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Strengths Training
“Every human being has talents that are just waiting to be uncovered…”
Mindy
https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/PrivateResources/Basic
Strengths Video
Strengths Agenda
History Exercises
InvestmentsTools
Austin
Strengths History
“Our talents hold the key to excellence.”
Mindy
Only 1/3 of 10 million people worldwide agree with this statement:
“At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best everyday.”
Fold Your Hands
Rachel
Language of StrengthsTalent: natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving
Mindy
Theme: a cluster of talents
Strength: the ability to apply a talent or a theme to some specific activity and produce exemplary performance
Strengths Formula• Talent: natural way of thinking, feeling, or
behaving• Investment: time spent practicing,
developing your skills, and building your knowledge base
• STRENGTH: the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance
Maria
TALENT X INVESTMENT = STRENGTH
EngagementPeople who have the opportunity to focus on their strengths everyday are:
– 6 times as likely to be engaged in their jobs– 3 times as likely to report having an EXCELLENT
quality of life in general.
If your manager primarily: Chances of being actively DISENGAGED:
Ignores you 40%Focuses on your weaknesses 22%
Focuses on your strengths 1%
Mindy
Manager Influence on Engagement:
Strengths Zone• What happens when you’re not in
strengths zone?
– You are a different person.
– You are 6 times less likely to be engaged in your job.
Maria
Not in the Strengths ZoneChances are you…
– Dread going to work– Have more negative than positive interactions
with your colleagues/classmates – Treat your customers/classmates poorly – Tell your friends what a miserable company
you work for/class you’re attending– Achieve less on a daily basis– Have fewer positive and creative moments
Mindy & Maria
Finding Your Strengths
“You cannot be anything you want to be – but you can be a lot more of who you
already are.”
Mindy & Maria
Exercise: People Who Know You
• Think of some positive words people use to describe you.
• Write down who uses them.
• Finally- link the word to one of your 5 talents
Rachel
Exercise: My Strengths, Your Strengths
Left side: When I…
Plan I use ___
strength
Austin
Right side: When I…
Plan I need ___
strength
Exercise: Strengths-Based Leadership Map
“Not one definitive strength defines all leaders.”
Austin
Strengths-Based Leadership Map
Austin
Managing Your Strengths1. Maximize the use of your Strengths
2. Become competent
3. Say No
4. Accountability Partner
Maria
Investing In Your Strengths• In order to develop a strength – you
need to invest • Focusing on one area of talent at a time
is the best route to excellence. • How will you do that?
Mindy
Tools• Reference Guide
• StrengthsQuest/StrengthsFinder 2.0
• Coworkers