Strengths Paper

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1. Adaptability

2. Harmony

3. Restorative

4. Empathy

5. Includer

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SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

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.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Chances are good that you can be flexible about how a game is played. Having a good experience is much more important to you than winning. Many people marvel at your ability to calmly move on to something else after you have met with defeat. Instinctively, you keep your distance from those who fail to slow down long enough to take in the world’s loveliness and recognize the goodness of individuals. Aware of life’s fleeting nature, you discover something admirable in common objects, ordinary people, and everyday experiences. You choose to live in the present. You exhibit the flexibility required to deal with change. It’s very likely that you are filled with awe by beauty in the world, in people, and in the cosmos. Whether you gaze upon nature’s wonders or marvel at the work of human hands, you are filled with wonder. You can suddenly stop what you are doing to watch a sunset, listen to the rustle of leaves, stand before a work of art, hear a piece of music, look through a telescope, or hold a newborn child. You experience beauty at a level many people cannot imagine.

Once the moment has passed, you can still picture the scene or hear the sound in your memory. Driven by your talents, you are inclined deal with events as they occur. You usually make more progress when you can work at an even and unhurried pace. By nature, you avoid individuals who work non-stop, never taking a break. You refuse to rush headlong from one activity to the next. You are quite comfortable dealing with change, surprises, and unexpected problems. Why? While you appreciate schedules and plans, you recognize when it is wise to deviate — that is, turn away — from them.

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

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

Depending on the order of your themes and how you responded to the assessment, some of your themes may share identical insight statements. If this occurs, the lower ranked theme will not display insight statements to avoid duplication on your report.

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YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Driven by your talents, you choose to do just what is assigned to you each day. The measured yet consistent progress you make pleases you greatly. You have an ability to pay close attention to the task at hand. Knowing the expectations of others inspires you to concentrate your physical and/or mental energy on the right activities. When you and others finish your daily assignments, no one feels overworked. Because of your strengths, you are happy to do exactly what is assigned to you, as long as you sense you are not being asked to carry more than your fair share of the workload. Checking those tasks off your list brings you much pleasure, and it helps you get along with others who notice your close attention to the work required of you. By nature, you turn to experienced individuals to help you pinpoint areas where you need to do something better. You probably seek their counsel about personal or professional matters. You often trust that their answers are correct and their solutions are feasible — that is, doable and suitable. It’s very likely that you are apt to have a reputation for being good-natured and congenial. You are quite comfortable welcoming diverse types of individuals into your life. You even invite them to join groups or participate in activities with you. Instinctively, you frequently detect impending conflict sooner than most people do. Your keen awareness allows you to sense what others are thinking and feeling. Before issues cause people to be angry, you direct everyone’s attention to areas where they already share the same ideas, philosophies, or viewpoints. Simply put: You have a gift for helping people find common ground. This makes it easier for them to politely and courteously resolve their differences.

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

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.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Because of your strengths, you constantly search for ways to better yourself by making changes or corrections. It’s very likely that you naturally pay very close attention to whoever is speaking. You generally think of ways to enhance your overall attentiveness and comprehension. By nature, you frequently decide you need to do things better. You hope your improvements will prompt many of your teammates, classmates, coworkers or family members to befriend you. You want them to view you as influential and important. Chances are good that you naturally ponder what needs to be done better.

In an unrushed and measured manner, you make needed improvements and upgrades. Instinctively, you might appreciate straightforward people who tell you the truth about yourself and what they think of you. Sometimes you have the courage to ask for and hear their responses. Perhaps you are inclined to concentrate your energy on correcting certain problems, making specific upgrades, or eliminating personal deficiencies.

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

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

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Chances are good that you intentionally distance yourself from bold, aggressive, or domineering individuals. You realize their words and nonverbal forcefulness make your feel uncomfortable. Some authority figures can strike you as threatening. Thinking clearly and acting decisively in their presence can sometimes be difficult. It’s very likely that you naturally sense when a person can benefit from your support, kind words, or thoughtful deeds. Perhaps you have an ability to lift certain people’s sagging spirits by what you do or say. In the process, you might enhance some individuals’ self- confidence enough that they dare to acquire knowledge, gain new skills, or broaden their experiences. By nature, you encourage people to express their innermost thoughts and feelings, and you refrain from judging them. You like knowing that others depend on you to listen. Moreover, you have noticed that individuals come to you for advice. Instinctively, you notice that people feel comfortable telling you their innermost thoughts and feelings. Often you sense the moods of individuals without them having to say a word. As a result, you can ask questions and broach — that is, bring up and introduce

— topics with people who are naturally reserved, timid, or shy. Driven by your talents, you can brighten a person’s day by accurately describing the emotions he or she feels. Whether it is happiness or sadness, jubilation or disappointment, hope or despair, love or hate, tranquility or anger, you have a gift for honoring the emotions that others are experiencing. Your awareness of their moods and the thoughtful way you respond to them touches their hearts, not just their minds. Even when a person is having a very bad day, you have the ability to transform it into a very good day. Few individuals can bring smiles to others’ faces the way you can.

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

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.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Instinctively, you probably harbor tender feelings for individuals who are quite different from you. Your openhearted — that is, kind and generous — nature compels you to reach out and draw into your life many different kinds of people. It’s very likely that you are acutely aware of what it feels like not to belong. You probably understand the sensations that accompany not being accepted. You regularly go out of your way to welcome individuals whom others ignore. By nature, you attempt to surround yourself with thinkers. When you encounter them, you might share a few of your latest theories, concepts, or philosophies. You might place a special value on these conversations. Occasionally they might supply you with a new idea or a fresh perspective. Perhaps you gather information, store it in your mind, or somehow document it. You may not know at that moment how something you have heard, read, or observed will lead you to another discovery or insight. Driven by your talents, you sometimes enjoy surrounding yourself with companions rather than being alone. Chances are good that you solicit the thoughts, feelings, and advice of many people. You do not want anyone to feel left out of a conversation, activity, meeting, plan, or decision.