FUTURISTIC

CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme

KEYWORD: Visionary


GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Futuristic (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme are inspired by the future and the possibility of “what could be”. They energize others with their vision of the future.


CHARACTERISTICS

For people with Futuristic (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents, questioning future possibilities greatly excites you. While the past is set and the present is problematic, the future is a blank canvas that you can use to create your own masterpiece. It is liberating to know that you hold the paintbrush and you are in control of deciding whatever you want to paint. Your masterpiece is likely majestic and beautiful. Because it is so inspiring, you cannot help but to start choosing your colours and practice painting now. Everything you do, every opportunity you take is done with a vision in mind.


YOUR WORLD VIEW

This strength of visualization allows you to gain foresight into what is to come. You take pride in being one step ahead of others. 


WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

  • Visionary

  • Dreamer

  • Creative

  • Inspiring

  • Forward looking


POTENTIAL PITFALLS

  • Lack pragmatism 

  • Coming up with unfeasible ideas

  • Idealistic


WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

  • When others do not understand your vision


WHAT YOU VALUE

  • Opportunities to learn about and support the visions of others

  • Opportunities to share where you see yourself in the future

  • Opportunities to attain the ideal vision

  • Seeing how current events link to your future


YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

  • People look to you for a common vision to believe in

  • You have creative problem solving methods because you focus on the possibilities and dare to dream big

  • Your ability to visualize the future in detail unites people under a common goal

  • You are always thinking of a better world – better life, better team, better way of doing things. This gives you inspiration for innovative ideas

“The genius of Futuristic (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is in your emotional anticipation and visual imagination of a better future, which inspire you — and could inspire others — to make that dream a reality.