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Strengths Insight Report SURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 06-19-2015 Roma Grace French Your Top 5 Themes Analytical Strategic Learner Achiever Responsibility Analytical Shared Theme Description People who are especially talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation. Your Personalized Strengths Insights What makes you stand out? It’s very likely that you are keenly aware of the many factors that contribute to an environment or an outcome. You routinely consider productivity, profit, academic grades, returns on financial investments, or sports statistics. As you examine the data and facts, you probably identify areas in need of redesign, upgrades, improvements, or renovation. By nature, you periodically enjoy conversations with people who think deeply about things or are comfortable sharing their views. Depending on the group, you may bring to these sessions a level of reasoning that certain individuals appreciate and value. Chances are good that you may apply principles of sound reasoning when conducting an in-depth study of a person, situation, problem, or topic. If so, your findings are precise and relevant. Instinctively, you think carefully about particular matters. You might enjoy reflecting on certain people and/or circumstances in your life. Perhaps you rely less on emotion and more on logic to draw reasonable conclusions about specific issues. You may tend to use your mind rather than your heart when critical judgments must be made. Sometimes you are most comfortable when you are alone with your thoughts. Maybe you have little need to be constantly surrounded by talkative people. Driven by your talents, you may enjoy activities when things makes sense. Perhaps you gravitate to tasks where facts, events, processes, or ideas are methodically outlined. 728039870 (Roma Grace French) © 2000, 2006-2012 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. 1

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Strengths Insight ReportSURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 06-19-2015

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Your Top 5 Themes

AnalyticalStrategicLearnerAchieverResponsibility

AnalyticalShared Theme Description

People who are especially talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They havethe ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights

What makes you stand out?

It’s very likely that you are keenly aware of the many factors that contribute to an environment or anoutcome. You routinely consider productivity, profit, academic grades, returns on financialinvestments, or sports statistics. As you examine the data and facts, you probably identify areas inneed of redesign, upgrades, improvements, or renovation. By nature, you periodically enjoyconversations with people who think deeply about things or are comfortable sharing their views.Depending on the group, you may bring to these sessions a level of reasoning that certain individualsappreciate and value. Chances are good that you may apply principles of sound reasoning whenconducting an in-depth study of a person, situation, problem, or topic. If so, your findings are preciseand relevant. Instinctively, you think carefully about particular matters. You might enjoy reflecting oncertain people and/or circumstances in your life. Perhaps you rely less on emotion and more on logicto draw reasonable conclusions about specific issues. You may tend to use your mind rather thanyour heart when critical judgments must be made. Sometimes you are most comfortable when youare alone with your thoughts. Maybe you have little need to be constantly surrounded by talkativepeople. Driven by your talents, you may enjoy activities when things makes sense. Perhaps yougravitate to tasks where facts, events, processes, or ideas are methodically outlined.

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StrategicShared Theme Description

People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Facedwith any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights

What makes you stand out?

By nature, you occasionally aim for the topmost title or prize. With some forethought, perhaps yougenerate alternate tactics. Your options may give you an edge over people whose performances orresults are being compared to yours. Instinctively, you may be viewed by some people as aninnovative and original thinker. Perhaps your ability to generate options causes others to see there ismore than one way to attain an objective. Now and then, you help certain individuals select the bestalternative after having weighed the pros and cons in light of prevailing circumstances or availableresources. It’s very likely that you may have little difficulty finding the right words at the right time toexpress what you are thinking or feeling. Maybe you can present your concepts in a reasonable,orderly, or methodical way. Perhaps you generate a few options for others to consider. As a result,certain individuals might say you know how to get your ideas across to people. Driven by your talents,you might notice that the right word enters your mind exactly when you need it. Perhaps your comfortwith language makes the oral or written exchange of ideas or feelings almost effortless. Chances aregood that you occasionally demonstrate an ease with language. Sometimes you effortlessly verbalizeyour thoughts. You might delight in the opportunity to share your insights. Maybe you deriveexceptional pleasure from actively participating in conversations as long as group members proposeideas, seek solutions, or debate issues.

LearnerShared Theme Description

People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want tocontinuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights

What makes you stand out?

Driven by your talents, you sometimes devote your entire attention to specific tasks you desire tocomplete. From time to time, you study what needs to be done and how you can tackle particularassignments. To some extent, your curiosity draws you to interesting sources of information: people,printed materials, the Internet, formal classes, casual conversations, or personal experiences. Youmight be happier when you know a few more things today than you knew yesterday. It’s very likelythat you might not allow many distractions to interrupt your intense thinking when you are working ontasks that match your expertise or pique — that is, arouse or excite — your curiosity. Chances aregood that you may notice that certain people turn to you for guidance. Maybe your willingness to

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share the knowledge you have gained over the years partially explains the fondness they have foryou. Some individuals might have benefited from what you have read, observed, or experienced.Because of your strengths, you may devote yourself to things that intrigue you. Sometimes yourattention intensifies if you are encouraged to immerse yourself in a specific activity or topic. By nature,you may value certain kinds of education and scholarship. Sometimes your thirst for knowledgecauses you to explore particular topics of study. Once in a while, you specialize in a particular subject.Perhaps you welcome opportunities to acquire additional information, skills, or experiences toenhance your expertise or expand your mental storehouse of trivia.

AchieverShared Theme Description

People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and workhard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights

What makes you stand out?

Instinctively, you ordinarily take time and exert extra effort to comprehend what you are reading. Youprobably refuse to rush through written material. Why? You likely intend to commit to memory asmany facts and concepts as possible. It’s very likely that you tend to be a very good adviser to manyindividuals. When offering suggestions or asking questions, you probably are much more engaged,intense, and involved than usual. Because of your strengths, you may ignore distractions toconcentrate on your assignments. Sometimes you keep reading, researching, experimenting, orwriting until you know all you need to know about a particular subject. You might not rest until youhave mastered certain concepts, committed important information to memory, or completed specificcourse requirements. Driven by your talents, you might spend considerable time examining the detailsunderpinning an idea. Rather than rush through your research, perhaps you stick with it until you areconvinced everything makes sense. Chances are good that you might go through life gleaning bits ofinformation to add to your storehouse of knowledge. Perhaps this partially satisfies your need toexpand your thinking as well as broaden your skills. Rarely a stranger to hard work and long hours,you attempt to reinforce your grasp of a subject by reading, studying, discussing, or writing about it.From time to time, you may practice honing — that is, sharpening — a particular ability.

ResponsibilityShared Theme Description

People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of whatthey say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Your Personalized Strengths Insights

What makes you stand out?

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Because of your strengths, you may wish to have a broader range of control and accountability on thejob or in your personal life. By nature, you may be attracted to individuals whose honesty and integrityare above reproach. Perhaps you seek to penalize people who betray trust by taking things withoutpermission. Instinctively, you sometimes feel comfortable being open and honest about who you are.Maybe you avoid people who are less than truthful. You may prefer to spend time with individuals whospeak as candidly as you do about their strengths, shortcomings, hopes, failures, or successes.Driven by your talents, you might find it difficult to extinguish your impulse to work hard. Your feelingsof personal accountability might impel you to set few limits for yourself. Instead of watching the clock,you might lose track of time if immersed in simple or complex projects. Disregarding your official workschedule, you may stay late or arrive early to finish assignments. Perhaps you sense that you willsomehow accomplish whatever you said you would do. Chances are good that you periodicallycontemplate your obligations and responsibilities. Keeping your promises might be a priority.Somewhat thorough by nature, you may carefully consider what you need to do. Perhaps you can berelied upon to explore many angles of a situation before drawing conclusions, making decisions, ortaking action.

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Your Signature ThemesSURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 06-19-2015

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Many years of research conducted by The Gallup Organization suggest that the most effective peopleare those who understand their strengths and behaviors. These people are best able to developstrategies to meet and exceed the demands of their daily lives, their careers, and their families.

A review of the knowledge and skills you have acquired can provide a basic sense of your abilities,but an awareness and understanding of your natural talents will provide true insight into the corereasons behind your consistent successes.

Your Signature Themes report presents your five most dominant themes of talent, in the rank orderrevealed by your responses to StrengthsFinder. Of the 34 themes measured, these are your "topfive."

Your Signature Themes are very important in maximizing the talents that lead to your successes. Byfocusing on your Signature Themes, separately and in combination, you can identify your talents,build them into strengths, and enjoy personal and career success through consistent, near-perfectperformance.

AnalyticalYour Analytical theme challenges other people: “Prove it. Show me why what you are claiming istrue.” In the face of this kind of questioning some will find that their brilliant theories wither and die. Foryou, this is precisely the point. You do not necessarily want to destroy other people’s ideas, but youdo insist that their theories be sound. You see yourself as objective and dispassionate. You like databecause they are value free. They have no agenda. Armed with these data, you search for patternsand connections. You want to understand how certain patterns affect one another. How do theycombine? What is their outcome? Does this outcome fit with the theory being offered or the situationbeing confronted? These are your questions. You peel the layers back until, gradually, the root causeor causes are revealed. Others see you as logical and rigorous. Over time they will come to you inorder to expose someone’s “wishful thinking” or “clumsy thinking” to your refining mind. It is hopedthat your analysis is never delivered too harshly. Otherwise, others may avoid you when that “wishfulthinking” is their own.

StrategicThe Strategic theme enables you to sort through the clutter and find the best route. It is not a skill thatcan be taught. It is a distinct way of thinking, a special perspective on the world at large. Thisperspective allows you to see patterns where others simply see complexity. Mindful of these patterns,you play out alternative scenarios, always asking, “What if this happened? Okay, well what if this

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happened?” This recurring question helps you see around the next corner. There you can evaluateaccurately the potential obstacles. Guided by where you see each path leading, you start to makeselections. You discard the paths that lead nowhere. You discard the paths that lead straight intoresistance. You discard the paths that lead into a fog of confusion. You cull and make selections untilyou arrive at the chosen path—your strategy. Armed with your strategy, you strike forward. This isyour Strategic theme at work: “What if?” Select. Strike.

LearnerYou love to learn. The subject matter that interests you most will be determined by your other themesand experiences, but whatever the subject, you will always be drawn to the process of learning. Theprocess, more than the content or the result, is especially exciting for you. You are energized by thesteady and deliberate journey from ignorance to competence. The thrill of the first few facts, the earlyefforts to recite or practice what you have learned, the growing confidence of a skill mastered—this isthe process that entices you. Your excitement leads you to engage in adult learningexperiences—yoga or piano lessons or graduate classes. It enables you to thrive in dynamic workenvironments where you are asked to take on short project assignments and are expected to learn alot about the new subject matter in a short period of time and then move on to the next one. ThisLearner theme does not necessarily mean that you seek to become the subject matter expert, or thatyou are striving for the respect that accompanies a professional or academic credential. The outcomeof the learning is less significant than the “getting there.”

AchieverYour Achiever theme helps explain your drive. Achiever describes a constant need for achievement.You feel as if every day starts at zero. By the end of the day you must achieve something tangible inorder to feel good about yourself. And by “every day” you mean every single day—workdays,weekends, vacations. No matter how much you may feel you deserve a day of rest, if the day passeswithout some form of achievement, no matter how small, you will feel dissatisfied. You have aninternal fire burning inside you. It pushes you to do more, to achieve more. After eachaccomplishment is reached, the fire dwindles for a moment, but very soon it rekindles itself, forcingyou toward the next accomplishment. Your relentless need for achievement might not be logical. Itmight not even be focused. But it will always be with you. As an Achiever you must learn to live withthis whisper of discontent. It does have its benefits. It brings you the energy you need to work longhours without burning out. It is the jolt you can always count on to get you started on new tasks, newchallenges. It is the power supply that causes you to set the pace and define the levels of productivityfor your work group. It is the theme that keeps you moving.

ResponsibilityYour Responsibility theme forces you to take psychological ownership for anything you commit to, andwhether large or small, you feel emotionally bound to follow it through to completion. Your good namedepends on it. If for some reason you cannot deliver, you automatically start to look for ways to makeit up to the other person. Apologies are not enough. Excuses and rationalizations are totallyunacceptable. You will not quite be able to live with yourself until you have made restitution. This

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conscientiousness, this near obsession for doing things right, and your impeccable ethics, combine tocreate your reputation: utterly dependable. When assigning new responsibilities, people will look toyou first because they know it will get done. When people come to you for help—and they soonwill—you must be selective. Your willingness to volunteer may sometimes lead you to take on morethan you should.

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PEOPLE EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED IN THE ANALYTICAL THEME SEARCH FOR REASONS AND CAUSES. THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO THINK ABOUT ALL THE FACTORS THAT MIGHT AFFECT A SITUATION.

People with strong Analytical talents challenge others to “Prove it.” They take a critical approach to what others might quickly accept as truth. They search for the reasons why things are the way they are. They want to understand how certain patterns affect one another. How do they combine? What is the outcome? Does this outcome fit with the theory offered or the situation at hand? These are their questions. Others see them as logical and rigorous. Some may feel that they are negative or unnecessarily critical when they are simply trying to understand something. They bring an objective and dispassionate examination that enables them to find the root causes and effects, and then develop clear thoughts based on facts.

ITS POWER AND EDGE

Those with Analytical talents have valuable insights because they are able to uncover the essential facts needed for excellence in any endeavor. This type of thinking helps them and others become clearer about what excellence is and how it can be attained.

IF ANALYTICAL IS A DOMINANT THEME FOR YOU: IF ANALYTICAL IS A LESSER THEME FOR YOU:

Direct your logical, objective approach to find the reasons behind important decisions.

Take the time to identify credible sources you can rely on. Determine the most helpful books, websites, or other sources that can serve as references.

Choose assignments or work in which you are able to analyze data, find patterns, or organize ideas.

When you are working with a group to plan a new initiative or project, be involved in the early stages. You will be able to assess the feasibility and direction of the plan before it gets too far into the process.

Develop your Analytical skills by sharing ideas with outstanding analysts who specialize in your area.

Listen to people with strong Strategic, Belief, or Empathy talents. Their insights and intuitions are difficult to measure, but their assessments are often accurate and valuable nonetheless.

Accept that at times you will need to move before all the facts are in place.

Having less intense Analytical talents does not preclude you from rigorous thought or objective measurement. It may indicate that you more readily accept things at face value or rely more on your intuition.

Among your top themes, find those that help you uncover the objective truth. Arranger or Harmony talents, for example, may help you invite others to share their observations and opinions. Their perspectives may help you see the big picture.

When you are looking to solve a problem or discover the root cause of an issue, start at the end result and work backward (toward the root cause), continually asking: “Why?” You may need to repeat this question several times until the root cause of the problem becomes apparent.

You might perceive too much thinking or questioning to be “paralysis by analysis.” Be careful not to minimize or dismiss the value of asking good questions and thoughtfully examining the facts.

When you feel the itch to take action, pause to research objective sources and seek others’ advice.

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PEOPLE EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED IN THE STRATEGIC THEME CREATE ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO PROCEED. FACED WITH ANY GIVEN SCENARIO, THEY CAN QUICKLY SPOT THE RELEVANT PATTERNS AND ISSUES.

People with strong Strategic talents have the ability to sort through the clutter and find the best route. This is not a skill that can be taught. It is a distinct way of thinking — a special perspective on the world at large. This outlook allows them to see patterns where others simply see complexity. Mindful of these patterns, they are able to envision alternative scenarios, always asking, “What if this happened?” This recurring question helps them see, plan, and prepare for future situations. They see a way when others assume there is no way. Armed with this strategy, they strike forward.

ITS POWER AND EDGE

People with strong Strategic talents bring creative anticipation, imagination, and persistence to the groups and projects they work on. They can quickly weigh alternative paths and determine the one that will work best and most efficiently. They find the best route moving forward.

IF STRATEGIC IS A DOMINANT THEME FOR YOU: IF STRATEGIC IS A LESSER THEME FOR YOU:

Ask: “What if ?” Then select and strike.

Your greatest contribution to a group may be to discover the best path to success. Because you can do this quickly, it may look as if you are “winging it,” but explaining yourself along the way will help others understand what you see.

Schedule daily “quiet time” devoted to consideration of your current goals and strategies. This focused time away from the action might be the environment in which you are best able to think through the options to find the right course of action.

Trust your insights as much as possible.

Because you naturally consider options at such a fast pace, even you might not know how you came up with the strategy — but because of your exceptional talents, it will likely be successful.

Find a group that you think does important work and contribute your Strategic thinking. You can be a leader with your ideas.

Think about how you ask questions, set goals, and prepare for the future. Even if you lack the intensity of anticipation or imagination of the Strategic theme, you no doubt can plan and prepare for future situations.

When making a critical decision, research the topic and discuss the situation with people who have deep knowledge of the subject. Taking the time to investigate and gather information will broaden your options.

Among your top themes, find those that prompt you to be more strategic. Learner talents might guide you to new information. Woo talents might lead you to a new contact with new ideas to share. Communication talents might open you to new conversations that could expose you to a different approach. Context talents might help you find strategies that have been successful in the past.

Keep a detailed record of each strategy you use in all of the situations you encounter. As the number multiplies, you will amass a collection of viable options for various situations.

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PEOPLE EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED IN THE LEARNER THEME HAVE A GREAT DESIRE TO LEARN AND WANT TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE. THE PROCESS OF LEARNING, RATHER THAN THE OUTCOME, EXCITES THEM.

People with strong Learner talents constantly strive to learn and improve. The process of learning is as important to them as the knowledge they gain. Learners are energized by the steady and deliberate journey from ignorance to competence. They are excited by the thrill of learning new facts, beginning a new subject, and mastering an important skill. Learning builds their confidence. Having Learner as a dominant theme does not necessarily motivate someone to become a subject matter expert or strive for the respect that accompanies earning a professional or academic credential. The outcome of learning is less significant than “getting there.”

ITS POWER AND EDGE

People with strong Learner talents not only love to learn, but they also intuitively know how they learn best. They can learn quickly, and when focused, they can keep a group, team, and organization on the cutting edge.

IF LEARNER IS A DOMINANT THEME FOR YOU: IF LEARNER IS A LESSER THEME FOR YOU:

Continue to grow through learning.

Refine how you learn. If you learn best by teaching, seek out opportunities to instruct others. If you learn best through reflection, carve out this quiet time.

Designate yourself as an early adopter for new technology, such as a new point-of-sale or back-office system. You will learn quickly and be able to share important advances with your colleagues and peers.

Honor your desire to learn. If you can’t fulfill this need at work, take advantage of adult educational opportunities in your community. Discipline yourself to sign up for at least one new academic or adult learning course each year.

Be a catalyst for change. Others might be intimidated by new rules, new skills, or new circumstances. Your willingness to soak up this “newness” can calm their fears and spur them to engage. Take this responsibility seriously.

If you lack the intensity of the talents that comprise the Learner theme, it does not mean you can’t or won’t learn. It does mean that you probably don’t appreciate or enjoy the process that is often required for learning to take place.

Have a strategy in place to help keep your skills up-to-date and relevant in an ever-changing world.

You are more interested in the destination than the journey. Consider looking for roles that are oriented toward results rather than processes.

You may have other dominant talents you can lean on when you need to bring something new to the table. For example, Woo talents might open you to new people; Ideation talents might open you to new ideas; Input talents might open you to new resources or tools; and Strategic talents might open you to new possibilities or options.

Develop relationships with people who always seem to be on the cutting edge. They can keep you informed on the latest advancements in your field.

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PEOPLE EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED IN THE ACHIEVER THEME WORK HARD AND POSSESS A GREAT DEAL OF STAMINA. THEY TAKE IMMENSE SATISFACTION IN BEING BUSY AND PRODUCTIVE.

Achievers have a constant need for attainment. They have an internal fire burning inside them. It pushes them to do more, to achieve more. People with strong Achiever talents feel as if every day starts at zero. By the end of the day they must accomplish something meaningful to feel good about themselves. And “every day” means every single day — workdays, weekends, holidays, and even vacations. If the day passes without some form of achievement, no matter how small, Achievers feel dissatisfied. Upon finishing a challenging project, they rarely seek to be rewarded with a rest or an easy assignment. While they appreciate recognition for past achievements, their motivation lies in striving toward the next goal on the horizon.

ITS POWER AND EDGE

Achievers love to complete tasks, and they derive fulfillment from their accomplishments. Putting it simply, people with high Achiever have a strong inner drive — an innate source of intensity, energy, and power that enables them to push hard to get things done. As a result, they often set the pace and define productivity levels for the people around them.

IF ACHIEVER IS A DOMINANT THEME FOR YOU: IF ACHIEVER IS A LESSER THEME FOR YOU:

Direct your energy to achieve in all areas of your life.

Take advantage of your self-motivation by setting challenging goals. Set a more ambitious goal every time you finish a project.

Partner with someone with strong Discipline or Focus talents. This person can help you use your energy as efficiently as possible.

Take time to celebrate each success before moving on to the next item or task, even for just a few minutes.

Although you might be naturally equipped to work harder and longer than others, be sure to take regular breaks.

As much as possible, limit your commitments to tasks that are aligned with your highest priorities.

Make sure your to-do lists include things beyond work.

Think about how you get things done. Even if you lack the intensity or drive of the Achiever theme, you no doubt accomplish meaningful outcomes.

Among your top themes, find those that provide you with energy and motivation. Focus, Maximizer, or Responsibility talents may be the fire that can fuel your endeavors in the same way that the Achiever talents do for others.

If you have a smartphone or other mobile device, find a powerful app that can help you keep track of the important tasks you need to accomplish each day. Use this technology to push you toward completing your goals.

Look for collaborative roles. The drive of those around you can often be contagious. Gravitate to high producers, and their energy will often rub off on you.

Manage others’ expectations by helping them understand that though you are not afraid of hard work, your primary motivation is more about quality, commitment, or service.

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PEOPLE EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED IN THE RESPONSIBILITY THEME TAKE PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP OF WHAT THEY SAY THEY WILL DO. THEY ARE COMMITTED TO STABLE VALUES SUCH AS HONESTY AND LOYALTY.

People with strong Responsibility talents take psychological ownership for anything they commit to, whether it is large or small, and they feel emotionally bound to follow it through to completion. They keep their promises and honor their commitments. They don’t let people down, and they work very hard to fulfill all of their responsibilities and keep their word. Their conscientiousness, their drive for doing things right, and their impeccable ethics combine to create the reputation of being utterly dependable.

ITS POWER AND EDGE

The genius of those with strong Responsibility talents stems from the deep sense of dedication and ownership they feel toward the things they commit to. They are people of their word, and others know they can rely on and trust them.

IF RESPONSIBILITY IS A DOMINANT THEME FOR YOU: IF RESPONSIBILITY IS A LESSER THEME FOR YOU:

Take psychological ownership for the things that matter most to you.

Always check your schedule and your to-do list before taking on a new request. You will create a realistic opportunity to meet all of your commitments without overworking yourself, and you’ll demonstrate to others your serious approach to your responsibilities.

Keep volunteering for more duties than your experience seems to warrant. You thrive on new responsibilities and can deal with them very effectively.

Align yourself with others who share your sense of commitment. You will thrive when surrounded by others who take their responsibilities as seriously as you do.

Sometimes you need to remind yourself to say “no.” Because you are instinctively responsible, it might be very difficult to refuse opportunities. For this reason you must be selective.

Be your organization’s ethical watchdog by taking swift action to eliminate and prevent unethical behavior and publicly recognizing displays of strong ethics.

If Responsibility is a lesser theme for you, this does not mean that you are unwilling to make commitments or to act in an ethical manner. It may mean that you are naturally more proactive and find it more difficult to react and respond in a consistent manner.

Know what others expect of you. Consider your most important partners, colleagues, and customers. Interview them. Get to know what is important to them and what they expect from you. Routinely follow up to ensure these expectations have not changed.

Among your top themes, find those that help you meet and respond to others’ needs. Developer talents can help others grow. Activator talents can help you get others started. Positivity talents can help others feel better.

Employ external sources of motivation and accountability to help you get things done. Use technology, relational accountability, or your project management skills to get things done in a manner that satisfies others’ expectations.

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FOUR DOMAINS OF TEAM STRENGTH

EXECUTING INFLUENCING RELATIONSHIP BUILDING STRATEGIC THINKING

Those with dominant themes in the Executing domain know how to make things happen. When the team needs someone to implement a solution, these are the people who will work tirelessly to get it done. Those with a strength to execute have the ability to “catch” an idea and make it a reality.

Those with dominant themes in the Influencing domain help their team reach a much broader audience. These individuals can sell the team’s ideas inside and outside the organization. When the team needs someone to take charge, speak up, and make sure the group is heard, look to someone with the strength to influence.

Those with dominant themes in the Relationship Building domain can provide the essential glue to hold a team together. Without these strengths on a team, in many cases, the group is simply a composite of individuals. In contrast, team members with exceptional Relationship Building strength have the unique ability to help the group become much greater than the sum of its parts.

Those with dominant Strategic Thinking themes are the ones who keep the team focused on what could be. They are constantly absorbing and analyzing information and helping the team make better decisions. People with strength in this domain continually stretch the team’s thinking for the future.

Achiever

Arranger

Belief

Consistency

Deliberative

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Focus

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Communication

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Maximizer

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Adaptability

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Developer

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Harmony

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Individualization

Positivity

Relator

Analytical

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Ideation

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Learner

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