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StrengthsFinder Test

Halla74

Artisan Conquerer
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ESTP
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sx/so
My top 5 natural strengths are:

FORMAT = [Rank] / [Strengths] / [Description] / [Score]

NOTE: I bolded the times that I thought most relevant to my implementation of these skills, regardless of them being in my top 5 or bottom 5…

TOP 5 Natural Strengths:

[1] / [Strategic] / [People strong in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.] / [100]
[2] / [Self-Assurance] / [People strong in the Self-assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right.] / [100]
[3] / [Activator] / [People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They are often impatient] / [100]
[4] / [Arranger] / [People strong in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.] / [100]
[5] / [Command] / [People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.] / [98]

Bottom 5 Natural Strengths:

[30]/ [Ideation] / [People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. ] / [64]
[31] / [Connectedness] / [People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason. ] /[58]
[32] / [Context] / [People strong in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history. ] / [53]
[33] / [Deliberative] / [People strong in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles. ] / [53]
[34] / [Includer] / [People strong in the Inclusiveness theme are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them. ] / [47]

:solidarity:

-Halla74
 

OrangeAppled

Sugar Hiccup
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Messages
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INFP
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4w5
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sp/sx
The suspected patterns for types & their likely strengths/weaknesses are already emerging.
 

ygolo

My termites win
Joined
Aug 6, 2007
Messages
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1 Includer People strong in the Inclusiveness theme are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them. 100
2 Input People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information. 100
3 Learner People strong in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them. 100
4 Developer People strong in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements. 93
5 Analytical People strong in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation. 91
6 Intellection People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. 91
7 Ideation People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. 89
8 Relator People who are strong in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. 87
9 Fairness People strong in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They try to treat everyone in the world fairly by setting up clear rules and adhering to them. 87
10 Individualization People strong in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. 84
11 Deliberative People strong in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles. 84
12 Futuristic People strong in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future. 82
13 Belief People strong in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life. 80
14 Restorative People strong in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it. 80
15 Adaptability People strong in the Adaptability theme prefer to 'go with the flow.' They tend to be 'now' people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time. 78
16 Communication People strong in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters. 78
17 Maximizer People strong in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb. 76
18 Empathy People strong in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others' lives or others' situations. 73
19 Focus People strong in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act. 69
20 Harmony People strong in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don't enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement. 69
21 Arranger People strong in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity. 69
22 Context People strong in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history. 69
23 Responsibility People strong 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. 67
24 Significance People strong in the Significance theme want to be very important in the eyes of others. They are independent and want to be recognized. 67
25 Command People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions. 67
26 Conectedness People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason. 67
27 Discipline People strong in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create. 67
28 Competition People strong in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests. 67
29 Strategic People strong in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. 64
30 Self-Assurance People strong in the Self-assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right. 64
31 Activator People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They are often impatient. 64
32 Woo People strong 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. 62
33 Achiever People strong in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive. 53
34 Positivity People strong 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. 38

This list seems different from when I took the actual Clifton Strength's Finder many years ago. I think that is posted on here somewhere too. I need to dig it up for comparison.

EDIT: I found it here: http://www.typologycentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2869&p=83019&viewfull=1#post83019

Looks like ideation (now #7), futuristic (now #12), intellection (now#6), and strategic (now #29) dropped of my list of top 5, and were replaced by includer (now #1), learner (now #2), developer (now #4), and analytical (now #5). Input (now #2) remains a top 5 strength.

I suppose this is a major blow to the idea that these things are consistent over time. A lot can happen in six years.

Maybe I will dig up my of strengths finder books and see what the action plan here looks like.
 

ygolo

My termites win
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The "ideas for action" for my new top 5:
INCLUDER:
  • Consider roles in which you can take responsibility for representing voices that are not ususally heard. You will derive a great deal of satisfaction from being a spokesperson for these people.
  • Look for opportunities to bring together people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. You can be a leader in this area.
  • Help those who are new to an organization or group get to know other people. You will always be adept at quickly making people feel accpeted and involved.
  • As an anti-elitist, you may clash with those who feel they have earned the right to perks and power. Rather than disputing their claim, use your Includer insights to help everyone find common grounf and value in their contributions.
  • Acknowledge the dissonance you feel when you must be the bearer of bad new. Look for partners who can help you justify you position so you don't apologize or soften the message too much.
  • Not every person is loveable or even likable. While many of your friends or collegues may be put off by difficult people, you have a natural capacity to truly care for all people. Let others know that if they ever come to the end of their rope with a problematic individual, they can call on you to step in.
  • Choose roles in which you are continuously working and interacting with people. You will enjoy the challenge of making everyone feel important.
  • Partner with someone who has dominant Activator or Command talents. This person can help you when you have to deliver news that might hurt someone's feelings.
  • Realize that people will relate to each other through you. You are a conduit for information. You can interact with all parts and all people in a group and keep them effectively connected to each other.
  • Explain what we all have in common. Help others understand that to respect the differences among us (our diversity), we must begin by appreciating what we all share (our similarities)
INPUT:
  • Look for jobs in which you are charged with acquiring new information each day, such as teaching, research, or journalism.
  • Devise a system to store and easily locate information. This can be as simple as a file for all the articles you have clipped or as sophisticated as a computer database.
  • Partner with someone with dominant Focus or Discipline talents. This person will help you stay on track when your inquisitiveness leads you down intriguing but distracting avenues.
  • Your mind is open and absorbent. You naturally soak up information in the same way that a sponge soaks up water. But just as the primary purpose of the sponge is not to permanently contain what it absorbs, neither should your mind simply store information. Input without output can lead to stagnation. As you gather and absorb information, be aware of the individuals and groups that can most benefit from your knowledge, and be intentional about sharing with them.
  • You might naturally be an exceptional repository of facts, data, and ideas. If that's the case, don't be afraid to position yourself as an expert. By simply following your Input talents, you could become known as the authority in your field.
  • Remember that you must be more than just a collector of information. At some point, you'll need to leverage this knowledge and turn it into action. Make a point of identifying the facts and data that would be most valuable to others, and use this information to their advantage.
  • Identify your areas of specialization, and actively seek more information about them.
  • Schedule time to read books and articles that stimulate you.
  • Deliberately increase your vocabulary. Collect new words, and learn the meaning of each of them.
  • Identify situations in which you can share the information you have collected with other people. Also make sure to let your friends and colleagues know that you enjoy answering their questions.
LEARNER:
  • Refine how you learn. For example, you might learn best by teaching; if so seek out opportunities to present to others. You might learn best through quiet reflection; if so, find this quiet time.
  • Develop ways to track the progress of your learning. If there are distinct levels or stages of learning within a discipline or skill, take a moment to celebrate your progression from one level to the next. If no such levels exist, create them for yourself.
  • 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 action. Take this responsibility seriously.
  • Seek roles that require some form of technical competence. You will enjoy the process of acquiring and maintaining this expertise.
  • As far as possible, shift your career toward a field with constantly changing technologies or regulations. You will be energized by the challenge of keeping up.
  • Because you are not threatened by unfamiliar information, you might excel in a consulting role (either internal or external) in which you are paid to go into new situations and pick up new competencies or languages quickly.
  • Research supports a link between learning and performance. When people have the opportunity to learn and grow, they are more productive and loyal. Look for ways to measure the degree to which you and others feel that your learning needs are being met, to create individualized learning milestones, and to reward achievements in learning.
  • At work, take advantage of programs that subsidize your learning. Your organization may be willing to pay for part or all of your instructional coursework or for certifications. Ask your manager for information about scholarships and other educational opportunities.
  • Honor your desire to learn. Take advantage of adult learning opportunities in your community. Discipline yourself to sign up for at least one academic or adult learning course a year.
  • Time disappears and your attention intensifies when you are immersed in studying or learning. Allow yourself to "follow the trail" by scheduling learning sessions during periods of time that will not be interrupted by pressing engagements.
DEVELOPER:
  • Make a list of people you have helped learn and grow. Look at this list often, and remind yourself of the effect you have on the world.
  • Seek roles in which your primary responsibilities include facilitating growth. Teaching, coaching, or managing roles might prove especially satisfying to you.
  • Notice when others succeed and tell them. Be specific about what you saw. Your detailed observations of what lead to their victory will enhance their growth.
  • Identify the mentor or mentors who recognized something special inside you. Take the time to thank them for helping you develop, even if this means tracking down a former schoolteacher and sending him or her a letter.
  • Partner with someone with strong individualization talent. This person can help you see where each person's greatest talents lie. Without this help, your Developer instincts might lead you to encourage people to grow in which they lack talent.
  • Carefully avoid supporting someone who is consistently struggling in his or her role. In such instances, the most development action you can take is to encourage him or her to find a different role--a role that fits.
  • You will always be compelled to mentor more people than is possible. To fulfill this inner drive while maintaining a primary mentoring focus, consider the impact of being the "mentor for the moement." Many of the most poignant and memorable developmental moments occur when the right words are delivered at the right time--words that clarify understanding, reignite a passion, open eyes to an opportunity, and change life course.
  • Don't over invest in loosing causes. Your natural inclination to see the best in people and situations can create a blind spot that will keep you from moving on to more opportune situations.
  • Your developer talents might lead you to become so invested in the growth of others that you ignore your own development. Remember, that you cannot give what you do not have. If you want to have a bigger impac on the well-being and growth of others, you will need to keep growing yourself. Find a mentor or coach who can invest in you.
  • Make a list of people you would like to help develop. Write what you would consider to be each person's strengths. Schedule time to meet with each of them regularly--even if for only 15 minutes--and make a point of discussion their goals and their strengths.
ANALYTICAL:
  • Choose work in which you have to analyze data, find patterns, and organize ideas. For example, you might excel in marketing, financial or medical research or in database management, editing, or risk management.
  • Whatever you role, identify credible sources on which you can rely. You are at your best when you have well researched sources of information and numbers to support your logic. For example, identify the most helpful books, websites, or publications that can serve as references.
  • Your mind is constantly working and producing insightful analysis. Are others aware of that? Find the best way of expressing your thoughts: writing, one-on-one conversation, group discussions, public lectures or presentations. Put value to your thoughts by communicating them.
  • Make sure your accumulation and analysis of information always leads to application and implementation. If you don't naturally do this, find a partner that pushes you from theory to practice, from thinking to doing. This person will help ensure that you analysis doesn't turn into paralysis.
  • Take an academic course that will expand your analytical talents. Specifically, study people whose logic you admire.
  • You can be particularly helpful to those who are struggling to organize large quantities of data or having a hard time bringing structure to their ideas.
  • Partner with someone who has strong activator talents. This person's impatience will move you through the analytical phase to the action phase.
  • You may remain skeptical till you see solid proof. Your skepticism ensures validity, but others may take it personally. Help others understand that your skepticism is primarily about data, not people.
  • Look for patterns in data. See if you can find a motif, precedent, or relationship in the scores or numbers. By connecting the dots in the data and inferring a causal link, you be able to help others see patterns.
  • Help others understand that your analytical approach will often require data and other information to logically back up new ideas they might suggest.
 

Southern Kross

Away with the fairies
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so/sp
The suspected patterns for types & their likely strengths/weaknesses are already emerging.
I noticed too. I was waiting for someone more patient than me to go through things an outline out the specific patterns... :whistling:
 

small.wonder

So she did.
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sx/so
Belief - 91
Relator - 89
Self-Assurance - 87
Command - 80
Learner - 80

Competition - 38
Woo - 36
Achiever - 36
Harmony - 36
Positivity - 29

These are mine. Though these long tests get boring quickly, so I'm unsure how much I was just *click, click* "okay already". :shrug:
 

Forever_Jung

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ESFJ
I got a very INFP result, especially when you look at my bottom five.

Top 10

1. Ideation
2. Intellection
3. Belief
4. Learner
5. Relator
6. Developer
7. Input
8. Empathy
9. Communication
10. Harmony

Bottom 5:

1. Strategic
2. Discipline
3. Focus
4. Command
5. Achiever
 

Capsaicin

New member
Joined
Jul 13, 2013
Messages
45
MBTI Type
ISTJ
Enneagram
1w9
Strongest:

1. Belief - 87


2. Deliberative - 84


3. Competition - 78


4. Fairness - 78


5. Focus - 76


6. Intellection - 73


7. Activator - 73


8. Discipline - 71


9. Includer - 71


10. Command - 71


Weakest:

1. Woo - 18


2. Empathy - 20


3. Positivity - 33


4. Maximizer - 38


5. Connectedness -38
 

mudrost

New member
Joined
Oct 12, 2013
Messages
2
MBTI Type
ENFP
Enneagram
4w3
Instinctual Variant
sx/so
Top 10 Strengths

1 Ideation 98%
2 Futuristic 91%
3 Learner 91%
4 Significance 89%
5 Relator 89%
6 Input 87%
7 Intellection 84%
8 Adaptability 84%
9 Developer 84%
10 Individualization 84%

Top 5 Weaknesses

30 Achiever 53%
31 Fairness 51%
32 Discipline 47%
33 Focus 44%
34 Deliberative 36%
 

baccheion

New member
Joined
Jan 10, 2013
Messages
777
Strengths:

93% Ideation
93% Input
89% Intellection
87% Futuristic
87% Belief

Weaknesses:

24% Discipline
24% Communication
31% Competition
33% Context
33% Focus
 

Galena

Silver and Lead
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I was in a very, very different place when I last did this, so just for fun...

Old results:
The 100%'s, all tied in first:

Includer
Ideation
Fairness
Intellection
Input

The next five down:

Activator: 98
Futuristic: 93
Significance: 93
Communication: 91
Analytical: 89

Now results:

1. Ideation
2. Competition
3. Intellection
4. Significance
5. Activator
6. Restorative

Eat that, type patterns.
 

hjgbujhghg

I am
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sx/so
This was really interesting!

Rank Strengths ... 5 highest:
1 Ideation People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. 96
2 Significance People strong in the Significance theme want to be very important in the eyes of others. They are independent and want to be recognized. 96
3 Context People strong in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history. 91
4 Intellection People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. 89
5 Futuristic People strong in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.

5 Lowest:
30 Positivity People strong 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. 47
31 Woo People strong 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. 44
32 Deliberative People strong in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles. 44
33 Activator People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They are often impatient. 42
34 Discipline People strong in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create. 38
 

Ene

Active member
Joined
Aug 16, 2012
Messages
3,574
MBTI Type
iNfj
Enneagram
5w4
My Ranks

From Highest to Lowest:

Edit: this is too long. I'm cutting out the mid scores, everything between 60-80

1 Conectedness People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.100...is this an Ni thing?

2 Developer People strong in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements. 100 [Fe thing?]

3 Intellection People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. 100 [Ti thing?]

4 Communication People strong in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters. 98

5 Belief People strong in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life. 98

6 Learner People strong in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them. 96

7 Individualization People strong in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. 96

8 Includer People strong in the Inclusiveness theme are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them. 93

9 Futuristic People strong in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future. 91 [Ni again?]

10 Activator People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They are often impatient. 89 [Se?]

11 Self-Assurance People strong in the Self-assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right. 89

12 Responsibility People strong 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. 87

13 Strategic People strong in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. 84

14 Ideation People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. 82

15 Significance People strong in the Significance theme want to be very important in the eyes of others. They are independent and want to be recognized. 82

16 Restorative People strong in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it. 82

17 Positivity People strong 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. 82

18 Focus People strong in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act. 82 Clic

19 Deliberative People strong in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles. 82

20 Input People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information. 80

Weaker areas:

31 Discipline People strong in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create. 62

32 Competition People strong in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests. 58

33 Relator People who are strong in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. 58

34 Woo People strong 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. 48
 
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RaptorWizard

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Rank Strengths Description Score Video explanation
1 Intellection People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. 91 Click Me
2 Command People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions. 84 Click Me
3 Ideation People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. 82 Click Me
4 Input People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information. 80 Click Me

 

CrazyWood69

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Did you ever try the HIGH5 Free Strengths Test?
It differs from other tests like StrengthsFinder 2.0 or MBTI Myers Briggs.
As for me, it is much easier to pass, but it also gives you the most accurate and detailed report.
 
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