StrengthsFinder – Self-Assessment

Talent #1

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Every day starts at zero…my self-worth is based on how much can be accomplished in one day No matter how much I feel that I need a day off, I must achieve something to feel good about myself “Last year I was salesperson of the year. It felt good for one day, and then I was back to zero again. Sometimes I wish I wasn’t this way, it is like an obsession and it is hard to live a balanced life.”

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Talent #2

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“Just do it …now!” I don’t sit and wait for the lights to turn green to start. “When can we start?” I am impatient for action...Others worry that we still need some more information to do it right…but not me.

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Talent #3

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I am a very flexible person who can stay productive even when pulled in many directions at once. I live in the moment and changes don’t bother me. If someone says, “What are you doing tomorrow?” I respond with, “I don’t know it depends on what I feel like.” I am the calmest person in the office. When others freak out because something didn’t go right, it doesn’t bother me.

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Talent #4

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I need proof that theories are correct. I like to examine and anticipate action before going forward. “Before I can sell something, I need to know that I can back it up with facts.” “I like to think before I act and I love to predict outcomes”

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Talent #5

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I am a conductor…… I enjoy situations that have many variables and will work until I can arrange everything in the most productive way. “I can organize things faster and more efficient than others” “I can jump into confusion and fix things quickly”

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Talent #6

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I have certain core values that must be met at all times. They are family-oriented and value high ethics. My work must mesh with my values. “If you are not doing something important in life then why bother, regardless of what you get paid?”

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Talent #7

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I like to take charge. I feel no discomfort imposing my ideas on others. I am not frightened by confrontation, I know that confrontation is the faster step to resolution. “If you do this one more time, you are fired!”

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Talent #8

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I like to explain, describe and to write. I feel a need to bring ideas to life. People like to listen to me because of my dramatic words and stories. “I sold a client by telling a story of how he could relax and sleep on clouds at night by using my service.”

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Talent #9

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I must outperform my peers at all times to feel worthy. I need other competitors because it invigorates me. No matter how well I did, if I did not outperform my peers I feel hollow. “I don’t play to play the game…I play to win period” “Being number one is a big thing!”

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Talent #10

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Things happen for a reason. I believe that we are all connected. We are all part of a larger picture. “Sometimes when I eat my bowl of cereal, I think about all the farmers and warehouse workers that brought it all together.”

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Talent #11

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I look back. I must look back to understand the present. If I haven’t seen the blueprints I have no confidence in my decision. “I can’t even begin to understand people until I’ve found out where they grew up, who their parents were and what they studied in college”

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Talent #12

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I am careful. I am a private person. I select my friends cautiously. I identify all dangers first and then walk with care. “I am the practical one. When my colleagues come up with new ideas, I am the one asking “How is this going to work?”

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Talent #13

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I see the potential in others…if fact to me every person is a work in progress. My goal with others is to help them achieve success. ” I understand people as individuals and their motives and I get pleasure watching them discover themselves.”

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Talent #14

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My world must be ordered and planned. I have set up routines and focus on timetables and deadlines. I dislike surprises and I am impatient with errors. “I hate wasting time, so I make lists and I will get them all done. I am disciplined and don’t let anyone waste my time.”

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Talent #15

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I can sense the emotions of others around me. I can intuitively see the world though the eyes of others. I have very strong empathy and understand others well. “When working with a client, I just knew that something was wrong. She was surprised that I sensed how uncomfortable she was feeling.”

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Talent #16

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I am keenly aware of a need to treat all people the same. I see myself as a guardian to make sure all are treated fairly. I always root for the underdog. “Always give credit where credit is due…that’s my motto.”

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Talent #17

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I set daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals and are lost without them. Priorities must be set. They like to get to the point. People that take too long to get things done frustrate me. Lacking a clear destination, I get very frustrated. “Where am I headed today? What is my focus?”

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Talent #18

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I love to look to the future. I am a dreamer who see visions of what could be. I am always looking for options…there is no such thing as status quo. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could…..?”

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Talent #19

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I look for agreement and avoid conflict. I always want to find the common ground. I can’t believe how much time is wasted by other people trying to impose their views on others. “I always feel the need to be the peacemaker when others disagree.”

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Talent #20

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I am fascinated by ideas. They are often labeled creative or original. My mind works by finding connections between things. I get so excited with new ideas. “I have the type of mind where everything needs to fit together or I feel really odd.”

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Talent #21

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I want to include people and make them feel part of the group. I cast few judgments and feel that all people are equal. “Even as a child, I made sure that everyone got to be picked for teams. I didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings.”

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Talent #22

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I believe that each person is unique. The way they think, their style, their motivation. I can see others strengths and draw out the best in them. “I manage each person individually. Everyone has different needs"

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Talent #23

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I am inquisitive. I collect things. My mind finds everything interesting. I love to travel to learn new things and they keep everything they find…never throw anything away. “As a child I found myself wanting to know everything. I am a master at Trivial Pursuit and Jeopardy.”

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Talent #24

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I like to think and exercise the muscles of my brain. I am introspective and my own best companion. “I love solitude because it gives me the chance to let my thoughts simmer…that’s where my best ideas come from.

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Talent #25

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I love to learn. The process of learning itself is exciting. I am great at short term projects which requires learning the subject matter in a short time. “When I was in school the teacher said, “He isn’t the most intelligent in the class, but he is a sponge!”

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Talent #26

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Excellence not average will never do for me. Like a diver after pearls, the pearls must be perfect and will be polished until the shine. People’s strengths fascinate me. “There is nothing that I hate more than sloppy, incomplete work!”

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Talent #27

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I am quick to smile and give praise and always look on the positive side of things. I lighten the spirit of others and inject drama in every project. “I think the world is plagued with enough negative people!”

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Talent #28

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I enjoy being around and relating to those that I already know. I can make new acquaintances, but prefer the familiar relationships. For me a relationship has value only if it is genuine. “When I first meet people, I don’t want to give them much of my time…but once I know them, I want to invest more and more.”

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Talent #29

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I take psychological ownership for anything I commit to and will follow it to completion. Excuses and rationalization are totally unacceptable. “I used to volunteer for everything. I had to learn how to manage this because not only did I have too much on my plate, but I felt responsible for the world.”

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Talent #30

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I love to solve problems…to analyze a problem and find a solution. Problems are a welcome challenge…something to fix. “Every day when something goes wrong, I am rejuvenated if I can solve the problem, however, if it remains unsolved, then I feel defeated.

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Talent #31

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I have complete faith in my strengths. I have confidence not only in my abilities but also in my judgment. So no one can make decisions for me. You can guide me, but in the end I will trust myself. “I never second-guess myself. Whether I am buying a birthday present or a house I know that there is only one decision right for me.”

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Talent #32

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I need to feel significant in the eyes of other people. I want to be heard and recognized. “I like to be noticed. I love to walk into a client’s office and make an impression. I need them to remember me and pay attention to me.”

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Talent #33

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I am able to sort through clutter and find the best route. I am always planning a strategy. I am always asking, “What if this happens? And then What if this happens?” This ability helps them to see obstacles and find ways around them ”It seems that I can always see the consequences before others can. I am always saying, “Let’s talk about where we want to be next year, so that when we get there we will have uncovered any potential problems.”

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Talent #34

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I like to win people over. I love to meet new people and have them become friends or acquaintances. I want to learn the names and everything about every stranger I meet. I can strike up a conversation and rapport with anyone and I’m genuinely interested in that person. “I have made best friends out of people that I meet in the elevator. All my taxi drivers propose to me!”

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