FOCUS

CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme

KEYWORD: Single-tasking, One step at a time


GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Focus (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme can take a direction, follow through and make the necessary corrections to stay on track. They set their priorities and goals before acting on them.


CHARACTERISTICS

It is important for people with Focus (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents to know where you are heading and to continuously move towards your goals. You prefer to focus on one task at a time and setting milestones that are attainable to keep you effective and efficient. You keep to timelines and stay on the course until you have reached your destination.


YOUR WORLD VIEW

You can put all your energy into doing one thing at any point in time because it is the most efficient way to complete your task. You are not a “jack of all trades, master of none”. You prefer to spend your time perfecting one or two skills you have.


WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

  • Intense concentration on one task

  • Dedicated

  • Loyal

  • Full of grit

  • Determined

  • Ability to follow through


POTENTIAL PITFALLS

  • Uptight

  • Absorbed

  • Easily overwhelmed

  • Stressed


WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

  • Delays, obstacles

  • Changes in plans


WHAT YOU VALUE

  • Certainty

  • Fixed plans


YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

  • You are good at keep teammates on track

  • You have a gift of amassing facts and information, reading with understanding, and solving problems with great precision. 

  • Your prolonged concentration allows you to solve complex and tedious problems 

“The genius of Focus (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talent is in your intense concentration on one task. Your single-mindedness enhances the speed and quality of your performance.