CliftonStrengths

If you have Input in your top five, you’re inquisitive. You collect things—information, ideas, artifacts, or even relationships– to add to your archive. Your natural ability to ask the right questions helps you discover important information that leads to better problem-solving. Schedule time to read books and articles that stimulate you and deliberately increase your vocabulary by collecting new words and learning the meaning of each of them. ⁠ ⁠ How are you leveraging your curiosity with #Input to benefit your personal and professional successes? https://lnkd.in/ei-TMP53

More than 33 million people have now taken the CliftonStrengths assessment, one of the most comprehensive studies of human talents and strengths, to learn what makes them unique. Gallup's research shows that people who focus on developing their strongest talents are more productive, engaged, and successful than those who focus solely on fixing weaknesses. Individuals who have the opportunity to use their strengths are almost six times more likely to be engaged at work. For those of you know your strengths, share your top five below and how you use them to reach your highest potential.

If you have high #Responsibility, you take psychological ownership of what you say you will do. You’re committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty. Known for your obsession with doing things right and having impeccable ethics, you’ve created a dependable reputation. Those you lead trust you because you’ve proven yourself as a dependable leader who always delivers on promises. As a leader, your team will look to assign you new responsibilities first because of your reputation for dependability and ownership. Rather than shouldering all the responsibility yourself, empower your team by allowing them to choose what they will contribute and own. Guide them through challenges to develop their sense of accountability, which will foster their growth as responsible leaders. https://lnkd.in/ghZvkPUe

We've all heard the "you're one of a kind" idea, but CliftonStrengths science backs up that cliché with stats that are hard to ignore. ⁠ There is tremendous diversity in CliftonStrengths results and in how people express their strengths. Even if two people have identical top five CliftonStrengths, how they apply those strengths will vary depending on many factors, including their skills, knowledge, culture, experiences and full CliftonStrengths 34 profile.⁠ ⁠ Do you know how your strengths set you apart? Click the link below to read more.⁠ https://lnkd.in/gmMFQCXs

People exceptionally talented in the Self-Assurance theme feel confident in their ability to take risks and manage their own lives. They have an inner compass that gives them certainty in their decisions. If you have Self-Assurance high, you’re not easily swayed by someone else’s arguments, no matter how persuasive they may be. You can be decisive, even when things get dynamic and distracting. When leading with this strength, don’t be afraid to set ambitious goals. What others may see as impractical and impossible, you see as bold, exciting, and achievable. Help lead others around you by sharing the calm and certainty during times of chaos. https://lnkd.in/gmhxvY4w

There is a natural inquisitiveness to the Input strength, a desire to know more, to ask questions, to find out the what, when, where, how and, especially, why. Their need to know more can be limited to a particular subject area — but often that is not the case; they want to know more about everything they encounter. Input collects — sometimes things, but often ideas or experiences.⁠ ⁠ If you have Input high like Accenture’s Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer Ellyn Shook, the idea of a “never-ending quest for knowledge” likely resonates strongly with you. ⁠ ⁠ Scroll through to learn how to productively aim the Input strength in your life. #LeadingWithStrengths https://lnkd.in/gdCF__wE

People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb because excellence, not average, is their measure. They seek out other individuals’ strengths and feel compelled to nurture, refine, and stretch those strengths toward excellence. Lead with Maximizer by investing in the parts of your organization or community that are working. Devise ways to measure your performance and the performance of others. These measures will help you spot strengths because the best way to identify a strength is to look for sustained levels of excellent performance. How are you holding the people around you to a higher standard with your #Maximizer? https://lnkd.in/g5zUTwuP

"You cannot do my job if you're not attracted to risk. You have to be comfortable taking risks." Individuals who have Self-Assurance high possess unwavering confidence in their abilities and judgment. Their unique perspective and inner compass guide them to take risks, meet challenges and make decisive choices with certainty. Embracing their natural authority, they trust in their strength to deliver and succeed.    So how does a leader who has Self-Assurance high find success in a role that often involves high ambiguity and a lot of risk? Accenture’s Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer Ellyn Shook joins Gallup CEO Jon Clifton in the latest Leading With Strengths interview to discuss. Full video here: https://lnkd.in/gF54ANRM  

If you have Achiever and Strategic in your top ten, your Strategic mind helps you see the bigger picture, while your Achiever spirit propels you forward. With your Strategic vision, you can navigate different twists and turns that are thrown your way, and your Achiever can help you take the best step forward, fueled by determination. ⁠ ⁠ If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Lean on your Strategic to consider all your options, and then apply your Achiever to take the best path forward. ⁠ ⁠ What do you like the most about using your Achiever and Strategic talents together?

If you have Individualization in your top five, you’re intrigued with the unique qualities that distinguish one person from another. To leverage this strength in a leadership role, shape performance conversations around what each team member does best and where you’ve seen them excel. When thinking about future projects, consider what each employee brings to the table, and who will be able to find success most easily. Learn how each team member likes to be recognized and strive for ways to make them feel valued in a way that resonates most with them. Become an expert in your ability to personalize. ⁠ ⁠ How are you leveraging your #Individualization to ensure your team can do a lot of what they do well? https://lnkd.in/gzvKQhsd