Achiever

People strong in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great

satisfaction from being busy and productive.

Activator

People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They are

often impatient.

Adaptability

People strong in the Adaptability theme prefer to "go with the flow." They tend to be "now" people who

take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

Analytical

People strong in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about

all the factors that might affect a situation.

Arranger

People strong in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this

ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum

productivity.

Belief

People strong in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values

emerges a defined purpose for their life.

Command

People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make

decisions.

Communication

People strong in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They

are good conversationalists and presenters.

Competition

People strong in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They

strive to win first place and revel in contests.

Connectedness

People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there

are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.

Context

People strong in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by

researching its history.

Deliberative

People strong in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making

decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles.

Developer

People strong in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs

of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements.

Discipline

People strong in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the

order they create.

Empathy

People strong in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in

others’ lives or others’ situations.

Consistency

(formerly Fairness) People strong in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat people

the same. They try to treat everyone in the world with consistency by setting up clear rules and adhering

to them.

Focus

People strong in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections

necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.

Futuristic

People strong in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others

with their visions of the future.

Harmony

People strong in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek

areas of agreement.

Ideation

People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between

seemingly disparate phenomena.

Includer

(formerly Inclusiveness) People strong in the Includer theme are accepting of others. They show

awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them.

Individualization

People strong in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They

have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively.

Input

People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all

kinds of information.

Intellection

People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are

introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

Learner

People strong in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In

particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Maximizer

People strong in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group

excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.

Positivity

People strong in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can

get others excited about what they are going to do.

Relator

People who are strong in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep

satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

Responsibility

People strong in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do.

They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Restorative

People strong in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out

what is wrong and resolving it.

Self-Assurance

People strong in the Self-assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They

possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right.

Significance

People strong in the Significance theme want to be very important in the eyes of others. They are

independent and want to be recognized.

Strategic

People strong in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario,

they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

Woo

People strong in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They

derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person.

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