POSITIVITY

CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme


KEYWORD: Optimistic


GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Positivity (CilftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme have contagious enthusiasm. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.


CHARACTERISTICS

People with Positivity (CilftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents have high energy and contagious enthusiasm. Things are just more fun when you are around, you always seem to find a way to lighten the atmosphere around you. You love to find opportunities to celebrate every achievement, people find themselves more productive and hopeful when they are with you.  You are generous with praises because you know that people are instantly happier when you do that and it energizes you to see people around you smile. In times of setbacks, you bounce back quickly because you can see the positive side of things and you believe that things will always get better.


YOUR WORLD VIEW

Life is more enjoyable with laughters in the air. You have a “can do” attitude, where you alway see the good in people.


WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

  • Generous with praise

  • Light-hearted

  • Fun

  • Enthusiastic


POTENTIAL PITFALLS

  • Insensitive

  • Simple-minded


WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

  • Pessimists 

  • People who are overly serious

  • People who discourage others


WHAT YOU VALUE

  • People who appreciate your humour

  • People who join in and have fun with you


YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

  • Your energy is highly contagious and that draws people to you

  • When others are discouraged, your optimism gives them hope and helps them to be motivated again

“The genius of Positivity (CilftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is found in your positive emotional impact. Simply stated, everyone feels better about life when you are around.