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WHATAMIKNOWNFOR? (IDENTITY)

self-bias, they still offer us a strengths language that facili-
tates discussion and self-awareness. They help employees
see patterns that inform their identity. They also help you
as a leader know what types of opportunities your employ-
ees are most likely to take joy and pride in at work.

FIGURE 3.3 Buckingham’s Strengthfinder Attributes

Achiever Driving relentlessly to get things done and to accomplish
Activator Getting started quickly to take action on decisions
Adaptability Flexing and responding to the demands of the moment
Analytical Looking for patterns, questioning, objective, data-driven
Arranger Jumping in to manage all the variables and find the best layout
Belief Maintaining strong core values around family, spirituality,
altruism
Command Taking charge and getting others on board despite risks,
differences
Communication Bringing ideas to life through writing, speaking, focusing
Competition Measuring performance by comparing and winning
Connectedness Seeing how everything and everyone is connected, interdependent
Context Looking to the past, the context, for answers about today
Deliberative Being cautious, vigilant, aware of risks, and serious about
handling risks
Developer Seeing potential in others and enjoy helping them grow
Discipline Liking routines and structures to maintain productivity
Empathy Tuning in to others’ feelings and viewpoints
Fairness Treating everyone equally and by consistent rules
Focus Being goal-driven and tangent-avoidant
Futuristic Imagining the future with hope and vision
Harmony Looking for agreement and avoiding conflict
Ideation Getting energized by ideas, connections, insights
Inclusiveness Bringing others in and valuing commonality over differences
Individualization Valuing what is unique and special about each person

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