strategic thinking
Find the best way of expressing your thoughts: writing, one-on-one conversations, group discussions, perhaps lectures or presentations. Put value to your thoughts by communicating them.
What is Analytical?
At times, your empathy for others may feel overwhelming. Create some rituals that you can use at the end of your day to signal that work is over. This will help buffer your emotions and prevent burnout.
What is Empathy?
Identify your most beneficial sounding boards and audiences - the listeners who seem to bring out your best communication. Examine these individuals or groups to learn why you are so good when you speak with them or to them.
What is Communication?
Take advantage of your self-motivation by setting challenging goals. Set a more demanding goal every time you finish a project.
What is Achiever?
Deliberately build relationships with people you consider "big thinkers." Their example will inspire you to focus your own thinking.
What is Intellection?
Within your organization, help your colleagues understand how their efforts fit into a larger picture. You can be a leader in building teams and helping people feel important.
What is Connectedness?
You can transform innovative ideas into immediate action. Look for creative and original thinkers, and help them move their ideas from conceptual theory to concrete practice.
What is Activator?
Make sure your capacity to own does not keep you from sharing responsibility. Allow others the opportunity to experience the challenges of ownership. In doing so, you will contribute to their growth and development.
What is Responsibility?
Allow yourself to "follow the trail" by scheduling learning session during periods of time that will not be interrupted by pressing engagements.
What is Learner?
Make a list of people you would like to help develop. Write down what you consider to be each person's strengths. Schedule time with each of them regularly and make a point of discussing their goals and their strengths.
What is Developer?
Practice ways to engage and charm others. You put folks at ease. For example, research people before you meet them so you can talk about your common interests.
What is Woo?
Don't be afraid to let others know you enjoy fixing problems. It comes naturally to you, but many people shy away from problems. You can help.
What is Restorative?
Make yourself known as a resource for consultation with those who are stumped by a particular problem or hindered by a particular obstacle or barrier. By naturally seeing a way when others are convinced there is no way, you will lead them to success.
What is Strategic?
When two people in the group are arguing, ask others in the group to share their thoughts. By increasing the number of voices in the room, you are more likely to find areas where all parties agree, drawing folks together.
What is Harmony?
Develop a plan to use your most powerful talents outside of work. In doing so, consider how your talents relate to the mission in your life and how they might benefit your family and the community.
What is Maximizer?
You are not someone who embraces change immediately. You are apt to reflect in possible outcomes so that all are covered. You function as the "brake" for more impulsive types who wish to move more quickly.
What is Deliberative?
As you gather and absorb information, be aware of the individuals or groups that can most benefit from your knowledge, be intentional about sharing with them.
What is Input?
Intentionally learn as much about people you meet. You like knowing about people and other people like being known. By doing this, you will be a catalyst for trusting relationships.
What is Relator?
You can be decisive, even when things get dynamic and distracting. When there is chaos around you, intentionally display and share the calm and certainty within you. This will give others comfort and security.
What is Self-Assurance?
Others will think, act and talk less efficiently than you do. Pay attention. Sometimes their "detours" will lead to discoveries and delights.
What is focus?