6. StrengthsFinder.com
Website is assessment tool; Access code in Book
Main tool we use now to understand & maximize team
Based on 40 years of Gallup research, taken by millions
Focusing on Strengths = “6 times like to be engaged in
jobs & 3 times like to report excellent quality of life”
“Key to human dev. is building on who you ALREADY
are.”
7. What Strengths Are ...
StrengthsFinder author Tom Rath says:
TALENT (a natural way of thinking, feeling, behaving)
x INVESTMENT (time spent practicing, developing
skills & building knowledge base
= STRENGTH (ability to consistently provide near-
perfect performance)
8. Using My Strengths
Gives me language to talk to others
Understand what roles & positions may not be best
How to refine, bolster and USE them consciously
Leveraging others strengths
10. How We Use Them
Every team member takes assessment
Post it for our team to see
Do quick assessment & introduce book guide
Common language to talk about what we’re good at
Understand each other & utilize & maximize team
11. Our Top Strengths
11 - Strategic
10 - Learners
8 - Realtor, Individualization, Ideation, Input
“Strengths-Based Leadership” puts us in “Strategic
Thinking” group
13. Tips for Getting The
Most Out of These Tools
Remember, they are simply tools & specific ones
They are not a complete picture of you
Read and understand others types, not just yours
Find someone to discuss it with
14. Tips for Getting The
Most Out of These Tools
Talk to your significant other
Check out career & relationship suggestions
Application is key & how it applies
Don’t go overboard; Remember balance
15. Let’s Talk
Post your Strengths at MakeWaves2012.com
Look for Slides, Recording, Links Tomorrow
