STRENGTHS
RichardStep Strengths and Weaknesses (continued)
Strength/Domain*
Characteristics
Determination / Executing
? Constantly be on the lookout for new goals and improvements.
? You're good at initiating and organizing a project, start your own and help others.
? Get feedback from people as others' expectations will energize you.
? Actively participate in helping a bogged down team into action.
? When down, think of new improvements to do tomorrow - stay on track.
? Be careful of those who really want to project and analyze - they are a non-fit for your work style!
Faith / Relationship Building
? Make efforts to discover your true passion and tie it to your work, no matter what you do.
? Align, but don't compromise, your values to that of your organization.
? You respect others for learning about your family and community - give them the opportunity.
? You give more value to greater levels of service than more money - let others know this.
? People may not share your beliefs, but you feel they need to understand & respect - let them.
Focus / Executing
? Actively set goals with specific timelines and figure out concrete ways to achieve them.
? You work best when you can control your work events - be aware and keep others informed.
? You thrive on regular check-ins and discussing goals progress - help others to understand this.
? Make efforts to avoid trampling on others' feelings as goals often take priority for you.
? Change is tough for you - ensure you talk and plan for change in terms of 'new goals to champion'.
? Schedule to attend a time management seminar and to incorporate the learnings in your daily routines.
? Stay away from unstructured meetings - they will be painful wastes of your time.
Innovation / Strategic Thinking
? Actively seek out positions where your ideas will be valued and encouraged.
? Be a designer, sales strategies, marketing guru, or customer service rep for new products and ideas.
? Search out and request ideas from others to stimulate your thinking.
? Constantly think of ideas that can improve businesses and the lives of others.
? You enjoy the power of words; punchy ideas stimulate your thinking - focus and play with this fact.
? For decisions, you need to know that everything fits together. Be aware and plan for decisions.
? If a decision seems to stand out as particularly bothersome, then check if it is an exception before worrying
about it.
Integrity / Relationship Building
? You identify with your ability to keep your commitments - stick to your programs!
? Stay off teams that have slackers on board as they will sap your energy.
? Do not be forced to rush and sacrifice quality - you value quality first. Help others understand.
? You are a self-starter and requ ire little supervision - be sure your supervisors know this.
? You excel in positions that require unimpeachable ethics - seek them out.
? Continue to ask yourself what new responsibilities you want to assume.
? Protect yourself from taking on too much - build up self-discipline and the ability to say 'no'!
? Be careful about moving to management - you may prefer to do it yourself and be overwhelmed.
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