Comments for Clifton StrengthsFinder http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com Helping you turn you TALENTS into STRENGTHS. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:56:39 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Building Strong Teams Using the 4 Domains 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

]]> Comment on Strengths Finder 2.0 International Availability-Amazon by Ray Wells http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/strengths-finder-20-international-availability-amazon/#comment-13 Ray Wells Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:40:52 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/strengths-finder-20-international-availability-amazon/#comment-13 I work for an organization that does international developent work, with a particular focus on leadership edcuation and development of health professions/medical educators in developing countries, ranging from Latin America to Africa to the southern rim of Asia. We bring 16 high potential Fellows to Philadelphia for a three-week institute in the first year, and then bring them back again in year two for two more weeks of education activities. In between those two experiences they undertake a major change inititiave in their own medical schools or via a community-based change process. We are now entering the ninth year of our work. This year we are considering using the Strengthsfinder for our Year 2 Fellows, and I'm interested in learning about other international applications/uses, particularly in non-Western countries. What research is out there? Or, what experiences have people had in using the Strengthsfinder with educated professionals (all of our Fellows are MD's or have Master's or PhD degrees)? I work for an organization that does international developent work, with a particular focus on leadership edcuation and development of health professions/medical educators in developing countries, ranging from Latin America to Africa to the southern rim of Asia. We bring 16 high potential Fellows to Philadelphia for a three-week institute in the first year, and then bring them back again in year two for two more weeks of education activities. In between those two experiences they undertake a major change inititiave in their own medical schools or via a community-based change process. We are now entering the ninth year of our work.

This year we are considering using the Strengthsfinder for our Year 2 Fellows, and I’m interested in learning about other international applications/uses, particularly in non-Western countries. What research is out there? Or, what experiences have people had in using the Strengthsfinder with educated professionals (all of our Fellows are MD’s or have Master’s or PhD degrees)?

]]> Comment on Building Strong Teams Using the 4 Domains 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?

]]> Comment on The New Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment by dreamcatalyst http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/01/30/the-new-strengths-finder-20-assessment/#comment-11 dreamcatalyst Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:56:06 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/01/30/the-new-strengths-finder-20-assessment/#comment-11 Hi Marie. I'm sorry, but there's no other way to get a code than to buy another book. I wish you well, Tim Hi Marie.

I’m sorry, but there’s no other way to get a code than to buy another book.

I wish you well,

Tim

]]> Comment on The New Strengths Finder 2.0 Assessment by Marie Emery http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/01/30/the-new-strengths-finder-20-assessment/#comment-10 Marie Emery Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:10:37 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/01/30/the-new-strengths-finder-20-assessment/#comment-10 Hi I have purchased the Strengths Finder 2.0 book, however it was from Amazon and used. Therefore the access code has been used already. Is there anyway to get hold of an access code apart from buying another book? Thanks marie Hi

I have purchased the Strengths Finder 2.0 book, however it was from Amazon and used. Therefore the access code has been used already.

Is there anyway to get hold of an access code apart from buying another book?

Thanks
marie

]]> Comment on Building Strong Teams Using the 4 Domains 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

]]> Comment on Building Strong Teams Using the 4 Domains 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

]]> Comment on Maximizing Your Strengths by Lesson Study Central http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/05/08/maximizing-your-strengths/#comment-7 Lesson Study Central Sat, 29 Sep 2007 08:51:00 +0000 http://strengthsfinder.wordpress.com/2007/05/08/maximizing-your-strengths/#comment-7 I've bought two Gallup publications that gave me ID codes to access the StrenghtsFinder but the website seems shut to me as I can't seem to access the website.<br/><br/>Please suggest help.<br/><br/>I'm from singapore I’ve bought two Gallup publications that gave me ID codes to access the StrenghtsFinder but the website seems shut to me as I can’t seem to access the website.

Please suggest help.

I’m from singapore

]]> Comment on Building Strong Teams Using the 4 Domains 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

]]> Comment on Building Strong Teams Using the 4 Domains 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

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