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.