Strength Finder

I took the strengths Finder 2.0 assessment in July of 08 at work. I tried to take it again last week but apparently with one code you get only one try. All the assessments I take show that I'm more of an artist, thinker & teacher. My chosen profession of engineering is more data and facts driven. Sometimes this makes it interesting, as I, at times instinctively know the answer without doing the actual calculation!

My top 5 themes:

Ideation: You are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. You don't like adhering to a predetermined process, a tried-and-tested procedure or a traditional method. You enjoy spending time with possibility thinkers. You tune in to people and figure out what they are saying and thinking about you. You enjoy exploring the fascinating frontiers of medicine, politics, fashion, renewable energy sources, humanitarian aid, or the arts.

Learner: The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites you. By nature you are comfortable offering suggestions to people who regularly seek your counsel. These individuals usually feel deep affection for you. You are likely to spend time together socializing as well as working or studying. These insights also allow you to understand why individuals behave the way they do in different situations.

Relator: Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. Relators have quick and ready insights into the moods and emotions of individuals. This awareness amplifies your effectiveness as a trainer, or coach. Your sensitivity allows you to help people express what they are thinking and feeling. You have the ability to instruct, train or offer suggestion to people who look to you for assistance.

Individualization: People talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. Bu nature, you sense that every person is one of a kind. You can quickly discover someone distinct from everyone else. Chances are good that you enjoy working and studying with people whose backgrounds, cultures, talents, or experiences are quite different from one another. Instinctively, you sometimes marvel at your ability to personally sense the feelings of other people and experience situations from their perspectives. Maybe your satisfaction comes from figuring out why someone behaves, feels, or thinks differently than you do.

Input:Input talented people have a craving to know more. You want to gather new ideas, discover new approaches, hear about new theories, consider new concepts, or apply new technologies. Often you are one of the early discoverers of innovation. You exhibit little need to know precisely where all this information ultimately will lead you. Instinctively, you continually seek wisdom from people with whom you have intelligent conversations. Your curiosity draws you to speculate-that is, reflect or wonder-about theories, ideas, or concepts. You frequently quiz individuals who are equally fascinated with the intangible and abstract aspects of life.