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Transformation Tip: âIf I had an hour to solve a problem I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.â â Albert Einstein
This weekâs talent is: Restorative
Intrinsic needs:
Freedom to solve the problem To be asked, âWhat needs attention, and what could be improved?â To be encouraged and affirmed for their contributionPotential blindspots:
Because they have an orientation to see whatâs broken, others might think that all they see are flaws and shortcomings. They probably tend to be self-critical and hard on themselves. They might automatically rush to solve every problem.Transformation Application: Take a moment to think about people who have helped you solve a problem. Send them a text to thank them.
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Transformation Tip: âNumbers donât lie, but they donât tell the whole story.â
This week's strength: Analytical
Intrinsic needs:
Time to gather and process all the pertinent facts/dataAn avenue to share information To be understood when questioning othersâ assumptionsPotential blindspots:
Because you ask many questions, people may think that you doubt the validity of their ideas, you do not trust them, or are tough to work with. Your objective and fact-based approach to decision-making may seem skeptical or critical.You may tend to give too many details to decision-makers.Transformation Application: Practice how to summarize something in 1-2 minutes.
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Transformation Tip: âIf you aim at nothing youâre sure to hit itâ
This weekâs talent: FocusPeople exceptionally talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through and make the corrections necessary to stay on track.
Intrinsic needs:
Clear and compelling destination and goals Clear order of priorities An environment free from constant distractionsPotential blindspots:
Those with this strength may focus so intently on their work that they donât notice when goals and priorities change. When absorbed in something, they may be slow to respond to othersâ immediate needs and appear emotionally distant.Relating to someone with this strength:
They need little supervision and work well independentlyThey make great meeting administrators Involve this person on projects with critical deadlines. Donât expect them to be sensitive to others feelingsTransformation Application:
List three things you want to get done this week.Now PRIORITIZE themTackle the most important first and avoid distractionsFocus Prioritization Resource: https://businessaccelerator.com/the-3x3-goal-achievement-strategy/
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Transformation Tip: âDiscipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.â - Jim Rohn
People exceptionally talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.Talent in action:
People with strong Discipline talents thrive in a predictable and orderly environment, so they instinctively create and follow plans to organize their lives.They set up routines, focus on timelines, and meet deadlines. Precision, details, efficiency, and control are important to the way to go about your dayIntrinsic needs:
To be in a structured environmentThe opportunity to create order out of chaosTo know what is expected of youPotential blindspots:
Because of their need for predictability and control, others might view them as rigid and inflexible.As much as they thrive on structure and organization, others thrive on the freedom to innovate.Relating to someone with this strength:
If thereâs a deadline, tell them far in advance. They like to get work done ahead of schedule. Try not to give them sudden surprises - that could ruin their dayPhysical clutter will annoy this personTransformation Application: Which of the 5 strategies for non-talents resonated with you the most? Implement it.
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Transformation Tip: âThere's a time for daring and there's a time for caution, and a wise man understands which is called for.â - Robin Williams
People with strong Deliberative talents are private. They are careful and vigilant to protect and prevent harm.Beneath the surface of decisions, they think ahead and see the possibility of risks.
People exceptionally talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate obstacles.
The opportunity to weigh the implications and assess risk. Time to think and not rushed to make a decisionTo be asked, âWhat could go wrong that weâre not anticipating?â
Intrinsic needs:Potential blindspots:
Because you take time to think carefully before making a decision, people might perceive you as forgetful, slow, or afraid to act. Paralysis by analysis Your cautious and serious outlook on life might give the impression that you are a distant, private, and unapproachable person.Transformation Application: If you are someone with the Deliberative strength, consider softening the language before sharing your insights. If you do not have this strength, tell a deliberative that you appreciate them.
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Transformation Tip: âIf you are willing to abandon your principles for convenience and social acceptability, they are not your principles. They are your costumeâ - Diana Rhodes
This weekâs strength - Belief
Unchanging core values that give them purpose Motivation comes from their core valuesIntrinsic needs:
Needs opportunity to live out core values Needs to know they are making a difference Needs work to align with the purposeBlind spots:
Can be prone to being judgmental Can hold onto relationships too longIf you know someone who has the strength of belief:
Help them connect their values with their work Learn about their family/communities to help relate to themTransformation Application: Take time this week and think of 5 key values that you live out.
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Transformation Tip: âSuccess isnât always about greatness, it is also about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will comeâ - Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson
This weekâs strength: Consistency Aware of the need to treat people equallyCrave routine and clear rules Repeatability Intrinsic Needs Hates favoritism, nepotism, special treatment Want opportunities to make things fair and equal Need to be treated fairly Blind Spots So committed to treating everyone equally that they can forget that every person has unique needsMight see themselves as the guardian of âwhat is rightâTransformation Application: If you do have a consistency strength, look for an opportunity where you can help make things fair. If you do not have a consistency strength, find someone else who has it and ask them for help!
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Transformation Tip: âA resourceful person can see opportunity when others only see obstaclesâ - Garret Gunderson
This weekâs strength: Arranger
Manages all the variables to find the most productive outcome Does best in dynamic situations Curveballs donât bother them (rearranger)Intrinsic needs:
Does best when things are changing Opt into a project and then opt out when your work is doneBlind spots:
Other people can be confused by how you think - sometimes you need to explain yourselfSometimes arrangers can take over and not realize itIf you know an arrangerâŠ
They like challenges Make great supervisors or managers They will figure out how to get things done regardless of the obstaclesTransformation Application: If you know someone who is an arranger, don't be afraid to ask them for help!
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Transformation Tip: âJust do itâ - Nike
This weekâs strength: Achiever
Hard worker Take satisfaction in being busy and productive Loves to make a list and check off items on that list Gets stuff doneIntrinsic needs:
BalanceWorkResting HobbiesRelationships Periodically celebrate achievementsBlind spots
Judge those who don't work as hard as they do Can be seen as too demanding You might take on projects before you know how much work it isIf you know someone who is an achiever:
understand that these people like to be busy. Don't try to impose your way on themBuild a shoulder-to-shoulder relationship with them by working hard next to themHelp guide them prioritizeTransformation Application: If achiever is one of your strengths, take at least 30 minutes this week to celebrate something you've accomplished. If you know someone who is an achiever, encourage them to also celebrate their wins and smell the roses.
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Transformation Tip: âThere is nothing on earth more to be prized than true friendshipâ - Thomas Aquinas
This weekâs strength: Relator
Enjoys deep relationships with others Believes in the power of personal authentic relationships Believes in the relationship more than being right Lifelong friends GenerousIntrinsic Needs:
One-on-one interactions Time with your inner circle Struggles in a toxic environment Likes to be told they are cared aboutBlind spots
Slow to trust othersCan be exclusive with inner-circleTransformation Application: If you are having a hard time trusting people quickly, develop a back pocket statement. Identify 3 facts about yourself that are vulnerable and use them when speaking with new people.
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Transformation Tip: âPositive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking willâ - Zig Ziglar
Have enthusiasm Can get people excited about things Looks for optimistic outcomes Enjoys celebrating
This weekâs strength: Positivity
These people:Intrinsic Needs
To have funPositive atmosphere Freedom from over-critical peopleTo be appreciatedBlind Spots
Can become self-seeking If you use it too much, your positivity can look superficial People might not take you seriously Be careful that you donât over-shadow someone in a hard situation by jumping in right away with positivityPractical Tips
Be genuine Be strategic when using positivity Pick the right opportunity Know WHEN to use your strengthsTransformation Application: If you do have positivity as a strength, look for opportunities to be strategic with it. If you know someone who has positivity in your life, tell them you appreciate them.
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Transformation Tip: âBe yourself, everyone else is already takenâ - Oscar Wild
This weekâs strength: Individualization
People who are:
Intrigued with what makes people unique individual Understand people very well - good at reading people Don't like generalizations Believes one size DOES NOT fit all
Opportunity to customize Appreciated and valued for uniqueness Help people get into their zone
Intrinsic needs:Blind Spots
Know more about other people than they know about you Might put the individual needs ahead of the group needsTrying to cater to everyoneâs desires can get complicatedTransformation Application: If you are catering to too many people, pause and ask yourself if you need to do this and if you are truly serving the collective whole.
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Transformation Tip: âAn open door is a welcome that makes a stranger into a friendâ
This weekâs strength: Includer Accept others Show awareness to those who are left out Desire to increase the circle Build a sense of community Can tell you when you might be missing What or who can be added to thisNeeds A high need to feel included Blindspots when overusedIf they see others not including people, they can become judgemental of them Want everyone to value the things they doInclude too many peopleThis may slow down the processUnnecessary complicatednessGood positions for them Wellcome groups Orientation positions
Transformation Application: Think about your workplace or an environment you are often in, think about someone who is excluded, and practice your inclusion.Connect On Social:
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Transformation Tip: âAll we are saying is give peace a chanceâ - John Lennon
This week's focus strength: Harmony
Generally look for consensus Does not like conflict - looks for areas of agreement Peacekeepers + PeacemakersThis strength is not weak it is vitally important in relationships and teams.
Harmonizers Needs:
Need the ability to acknowledge when a confrontation becomes unhealthy Need shared valuesNeed to be on teams with a shared visionBlind spots when overused:
Practicality from others can become frustrating Sometimes for the sake of peace, they sacrifice progressAvoid conflict Sometimes conflict is needed!Management
Find other harmonizers - you will work best with them Stretch outside your comfort zone and voice your honest opinionTransformation Application: Identify an opportunity where you can move from a peacekeeper to a peacemaker. If you are not a harmonizer, tell one that you know that you appreciate them.
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Transformation Tip: âEmpathy is like giving someone a psychological hug.â - Lawrence J
You intuitively feel something before it is expressed You will feel othersâ emotions as if they are your own Instinctive and powerful Can help translate the functional to the relational
Empathy Strength:
Be in an emotionally healthy environment Need to have good emotional boundaries
How to manage the empathy talent well:
Can turn co-dependant The need to feel neededAbusers will prey on and take advantage of this talent Peopleâs emotions tend to stick to you Mistake otherâs emotions as your own
Blind Spots:
Transformation Application:1.) If you don't naturally have empathy: before you talk, imagine what itâs like in the other personâs shoes.
2.) If you do have empathy: Practice at the end of your day or after youâve had an empathetic moment, reminding yourself that it is not your issue, and release their emotions off of yourself.
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Transformation Tip: âThe growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadershipâ -- Harvey Firestone
Developer Talent Recognize and cultivate the potential in others Intrinsic Needs Need to work with people or organizations that desire growth Their potential needs to be recognized BlindspotYou see potential in people, but they have to want to change as much as you want it for themIf you become overly invested in someone elseâs development you can become co-dependent Need to feel needed You forget to develop yourself when youâre busy developing othersA mature developer Looks for opportunities to grow Grows talent in other people Becomes a teacher, a coach, a mentorTransformation Application: Ask yourself: are there people in my life that I want more for than they want for themselves? Ask yourself if it is still worth developing them. If you are not a developer - go out of your way to thank someone who has developed you.
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Transformation Tip: âRealize that everything connects to everything elseâ - Leonardo Divinci
Qualities of someone with strong connectedness Nonlinear They see unity in humankind Spiritual Intuitiveness Bridge-builders How to manage this talent It is important to be part of a team with a shared vision They will not demand things but suggest things Need to feel heard by those around Potential blind spots When others get bad news you may try to jump to the big picture too quickly instead of offering comfort and understanding If someone isnât getting what you are saying - sometimes you need to back off because explaining it even more wonât help them.
People with connectedness strength see links between things which helps bring meaning and value to situations.
Transformation Application: Try to find a situation this week where you can focus on your blindspots. If you do not have the talent of connectedness, find someone in your life who does and tell them you appreciate them.Connect On Social:
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Transformation Tip: âBlessed are the flexible for they will not get bent out of shapeâ
Blind spots: Can be frustrating to people who want to âstay the courseâMiss deadlines/running late Can be too trusting The strength can be easily overused Positive Can help others Relationship comes firstVery likable Go with the flow Flexible TipsLook for leadership opportunities You may not be good with planning - find people who are! Stay away from roles with a lot of structure You will do well with roles that allow a lot of changes/short-term assignments
The strength of adaptability is powerful!Transformation Application: If you are high in adaptability - pick a blindspot to work on. If you don't have adaptability - find someone who you think is and tell them you appreciate them.
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Transformation Tip: âNothing can dim the light which shines from within.â - Maya Angelou
You will see exponential results if you already have talent in a specific area and try to develop it, rather than try to develop a talent in an area you struggle with.
âWhat if we study what is right with people rather than what is wrong with people?"
Your biggest weaknesses hide in the shadows of your strengths
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Transformation Tip: "Our connection should lead us to greater connection and direction." --Steve Chua
This episode highlights how to use reflection as a tool for personal growth and direction. Steve and Pete stress the importance of reflecting on the past year to identify patterns, learn from experiences, and let go of things to make room for new opportunities.
Reflection should not be a static process but rather lead to greater connection and direction.
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