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Strengths Insight Report
SURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 01-18-2013
Scott Shannon
A note of caution: Because many of your StrengthsFinder responses were neutral, the themes listed
are based only on the pairs of descriptors to which you did respond with something other than a
neutral response. Some people do not choose one descriptor from any given pair because they feel
that neither — or both — descriptors fit them well. While this is acceptable, it does mean that any
feedback you might receive that is based on these results may not be as personalized as it would be if
your results were stronger. Please keep this in mind when you consider how well you feel your top
five themes describe you.
Your Top 5 Themes
Woo
Communication
Competition
Activator
Positivity
Woo
Shared Theme Description
People who are especially talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and
winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with
another person.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights
What makes you stand out?
Chances are good that you may feel the absence of your friends more deeply than some people do.
Perhaps you long for the emotional support these individuals provide when miles separate you or
circumstances make communication impossible. Instinctively, you sometimes enjoy being the person
who gets people talking. When outsiders or newcomers have little or nothing to say, you might find a
way to involve some of them in the dialogue. Driven by your talents, you periodically pine — that is,
yearn or intensely long — to be with your friends. When this is impossible, you may become more
determined to draw newcomers and/or outsiders into your discussions. It’s very likely that you might
derive less satisfaction from your work or studies when you are separated from your friends. Perhaps
partnering with them motivates you to work hard to complete tasks or reach goals. Because of your
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strengths, you now and then expend a lot of mental, physical, or emotional energy earning the
affection of individuals. Perhaps you want others to feel the same fondness for you that you naturally
feel for them.
Communication
People who are especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their
thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.
It’s very likely that you may be drawn to discussing issues and ideas with others. Perhaps you avoid
or excuse yourself from situations where one person monopolizes the conversation. Because of your
strengths, you might rely on the diverse viewpoints of certain teammates to spark conversations that
produce exciting ideas. Perhaps you agree that “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” — that
when everyone asks questions, offers solutions, describes situations, or raises issues, the group’s
collective intelligence may exceed that of any single person. Driven by your talents, you sometimes
amuse people with your stories. Perhaps you have special techniques for enlivening conversations so
everyone involved has fun. Chances are good that you may relish opportunities to consider the
thoughts or feelings of others. You might feel most engaged in a conversation when you are listening.
Your best contribution might be to remember the ideas or observations people share with one
another. Later you sometimes amaze them. Why? You might know so much about their dreams,
concerns, problems, interests, or viewpoints. “How do you know that?” a few ask. “I just listen,” you
may reply. By nature, you may be drawn to conferences, seminars, or classes where ideas about how
to make specific things better are exchanged. Perhaps you enjoy telling others about the upgrades
you have made. Maybe you emphasize some ways you increased efficiency.
Competition
People who are especially talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against the
performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.
Driven by your talents, you may be motivated to vie against people for the top award or the best
score. Winning sometimes makes you eager to repeatedly test your knowledge, skills, or talents.
Perhaps knowing that scores, ratings, or rankings are being tallied keeps you interested in selected
activities. If these measurements are missing, you might struggle to stay fully interested. Because of
your strengths, you occasionally choose to work with a group rather than by yourself. You might be
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motivated to help your team be the very best or win the top prize. By nature, you may be the person
on the team who works hard to capture top honors. Sometimes your goals include distinctions such as
a berth on the all-star team or the Most Valuable Player award. Instinctively, you may be earnest
about helping people be the very best at something. Perhaps you gravitate to individuals who share
your strong work ethic. Sometimes you feel an inclination to spend time with people whose desire to
capture the top prize matches your intense drive to win. Chances are good that you sometimes
partner with others to earn the honors given to champions. Perhaps you enjoy being the team
member who creates plans or coordinates the use of time, money, people, and/or other resources.
Activator
People who are especially talented in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning
thoughts into action. They are often impatient.
Driven by your talents, you might be the human spark plug on your team. That is, you may inspire or
energize people to dedicate themselves to a task. Once a course of action is chosen, perhaps you are
the person who says, “We’ve talked long enough. Let’s get started right now. Why wait? Let’s just do
it!” Instinctively, you might work hard to be the victor, regardless of whether you are your team’s
leader or simply a team member. To some extent, you energize people so they deliver winning
performances. By nature, you periodically issue direct orders to certain individuals. Some may feel
you are overstepping the bounds of your authority or are being a bit bossy. Perhaps this is just your
way of influencing some people to apply their time or energy to the task at hand. It’s very likely that
you may find that you easily energize people. You might be determined to generate enthusiasm about
projects, events, or activities. Because of your strengths, you occasionally throw newcomers or
outsiders off balance by pressing them to talk with you. Sometimes you intentionally do this. Other
times you may be unaware of how forceful you are. Although you might be eager to get things moving
or completed, you might try to temper your demanding style. Perhaps you want certain people to like
you as well as do what you tell them to do.
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.
Instinctively, you now and then have moments when you are keenly aware of things around you.
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Perhaps you choose to experience life to the fullest. By nature, you may exhibit a genuine fondness
for all types of people. Some newcomers and/or outsiders might intrigue you to such a degree that
you start talking with them. Occasionally you are the person who puts them at ease with a smile, an
encouraging word, or a compliment. Because of your strengths, you can live peacefully with different
types of people. You attempt to cooperate with them. Perhaps you welcome newcomers into your life.
You sometimes help them fit into the group. Some may permit you to draw them into casual chitchat
or serious discussions. Now and then, talking with strangers energizes you. Chances are good that
you enjoy discovering as much as you can about the people you meet. You are friendly and enjoy
socializing. You quickly put at ease those you are meeting for the first time or the tenth time. It’s very
likely that you may accept individuals just as they are. Maybe this is one reason why you seem to get
along with more people than others can. Sometimes you move beyond tolerating people to enjoying
their company.
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