Comments on: Building Strong Teams Using the 4 Domains http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/ Helping you turn you TALENTS into STRENGTHS. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:56:39 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sharon Donahue http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-19 Sharon Donahue Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:56:39 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-19 Hi Tim, I took Strength Finder 1.0 since it came with the recorded book I am listening to. I was not surprised by the results, but I would really appreciate your help in distilling how I can better maximize these 5 themes. After listening to the book, I was relieved, because I had been using the strategies for weakness compensation for sometime (especially partnership). I have 4 degrees and thrive when working independently in a quiet environment when I can focus and maximize my day. I am an aerospace project manager and have 20 years experience (but no education in aerospace, per se). My themes are: (1) strategic, (2) maximizer, (3) learner, (4) achiever, (5) analytical. I would appreciate any guidance you can provide! My manager (a vice president) is trying to mold me now, and I don't like it. Sharon Hi Tim,

I took Strength Finder 1.0 since it came with the recorded book I am listening to. I was not surprised by the results, but I would really appreciate your help in distilling how I can better maximize these 5 themes. After listening to the book, I was relieved, because I had been using the strategies for weakness compensation for sometime (especially partnership). I have 4 degrees and thrive when working independently in a quiet environment when I can focus and maximize my day. I am an aerospace project manager and have 20 years experience (but no education in aerospace, per se). My themes are: (1) strategic, (2) maximizer, (3) learner, (4) achiever, (5) analytical. I would appreciate any guidance you can provide! My manager (a vice president) is trying to mold me now, and I don’t like it. Sharon

]]> By: Shawn http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-12 Shawn Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:39:32 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-12 I work for Best Buy, as a supervisor, and we all have access as leadership to be able to take thie quiz. That being said, I did a search to find more information on the Strengths, trying to find a definition of terms again. I had a printout, but it's nice to be able to access it at home. I suppose I may pick the book up today anyway. Anyway, my 5 themes are: Context Intellection Input Learner Ideation I have all five strengths in Thinking! I can't believe it, but they all make sense when I read them out over a year ago... Of all the people I've talked to at work almost all of them are spread out over the 4 domains, yet mine is so focused. I'm curious if, in your experience, it's often that many people get all 5 in the same category? I work for Best Buy, as a supervisor, and we all have access as leadership to be able to take thie quiz.

That being said, I did a search to find more information on the Strengths, trying to find a definition of terms again. I had a printout, but it’s nice to be able to access it at home. I suppose I may pick the book up today anyway.

Anyway, my 5 themes are:

Context
Intellection
Input
Learner
Ideation

I have all five strengths in Thinking! I can’t believe it, but they all make sense when I read them out over a year ago…

Of all the people I’ve talked to at work almost all of them are spread out over the 4 domains, yet mine is so focused.

I’m curious if, in your experience, it’s often that many people get all 5 in the same category?

]]> By: Tim McGinnis http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-9 Tim McGinnis Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:07:00 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-9 Hi Kelly. You ask a great question. If you would like a detailed response, please email me at the address on my profile page or visit my website and look for contact information. <br/><br/>Regards, <br/><br/>Tim Hi Kelly. You ask a great question. If you would like a detailed response, please email me at the address on my profile page or visit my website and look for contact information.

Regards,

Tim

]]> By: Kelly http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-8 Kelly Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:03:00 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-8 Hi!<br/><br/>My top 5 strengths are:<br/><br/>Individualization<br/>Developer<br/>Empathy<br/>Restorative<br/>Relator<br/><br/>I would love to know the different types of jobs that go well with these strengths. According to your domain categories I have 3 Relating Themes, 1 Impacting Theme, and 1 Striving Theme.<br/><br/>Thank you so much in advance for your response. I was really hoping for more career direction. I got my degree in psychology and was debating on whether to go back and get my Master's. I was wondering if that would be a good career according to my strengths and if not, what would be.<br/><br/>Thanks!<br/>Kelly Hi!

My top 5 strengths are:

Individualization
Developer
Empathy
Restorative
Relator

I would love to know the different types of jobs that go well with these strengths. According to your domain categories I have 3 Relating Themes, 1 Impacting Theme, and 1 Striving Theme.

Thank you so much in advance for your response. I was really hoping for more career direction. I got my degree in psychology and was debating on whether to go back and get my Master’s. I was wondering if that would be a good career according to my strengths and if not, what would be.

Thanks!
Kelly

]]> By: Tim McGinnis http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-6 Tim McGinnis Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:00:00 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-6 Good question Olivia. I can't respond fully in this format, so email me at my email listed in my profile if you'd like to continue the discussion. Cheers. Tim Good question Olivia. I can’t respond fully in this format, so email me at my email listed in my profile if you’d like to continue the discussion. Cheers. Tim

]]> By: Olivia http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-5 Olivia Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:59:00 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-5 Hi Tim, <br/>I did StrengthsFinder 2.0 last night and below are my strengths. <br/><br/>Futuristic<br/>Learner<br/>Self-assurance (strange because sometimes i'm not so sure of myself!)<br/>Ideation <br/>Individualisation<br/><br/>Could you advise on what these means and what kind of careers can i apply my strength domains in?<br/><br/>I'm very new to this whole premise of Strengths so I hope you could provide some insight into this area.<br/><br/>Thank you so much!<br/><br/>Cheers, <br/><br/>Olivia Hi Tim,
I did StrengthsFinder 2.0 last night and below are my strengths.

Futuristic
Learner
Self-assurance (strange because sometimes i’m not so sure of myself!)
Ideation
Individualisation

Could you advise on what these means and what kind of careers can i apply my strength domains in?

I’m very new to this whole premise of Strengths so I hope you could provide some insight into this area.

Thank you so much!

Cheers,

Olivia

]]> By: Tim McGinnis http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-4 Tim McGinnis Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:20:00 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-4 I'm sorry to hear that you're having troubles. I never ran into any problem using XP. Hmmmmm. Any pop-up blockers? Norton Anti-Virus? Spam Blockers? Disable them all and try again...I wish I could be more help. Take care I’m sorry to hear that you’re having troubles. I never ran into any problem using XP. Hmmmmm. Any pop-up blockers? Norton Anti-Virus? Spam Blockers? Disable them all and try again…I wish I could be more help. Take care

]]> By: Mark http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-3 Mark Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:08:00 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/building-strong-teams-using-the-4-domains/#comment-3 Tim, I bought StrengthsFinder 2.0 about 3 weeks ago, and I have not been able to use it because there is some sort of security conflict with WinXP on their site. A tech support person told me they were aware of this but that they don't know how to fix it. Are you aware of any tweaks that I should do with Windows in order to have access to the assessment? Thanks.<br/>Mark Tim, I bought StrengthsFinder 2.0 about 3 weeks ago, and I have not been able to use it because there is some sort of security conflict with WinXP on their site. A tech support person told me they were aware of this but that they don’t know how to fix it. Are you aware of any tweaks that I should do with Windows in order to have access to the assessment? Thanks.
Mark

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