VANESSA WILLIS | 02-15-2020
What Is a Weakness?
Focusing on your CliftonStrengths doesn’t mean you can ignore your weaknesses. Gallup defines a weakness as anything that gets in the way of your success. While the CliftonStrengths assessment does not mathematically quantify weaknesses, you can use your profile to understand how any of your CliftonStrengths themes might prevent you from maximizing your potential. Your strongest CliftonStrengths are your best opportunity for success. But in some situations and with some people, these same themes can hinder your effectiveness and become blind spots. The themes at the bottom of your profile can also get in the way of your success. They aren’t necessarily weaknesses, but they likely do not come naturally to you. • Have I ever received negative feedback related to this theme? • Does my role require me to use this theme, but I feel drained when I do? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be discovering areas of weakness. Don’t ignore your weaknesses. Instead, focus on your strengths, and work to manage the areas that get in your way. How do I manage my weaknesses? • Claim them: Know your weaknesses and how they get in your way • Collaborate: Ask partners for support • Apply a strength: Use a different theme to achieve a better outcome • Just do it: Lean in and do your best To identify potential weaknesses, ask yourself: • Does this theme ever undermine my success?
1. Restorative 2. Responsibility 3. Developer 4. Relator 5. Learner 6. Empathy 7. Achiever 8. Arranger 9. Deliberative 10. Context 11. Consistency 12. Strategic 13. Discipline 14. Analytical 15. Connectedness 16. Futuristic 20. Self-Assurance 21. Individualization 22. Harmony 23. Intellection 24. Adaptability 25. Command 26. Includer 27. Significance 28. Communication 29. Input 30. Competition 17. Belief 18. Focus 19. Positivity
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