Edward Russell Gallup Strengths Report

Edward Russell

Strengths Insight ReportSURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 07-20-2016

DON CLIFTON

Father of Strengths Psychology andInventor of CliftonStrengths

(Edward Russell)© 2000, 2006-2012 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Edward RussellSURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 07-20-2016

Your Top 5 Themes

1. Ideation

2. Futuristic

3. Communication

4. Strategic

5. Woo

873779536 (Edward Russell)© 2000, 2006-2012 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Ideation

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

People who are especially talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able tofind 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-numbingroutines, processes, paperwork, or production lines sometimes bore you. On the other hand, you maythrive in environments where you must deal with unexpected requests, unanticipated problems, orchanging 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 ona moment’s notice is acknowledged, used, and appreciated. Driven by your talents, youspontaneously 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 youdetermine 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. Bynature, 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 thatword or explain the basic points of a complex thought. You love to ask questions and be readilyunderstood. As engaged as you are in the dialogue, you still make a point of pulling together insightsso you can use this knowledge later. Because of your strengths, you scrutinize yourself from theperspective of an outsider looking in. Aware of your public persona — that is, the person you presentyourself 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 mightsearch for new and fresh ways to make upgrades or enhancements. When you suspect there is abetter way to do something, you might make certain revisions or test specific innovations.


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Futuristic


People who are especially talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what couldbe. They inspire others with their visions of the future.



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 rightactivities, discard irrelevant information, and not waste time on intriguing distractions. Your one aim isto reach your objectives. It’s very likely that you may set aside quite a bit of time to contemplate whatthe world could be like years or decades from today. Perhaps ideas come to you when you are in thecompany 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 betterin the coming months, years, or decades. Chances are good that you may treasure the one-on-oneconversations you have with visionary thinkers. Occasionally their ideas force you expand on yourplans for the future. Driven by your talents, you occasionally share your dreams about the comingmonths, years, or decades with people who appreciate your originality. Perhaps less imaginativeindividuals rely on you to tell them what is possible.

Communication


People who are especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put theirthoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.



Driven by your talents, you sometimes fill your mind with fresh ideas by reading. Perhaps you enliven


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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 wellwhen you need to talk with newcomers or outsiders. Your vocabulary probably allows you to tellstories or express your ideas with great clarity. By nature, you might keep the dialogue going whentalking with visionaries about what will be possible in the distant future. Maybe you share some ofyour own experiences, examples, or stories to make a point. Maybe you ask questions to helpforward-looking thinkers refine their imaginative propositions. Chances are good that you may admitthat 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 youfeel 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 posequestions, change topics, launch serious discussions, engage in small talk, tell jokes, or describeexperiences.

Strategic


People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Facedwith any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.



Instinctively, you demonstrate an ease with language. You effortlessly verbalize your thoughts. Yourelish the opportunity to share your insights. You derive pleasure from actively participating inconversations when group members propose ideas, seek solutions, or debate issues. Chances aregood that you may have a tendency to produce original ideas. Perhaps your imagination is stimulatedwhen you collaborate — that is, team — with future-oriented thinkers. By nature, you select the rightcombination of words to convey your ideas or feelings. In the middle of discussions, your vocabularyprovides you with precise phrases and terminology. You probably express yourself with ease andgrace. 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 yourstrengths, 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. Yourinnovative thinking tends to foster ongoing dialogue between and among the group’s participants.


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Woo


People who are especially talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people andwinning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection withanother person.



Driven by your talents, you sometimes prefer the company of people to being alone. You maywelcome a wide array of individuals into your workplace, classroom, team, family, club, or socialcircle. Chances are good that you are sometimes unreserved. Perhaps you share personalinformation and stories with first-time acquaintances as easily as with old friends. Instinctively, youenjoy the companionship of others and relish social activities. You are apt to be the person whomoves around the room getting acquainted and reacquainted with people. You typically do not spendall your time huddled in the corner with one or two best friends. Because of your strengths, you have afacility — that is, an ease and readiness — for speaking. Under very few circumstances do youstruggle to find just the right word to express a thought or feeling. Being able to put friends orstrangers at ease quickly is one of your special gifts. By nature, you are talkative and friendly in thepresence of newcomers. You delight in pulling outsiders or strangers into group discussions. You arelikely to involve them in casual conversations with one or two other people.


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