Strengths Finder

I am currently taking the last two classes at CSUN to clear my credential.   Yeah!!!  For one of my classes we are required to read and take the Test in the book Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath.  Tom Rath is also the author of How Full is Your Bucket? So i took the test and check out what I got.....

MY TOP 5 STRENGTHS and a little description of each one from my Clifton StrengthFinder Test are

1 Positivity-People who are especially talented in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

My Personalized Strengths Insights: By nature, you are known for being an upbeat and sociable person. You make a point of praising young people when they do things well or show even the smallest signs of personal growth. Your obvious joy in their successes affirms and motivates them. Chances are good that you are pleasant and amiable — that is, easy to get along with and likeable. You can socialize or work with just about anybody. Your congenial — that is, friendly — manner as well as your interest in people help you identify common ground, offer compliments, ask non-threatening questions, and effortlessly move in and out of conversations. Driven by your talents, you routinely spark the enthusiasm of individuals. Your own job, studies, or life becomes much more exhilarating when you help others more fully experience their lives. Instinctively, you may be inclined to see things in a favorable light. Perhaps even in serious situations, you are less likely to succumb to the gloom and doom thinking of pessimists. It’s very likely that you may have an exceptional desire to leave a legacy of value and worth — to live a life that matters. This partially explains why you are compelled to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the planet or people’s lives. Occasionally you urge individuals to do their part in making the world, or at least their little corner of it, a better place for all living things. 

2 Woo (Winning others Over)-People who are especially 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 another person.

My Personalized Strengths Insights: Chances are good that you occasionally tell tales of memorable incidents in your life, entertaining and amusing those around you. To some degree, you welcome opportunities to share your personal observations or experiences. As a result, certain listeners might draw lessons or gain insights from your amusing stories. Driven by your talents, you are sometimes unreserved. Perhaps you share personal information and stories with first-time acquaintances as easily as with old friends. Because of your strengths, you enjoy the companionship of others and relish social activities. You are apt to be the person who moves around the room getting acquainted and reacquainted with people. You typically do not spend all your time huddled in the corner with one or two best friends. Instinctively, you usually look forward to social events. Meeting and greeting lots of people delights you. The more you interact with these individuals, the more enthusiastic you are apt to be about life. By nature, you readily initiate conversations. Your talkative nature compels you to say whatever is on your mind. You have an ability to talk informally and persuasively. You are completely at ease with an audience. Seldom do you find yourself speechless.

3 Communication-People who are especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

My Personalized Strengths Insights: Instinctively, you usually attract listeners with your stories, presentations, lectures, or speeches. You routinely seek opportunities to talk about what you think, feel, or have experienced. 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. By nature, you might arouse people’s interest with your stories or presentations. Maybe your tone, your physical stature, or the forcefulness of your ideas cause others to heed what you say. It’s very likely that you normally pine — that is, yearn or intensely long — to be with your good friends. When this is impossible, you probably become even more determined to pull newcomers or outsiders into your discussions. Chances are good that you sometimes amuse people with your stories. Perhaps you have special techniques for enlivening conversations so everyone involved has fun.

4 Empathy-People who are especially talented in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others’ lives or others’ situations.

My Personalized Strengths Insights: Because of your strengths, you might tune in to the feelings of people. Maybe you cheer them up when they are sad, disappointed, lonely, frustrated, or afraid. Chances are good that you may be pleased when certain individuals share with you their emotions, thoughts, or needs. Perhaps you know some of the things they will say even before they speak. By nature, you might be a gifted raconteur — that is, a fine storyteller. Sometimes you notice your audience’s mood the moment you walk into the room or approach a group. Perhaps this ability allows you to interpret the feelings of your story’s characters. Armed with some insights, you may anticipate when your listeners will laugh out loud, chuckle quietly to themselves, gasp in disbelief, nod in agreement, or shed a tear. Driven by your talents, you may detect who does and does not want to be your friend. Perhaps you place a premium on being liked. Your feelings might be bruised when someone openly dislikes or rejects you. Instinctively, you may be a person to whom people express their personal concerns or reveal their emotions. Perhaps you have a gift for understanding what individuals are experiencing. Sometimes your insights help you ask the right questions or offer appropriate assistance.

5 Developer-People who are especially talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements.

My Personalized Strengths Insights: It’s very likely that you find it quite easy to welcome many sorts of youthful newcomers and outsiders into your circle. You are inclined to become involved in activities that interest them. Because of your strengths, you sometimes throw yourself into your work even when you are personally inconvenienced. To some extent, you place the well-being of others above your own. Driven by your talents, you are overjoyed when you can credit a person or a group with being successful. The more you affirm others, the healthier you are emotionally physically, mentally, and even spiritually. Chances are good that you can sometimes place the needs of others ahead of your own. Instinctively, you are keenly aware of the emotions individuals experience when they participate in various activities or contests. You likely determine ahead of time who can have fun whether they win or lose. You predict who will be greatly disappointed by defeat or overjoyed by victory. 

Interesting Huh...   Ok despite the fact that positivity is my number 1strength.....Sometimes I can feel down too.   That sometimes just happens to be RIGHT NOW!!!  I could use some positive vides thrown my way.

So if you have any awesome inspirational thoughts.  Feel free to share.  Ricky, Sometimes sharing is caring.  

Thanks!