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I was predicting how my assessment would turn out and was somewhat surprised at the results initially.
1. Ideation
2. Positivity
3. Activator
4. Maximizer
5. Strategic
Although I took the quiz a few weeks ago, I've been diving into the results this past week.
My top themes
1. Intellection
2. Input
3. Learner
4. Connectedness
5. Developer
I'm finding it very interesting reading about everyone else's themes, how they inter-relate, and thinking about applying my own themes effectively.
Hi all! Yesterday I had an interesting strengths finder experience and I wanted to share it with you. When we first got the books I went home and did the assessment on my day off... in my comfy chair... in my pajamas (probably)... Chill and relaxed... At that time, these were the five I came up with after that assessment:
1. Arranger
2. Ideation
3. Learner
4. Context
5. Developer
Some of these made sense to me - but others seemed a little *off.* I just figured I had changed as a manager maybe there were some traits/strengths that I wasn't paying enough attention to.
However, there is a companion book to the Strengths Finder called "Strength Based Leadership." I was curious enough about how it would apply our strengths to our experiences as supervisors that went out and got that book on my own. This book also came with an assessment code, for what I assumed would be a different type of assessment for supervisory skills. When I read about it, I discovered that it was basically the same test as the last one, but was designed to provide results towards supervisors, so I thought I'd try it and see if I got the same results.
I took this test at work... in my office... surrounded by the usual chaos... This is what I got the second time:
1. Adaptability - Someone who lives to react and respond, and likes never knowing what will happen next
2. Positivity - Yay! Contagious enthusiasm! Really, that's the only way I'd like to be contagious!
3. Strategic - Good at spotting relevant patterns and issues and finding alternative ways to solve problems
4. Arranger - Likes to organize but also has the flexibility to figure out the best way to arrange things for maximum productivity
5. Maximizer - Encouraging others and helping people to focus on what they do well and what they like about themselves.
What a difference! Only one strength showed up in both lists, but when I read the guide that went along with the test, these five sounded a lot more like me at work. So FYI to anyone who took this assessment outside of your regular work environment. You too could end up with some wonky results.
I'm not surprised by your change in result, because when I took the assessment I thought that many of my answers would depend on the time of day, my company, the situation, and many other factors. So taking it at work would seem to put you more in that frame of mind -- I'm glad you mentioned it. Did you find "Strength Based Leadership" to be beneficial in other ways too?
I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get these posted. Here are my top 5 results:
1. Strategic
2. Individualization
3. Achiever
4. Futuristic
5. Competition
I took this in early 2013 (results below), and apparently I am now slightly less competitive and more focused on the future. I think becoming a parent in mid-2013 has a lot to do with this.
1. Achiever
2. Competition
3. Strategic
4. Individualization
5. Activator
I'm really glad you all are enjoying this, and I look forward to finding other ways in the future we can all continue this journey of self-discovery!
Mine were:
1. Input
2. Positivity
3. Achiever
4. Competition
5. Activator
The one that stood out to me at first, but that makes more sense to me now, was Input -- it seems to be a common trait among us 'library people!'
Are any of you enneagram enthusiasts? It's also a great typology that promotes self-awareness to improve work and team dynamics. I'm a type 4.
I don't know a lot about that, but it looks really interesting. The Enneagram Institute wanted $12 to let me take the real test, so I took a sketchy looking off-brand free test instead: https://enneagramtest.net/
According to that, my top 3 types are 8, 5, and 1.
There isn't a formal way to take the test (like you might do with Strengths Finder or of the Myers Briggs) because it was not developed as a clinical or psychological tool. So taking a test online isn't necessarily an invalid way to do it! A lot of people just read through the descriptions and there's usually one that stands out the most. I bought enneagram cards a few years back and use them as an interactive activity to help people find their type (not like tarot cards, promise!). I love the enneagram because it allows for a lot of fluidity: each type has a secondary type (called a wing), and two arrows. One arrow represents the strengths of another type you pull from when you're at your best, and the other arrow represents the faults and vices of another type you pull from when you're at your worst. Each type is based around fears and desires, and how these fears and desires influence your decisions and relationships. So whereas Strengths Finder tells you what you do and how you do it, the Enneagram tells you why you do it.
And since you mentioned tarot cards, I'm probably a queen of swords. :D
I am also a Type 4! Or I was back in college. I should take it again...
Four (The Individualist)
Nine (The Peacemaker)
Six (The Loyalist)
My best friend is a total enneagram nerd and said I am either a 9 or a 5 (I am not very self-aware). I said I was probably a mix of both and she said that's not a thing! So I pick 9! I can't wait to find out what this means!
I think there's a good chance you're a 9 since Harmony is your top strength! There's a running joke among enneagram enthusiasts that if you don't know your type, you're probably a 9 (nines can sometimes be indecisive). Nines are called "the peacemakers." They seek harmony and agreement, and pursue a sense of peace and calm by considering all opinions and viewpoints. This makes them excellent mediators and customer service workers. They are able to genuinely hear out another side of a story and go to great lengths to resolve problems. They are often tempted to procrastinate (working on stuff is stressful!) or take lots of naps to preserve their inner peace. At their best, they take on the attributes of type 3: they become super efficient, hard-working, and ambitious. Nines make for great co-workers because they are diplomatic, care about everyone on the team, and work hard to make sure everyone gets along.
I thought this was very interesting. My strengths were:
1. intellection
2. context
3. harmony
4. empathy
5. consistency
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