1. Allison Pedretti
Strengths Insight Guide
SURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 09-08-2016
DON CLIFTON
Father of Strengths Psychology and
Inventor of CliftonStrengths
(Allison Pedretti)
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2. Allison Pedretti
SURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 09-08-2016
YOUR TOP 5 THEMES
1. Adaptability
2. Relator
3. Maximizer
4. Consistency
5. Strategic
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3. Adaptability
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented 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.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
It’s very likely that you make plans as you move into and through your day. Not being bound to a strict
timeline or action plan frees you to deal with problems or take advantage of opportunities at the
moment they arise. By nature, you live in a state of hope-filled expectancy. You eagerly await what
will come next. You probably feel your life is a lot more interesting when you are not forced to follow
set routines, rigid rules, and/or predictable plans. Driven by your talents, you are much happier with
life when you quit trying to control people as well as the day’s events, opportunities, or surprises. You
experience a sense of freedom each time you relax and live in the moment. You probably are able to
deal with change a lot better as a result. Instinctively, you surround yourself with lovely things. These
have the power to soothe, calm, energize, and inspire you. The arts or nature itself enhances your
sense of well-being. You probably pay attention to your environment because you choose to live each
moment to its fullest. Chances are good that you spontaneously gravitate to roles where you can
handle tasks or deal with issues the moment they arise. Life is wonderful when you have the freedom
to do what you decide is necessary. You probably are grumpy on the days you are forced to follow
rigid schedules or procedures.
QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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4. Relator
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They
find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Instinctively, you consistently measure up to your high expectations when working, studying, or
playing. It’s very likely that you may be determined to share some of your knowledge, skills, or
experiences with people. Perhaps you use this information as a coaching tool if you train someone.
Because of your strengths, you may have quick and ready insights into the moods and emotions of
specific individuals. This awareness might enhance your effectiveness as a trainer, guide, or
instructor. Perhaps your sensitivity allows you to help certain people express what they are thinking or
feeling. Chances are good that you feel pleased when friends seek your counsel. Being asked for
guidance uplifts you. It often gives meaning to your life. Driven by your talents, you have close
companions who frequently seek your guidance. You help them find answers to their personal and
professional problems. This makes you a valuable friend.
QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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5. Maximizer
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented 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.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Because of your strengths, you might be an individual performer who occasionally reflects on what
you do well. Perhaps you give less thought to your limitations. Why? You may realize you accomplish
more when you hone — that is, sharpen — your talents. Chances are good that you readily admit you
work better when you have time controls. You honor due dates. Punctuality is likely to be a trait for
which you are well known. People who have little or no sense of time’s importance often frustrate you.
They probably struggle to understand why you are so determined to meet your own and others’
deadlines. Instinctively, you realize you can identify a variety of problems and respond to a wide range
of questions. You probably can pinpoint specific times when you proposed alternative ways of doing
things. You probably recall giving answers no one else considered. You are aware that your
subconscious mind continuously absorbs information and creates possible options. Driven by your
talents, you realize each individual’s interests, background, motivations, desires, fears, and work style
are different. You strive to honor everyone’s uniqueness and preferences. Understanding a person’s
ambitions gives you insights into the type of support, training, experiences, partnerships, and
nurturing he or she needs to thrive. It’s very likely that you forge ahead to build the life you envision.
You reach your goals by finding as many opportunities as possible to use your unique abilities and
natural gifts.
QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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6. Consistency
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented 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.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
It’s very likely that you are determined to deal evenhandedly with individuals. You aim to be consistent
over time in how you apply rules, regulations, or policies. You are careful not to play favorites. You
guard against giving one person advantages or opportunities that are denied to everyone else. By
nature, you regularly stay abreast of newsworthy events. You are likely to have a process in place to
monitor issues of personal and professional interest. You collect updates from the print and broadcast
media. One-on-one conversations with informed individuals are a natural part of your day. By
balancing everything you hear, read, or see, you usually can sort fact from fiction. Because of your
strengths, you exhibit a capacity for being evenhanded in your dealings with people. Although
everyone is unique, you show no favoritism toward any person. Typically your actions and words
prove that you equalize the amount of attention, opportunities, or resources that you give to each
individual. Chances are good that you create well-defined action plans that contain sequenced steps,
guidelines, or due dates. Usually your practical procedures minimize the chances for
misunderstandings or conflicts later in the project. You do whatever you can to make sure everything
and everyone keeps on an even keel — that is, remains in a calm, cool, sound, and stable condition.
Instinctively, you usually find a practical way to accomplish whatever you set out to do. You think of
methods to make tasks easier for yourself or others. You probably balance the workload so everyone
involved expends the same amount of time, effort, or energy. You exhibit a strong drive to see things
through from start to finish. Undoubtedly, you appreciate people who do not quit in the middle of a
project.
QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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7. Strategic
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced
with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Driven by your talents, you have a knack for identifying problems. You spontaneously generate
alternatives for solving them. You probably consider the pros and cons of each option. You often
factor into your thinking prevailing circumstances and available resources. You feel life is good when
you sense you are choosing the best course of action. It’s very likely that you may have a tendency to
produce original ideas. Perhaps your imagination is stimulated when you collaborate — that is, team
— with future-oriented thinkers. Chances are good that you may easily find the right words to express
what you are thinking. Sometimes you offer explanations. Occasionally you discuss ideas. Once in a
while, you rely on examples, stories, or jokes to illustrate your main points. Instinctively, you might
recognize recurring sequences in data, events, information, or people’s comments. These insights
might enable you to form links between things that others cannot. Because of your strengths, you
sometimes work diligently to generate several alternatives. Perhaps you notice new as well as
unusual configurations in facts, evidence, or data. Others, however, may see only separate, unrelated
bits of information. Periodically you are fascinated by problems that puzzle, confound, or frustrate
others.
QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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