According to the Gallup website “A strength is the ability
to consistently provide near-perfect performance in a specific activity.” By using strength based leadership it
will support a community of practice.
When we use our strengths within our group to share and gain information
from each other we will spend less time trying to learn something new and
working on something that isn’t a natural ability. We will be more eager to be part of the group and offer what
we know. By using our own
strengths we will be building on them and grow.
After I took my strength assessment I am not surprised by
the results. Looking back over my
life since high school I can see how I have used these strengths every
day. My top 5 strengths are
responsibility, developer, empathy, positivity and input. With my empathy strength I have always
felt I was just crazy being able to sense what others are feeling even before
they do. And with the developer I
am sensitive to the fluctuating moods of individuals. And I enjoy activities involving youngsters more than those
involving adults, must be why I teach very young children. And knowing my laughter and jokes are part of my strength I at least
know I am not being a pain. Ha ha.
And because of my strengths I take on additional tasks. I so glad I am normal (sigh of relief). I have always used the same statement
that my assessment said, I feel like a sponge gathering information all of the
time. I have always been glad that
my glass is half full because life would be miserable all of the time. And I wouldn’t have time for all of my
enthusiasm and energy and see the positive things in others and life.
Reference:
http://strengths.gallup.com
Tressa,
ReplyDeleteI know we have not met, nor have we talked much, but from reading your posts, I saw some of these strengths through your writing. Certainly the responsibility, empathy, and you are always positive. I have enjoyed your posts and through our brief connections getting to know you!