Strengths

Question 1

Achiever

Answer 1

Achiever is known for having a great stamina for hard work. particular motivation, drive and determination to achieve something with her time.

Question 2

Activator

Answer 2

People with the strength of Activator are the ones who make things happen. One of their most recognizable behaviors is the ability to turn thoughts, ideas and concepts into action.

Question 3

Adaptability

Answer 3

Adaptability is the ability to live in the present, freely and willingly able to respond to the demands and changes of the moment. When things change, people with the strength of Adaptability easily adapt and change—they are flexible. They come most alive living in the moment.

Question 4

Analytical

Answer 4

People with the strength of Analytical ask questions to seek out sound data. They are attracted to data because they believe data is neutral. Data and information is a resource that can be searched, thought about and patterns are discovered and connections are made. But why do people with the strength of Analytical do this? Three reasons:

prove it
show it
explain it.

Question 5

Arranger

Answer 5

a decision maker with things that are perceived, the intangibles.

The StrengthsFinder theme of Arranger perceives how things work together, the patterns and the connections, and makes decisions that involve many factors and a variety of elements. The Arranger can see how things work together, predict how elements or people will work together in the future, and then make a decision accordingly.

Question 6

Belief

Answer 6

is one who has core values that are present and enduring. These beliefs, or values, guide decisions and influence relationships and work. Those core values provide a benchmark for what is true. The strength of Belief indicates that a person has deeply held beliefs that are true, unchanging, dependable and (usually) structured and interconnected.

Question 7

Command

Answer 7

inspired to take charge, they are not afraid to make an impact on people where others may fear doing so. Command inspires people to express themselves and their feelings, to inspire others to act strongly for their sake and safety. People with Command have a strong desire for strong leadership – they need to have people and situations led well. This person can either be the one who wants to be leading, or alongside the leader.

Question 8

Communication

Answer 8

people who feel they must express themselves, and this expression can take many forms – verbally, artistically, musically, through writing or composition, how one dresses, teaches or even how one tell stories. No matter what the form, Communication, whether verbal or non-verbal, is about how someone uniquely expresses who he is. It is about how she is feeling and how she is connecting to people all around her. People with the strength of Communication want to express themselves in any form, and are not afraid to create new and unique ways to do so.

Question 9

Competition

Answer 9

wants to know how they are doing. These people actually enjoy having their performance measured, they want to know their grade, or where they place among others.
motivates people to be involved and to invite others to give them meaningful feedback. Feedback is a form of measurement. They want to know, “How am I doing?” or, “Can I do better?” They often ask these questions in the midst of doing something.

Question 10

Connectedness

Answer 10

believe that everything happens for a reason. They have the unique ability to ‘connect the dots’ between what is happening in the here and now with deep personal meaning. They have a unique way of seeing events, people and the world, able to recognize instinctively that everything that happens is caused by something else. There is a “ripple” that connects people and events together

Question 11

Consistency

Answer 11

have the ability to see what is fair and equitable to others. Balance is important to them, and they are very mindful of how people are being treated, whether fairly or unfairly. Although they may not verbally express what they observe, they see it and remember it. People with the strength of Consistency desire to treat all people fairly, they want to avoid injustice and may find themselves supporting and volunteering for causes that seek equal and fair treatment of people.

Question 12

Context

Answer 12

understand original intention and underlying structures that formed history. As they learn, they build an accurate understanding of the past to reshape the way we plan for our future. They need to take time for this thorough process because it is only through the thinking, studying and deliberating on the past that the present gains meaning.

Question 13

Deliberative

Answer 13

are very careful and vigilant in decision making. They are the type of people that sense risk first. They sense risk and are drawn to risk. They can identify, assess and reduce that risk. Because of this ability to sense risk and make quality decisions and choices. They can also leverage opportunities to take more risk with the things they believe in. Once this person has thought things through, she can set her direction and pursue it with great stamina.

Question 14

Developer

Answer 14

see nothing but potential in others – they have a strong belief that everyone has potential and everyone can grow. Not only do they believe this, people with the strength of Developer also have the ability name the areas where you can grow, offer you a great ‘next step’, and then encourage you to grow into your potential.

Question 15

Discipline

Answer 15

best known by how they order and plan, or how they bring plans and order to people and places. Because people can plan, organize, structure and execute, they seem to be able to achieve this with great accuracy and productivity within structured environments. like to know what is expected of them. They love accurate timelines and deadlines, They want to know where there is control and where there is not. The more familiar they are with something, the better they are.

Question 16

Empathy

Answer 16

Sense the emotions of people around them. It’s like they have a type of emotional satellite radar – a 360º, multi-dimensional perspective of the emotional world of the people and places around them. They also have the unique ability to feel into the feelings of people around them, not only that, they can sometimes take on those feelings of others.

Question 17

Focus

Answer 17

have a very clear and defined destination to their thinking, a specific and guiding force that gives their life direction, meaning and purpose. They set goals constantly to determine priorities and stay on course. Without a clear destination or purpose, life may lack meaning and they may lose motivation and energy to get things done.

Question 18

Futuristic

Answer 18

have an incredible ability to see the future. They are dreamers and perceivers of what could be, what might be, and then in turn direct their lives toward this future. This ability to see and explain the future is what draws them forward and excites them to pursue great accomplishments.

Question 19

Harmony

Answer 19

look for areas of agreement, and are particularly aware of conflict and dissonance. They can see how people can come together or find agreement even when, especially when, they are in conflict. This drives people with Harmony to seek peace, common ground and cooperation.

Question 20

Ideation

Answer 20

They are catalytic because they can come up with creative ways to solve problems that otherwise seemed impossible. They can also get lost in their own world, so make sure you work to understand how this strength works in that person

Question 21

Includer

Answer 21

very accepting people, they want to include people and make them feel a part of the group. To them, everything is about making the circle wider, there is always room for another chair at the table.

Question 22

Individualization

Answer 22

see each person as one of a kind. They are intrigued by the unique qualities of each person. They tend to have a natural ability to discover uniqueness or hidden talents without the need for an assessment or other tool. They want to do what they can to draw out uniqueness. They are attentive to people’s individual style, attitudes, and interests. They notice how others think or are motivated.

Question 23

Input

Answer 23

inquisitive and curious, always on the lookout for new and interesting information. They seem to want to know about everything, and they ask questions to propel them to learn even more. Input indicates one’s ability to not just collect information but to store it, and then to retrieve it when needed.

Question 24

Intellection

Answer 24

A person with the strength of Intellection likes to think, they love intellectual activity. Typically they are introspective, and this thinking process is happening all up in their head. This person actually “needs” intellectual activity. And this intellectual activity is typically about many, many topics.

Stimulating ideas or outlandish thoughts keeps them focused and productive. They enjoy the continuous hum of mental activity. This activity may be narrowly focused or broad in scope. No matter the time or scope of the mental activity, the important factor to know about Intellection is that this person’s mind is always ‘on’, always thinking and pondering about something.
They need time to think.

Question 25

Learner

Answer 25

People with the strength of Learner have a strong desire to learn, to continuously improve through learning, and are energized by the gaining and processing of something new and useful. This process of learning is thrilling because the Learners grow as they learn. The more they learn, the more confident they become. They have an ability to understand the learning process. A Learner may know specifically what they need to learn: she can describe the right environment, timing and subject matter.

Question 26

Maximizer

Answer 26

measure themselves against excellence, not average. At times, excellence is the only measure of success, anything less is not acceptable. They look for excellence and the best around her. She is compelled to discover or maybe uncover excellence, and then refine it and apply it.

They have the ability to take what is best and make it even better. It could be more difficult for her to take that which is average and make it a little better than average. Excellence is the bar. Excellence is the standard to improve upon.
Rooted in measurement.

Question 27

Positivity

Answer 27

are always looking for, discovering and bringing the positive. They are light hearted, generous, optimistic and enthusiastic – to the point where these characteristics become contagious to others – people are simply happier when they are around. because they are drawn to be in positive environments, they may at times over-focus on the negative. Even their language and attitude becomes negative.

Question 28

Relator

Answer 28

profound relational capacity to develop a relationship with anyone. However, they might be drawn to people they already know. They may have ‘qualifications’ for close relationships because they know what it takes to build a close relationship. Others feel comfortable and even drawn to reciprocate friendship. They can also create space for strong relationships to form. Some of the most effective and impactful people we have worked with

Question 29

Responsibility

Answer 29

follow through on their commitments – they are known to take “psychological ownership” for anything they commit to… relationships, work, personal interests, volunteer opportunities, critical causes etc…

Once they decide to commit to something they feel emotionally bound to not only completion, but to doing the best, quality job they can. This emotional bond leads to them to fulfill what they say they will to do. They believe that their name, reputation and legacy may depend on completing what they say they are going to do – exceeding the expectations of others.
They make commitments that align with and reflect their personal values. They are conscientious, dedicated and focused on doing the right things and doing things right. This sense of ‘rightness’ is a quality that invites people to commit strongly.

Question 30

Self-Assurance

Answer 30

have great faith in their own strengths. They are confident in their abilities and their judgments. They know they are unique and this gives them confidence to face challenging situations. They believe in their abilities and capacities and know they are able to deliver exactly what is needed.

Question 31

Significance

Answer 31

In the truest sense of the word you want to be recognized. You want to be heard. You want to stand out. You want to be known. In particular, you want to be known and appreciated for the unique strengths you bring. You feel a need to be admired as credible, professional, and successful. Likewise, you want to associate with others who are credible, professional, and successful. And if they aren’t, you will push them to achieve until they are. Or you will move on.

Question 32

Strategic

Answer 32

decisions seem to come quickly and easily. For some reason, they are able to quickly,

sort through the clutter
avoid obstacles and
determine the best route forward
often before anyone else does.

motivated to make decisions when they are faced with multiple options in the here and now. They can quickly assess the situation, choose a few possible options, and then strike with a decision on the best option.

A 3-step process is found in most people – assess, choose, strike.

Question 33

Woo

Answer 33

Social Intelligence theme. People with the strength of WOO have a great capacity to inspire and motivate others. WOO is not just a cheerleader, rather, WOO is adept and skillful in the social setting.

There are four social applications of WOO. Which one or ones are you?

Social Intelligence: they have an intellectual understanding of how a social environment can work successfully. They don’t even have to be there, they just know.
Social Instinct: They have an innate understanding how to navigate within complex social environments.
Social Influence: They know how to work a crowd. No matter how they work a crowd, someone with social influence can impact many other people.
Social Integration: They read a room and understand how the elements within a social setting can work together for a positive experience for all.

Question 34

Restorative

Answer 34

enjoy the challenge of analyzing a problem and finding a solution… it may be one solution or a number of solutions. Whatever it is, the person enjoys figuring things out, discovering how something works, and finding new and better ways of doing something.
They are not really discouraged when something is broken or not working just right, because this is a simple invitation for them to find the solution. When faced with something that needs improvement they:

investigate
think
tinker
fix
solve
They are energized to both fix things and improve things – either way, they are restoring something to a higher level of functioning than the state they found it in – this is the essence of Restorative: bringing things back to life.

Whether this happens with things, people, systems, organizations, structures or intellectual problems… the strength of Restorative does the same thing:

discover what is not working
seek resolution
guide people and
increase functionality
Think of how a chiropractor can make one adjustment and all returns to alignment, or a computer technician who, with a few key strokes can solve a mind-numbing bug.  They simply know what to do to return something to like new condition