As I listed the things I like in life and at work, I noticed themes. I like movement and productivity, especially if it is measurable. I enjoy being creative and having variety, but prefer some level of guidance. I am curious and take pleasure in learning. I enjoy trying new things and teaching others. I find satisfaction in helping others and in reducing others' levels of stress. Story, whether in books, in movies, or in conversations with others, fascinate me. I prefer to listen, but also like to be able to speak. I enjoy being part of something larger than myself, both in the sense of belonging and in the sense of seeing others build on my contribution to accomplish far more than I could on my own. I enjoy refining and perfecting things. I have a competitive streak. I much prefer saying "Yes" to saying "No," but I will say no when necessary. These things motivate me.
My strengths emerged from those themes. I listen actively. I observe. I set goals well and persist in accomplishing them. I explore. I act (mostly) independently, but I also strive to support others. I explain things in ways that others can understand. I creatively address problems and respond to observations. I ask questions, seek to understand, and attempt to improve upon what I find.
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| Primary Colors in the Abstract by Bill Gracey. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-No Derivs (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) license. |
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