LEAD.301.C1 Personal Leadership

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CliftonStrengths Themes

Achiever

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.

Activator 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.

Adaptability 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.

Analytical 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.

Arranger 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.

Belief 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.

Command People exceptionally talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions. Communication People exceptionally talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

Competition 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.

Connectedness 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.

Consistency 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.

Context People exceptionally talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history. Deliberative People exceptionally talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate obstacles.

Developer 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.

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

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

Focus 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.

Futuristic 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.

Harmony People exceptionally talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don't enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement. Ideation People exceptionally talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

Includer 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.

Individualization 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.

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

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

Learner 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.

Maximizer 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.

Positivity 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.

Relator 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.

Responsibility 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.

Restorative 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.

Self-Assurance 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.

Significance 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.

Strategic People exceptionally talented in the Strategic theme createEEE aAAAAAlternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

Woo 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 withsomeone.

SIGNS OF A STRENGTH

STRENGTH = An activity that strengthens you.

WEAKNESS = An activity that weakens you.

There are four signs of a Strength:

S^=SUCCESS

I^=INSTINCT

^{G= Growth}

^N=NEEDS

TO DO: ACTIVITY 1:

IDENTIFYING YOUR STRENGTHS Take a moment to think about all of the activities you loved doing last week. You felt "in the zone." Be very specific about these activities, be sure they capture an action you did with as much detail possible. For example, "I led a brainstorming session to come up with engineering solutions to complex design challenges." vs. "I led an engineering meeting." Capture 5-6 of these specific activities below:

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Now, select two of the aforementioned activities that most strengthen you. You are going to craft two Strength Statements which capture the core essence of what it is about these activities that make you feel strong.

TO DO: ACTIVITY 2:

STRENGTH STATEMENT1

PICK A VERB.

Think about an action word which fully describes what you are actually doing.

(e.g caring, helping, organizing, selling. (View back cover for a list of possible verbs.)

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DRILL DOWN.

Focus on what really makes you feel strong about this activity. Consider what matters most. Is it who you are doing the activity with/to/for? (family, boss, co-workers, friends) Or is it the content of the activity? (marketing, sales, health, technology) Or is it both?

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FEEL IT.

You should look at your Strength Statement and have an emotional response to it. To that end, consider the language you are using. Does it capture the essence of this Strength and how it makes you feel?

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Strength Statement Card

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TO DO: ACTIVITY 3

FREE YOUR STRENGTH

You will make the greatest contribution not by trying to transform yourself into someone different but by focusing on and enhancing who you already are. The point isn't to acquire things to make you into a better person, it's to FREE up the Strengths you already have. You will answer the following questions on the next below.

F= FOCUS

Here we'll ask you to zero in on one of your Big 3 Strengths.

1. When do you get to use this Strength at work?

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2. When has this Strength proved really helpful to you on the job?

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3. What feedback, if any, have you received about this Strength?

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R= RELEASE

Here we'll ask you to come up with ideas to use this Strength to get your job done better.

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4. What new situations can you put yourself in to use this Strength more?

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5. What new systems or techniques can you try to really accelerate this Strength?

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6. How can you measure/track how much you use this Strength?

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7. Are you struggling with any of your current job responsibilities? Which ones? How can

you use this Strength to help you overcome this?

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E=EDUCATE

Here we'll ask you to figure out what new skills you can learn to build this Strength.

8. What new skills can you learn to leverage this Strength?

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9. Who can you talk to about how to use this Strength more effectively? (e.g. a friend, colleague, manager or mentor?)

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E=EXPAND

Here we'll ask you to figure out ways you can expand your

role/career to play to this Strength even more.

10. How can you share your best practices around this Strength with others? When can you doOOO thisSSSSS?

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TO DO: ACTIVITY 4

NOTES:

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TO DO: ACTIVITY 5:

Review all of the information you've captured in this workshop.

What commitments will you take to stay on your Strengths path?

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What commitments will you take to ensure your team stays on their Strengths Path?

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How will these actions help you make your business objectives?

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Your top takeaway from this workshop has been:

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TO DO: ACTIVITY 6

PICK A VERB

Here are some words to get your creative juices flowing!

Advertising Arranging Articulating Assessing Authoring Auditing Balancing Budgeting Calculating Correcting Clarifying Coaching Collaborating Collecting Communicating Compiling Condensing Consulting Convincing Correcting Corresponding Debating Defining Delegating Developing Directing Discussing Drafting Editing Enlisting Enforcing Executing Explaining Forecasting Formulating	Implementing Incorporating Influencing Inspecting Interviewing Managing Marketing Measuring Mediating Moderating Negotiating Observing Ordering Organizing Overhauling Persuading Planning Preparing Presenting Proposing Purchasing Recruiting Recording Restoring Reviewing Selling Screening Scheduling Selecting Streamlining Supervising Synthesized Translating Verifying
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