EMPATHY
CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme
KEYWORD: Sense emotions, Understand feelings
GENIUS STATEMENT
People exceptionally talented in the Empathy (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme can sense other people's feelings by imagining themselves in others' lives or situations.
CHARACTERISTICS
People with Empathy (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talent have the ability to sense the emotions of others as if they are your own. You are able to accurately put into words how they feel, and this gives great comfort to others. With you, they feel heard, understood and supported. You are someone others love to be around, they confide in you, knowing that you will listen and not pass your own judgement.
YOUR WORLD VIEW
You laugh and cry together with others as if you are going through their problems. It is a great gift to be sensitive about the feelings of others so that you can really understand them and journey with those who are having a hard time.
WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR
Understanding
Genuine
Knows what to say and do
Ability to see from their perspective
POTENTIAL PITFALLS
Moody
Easily affected by others
Over-involved
WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU
Insensitive people who say things at the wrong time
People who do not appreciate the efforts of others
WHAT YOU VALUE
People confiding in you
Opportunities to help others find their voice
YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION
You form deep and personal relationships because people appreciate how understanding you are
You speak up for others because you can sense that they are upset
You can sense how a situation can influence the emotions of others and take quick action against situations that may make others feel uncomfortable
You have the ability to make people feel comforted
You help people find their voices and ways to express themselves
“The genius of Empathy (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents lies in the emotional depth of the relationships you’re able to form with others. People feel understood by you and seek your company.