ACTIVATOR

CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme

KEYWORD: Action

GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Activator (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They are impatient for action.

CHARACTERISTICS

You are a firm believer of “actions speak louder than words”. You believe that only by taking action, things can be resolved and situations can improve. You make a decision, take action, look at the result, and learn. To you, plans are mere concepts that are not realized until actions are taken. Only by taking action can dreams turn into reality.

YOUR WORLD VIEW

You would not know until you have tried. You are not afraid to take risks. You prefer to fire first then aim. You are fine to have more misses than hits. At the end of the day, what matters most is that you have taken actions. 

WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

• Always putting yourself out there

• High initiative

• Courageous

• Driven

• Making things happen

POTENTIAL PITFALLS

• Impatient

• Take actions without much considerations

• Making rash decisions

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

• Sitting around and waiting for the right moment. You believe that the right moment is now.

• Long and inefficient discussions

WHAT YOU VALUE

• Acknowledgment of your efforts even though you did not achieve the desired outcome

• Proof to show that you have completed something

• People who match your level of efficiency

YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

• You have an innate ability to “jump start” on things when others may be afraid to take actions due to missing information or potential failures

• Your courage to try influences those around you to take bold steps despite the uncertainties

• You complement others who are good at brainstorming to transform their ideas into reality, helping them to achieve their goals

“The genius of Activator (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is in your natural ability to initiate the transformation of ideas into actions, programs, and services.