tl;dr My top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Activator (I like turning ideas into action now), Communication (I'm great at explaining things and connecting with words), Individualization (I really see and value what makes each person unique and how we can work together best), Strategic (I quickly spot patterns to find the best way forward), and Achiever (I'm driven, love being productive, and really need to get things done). My strengths lean heavily into the Influencing domain, which means I naturally take charge, speak up, and make sure others are heard. Basically, I'm a proactive, articulate person who gets results by understanding people and finding smart strategies.

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My CliftonStrengths - CliftonStrengths® Top 5 for Guadalupe

My CliftonStrengths - You lead with Influencing CliftonStrengths® themes.

My CliftonStrengths - Your CliftonStrengths by Domain

My CliftonStrengths - HOW YOU CAN THRIVE WITH YOUR TOP CLIFTONSTRENGTHS

My CliftonStrengths - Your CliftonStrengths® 34 Theme Sequence

My CliftonStrengths - Signature Themes

CliftonStrengths® Top 5 for Guadalupe

You lead with Influencing CliftonStrengths® themes.

You know how to take charge, speak up and make sure others are heard.

Your CliftonStrengths by Domain

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE WITH YOUR TOP CLIFTONSTRENGTHS

Activator

Be the catalyst. When others are stuck, make a decision and get going.

Communication

Use your gift for stimulating conversation to connect with and inspire others.

Individualization

Appreciate the uniqueness in each person you meet.

Strategic

Always have at least three options in mind so you can adapt if circumstances change.

Achiever

Bring intensity and effort to the most important areas of your life.

Positivity

Help others see the humor and positive side of life.

Woo

Spend time every day interacting with people.

Includer

Stretch the circle wider. Find ways to get more people involved.

Arranger

Improve effectiveness and efficiency by reorganizing resources.

Command

Be ready to take charge when others waver.

You Are Uniquely Powerful

Your unique sequence of CliftonStrengths and the personalized Strengths Insights in this report are the result of your answers to the CliftonStrengths assessment.

We designed this report to help you learn more about your most dominant CliftonStrengths: what they are, how they interact and how to use them to succeed.

What do the colors mean?

Each of the 34 CliftonStrengths fits into one of four domains. These domains describe how CliftonStrengths helps you execute, influence others, build relationships, and absorb and think about information.

1. Activator

What Is Activator?

“When can we start?” This is a recurring question for Activators. People with strong Activator talents are impatient for action. They may concede that analysis has its uses or that debate and discussion can occasionally yield some valuable insights, but deep down they know that only action is real. Once a decision is made, they must act. Others may worry that “there are still some things we don’t know,” but this doesn’t seem to slow Activators down. They make a decision, take action, look at the result and learn. The bottom line is this: Activators know they will be judged not by what they say or what they think, but by what they get done. This does not frighten them. It energizes them.

Why Your Activator Is Unique

Because of your strengths, you notice that people heed your demands. What you say and how you say it can even frighten and threaten people. You probably have used this effect to influence individuals to do what you want.

It’s very likely that you are aware that people say you can be both domineering and threatening. When situations require forcefulness, you use it to your advantage. This is especially true when you aim to influence someone or an entire group to move to action.

Driven by your talents, you may feel jubilant about life when you can lead the charge, design a project, roll out a program, or rally people to work on a cause.

By nature, you may enjoy launching projects, diving into assignments, or starting new jobs. Sometimes you are the person who motivates others to begin tasks. To some degree, you gravitate to difficult-to-reach goals and relish taking charge. Perhaps you choose to forge ahead rather than wait for someone in authority to give you permission.

Instinctively, you now and then boost some people’s spirits by bringing up a key point they shared with you. Perhaps you sense that certain individuals feel a bit more special when you listen to them and spotlight something they said.

How Activator Blends With Your Other Top Five Strengths

ACTIVATOR + COMMUNICATION

Some people talk, and some people act. You do both. You use words to inspire others to get started and keep moving.

ACTIVATOR + INDIVIDUALIZATION

You always want people to take action and do something, and you want their actions to be aligned with who they are.

ACTIVATOR + STRATEGIC

Your urge to take action as soon as possible is complemented by your urge to consider all possible courses of action.

ACTIVATOR + ACHIEVER

With urgent initiative, you push others to get started so that a critical job will get finished as soon as possible.

Apply Your Activator to Succeed

Be the person who helps others take action to succeed.

When you see someone do something excellent, tell them right away. This positive reinforcement of their actions can help motivate them to repeat what they did.

Remember that not everyone is as ready as you are to jump into action. Make sure those around you are prepared to act so they can meet your energy with excitement instead of fear.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. You want to do things now, rather than simply talk about them.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING ACTIVATOR

You are a catalyst. You naturally know how to turn ideas into action, and you make things happen. Your energy can be contagious and engaging.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Be the catalyst. When others are stuck, make a decision and get going.

• Record your insights or revelations when you have them so you can act on them later.
• Take responsibility for your intensity. Your drive to make things happen can be the push that people and groups need to move from discussion to action.
• Put yourself in situations where you can make things happen. Your energy and tempo will engage you and the people you work with.
• Take on the role of asking for action items in meetings. Be the one who forces the group to commit to next steps before the meeting is over.
• Find work that allows you to make your own decisions and act on them. In particular, look for startup or turnaround opportunities.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• Sometimes you might charge ahead and act without a solid plan. Before making a major decision, think about challenging yourself to consider alternatives and weigh options first.
• The force of your urging people to take action might make them feel overwhelmed and pressured to act before they are comfortable. Remember that others may not feel that same urgency, and some people will need more time to think before they act.

2. Communication

What Is Communication?

People with strong Communication talents like to explain, describe, host, present and write. Using their natural talents, they bring ideas and events to life. They turn thoughts and actions into stories, images, examples and metaphors. They want their information — whether an idea, an event, a discovery or a lesson — to captivate the audience. This drives them to hunt for the perfect phrase and draws them toward dramatic words and powerful statements, which is why people like listening to them. Their word pictures pique interest, provide clarity and inspire others to act.

Why Your Communication Is Unique

Driven by your talents, you are loquacious — that is, fond of talking. You gain people’s attention by sharing news and passing along information. You are apt to tell elaborate stories about your personal adventures or professional experiences. Your stories can illustrate abstract ideas, theories, or concepts. They can serve as examples of what to do and what not to do. Regardless of their intended purpose, your tales generally amuse and entertain listeners.

Chances are good that you welcome the opportunity to regale people with your stories. Witty and engaging, your verbal exchanges generate excitement. You frequently capture and keep your audience’s attention. It’s very likely that you might take part in thought-filled conversations with selected colleagues or classmates. Together, you may sift through possibilities. Sometimes you assess the pros and cons of each person’s innovative theories, suggestions, or proposals. During these verbal exchanges, ideas occasionally expand, narrow, or take on new forms. Perhaps you thrive in settings where most people feel safe thinking out loud.

Because of your strengths, you enjoy chance encounters with friends and strangers. You engage them in conversation. Rarely are you at a loss for words. You delight in all kinds of dialogues, discussions, and verbal exchanges. You are apt to move swiftly from person to person, taking time to briefly chat with each individual.

Instinctively, you keep the dialogue going when talking with visionaries about what will be possible in the distant future. You customarily share your own experiences, examples, or stories to make a point. You ask questions and seek explanations to help forward-looking thinkers refine their imaginative propositions.

How Communication Blends With Your Other Top Five Strengths

COMMUNICATION + ACTIVATOR

Some people talk, and some people act. You do both. You use words to inspire others to get started and keep moving.

COMMUNICATION + INDIVIDUALIZATION

You make sure that your message is understood because you understand the uniqueness of each person you speak to.

COMMUNICATION + STRATEGIC

You have many stories in your repertoire, but you sort through all of them to find the perfect one for each situation.

COMMUNICATION + ACHIEVER

Others can count on you to deliver results and to deliver the message. You will get the job done and get the story told.

Apply Your Communication to Succeed

Help people put their ideas into words.

Capture other people’s thoughts in words and relay them back to these individuals. This will help you connect with people by bringing attention to and refining their messages.

If you are in a group, volunteer to summarize any necessary communication after a meeting or social gathering. With your ability to clarify what others say, you bring attention to what needs to be heard.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You generally find it easy to put your thoughts into words. You are a good conversationalist and presenter.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING COMMUNICATION

You are good at capturing people’s attention by what you say and how you say it. Your ability to find words for your own and others’ thoughts and feelings highlights important messages and helps you make meaningful connections.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Use your gift for stimulating conversation to connect with and inspire others.

• Monitor your audience. Carefully watch how they react to what you say and what engages them. Identify the words and phrases that caught their attention. Refine your upcoming presentations, conversations and speeches to focus on these highlights.
• Keep getting smarter about the words you use. They are a critical currency for you. Spend them wisely, and monitor their impact.
• Take your Communication talents to the level of strength by developing your knowledge and expertise in specific areas. You can be highly effective and influential when your message has substance.
• Keep your best stories top of mind, and practice telling them so you get better each time. You excel at capturing people’s attention.
• Use your talents to build consensus among your peers. Get them talking, and help them put their ideas or feelings into words.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• Because you are naturally verbal and instinctively share your thoughts, you may not realize when you are monopolizing a discussion. Try to be mindful of when other people have something to say, and consider pausing so they can say it.
• Remember that your words are not always enough to motivate others. Take time to listen and pay attention to what others are saying — and not saying.

3. Individualization

What Is Individualization?

People with strong Individualization talents understand and are intrigued by others’ unique qualities. Impatient with generalizations, they focus on the differences among individuals. They instinctively observe each person’s style and motivation, how each thinks, and how each builds relationships. They keenly observe other people’s strengths and draw out the best in each person. Their Individualization talents help them build productive teams. While some search for the perfect team “structure” or “process,” these employees know instinctively that the secret to great teams is casting by individual strengths — so that everyone can do a lot of what they already do well.

Why Your Individualization Is Unique

Because of your strengths, you understand what makes each person unique. You also know how to take apart an object or trace the steps of a process. You combine your knowledge about people with your insights about the inner workings of things. This explains why you can help individuals with different talents, experiences, expertise, and skills find ways to cooperate with one another.

Driven by your talents, you automatically ask individuals questions to discover their talents, interests, hopes, fears, successes, or failures. By being inquisitive, you begin to see each person as he or she really is. The insights you have are most valuable when there is a job to do. You are apt to be the one to whom others look for ideas about assignments to give each individual. You are likely to understand what is and is not a reasonable expectation to place on someone.

By nature, you embrace a wide array of people. You honor their differences with ease. You identify specific things each one does quite well. These insights help you mix and match one person’s talents, skills, and knowledge with those of others in the group. Ultimately, you position individuals in such a way that cooperation becomes the norm rather than the exception.

It’s very likely that you sometimes marvel at your ability to personally sense the feelings of other people and experience situations from their perspectives. Perhaps you feel good about yourself and life in general when you put aside your opinions, biases, or preferences. Maybe your satisfaction comes from figuring out why someone behaves, feels, or thinks differently than you do.

Chances are good that you often help visionaries discover ways they can work with people who concentrate on the past or the present. Rather than let differences separate them, you point out areas where they share similar backgrounds, work styles, talents, or interests. You understand the loneliness that forward-looking people can experience when listeners call their ideas “far-fetched,” “impractical,” or “ridiculous.” You are quick to show people how their unique traits complement each other.

How Individualization Blends With Your Other Top Five Strengths

INDIVIDUALIZATION + ACTIVATOR

You always want people to take action and do something, and you want their actions to be aligned with who they are.

INDIVIDUALIZATION + COMMUNICATION

You make sure that your message is understood because you understand the uniqueness of each person you speak to.

INDIVIDUALIZATION + STRATEGIC

You appreciate the rich diversity of humanity, and you can see and consider a broad range of possible options.

INDIVIDUALIZATION + ACHIEVER

You are more effective at completing a task when you can work in a manner that fits who you are as a person.

Apply Your Individualization to Succeed

Explain how different people can do their best work together.

Support others in discovering and appreciating what they do best, and then encourage them to work on projects and tasks that let them be successful.

Help people become more aware of others’ unique needs. Because you naturally notice how an individual thinks and builds relationships, people will come to you for insights into other people’s motivations and actions.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. You have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING INDIVIDUALIZATION

You notice and appreciate each person’s unique characteristics, and you don’t treat everyone the same. Because you can see what makes each individual unique, you know how to bring out their best.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Appreciate the uniqueness in each person you meet.

• Become an expert at describing your own strengths and style. What is the best praise you ever received? What is your best method for building relationships? How do you learn best?
• Ask your coworkers and friends these same questions. Help them create a future based on their strengths and what they do best.
• See the talents in others, and encourage them to follow their dreams. Help individuals understand and maximize the power of their talents.
• Study successful people to discover the uniqueness that made them successful.
• Help your coworkers and friends become more aware of each person’s unique motivations and needs.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• You often know more about others than they know about you, and when people don’t naturally show awareness of your likes, dislikes, motivations and needs, this may disappoint you. Recognize that you will need to share your preferences with people, and don’t assume they will instinctively know.
• Your natural impulse is to put individual needs and goals ahead of what is best for the group. To prevent the appearance of favoritism and bias, acknowledge that sometimes you will need to adjust your style for the greater good.

4. Strategic

What Is Strategic?

People with strong Strategic talents can sort through the clutter to find the best route. You can’t teach this skill. It is a distinct way of thinking — a unique perspective on the world at large. This outlook allows them to see patterns where others see complexity. Mindful of these patterns, they 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 move forward.

Why Your Strategic Is Unique

Because of your strengths, you trust your ability to be an innovative thinker. You routinely invent many ways you can reach a single goal. Only then do you start narrowing down your options to the best one. You probably take into consideration prevailing circumstances, available resources, budgetary constraints, or pressing deadlines.

By nature, you are innovative, inventive, original, and resourceful. Your mind allows you to venture beyond the commonplace, the familiar, or the obvious. You entertain ideas about the best ways to reach a goal, increase productivity, or solve a problem. First, you think of alternatives. Then you choose the best option.

Instinctively, you might feel satisfied with life when your innovative thinking style is appreciated. You might pinpoint trends, notice problems, or identify opportunities some people overlook. Armed with this knowledge, you may devise alternative courses of action. By evaluating the circumstances, available resources, and potential consequences of each plan, perhaps you can select the best option.

Driven by your talents, you might recognize recurring sequences in data, events, information, or people’s comments. These insights might enable you to form links between things that others cannot.

It’s very likely that you might have a knack for identifying problems. You might generate alternatives for solving them. Sometimes you consider the pros and cons of each option. Perhaps you factor into your thinking prevailing circumstances or available resources. Maybe you feel life is good when you think you may be choosing the best course of action.

How Strategic Blends With Your Other Top Five Strengths

STRATEGIC + ACTIVATOR

Your urge to take action as soon as possible is complemented by your urge to consider all possible courses of action.

STRATEGIC + COMMUNICATION

You have many stories in your repertoire, but you sort through all of them to find the perfect one for each situation.

STRATEGIC + INDIVIDUALIZATION

You appreciate the rich diversity of humanity, and you can see and consider a broad range of possible options.

STRATEGIC + ACHIEVER

If at first you don’t succeed, you try again. If you try again and still don’t succeed, you consider your options and try one.

Apply Your Strategic to Succeed

Think ahead to gain perspective.

Take time to fully plan your path forward. While you easily see patterns where others see complexity, it is important to make time to envision these alternative scenarios.

Practice explaining your decision-making process before talking with others. Doing this ensures people know you have considered different options and opinions to inform your decision.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, you can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING STRATEGIC

You quickly weigh alternative paths and determine the best one. Your natural ability to anticipate, play out different scenarios and plan ahead makes you an agile decision-maker.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Always have at least three options in mind so you can adapt if circumstances change.

• Strengthen the groups you belong to by using your talent to discover the best path to success. Because you can do this quickly, it may look as if you are “winging it,” so explain yourself along the way to help others understand what you see.
• Schedule time each day to think about your goals and strategies. Time alone might be the best way for you to evaluate all your options and to find the right course of action for each goal.
• Trust your insights. Because you consider options so naturally and easily, you might not realize how you came up with a strategy. But because of your exceptional talents, it will likely be successful.
• Find a group that does important work, and contribute your strategic thinking. Your ideas and expert planning can make you a strong leader in any group.
• Be prepared to explain your thought process; sometimes people can misinterpret your Strategic talents as criticism of their ideas. Help them understand that, instead, you are considering what is already working well and what others have already done.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• When working with others, sometimes they may misinterpret your strong Strategic talents as criticism. Be mindful of what is already working well and what others have accomplished.
• Because you evaluate patterns and pathways so quickly, others might find it difficult to follow or understand your thought process. Be aware that sometimes, you might have to backtrack to explain how you got to where you are.

5. Achiever

What Is Achiever?

Achievers have a constant need for attainment. They have an internal fire burning inside them. It pushes them to do and 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. After finishing a challenging project, they rarely seek with a reward of 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.

Why Your Achiever Is Unique

By nature, you invest a lot of time, energy, and effort figuring out how things operate. You undoubtedly dismantle mechanisms, programs, processes, or plans to identify their key components. Then you reassemble them. The in-depth knowledge you gain allows you to reach your goals and produce quality results. This is apt to be the kind of hard work you like to do.

Driven by your talents, you now and then tackle projects with gusto. Perhaps new assignments or challenges energize your life. Facing mundane, tedious, or routine chores day after day eventually might undermine your upbeat attitude.

Instinctively, you often draw newcomers or strangers into various groups, conversations, or activities. Making all kinds of individuals feel like they belong is one way you choose to measure your success.

It’s very likely that you tend to be a very good adviser to many individuals. When offering suggestions or asking questions, you probably are much more engaged, intense, and involved than usual.

Chances are good that you may be exceptionally inclined to finish the projects you start. You might double check and even triple check your own or others’ work. You are willing to do whatever it takes to complete your assignments on schedule.

How Achiever Blends With Your Other Top Five Strengths

ACHIEVER + ACTIVATOR

With urgent initiative, you push others to get started so that a critical job will get finished as soon as possible.

ACHIEVER + COMMUNICATION

Others can count on you to deliver results and to deliver the message. You will get the job done and get the story told.

ACHIEVER + INDIVIDUALIZATION

You are more effective at completing a task when you can work in a manner that fits who you are as a person.

ACHIEVER + STRATEGIC

If at first you don’t succeed, you try again. If you try again and still don’t succeed, you consider your options and try one.

Apply Your Achiever to Succeed

Use a scoring system to keep track of all achievements.

Display metrics that matter in a place where you can see them often. The visual measurement of your productivity will encourage you to keep making progress toward your goals.

Put personal achievements on your scoring system. This will help you direct your busy energy toward family and friends and work.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. You take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING ACHIEVER

You love to complete tasks, and your accomplishments fulfill you. You have a strong inner drive — an innate source of intensity, energy and power that motivates you to work hard to get things done.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Bring intensity and effort to the most important areas of your life.

• Set challenging goals. Take advantage of your self-motivation with a more ambitious goal every time you finish a project.
• Take time to celebrate each success before moving on to your next item or task, even for just a few minutes.
• Limit your commitments to projects or assignments that align with your highest priorities as much as you can.
• Be sure to take regular breaks, even though you might be naturally equipped to work harder and longer than others.
• Make sure your to-do lists include tasks and responsibilities beyond work.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• You might get frustrated when others don’t work as hard as you do, and they might see you as too demanding. Remember that not everyone has the same high expectations for themselves or is driven to work as hard as you are.
• Your pressing need to get things done might cause you to take on projects or agree to deadlines before you know everything that’s involved. Before you commit to something, make sure you have the time and resources you need to do it right.

6. Positivity

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You have contagious enthusiasm. You are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING POSITIVITY

You have an infectious energy and enthusiasm. As someone who offers genuine encouragement and an optimistic outlook on life, you have the power to make people feel better when you are around.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Help others see the humor and positive side of life.

• Encourage others to keep their eyes on the positive by helping them see what’s going well for them.
• Arm yourself with good stories, jokes and sayings to lighten the mood. Never underestimate the effect that you can have on others. Many people likely rely on your optimism to help them rise above their daily frustrations.
• Celebrate. Whether it’s a holiday, an event or someone’s success, be the one to plan the party. Turn small achievements into big events, or host regular celebrations that others can look forward to.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• Sometimes your optimism and generosity with praise might come off as superficial, naïve or insincere. Make sure your positivity and admiration are always genuine; you can do more damage with false praise than with criticism.
• Be careful not to point out the positive side of a bad situation before others have the chance to fully vent. Acknowledge that sometimes people are not ready to hear the bright side and just need you to listen.

7. Woo

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. You derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with someone.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING WOO

You have an exceptional ability to win others over. Because you energize social situations and naturally put strangers at ease, you help build networks by connecting people with each other.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Spend time every day interacting with people.

• Build and maintain your network of acquaintances by checking in with each person at least once a month.
• Stay in touch with your peers in professional organizations to broaden your network and increase the number of resources you can contact for help.
• Use your natural charm to help put reserved people at ease in social situations.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• Others may view you as shallow and insincere because you connect with people quickly then move on. In social situations, when you are talking with someone and have the urge to go meet someone else, try to remember that some people may just be getting comfortable.
• You may have a tendency to reveal yourself and trust others too quickly. This may cause more reserved people to step back from a relationship. Be aware that people’s personal comfort zones differ, and you will need to adjust your approach if you want to win people over.

8. Includer

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You accept others. You show awareness of those who feel left out and make an effort to include them.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING INCLUDER

You notice those who are left out, and you naturally invite them in and make them feel welcome. Your ability to accept people without judgment fosters tolerance and open-mindedness.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Stretch the circle wider. Find ways to get more people involved.

• Look for opportunities to bring people from diverse cultures and backgrounds together. You might be a natural leader in connecting and enlightening individuals from different walks of life.
• Help those who are new to a group get to know others. You are great at quickly making people feel accepted and involved.
• Be a spokesperson for those whose voices are not usually heard. Emphasize the importance of including everyone’s feelings and opinions.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• You might tend to include others to the point of unnecessary complexity, with too many opinions and conflicting efforts. Acknowledge that sometimes, you will need to be selective for the sake of clarity and efficiency.
• Even though you cast few judgments, be careful not to criticize those who belong to exclusive groups and clubs. While you likely disagree with what they stand for and might view them as elitist, remember that everyone has the right to choose whom they spend time with.

9. Arranger

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You can organize, but you also have a flexibility that complements this ability. You like to determine how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING ARRANGER

You have a natural ability to coordinate people and resources for maximum effectiveness. Your creative flexibility in complex situations leads to greater efficiency.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Improve effectiveness and efficiency by reorganizing resources.

• Volunteer your talent to organize. You enjoy being part of a team, and you can keep a group project moving toward its goal when you make suggestions for improving your work environment.
• Look for opportunities where you can multitask. Because of your expertise at juggling schedules and people, you will enjoy managing all the moving parts.
• Explain to others that your flexibility doesn’t mean your priorities are constantly changing. You are simply looking for better ways to implement them.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• Your tendency to continually reorganize tasks, projects and people might confuse others. Take time to explain your approach and how it can work better.
• People with dominant Arranger talents tend to claim responsibility for and take personal ownership of projects, processes and people. Be aware that when you assume control without asking, you might irritate others or discourage them from taking responsibility.

10. Command

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You have presence. You can take control of a situation and make decisions.

WHY YOU SUCCEED USING COMMAND

You are direct and firm in the face of resistance or challenges. Because you are comfortable taking charge and speaking up, you can remove bottlenecks and reassure others in times of crisis.

TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Be ready to take charge when others waver.

• Practice the words, tone and techniques that turn your ability to confront into persuasiveness.
• Take on worthwhile challenges, and bring others with you. Use your Command talents to lead others out of their comfort zone and into new territory where change is inevitable.
• Help your colleagues and friends make commitments. You can provide the spark that will inspire them to act.

WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS

• Your decisiveness and presence can be intimidating, whether you intend it to be or not. Keep that in mind, especially when you have to coach others, deliver feedback and set expectations.
• Because you speak with authority, you might be used to getting the final word. Consider asking others for their input before sharing yours so they have a chance to contribute.

Your CliftonStrengths® 34 Theme Sequence

Activator

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally talented in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They want to do things now, rather than simply talk about them.

Communication

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

Individualization

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

Strategic

STRATEGIC THINKING: 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.

Achiever

EXECUTING: 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.

Positivity

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Positivity theme have contagious enthusiasm. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

Woo

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally 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 someone.

Includer

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Includer theme accept others. They show awareness of those who feel left out and make an effort to include them.

Arranger

EXECUTING: People exceptionally talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to determine how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.

Command

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.

Futuristic

STRATEGIC THINKING: People exceptionally talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They energize others with their visions of the future.

Adaptability

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented 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.

Connectedness

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links among all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning.

Maximizer

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally talented 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.

Developer

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from evidence of progress.

Learner

STRATEGIC THINKING: 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.

Input

STRATEGIC THINKING: People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.

Self-Assurance

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally talented in the Self-Assurance theme feel confident in their ability to take risks and manage their own lives. They have an inner compass that gives them certainty in their decisions.

Restorative

EXECUTING: People exceptionally talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

Empathy

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Empathy theme can sense other people’s feelings by imagining themselves in others’ lives or situations.

Intellection

STRATEGIC THINKING: People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

Belief

EXECUTING: People exceptionally talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their lives.

Competition

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

Ideation

STRATEGIC THINKING: People exceptionally talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

Responsibility

EXECUTING: 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.

Focus

EXECUTING: People exceptionally talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.

Analytical

STRATEGIC THINKING: People exceptionally talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.

Deliberative

EXECUTING: People exceptionally talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate obstacles.

Significance

INFLUENCING: People exceptionally talented in the Significance theme want to make a big impact. They are independent and prioritize projects based on how much influence they will have on their organization or people around them.

Discipline

EXECUTING: People exceptionally talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.

Relator

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

Context

STRATEGIC THINKING: People exceptionally talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history.

Harmony

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: People exceptionally talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement.

Consistency

EXECUTING: People exceptionally talented in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They crave stable routines and clear rules and procedures that everyone can follow.

Signature Themes

Activator

“When can we start?” This is a recurring question in your life. You are impatient for action. You may concede that analysis has its uses or that debate and discussion can occasionally yield some valuable insights, but deep down you know that only action is real. Only action can make things happen. Only action leads to performance. Once a decision is made, you cannot not act. Others may worry that “there are still some things we don’t know,” but this doesn’t seem to slow you. If the decision has been made to go across town, you know that the fastest way to get there is to go stoplight to stoplight. You are not going to sit around waiting until all the lights have turned green. Besides, in your view, action and thinking are not opposites. In fact, guided by your Activator theme, you believe that action is the best device for learning. You make a decision, you take action, you look at the result, and you learn. This learning informs your next action and your next. How can you grow if you have nothing to react to? Well, you believe you can’t. You must put yourself out there. You must take the next step. It is the only way to keep your thinking fresh and informed. The bottom line is this: You know you will be judged not by what you say, not by what you think, but by what you get done. This does not frighten you. It pleases you.

Communication

You like to explain, to describe, to host, to speak in public, and to write. This is your Communication theme at work. Ideas are a dry beginning. Events are static. You feel a need to bring them to life, to energize them, to make them exciting and vivid. And so you turn events into stories and practice telling them. You take the dry idea and enliven it with images and examples and metaphors. You believe that most people have a very short attention span. They are bombarded by information, but very little of it survives. You want your information—whether an idea, an event, a product’s features and benefits, a discovery, or a lesson—to survive. You want to divert their attention toward you and then capture it, lock it in. This is what drives your hunt for the perfect phrase. This is what draws you toward dramatic words and powerful word combinations. This is why people like to listen to you. Your word pictures pique their interest, sharpen their world, and inspire them to act.

Individualization

Your Individualization theme leads you to be intrigued by the unique qualities of each person. You are impatient with generalizations or “types” because you don’t want to obscure what is special and distinct about each person. Instead, you focus on the differences between individuals. You instinctively observe each person’s style, each person’s motivation, how each thinks, and how each builds relationships. You hear the one-of-a-kind stories in each person’s life. This theme explains why you pick your friends just the right birthday gift, why you know that one person prefers praise in public and another detests it, and why you tailor your teaching style to accommodate one person’s need to be shown and another’s desire to “figure it out as I go.” Because you are such a keen observer of other people’s strengths, you can draw out the best in each person. This Individualization theme also helps you build productive teams. While some search around for the perfect team “structure” or “process,” you know instinctively that the secret to great teams is casting by individual strengths so that everyone can do a lot of what they do well.

Strategic

The Strategic theme enables you to sort through the clutter and find the best route. It is not a skill that can be taught. It is a distinct way of thinking, a special perspective on the world at large. This perspective 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 happened?” This recurring question helps you see around the next corner. There you can evaluate accurately the potential obstacles. Guided by where you see each path leading, you start to make selections. You discard the paths that lead nowhere. You discard the paths that lead straight into resistance. You discard the paths that lead into a fog of confusion. You cull and make selections until you arrive at the chosen path—your strategy. Armed with your strategy, you strike forward. This is your Strategic theme at work: “What if?” Select. Strike.

Achiever

Your 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 in order 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 passes without some form of achievement, no matter how small, you will feel dissatisfied. You have an internal fire burning inside you. It pushes you to do more, to achieve more. After each accomplishment is reached, the fire dwindles for a moment, but very soon it rekindles itself, forcing you toward the next accomplishment. Your relentless need for achievement might not be logical. It might not even be focused. But it will always be with you. As an Achiever you must learn to live with this whisper of discontent. It does have its benefits. It brings you the energy you need to work long hours without burning out. It is the jolt you can always count on to get you started on new tasks, new challenges. It is the power supply that causes you to set the pace and define the levels of productivity for your work group. It is the theme that keeps you moving.