1. Edward Russell
Strengths Insight Report
SURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 07-20-2016
DON CLIFTON
Father of Strengths Psychology and
Inventor of CliftonStrengths
(Edward Russell)
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2. Edward Russell
SURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 07-20-2016
Your Top 5 Themes
1. Ideation
2. Futuristic
3. Communication
4. Strategic
5. Woo
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3. Ideation
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to
find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Instinctively, you might handle whatever tasks come your way in the course of the day. Mind-numbing
routines, processes, paperwork, or production lines sometimes bore you. On the other hand, you may
thrive in environments where you must deal with unexpected requests, unanticipated problems, or
changing priorities. Being somewhat flexible, you might enjoy creating solutions as needs arise.
Perhaps you think a bit better and accomplish a bit more when your ability to respond to situations on
a moment’s notice is acknowledged, used, and appreciated. Driven by your talents, you
spontaneously dissect plans, proposals, processes, or contracts. You often take apart mechanisms.
What do you do with all these pieces, parts, or steps? You carefully examine them. Then you
determine the function of each one. Frequently you are the most knowledgeable person in the group.
This helps you generate more original ideas than your coworkers, teammates, or classmates can. By
nature, you relish conversations with people whose vocabulary is as sophisticated as their thinking.
Discussing philosophies, theories, or concepts is exhilarating. You do not have to translate this or that
word or explain the basic points of a complex thought. You love to ask questions and be readily
understood. As engaged as you are in the dialogue, you still make a point of pulling together insights
so you can use this knowledge later. Because of your strengths, you scrutinize yourself from the
perspective of an outsider looking in. Aware of your public persona — that is, the person you present
yourself as — you strive to appear confident and polished. Being perceived as knowledgeable,
trustworthy, and accomplished is an intentional undertaking for you. It’s very likely that you might
search for new and fresh ways to make upgrades or enhancements. When you suspect there is a
better way to do something, you might make certain revisions or test specific innovations.
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4. Futuristic
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could
be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Because of your strengths, you envision what you can accomplish tomorrow, next week, next month,
next year, or in the coming decades. Your goals and aspirations motivate you to keep moving forward.
The tension you feel when a deadline is fast approaching forces you to concentrate on the right
activities, discard irrelevant information, and not waste time on intriguing distractions. Your one aim is
to reach your objectives. It’s very likely that you may set aside quite a bit of time to contemplate what
the world could be like years or decades from today. Perhaps ideas come to you when you are in the
company of particular visionary thinkers. Sometimes these individuals stimulate your inventiveness.
By nature, you periodically spend a lot of time considering certain things you might need to do better
in the coming months, years, or decades. Chances are good that you may treasure the one-on-one
conversations you have with visionary thinkers. Occasionally their ideas force you expand on your
plans for the future. Driven by your talents, you occasionally share your dreams about the coming
months, years, or decades with people who appreciate your originality. Perhaps less imaginative
individuals rely on you to tell them what is possible.
Communication
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their
thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Driven by your talents, you sometimes fill your mind with fresh ideas by reading. Perhaps you enliven
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5. certain types of discussions by sharing a few of the interesting facts or stories you have discovered.
Because of your strengths, you are known for your ease with language. This ability serves you well
when you need to talk with newcomers or outsiders. Your vocabulary probably allows you to tell
stories or express your ideas with great clarity. By nature, you might keep the dialogue going when
talking with visionaries about what will be possible in the distant future. Maybe you share some of
your own experiences, examples, or stories to make a point. Maybe you ask questions to help
forward-looking thinkers refine their imaginative propositions. Chances are good that you may admit
that you love to talk. Sometimes you use this gift to help people realize they are worthy and valuable.
You might tell stories to illustrate some of their finest qualities or moments of excellence. Perhaps you
feel successful when you can show particular people the qualities you see and appreciate in them.
Instinctively, you may be good talker. In certain situations, you might think of better ways to pose
questions, change topics, launch serious discussions, engage in small talk, tell jokes, or describe
experiences.
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?
Instinctively, you demonstrate an ease with language. You effortlessly verbalize your thoughts. You
relish the opportunity to share your insights. You derive pleasure from actively participating in
conversations when group members propose ideas, seek solutions, or debate issues. Chances are
good 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. By nature, you select the right
combination of words to convey your ideas or feelings. In the middle of discussions, your vocabulary
provides you with precise phrases and terminology. You probably express yourself with ease and
grace. Driven by your talents, you might spot some emerging trends or problems others fail to notice.
You sometimes generate innovative ideas before selecting the best option. Perhaps your proposals,
coupled with your optimism, ignite people’s enthusiasm for certain endeavors. Because of your
strengths, you generate ideas quickly. You draw clever linkages between facts, events, people,
problems, or solutions. You present others with numerous options at a pace some find dizzying. Your
innovative thinking tends to foster ongoing dialogue between and among the group’s participants.
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6. Woo
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented 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.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Driven by your talents, you sometimes prefer the company of people to being alone. You may
welcome a wide array of individuals into your workplace, classroom, team, family, club, or social
circle. Chances are good that you are sometimes unreserved. Perhaps you share personal
information and stories with first-time acquaintances as easily as with old friends. Instinctively, you
enjoy the companionship of others and relish social activities. You are apt to be the person who
moves around the room getting acquainted and reacquainted with people. You typically do not spend
all your time huddled in the corner with one or two best friends. Because of your strengths, you have a
facility — that is, an ease and readiness — for speaking. Under very few circumstances do you
struggle to find just the right word to express a thought or feeling. Being able to put friends or
strangers at ease quickly is one of your special gifts. By nature, you are talkative and friendly in the
presence of newcomers. You delight in pulling outsiders or strangers into group discussions. You are
likely to involve them in casual conversations with one or two other people.
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