“Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?”

StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Gallup, the #1 bestselling business book of ALL TIME, asks this simple yet alluring question. This book is a deep dive into who you are and what makes you unique. It's your actionable next step to sharpen skills, greater performance, and a better quality of life.

Knowing yourself, and especially your Gallup strengths, is crucial in your development because progress begins with self-awareness. You’ve probably been told to work on your weaknesses, but Gallup would argue that “being well-rounded doesn't necessarily lead to higher performance.” Instead, they urge you to become great at what you are already good at.

Thinking of reading this book or giving it to your team? Here’s an introduction to StrengthsFinder 2.0, the book’s creator, and the CliftonStrengths test that comes with the book. See for yourself why StrengthsFinder is the #1 bestselling business book of all time!

Who is Gallup?

Gallup, the creator of strengthsFinder 2.0, claims that they know “more than anyone else in the world about what motivates employees, customers, students and citizens.” A bold statement! And Gallup has the proof to back it up.

Gallup is a global analytics and advice firm dedicated to employee growth and development. They have been collecting data for over 80 years, across 160 countries, and from 35 million people to help employees succeed in their career. Through their 30+ published books (11 of them international bestsellers), consulting services, and data analytics, Gallup helps organizations solve problems, improve performance, and create a better future. 

What is StrengthsFinder 2.0 and CliftonStrengths?

Designed for individuals, teams, managers, and leaders, StrengthsFinder 2.0 shows you how to use your natural talents every day to thrive in life and at work. Through Gallup research and engaging storytelling, this book helps you understand your talents and how to use them to achieve success in your career and in life.

Your copy of StrengthsFinders 2.0 includes an access code to take the CliftonStrengths assessment, a series of questions used to identify your unique skill set. It will identify your top 5 strengths to give you insight into how you work best and the role you play in team settings.

When you know what your strengths are, you can better maximize your potential and align your career and goals with the path that will most likely lead you to success.

90% of Fortune 500 companies use CliftonStrengths and over 29 million people have taken the CliftonStrengths assessment. Now, it's your turn! 

How does CliftonStrengths work?

The CliftonStrengths test breaks down 34 strengths into 4 domains of leadership: executing, influencing, relationship building, and strategic thinking. Everyone is different and everyone matters!

Executing Domain:

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Executing themes because they make things happen. When things need to get done or when you need to turn an idea into reality, look to people with strengths in this domain. They are hardworking, productive, and good at decision-making.

These individuals have strengths in the following: Achiever, Arranger, Belief, Consistency, Deliberative, Discipline, Focus, Responsibility, and Restorative.

Influencing Domain:

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Influencing themes because they take charge, speak up, and make sure others are heard. When you need to persuade, demand an audience, or make a big impact, look to people with strengths in this domain. They turn thoughts into action, strive for first place, and are confident in their own abilities.

These individuals have strengths in the following: Activator, Command, Communication, Competition, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Significance, and Woo.

Relationship Building Domain:

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Relationship Building themes to bring individuals together and make the team greater than the sum of its parts. When you need to unite the group or create a bond, look to people with strengths in this domain. They cultivate potential in others, understand others’ feelings, and accept others.

These individuals have strengths in the following: Adaptability, Connectedness, Developer, Empathy, Harmony, Includer, Individualization, Positivity, and Relator.

Strategic Thinking Domain:

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Strategic Thinking themes to absorb and analyze information that informs better decisions. When you need to be innovative or think towards the future, look to people with strengths in this domain. They are visionaries, creatives, and intellectuals.

These individuals have strengths in the following: Analytical, Context, Futuristic, Ideation, Input, Intellection, Learner, and Strategic.

Why does this matter for my team and organization?

The best teams combine a variety of skills and a balance of CliftonStrengths. Knowing where you fit in can help strengthen your team and lead to better performance, while knowing where your colleagues lie is important in learning who to turn to for specific tasks and solutions.

Gallup’s data shows that providing strengths-based development for your employees results in up to 23% higher engagement, up to 18% increased performance, and up to 73% lower attrition.

The conclusion: CliftonStrengths helps your team work better together and makes managing a team easier. 

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