DONALD CLIFTONYour CliftonStrengths 34 Results
You are uniquely powerful. Your distinct CliftonStrengths 34 profile sets you apart from everyone else.
This is your talent DNA, shown in rank order based on your responses to the assessment.
Use this report to make the most of your strongest CliftonStrengths themes, navigate the rest andmaximize your infinite potential:• Read and reflect on your results to understand what you naturally do best.
• Learn how to apply your strongest CliftonStrengths every day.
• Share your results with others to create stronger relationships and improve teamwork.

STRENGTHENNAVIGATE

1. Significance
2. Futuristic
3. Individualization
4. Focus
5. Maximizer
6. Strategic
7. Learner
8. Achiever
9. Responsibility
10. Belief

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11. Analytical
12. Competition
13. Activator
14. Self-Assurance
15. Discipline
16. Communication
17. Arranger
18. Intellection
19. Positivity
20. Ideation
21. Woo
22. Input
23. Deliberative
24. Developer
25. Relator
26. Connectedness
27. Command
28. Consistency
29. Empathy
30. Context
31. Harmony
32. Restorative
33. Adaptability
34. Includer

You lead with Influencing
CliftonStrengths themes.
EXECUTING themes help you
make things happen.
INFLUENCING themes help
you take charge, speak up and makesure others are heard.
REL ATIONSHIP BUILDING
themes help you build strong
relationships that hold a team
together.
STR ATEGIC THINKING
themes help you absorb and analyze
information that informs better
decisions.
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CONTRIB UTION: THE
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Unleash Your Infinite Potential: Your
Strongest CliftonStrengths

1. Significance
2. Futuristic
3. Individualization
4. Focus
5. Maximizer
6. Strategic
7. Learner
8. Achiever
9. Responsibility
10. Belief

The CliftonStrengths at the top of your profile are the most powerful.
These themes represent how you are uniquely talented. They are thestarting point for living your strongest life possible.
Develop these CliftonStrengths to maximize your potential
Your greatest chance to succeed — at work or anywhere else — lies instrengthening what you naturally do best and doing more of it.
Start with your top five.
They are your most powerful natural talents.
1. Read everything about your top CliftonStrengths. To make the most of
your talents, you first need to understand them and how to describe
them to others.
2. Reflect on who you are. Think about your experiences, yourmotivations and how you see yourself. Then, consider how yourCliftonStrengths shape you: what you do, how you do it and why.
3. Use these CliftonStrengths every day. Start with the suggestions inthis report for applying your most powerful CliftonStrengths.
4. Watch out for blind spots. Sometimes how you exhibit your strongest
CliftonStrengths can cause unintended negative misperceptions. Readthe “What Is a Weakness?” section to learn more about preventing yourstrongest CliftonStrengths from getting in your way.
Then focus on your CliftonStrengths 6-10.
Apply the same strategies to make the most of your next five
CliftonStrengths. You will excel and become the absolute best version of
yourself when you take a strengths-based approach to your life. Do moreof what you do best, and you’ll feel more engaged, empowered andenergized.

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DONALD CLIFTONINFLUENCING

1. SignificanceHOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You want to make a big impact. You are independent and prioritize projects based on how muchinfluence they will have on your organization or people around you.
WHY YOUR SIGNIFICANCE IS UNIQUE

These personalized Strengths Insights are specific to your CliftonStrengths results.
Because of your strengths, you probably work diligently, persevering to the very end. You are
gratified when people tell others you are a competent, trustworthy, and accomplishedindividual.
Driven by your talents, you are determined to be in charge of your own destiny. This is yourlife. You intend to be the ultimate decision maker regarding personal and professional
matters.
It’s very likely that you live your life at center stage. It is risky at times. However, it is the only
way you will ever know how much people appreciate and love you. Being a person ofprominence and achievement comes naturally to you. You easily capture the attention ofothers. You sense that you are most alive when you hear thunderous applause or receive
accolades from those who realize you are important.
Chances are good that you contend that what you have to say is very important. You
probably tell individuals or groups they would be wise to stop what they are doing and give
you their undivided attention.
By nature, you seek to be held in high regard and admired as a person of worth. You aredelighted when people want to spend time with you.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING SIGNIFICANCE

You want to do important work and are determined to make a difference. You want others to
respect you for your significant contribution and willingness to work hard to achieve success.

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Look for opportunities to do important work where you can help others raise the bar.
• Imagine the legacy you want to leave. Picture yourself in the future. When you look back on
your life, what will you have done to make the world a better place?
• Make a list of the goals, achievements and qualifications you want to accomplish, and put
them where you will see them every day. Use this list to inspire yourself.
• Tell the important people in your life how valuable their feedback and support are to you. You
need appreciation and affirmation, and their words can motivate you.
• Stay focused on performance. Your strong Significance theme compels you to set
outstanding goals.
• Write down your strengths, and refer to them often. Reminding yourself what you do best
gives you the confidence to rebound when you don’t get the feedback you need.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• Because of your strong Significance talents, people might perceive you as overly concerned
about your reputation and success. Acknowledge that you will need to earn the respect ofothers through your actions and contributions.
• Sometimes you might mask your vulnerability or come across as overly controlled, and thiscan make it difficult for others to know how to support you. Consider the value of making
others feel important by letting them know when you need help.

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2. Futuristic
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You are inspired by the future and what could be. You energize others with your visions of the future.
WHY YOUR FUTURISTIC IS UNIQUE

These personalized Strengths Insights are specific to your CliftonStrengths results.
Instinctively, you like being an individual performer. Why? Working alone permits you toconcentrate all your energy on what you want to accomplish in the coming months, years, ordecades.
By nature, you sharpen your ideas about the future by spending time with possibility thinkers.
These individuals regularly talk about inventions, medicines, designs, technologies, or foodsupplies that no one else has even considered.
Because of your strengths, you invest considerable time creating the future of your own
choosing. You frequently share your ideas about what will be possible in the coming months,
years, and decades. You probably capture people’s attention whenever you describe in vivid
detail what you imagine.
Chances are good that you crave moments alone with your thoughts. You consider whateverarouses your intellectual curiosity. Setting aside time each week to explore your ideas is not
only a pleasurable but a necessary activity for you.
It’s very likely that you sense you have an ability to create word pictures that describe thefuture. You can inspire people with your images of what can be. The individuals who mostappreciate your forward thinking probably want and need to hear from you often.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING FUTURISTIC

You are a visionary. Your powerful anticipation and detailed visualization of a better future canturn aspirations into reality. Your vision of tomorrow can inspire and push others to newheights.

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DONALD CLIFTONTAKE ACTION TO MA XIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Share your visions of a better future.
• Use as much detail as possible when you describe what you see on the horizon. Not
everyone can naturally fill in the gaps between the present and future like you can.
• Choose roles that allow you to contribute your ideas about the future. For example, you
might excel in entrepreneurial or startup situations.
• Help those who are struggling imagine their future. You naturally foresee a better tomorrow,and that motivates you to overlook today’s pain and problems.
• Write down your ideas for the future to clarify your visions for yourself, your colleagues andyour friends.
• Read articles about technology, science and research to fuel your imagination. Thinking
about the future comes naturally to you, and learning more about it will inspire you.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• Because you live in the future, you may find it difficult to enjoy the present moment. While it
will always be important for you to have things to look forward to, don’t overlook
opportunities to experience and appreciate where you are now.
• Some people may dismiss your visions because they can’t see the future like you do. Accept
that you must address real issues today to get to a better tomorrow.

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3. Individualization
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 YOUR INDIVIDUALIZ ATION IS UNIQUE

These personalized Strengths Insights are specific to your CliftonStrengths results.
Driven by your talents, you are quite sensitive to the trials, tribulations, and lonelinessforward-looking thinkers experience. When people callously — that is, insensitively —discard their inventive ideas, futurists sense you appreciate their vision of what can beaccomplished in the coming months, years, or decades.
It’s very likely that you routinely choose to spend time with people who recognize, applaud, orvalue your accomplishments. You probably prefer the company of those who see what you
have to offer. You thrive when surrounded by supportive individuals. You tend to distanceyourself from people who repeatedly ignore, downplay, or feel threatened by what you do sonaturally and so well.
By nature, you are keenly aware of people’s unique traits. You notice characteristics that
distinguish each person from everyone else.
Because of your strengths, you easily identify with what others are thinking and feeling. You
intuitively understand their hopes, fears, joys, and sorrows. This helps you consider thingsfrom each individual’s perspective.
Instinctively, you instinctively recognize that you grow and benefit when you emphasize yourstrong points. This explains why you routinely seek the company of people who value yourunique gifts.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING INDIVIDUALIZ ATION

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.

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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’tnaturally show awareness of your likes, dislikes, motivations and needs, this may disappointyou. 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 willneed to adjust your style for the greater good.

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4. Focus
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You can take a direction, follow through and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. You
prioritize, then act.
WHY YOUR FOCUS IS UNIQUE

These personalized Strengths Insights are specific to your CliftonStrengths results.
Because of your strengths, you may be aware that you are more persistent and determinedthan many people are. Perhaps this is most evident when you have established a clear goal.
You direct most of your attention to the task. You avoid being distracted by irrelevant, timeconsuming, and/or nonproductive activities.
It’s very likely that you typically immerse yourself in intense activities. Preferring a fast pace,
you thrive on excitement. You appreciate being surrounded by like-minded individuals. They
motivate you to expend even more energy accomplishing whatever needs to be done. You
stay busy and work hard whenever it is necessary.
Instinctively, you seek to govern the circumstances of your life. You probably choose to workon tasks by yourself so you can determine what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Groupdecision-making usually frustrates you.
Chances are good that you keep your assignments and projects on track by setting weekly
objectives. You work your plan and concentrate on your goals until you attain them.
By nature, you normally establish step-by-step performance targets for yourself. Keeping
each week’s tasks and goals in mind probably improves your chances of finishing in firstplace and being declared the best.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING FOCUS

You have a powerful ability to prioritize, set goals and work efficiently. You avoid timeconsuming distractions and stay on track toward an overall objective.

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Set specific goals with timelines to motivate yourself.
• Attach timelines and measurements to your goals, and keep track of your progress.
Regularly meeting your objectives will prove that you are moving forward and inspire you to
do more.
• Try putting a daily “power hour” of complete focus on your calendar each week. During thishour, turn off all your social media alerts, get away from your email, find a committed space
and work toward one important goal — and nothing else.
• Write down your goals and refer to them often. You will feel more in control of your life.
• In meetings, take responsibility for summarizing what the group decided, defining when thegroup will act on its decisions and setting a date to reconvene.
• Pay attention to those who think, act and talk less efficiently than you do. Sometimes their“detours” will lead to unexpected discoveries.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• You may focus so intently on your own work that you don’t notice when goals and priorities
change. Remember to occasionally stop what you’re doing so you can re-evaluate yourobjectives.
• When you are absorbed in something, you may be slow to respond to others’ immediateneeds and appear emotionally distant. Acknowledge that sometimes, you will have to stopand respond to interruptions from the important people in your life.

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5. Maximizer
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. You seek to transform
something strong into something superb.
WHY YOUR MA XIMIZER IS UNIQUE

These personalized Strengths Insights are specific to your CliftonStrengths results.
Instinctively, you are grateful when your questions are answered, your studies yield new
information, or your knowledge increases. You routinely deepen your understanding throughconversations, the media, the Internet, books, or classes. You resist spending the majority ofyour time on topics that are not in line with your natural abilities. Instead, you choose to takeadvantage of your talents — and by doing so, you consistently produce topnotch results.
Chances are good that you customarily figure out what makes each person special. You talkto, observe, or study individuals who produce nothing less than excellence to identify what
inspires them. Unquestionably, you prefer to associate with those who share your passion fortaking something good and making it better. Once you understand what drives a person, you
can motivate him or her to transform whatever was made better into something utterly
superb.
Because of your strengths, you select projects, assignments, or tasks that allow you to use
your talents to produce outcomes. You actively seek opportunities to work independently.
You probably realize you make a lot more progress when you are allowed to work alone.
By nature, you are attracted to people who acknowledge your talents as an individual
contributor. Your chances of success markedly increase when you can determine how you
will solve problems, reach goals, acquire knowledge, apply your skills, or handle assignments.
It’s very likely that you have identified your talents and strengths. You know the things you doquite well. You waste very little time mulling over your limitations, shortcomings, or failures.
Your strengths allow you to capture first-place honors again and again. You refuse toconcentrate much energy on areas where you must struggle just to be average. “What’s thepoint?” you ask yourself.

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DONALD CLIFTONWHY YOU SUCCEED USING MA XIMIZER

You focus on quality, and you prefer working with and for the best. By seeing what each
person naturally does best and empowering them to do it, you make individuals, teams andgroups better.
TAKE ACTION TO MA XIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Strive for excellence, and encourage others to do the same.
• Stay focused on your own strengths. Choose one talent you want to maximize each month,and invest in building on it. Refine your skills. Acquire new knowledge. Practice. Keep working
toward mastery.
• Make your weaknesses irrelevant. Find a partner, devise a support system or use one of yourstronger themes to compensate for your weaker ones.
• Help your friends and coworkers recognize others’ talents and strengths.
• Develop a plan to use your strengths outside of work. Consider how your strengths relate toyour personal mission and how they can benefit your family or community.
• Study success. Spend time with people who have discovered their strengths. The more you
understand how using strengths leads to success, the more likely you will be to create
success in your own life.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• Your desire to exhaust all possible outcomes can frustrate those who want to come to asuitable conclusion and move forward. Sometimes, you will need to accept that “goodenough” is adequate and appropriate.
• You might be disappointed when a project or initiative falls short of your definition of
excellence. Try not to get discouraged when you have to work on or sign off on somethingthat is acceptable, but not ideal, in your eyes.

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6. Strategic
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, you can quickly spot therelevant patterns and issues.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING STR ATEGICYou quickly weigh alternative paths and determine the best one. Your natural ability toanticipate, play out different scenarios and plan ahead makes you an agile decision-maker.
TAKE ACTION TO MA XIMIZE 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 tosuccess. 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 thebest way for you to evaluate all your options and to find the right course of action for eachgoal.
• Trust your insights. Because you consider options so naturally and easily, you might notrealize how you came up with a strategy. But because of your exceptional talents, it will likely
be successful.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• When working with others, sometimes they may misinterpret your strong Strategic talents ascriticism. 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.

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7. Learner
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather thanthe outcome, excites you.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING LE ARNER

You love to learn, and you intuitively know how you learn best. Your natural ability to pick up
and absorb information quickly and to challenge yourself to continually learn more keeps youon the cutting edge.
TAKE ACTION TO MA XIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Use your passion for learning to add value to your own and others’ lives.
• Become an early adopter of new technology, and keep your coworkers, friends and family
informed. You learn quickly, and others will appreciate when you share and explain cuttingedge developments to them.
• Respect your desire to learn. Take advantage of educational opportunities in yourcommunity or at work. Discipline yourself to sign up for at least one new course or classeach year.
• Find opportunities to expand your knowledge. Take on increasingly difficult topics, courses
or projects. You love the challenge of a steep learning curve, so beware of learning plateaus.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• You place a high value on learning and studying, and you may tend to impose this value onothers. Be sure to respect others’ motivations, and resist pushing them toward learning forlearning’s sake.
• You love the process of learning so much that the outcome might not matter to you. Be
careful not to let the process of knowledge acquisition get in the way of your results andproductivity.

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8. Achiever
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. You take immense satisfaction in being busy andproductive.
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 MA XIMIZE 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 forjust a few minutes.
• Limit your commitments to projects or assignments that align with your highest priorities asmuch as you can.
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 forthemselves 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 todeadlines 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.

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9. Responsibility
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You take psychological ownership of what you say you will do. You are committed to stable values suchas honesty and loyalty.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING RESPONSIBILIT Y

You have a deep sense of dedication and feel ownership for your commitments. You are aperson of your word, and others know they can rely on and trust you.
TAKE ACTION TO MA XIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Take ownership for the things that matter most to you.
• Always check your schedule and to-do list before taking on a new request. This will help you
realistically meet all of your commitments without overworking yourself and demonstrate toothers that you are serious about your responsibilities.
• Align yourself with those who share your sense of commitment. You will thrive when you aresurrounded by others who take their responsibilities as seriously as you do.
• Be an ethical watchdog for your school, organization or community by taking action toeliminate and prevent any unethical behavior you see.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• Because you find it difficult to turn down others’ requests, sometimes you overcommit. Try to
manage your Responsibility talents by giving up something before you take on a new task.
• Too many obligations can keep you from spending time with the most important people inyour life. Remember that sometimes, no is the best answer for the health of yourrelationships.

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10. Belief
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE

You have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose foryour life.
WHY YOU SUCCEED USING BELIEF

Your core values guide you and give you purpose. You provide clarity, conviction and stability
by living your values.
TAKE ACTION TO MA XIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Honor your values; they keep you on course during tough times.
• Keep reminders of your personal mission around. In difficult situations, these reminders will
help you focus on your objective and the valuable contribution you make.
• Have courage in your ability to select projects to work on. Ask about their intended
outcomes and target audiences. When possible, get involved in ideas and projects thatmatch your values.
• Try to keep an appropriate balance between your work and personal life. Both areas will
benefit when you dedicate enough time and attention to each.
WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS• Because you are passionate about your own beliefs, others might view you as stubborn or
set in your ways. Keep in mind that everyone has a unique worldview, and often, it will not be
the same as yours.
• Be careful not to pass judgment on others’ principles and motivations. Their values andbelief systems deserve your respect, even when you don’t agree with them.

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Navigate the Rest of Your CliftonStrengths

11. Analytical
12. Competition
13. Activator
14. Self-Assurance
15. Discipline
16. Communication
17. Arranger
18. Intellection
19. Positivity
20. Ideation
21. Woo
22. Input
23. Deliberative
24. Developer
25. Relator
26. Connectedness
27. Command
28. Consistency
29. Empathy
30. Context
31. Harmony
32. Restorative
33. Adaptability
34. IncluderYour greatest opportunity to reach your full potential is developing and using
your strongest CliftonStrengths. But it is also important to understand all 34
of your CliftonStrengths themes.
Your unique CliftonStrengths 34 profile
The themes toward the top of your CliftonStrengths 34 profile might show
up regularly in your life, and the ones closer to the bottom might not show up
at all.
To fully understand your talent DNA, consider how all your CliftonStrengths
themes, separately or in combination, influence your work and personal life.
In addition to concentrating on your top 10 themes:• Navigate the middle. You might notice these CliftonStrengths themes inyour behaviors from time to time. And you may need to rely on them incertain situations. Think of these themes as a support system you can
use when you need to.
• Manage the bottom. Just as your top CliftonStrengths show you who
you are, those at the bottom may tell you who you are not. They aren’t
necessarily weaknesses, but they are your least powerful themes. If you
don’t manage them properly, they could prevent you from maximizing
your potential.
• Identify weaknesses. To determine if any themes are getting in your way,
review the “What Is a Weakness?” section on the next page, and find out
how to overcome potential obstacles to your success.
To learn more about your entire CliftonStrengths profile, see the “Your
CliftonStrengths 34 Theme Sequence” section at the end of the report.

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What Is a Weakness?

1. Significance
2. Futuristic
3. Individualization
4. Focus
5. Maximizer
6. Strategic
7. Learner
8. Achiever
9. Responsibility
10. Belief
11. Analytical
12. Competition
13. Activator
14. Self-Assurance
15. Discipline
16. Communication
17. Arranger
18. Intellection
19. Positivity
20. Ideation
21. Woo
22. Input
23. Deliberative
24. Developer
25. Relator
26. Connectedness
27. Command
28. Consistency
29. Empathy
30. Context
31. Harmony
32. Restorative
33. Adaptability
34. Includer

Focusing on your CliftonStrengths doesn’t mean you can ignore yourweaknesses.
Gallup defines a weakness as anything that gets in the way of yoursuccess.
While the CliftonStrengths assessment does not mathematically quantify
weaknesses, you can use your profile to understand how any of yourCliftonStrengths themes might prevent you from maximizing your potential.
Your strongest CliftonStrengths are your best opportunity for success. But
in some situations and with some people, these same themes can hinder
your effectiveness and become blind spots.
The themes at the bottom of your profile can also get in the way of yoursuccess. They aren’t necessarily weaknesses, but they likely do not comenaturally to you.
To identify potential weaknesses, ask yourself:• Does this theme ever undermine my success?
• Have I ever received negative feedback related to this theme?
• Does my role require me to use this theme, but I feel drained when I do?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be discovering areasof weakness. Don’t ignore your weaknesses. Instead, focus on yourstrengths, and work to manage the areas that get in your way.
How do I manage my weaknesses?
• Claim them: Know your weaknesses and how they get in your way• Collaborate: Ask partners for support• Apply a strength: Use a different theme to achieve a better outcome• Just do it: Lean in and do your best

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Identify Your Unique Contribution: The
CliftonStrengths Domains
While your CliftonStrengths 34 profile helps you understand who you are, there is also power inknowing how you make things happen, influence others, build relationships and process
information. The framework of the four CliftonStrengths domains — Executing, Influencing,
Relationship Building and Strategic Thinking — is another way to think about yourCliftonStrengths and how you contribute when you join, create or lead a team.
The best teams are made up of individuals who understand their own — and others’ — uniquecontribution to the team. This awareness and appreciation empowers the team to be morecohesive, versatile, productive and engaged.
However, be careful not to let the four domains limit your thinking. If you don’t have any top
themes in a particular domain, don’t worry. That doesn’t mean you can’t think strategically orbuild relationships, for example. Everyone accomplishes tasks, influences others, builds
relationships and processes information. You just use your stronger themes in different
domains to get to the same outcome.
The next page shows you how your unique CliftonStrengths profile sorts into the four domains.
Knowing which domain you lead with can help you understand your most powerful contribution.
The CliftonStrengths Domains
EXECUTING

INFLUENCING

People with dominant Executing
themes make things happen.

People with dominant Influencing
themes take charge, speak up andmake sure others are heard.

REL ATIONSHIP BUILDINGSTR ATEGIC THINKING

People with dominant Relationship
Building themes build strong
relationships that hold a team together
and make it greater than the sum of its
parts.

People with dominant Strategic
Thinking themes absorb and analyze
information that informs better
decisions.

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You lead with Influencing
CliftonStrengths themes.
You know how to take charge, speak up and make sure others are heard.

Influencing

Strategic Thinking

ExecutingRelationship BuildingThis chart shows the relative distribution of your unique CliftonStrengths 34 results across the four domains. These
categories are a good starting point for you to examine where you have the most potential to perform with excellence andhow you can best contribute to a team.
See chart below for more detail about your CliftonStrengths by domain.

Your CliftonStrengths by Domain
EXECUTINGI N F LU E N C I N G

R E L AT I O N S H I P B U I L D I N G

ST R AT E G I C T H I N K I N G

8

15

13

5

33

34

11

22

AchieverDiscipline

Activator

Maximizer

Adaptability

IncluderAnalytical

Input

17

4

27

14

26

3

30

18

Arranger

Focus

CommandSelf-Assurance

Connectedness

Individualization

Context

Intellection

10

9

16

1

24

19

2

7

BeliefResponsibility

Communication

SignificanceDeveloper

Positivity

Futuristic

Learner

28

32

12

21

29

25

20

6

Consistency

Restorative

Competition

Woo

Empathy

RelatorIdeation

Strategic

23

31Deliberative

Harmony

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Take Action
Discovering your CliftonStrengths is only the beginning. Achieving excellence depends on your ability
to develop and apply your CliftonStrengths and maximize your potential.
Now, take the next steps:• Share your CliftonStrengths with others. Conversations with those closest to you can accelerate
your CliftonStrengths development.
• Find a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. A coach can help you learn to productively apply yourCliftonStrengths regardless of the situation.
• Apply your strongest CliftonStrengths every day. Read the suggestions in your report, and use
the following statements to guide you.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE WITH YOUR TOP CLIFTONSTRENGTHS

SignificanceLook for opportunities to do important work where you can help others raise the bar.
Futuristic
Share your visions of a better future.
Individualization
Appreciate the uniqueness in each person you meet.
Focus
Set specific goals with timelines to motivate yourself.
Maximizer
Strive for excellence, and encourage others to do the same.
Strategic
Always have at least three options in mind so you can adapt if circumstances change.
Learner
Use your passion for learning to add value to your own and others’ lives.
AchieverBring intensity and effort to the most important areas of your life.
Responsibility
Take ownership for the things that matter most to you.
BeliefHonor your values; they keep you on course during tough times.

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Sequence
1. Significance8. Achiever

INFLUENCINGE XECUTING

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

People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work
hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They takeimmense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

2. Futuristic
STR ATEGIC THINKING

9. Responsibility
E XECUTING

People exceptionally talented in the Futuristic theme areinspired by the future and what could be. They energize
others with their visions of the future.

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.

3. Individualization

10. Belief

REL ATIONSHIP B UILDINGE XECUTING

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.

People exceptionally talented in the Belief theme havecertain core values that are unchanging. Out of thesevalues emerges a defined purpose for their lives.

4. Focus
E XECUTING

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

5. Maximizer
INFLUENCING

People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme
focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal andgroup excellence. They seek to transform somethingstrong into something superb.

6. Strategic
STR ATEGIC 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 andissues.

11. Analytical
STR ATEGIC THINKING

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

12. Competition
INFLUENCING

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

13. Activator
INFLUENCING

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

14. Self-Assurance
INFLUENCING

7. Learner
STR ATEGIC THINKING

People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have agreat desire to learn and want to continuously improve.
The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites
them.

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People exceptionally talented in the Self-Assurance
theme feel confident in their ability to take risks andmanage their own lives. They have an inner compass thatgives them certainty in their decisions.

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15. Discipline

23. Deliberative

E XECUTINGE XECUTING

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

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

16. Communication

24. Developer

INFLUENCING

REL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

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

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.

17. Arranger
E XECUTING

25. Relator

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

REL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

18. Intellection

26. Connectedness

STR ATEGIC THINKINGREL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

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

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.

19. Positivity
REL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

People exceptionally talented in the Positivity theme havecontagious enthusiasm. They are upbeat and can getothers excited about what they are going to do.

20. Ideation
STR ATEGIC THINKING

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

21. Woo
INFLUENCING

People exceptionally talented in the Woo theme love thechallenge of meeting new people and winning them over.
They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making
a connection with someone.

22. Input
STR ATEGIC THINKING

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

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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.

27. Command
INFLUENCING

People exceptionally talented in the Command theme
have presence. They can take control of a situation andmake decisions.

28. Consistency
E XECUTING

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 proceduresthat everyone can follow.

29. Empathy
REL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

People exceptionally talented in the Empathy theme cansense other people’s feelings by imagining themselves inothers’ lives or situations.

30. Context
STR ATEGIC THINKING

People exceptionally talented in the Context theme enjoy
thinking about the past. They understand the present byresearching its history.

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31. Harmony
REL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

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

32. Restorative
E XECUTING

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.

33. Adaptability
REL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

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.

34. Includer
REL ATIONSHIP B UILDING

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

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