ADAPTABILITY

CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme

KEYWORD: Change

GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Adaptability (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme prefer to go with the flow. They tend to be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

CHARACTERISTICS

People with Adaptability (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents believe that life is unexpected and change is the only constant. Things will always change according to the actions and decisions you make now. You anticipate and embrace uncertainties. Rather than planning every step, you prefer to leave space for exploration and moments to go with the flow and see how things turn out. 

YOUR WORLD VIEW

You “go with the flow”. You do not demand structure and predictability because the “unknown” excites you. 

WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

• Making impromptu decisions

• Multi-tasking

• Flexibility

• Light-hearted

• Ability to think on your feet

• Easy going

POTENTIAL PITFALLS

• Short attention span

• Indecisive

• Lack of clear direction or structure

• Easily bored

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

• Fixed structures or plans

• Following rigid instructions

• Long meetings about the same topic

• Mundane tasks

WHAT YOU VALUE

• Freedom to explore

• Disruptions and change

• Having multiple tasks at hand so you can switch whenever you are bored

• People who support and execute your impromptu ideas

YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

• You are not taken aback by unexpected situations. You work through chaos without much stress, and you have the ability to guide the people around you with light-heartedness during crisis

• You are able to juggle a few tasks at the same time  

• Your spur-of-the-moment suggestions bring energy to those around you

“The genius of Adaptability (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents lies in the way you respond to chaos: You can quickly change and respond in circumstances that would be frightening or intimidating to others.