are walking a tightrope
between wanting to be totally independent and knowing you need others to survive. By nature, you
sense you are linked to all humanity. You contend that harming another human being eventually
harms you. Misusing the environment has personal consequences, you argue. This perspective on life
influences your thoughts, actions, decisions, or choices. Chances are good that you routinely take
time to listen to the philosophies of people. You prefer to associate with individuals who share your
optimistic outlook on life. You undoubtedly avoid people who complain, gossip, or blame others for
their endless misery. Because of your strengths, you now and then engage in laborious tasks. You
might yearn to dedicate yourself to some worthy cause or noble purpose. Perhaps fortifying the bonds
between yourself, the people you know, and even those you will never meet gives your life special
meaning.
5. Developer - People who are 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. It’s very likely that you value financial security, but you refuse to think about it as much as many people do. You measure the quality of your life in less tangible but more meaningful ways. You place
a higher priority on spending time with family and friends than working overtime to make extra money.
You prefer a simple, less costly vacation to an expensive trip. You treasure a gift someone made for
you more than a costly present purchased at an upscale, trendy store. By nature, you have keen
awareness and insights into the moods of individuals. You tend to be highly responsive to others’
thoughts and feelings. Not everyone can sit with a person as he or she experiences a full range of
emotions: happiness, anger, frustration, gratitude, contentment, sadness, elation, despair, or grief.
You rarely distance yourself from those who you sense need you to be there for them. Because of
your strengths, you enjoy activities involving youngsters more than those involving adults. You truly
appreciate their fresh ideas about how to deal with life’s challenges. Maybe their childlike dreams
prompt you to provide them with special growth opportunities. Driven by your talents, you are known
for being an upbeat and sociable person. You make a point of praising young people when they do
things well or show even the smallest signs of personal growth. Your obvious joy in their successes
affirms and motivates them. Chances are good that you sometimes throw yourself into your work even
when you are personally inconvenienced. To some extent, you place the well-being of others above
your own.
