1. GALLUP - CLIFTONSTRENGTHSFINDER
MY TOP FIVE STRENGTHS
EMPATHY« PEOPLEEXCEPTIONALLYTALENTED IN THE EMPATHY THEME CAN SENSE OTHER
PEOPLE’SFEELINGS BY IMAGININGTHEMSELVES IN OTHERS’ LIVES OR SITUATIONS.
I have strongEmpathy talents andI can sense the emotionsof those aroundme.Ican feel what
othersare feelingasthoughthe emotionswere my own.Iintuitivelysee the worldthroughothers’
eyesandshare theirperspectives.Iperceivepeople’spainorjoy — sometimesbefore itiseven
expressed. Myinstinctiveabilitytounderstandispowerful.Ican hearunvoicedquestionsand
anticipate needs.Whereothersgrapple forwords,Iseemtofindthe rightthingstosay and strike
the right tone.Asa result,Ihelppeople expresstheirfeelings — tothemselvesaswell asto others.I
helppeople givevoice totheiremotional lives.
ITS POWER AND EDGE People withstrongEmpathytalentsare able tobuildandformrelationships
that have greatemotional depth.Othersfeel understoodbythemandseek theircompany.Their
innate abilitytounderstandthe emotionsof those aroundthemprovidescomfortandstability.
HARMONY« PEOPLEEXCEPTIONALLYTALENTED IN THE HARMONY THEME LOOKFOR
CONSENSUS.THEY DON’T ENJOYCONFLICT;RATHER, THEY SEEK AREASOF AGREEMENT.
I have strongHarmony talents;Iwant peace andtry to bringotherstogether.Inmy view,little can
be gainedfromconflictandfriction,soI seektoholdthese toa minimum.Ihave strongHarmony
and I see whatpeople have incommon,evenduringconflict.I try to steerothersawayfrom
confrontationandtowardreconciliation.Infact,harmonyisone of my guidingvalues.I seektohelp
individuals, families, and organizations work together. When others argue, I steer clear of the debate,
preferringtotalkaboutpractical,down-to-earthmattersonwhicheveryonecanagree.
IT’S POWER AND EDGE The particularbrilliance of the Harmonytheme isitsnatural practicalityand
preference foremotional balance.Byreducingfriction,people especiallytalentedinthe Harmony
theme can enhance collaboration.Theyavertmanycontentiousinteractionsbeforetheystartand
quicklyhelpothersfindaresolution.

2. CONSISTENCY« PEOPLEEXCEPTIONALLYTALENTED IN THE CONSISTENCYTHEME ARE KEENLY
AWAREOF THE NEED TO TREAT PEOPLETHE SAME. THEY TRY TO TREAT EVERYONEWITH EQUALITY
BY SETTING UP CLEAR RULES AND ADHERINGTO THEM.
Balance isimportantto those withstrongConsistencytalents.Iam keenlyaware of the needtotreat
people the same,nomatterwhat theirstationinlife,sothe scalesdonot tiptoo far in any person’s
favour.Inmy view,thisleadstoselfishnessandegotism.Iam strong withConsistency talentsand I
see myself asguardiansof whatisright andfair. Opposedtospecial favours,Ibelievethatpeople
functionbestina consistentenvironmentwithclearrulesthatapplyequallytoeveryone.Thisisan
environmentwhere peopleknowwhatisexpected.Itispredictableand even-handed.Here,each
personhasa fairchance to showhisor herworth.
IT’S POWERAND EDGE People withstrongConsistencytalentscaneasilyandquicklymake
judgmentsthatare fairto everyone involved.Asaresult,peoplehave confidenceinthemandsee
themas trustworthy.Theycandeveloppoliciesandproceduresthathelpteamsandorganizations
maintaintheirintegritywhile accomplishingtheirmission.
DEVELOPER« PEOPLE EXCEPTIONALLYTALENTED IN THE DEVELOPERTHEME RECOGNIZEAND
CULTIVATE THE POTENTIALIN OTHERS. THEY SPOTTHE SIGNSOF EACH SMALL IMPROVEMENT AND
DERIVE SATISFACTION FROMEVIDENCEOFPROGRESS.
Developerssee the potential inothers.I naturallysee others’capacitytochange,grow,anddevelop
for the better.AndIam drawn to people forthisreason.Beingpartof anotherperson’s
developmentisone of the bestexperiencesinthe worldforme.I lookforwaysto challenge others.I
devise interestingexperiencesthatcanstretchpeople,helpthemgrow,andexperience success.All
the while,I lookforsignsof growth — a new behaviourlearnedormodified,aslightimprovementin
a skill,ora glimpse of excellence orof “flow”where previouslythere wereonlyhaltingsteps.Signs
of growthinothersare my fuel,bringingme andothersmotivate andsatisfy.
IT’S POWER AND EDGE Developerssee the raw potential andincremental progressof others,and
theyactivelyinvestinfurtheringthatdevelopment.Theirhelpandencouragementenable othersto
learn,grow,andimprove. Asa result,theyhelpgroupsdevelopbenchstrengthandensure a
successful future forindividualsandteams.

3. CONNECTEDNESS «PEOPLEEXCEPTIONALLYTALENTED IN THE CONNECTEDNESSTHEME HAVE
FAITH IN THE LINKSAMONG ALL THINGS.THEY BELIEVE THERE ARE FEW COINCIDENCESANDTHAT
ALMOST EVERY EVENT HAS MEANING.
Thingshappenfora reason.Those withstrongConnectednesstalentsare sure of it.I have a
powerful convictionthateveryone isconnected.Whileeachpersonisresponsibleforhisorher own
judgmentsandactions,those withstrongConnectednessbelieveeveryone ispartof something
larger.Thisbelief implies certainresponsibilities.Iamaware of these responsibilitiescreatesmy
value system.Iam considerate,caring,andaccepting.Certain of the unityof humankind,I build
bridgesforpeople of differentcultures.I give otherscomfortthatthere isapurpose beyond
everydayexistence.My faithisstrong.It sustainsme andmy close friendsinthe face of life’s
mysteries.
ITS POWER AND EDGE People stronginthe Connectednessthemebuildbridgesbetweenpeopleand
groups,showingthemhowtorelate toand relyon eachother.Theyhelpothersfindmeaninginthe
unpredictabilityof the worldaroundthem, providingasense of comfortandstabilityinthe face of
uncertainty.Puttingitsimply,theirabilityto“connectthe dots”fromthe past, present,andfuture
can give othersperspective,guidance,andhope.