{"id":70521,"date":"2022-06-21T12:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=70521"},"modified":"2022-07-05T15:44:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:44:18","slug":"strengthsfinder-2-0-by-tom-rath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/strengthsfinder-2-0-by-tom-rath\/","title":{"rendered":"StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath: Overview & Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What’s the problem with modern self-improvement? How does the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment address this shortcoming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

StrengthsFinder 2.0<\/em> by Tom Rath is a companion book to Gallup\u2019s widely-used online strengths test\u2014formerly called StrengthsFinder 2.0 and now called CliftonStrengths. This isn\u2019t your average personality test: Rather than helping you pinpoint your weak spots, the Strengths Test helps you find your greatest strengths. Tom Rath, who\u2019s written several bestselling self-help books (including How Full Is Your Bucket<\/em><\/a>?<\/em>), argues that, to be truly successful, you must channel your energy toward capitalizing on existing talents rather than working to eliminate weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s our overview of the companion book, including a description of each strength and an exercise for you to consider your top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tom Rath\u2019s StrengthsFinder 2.0<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you take the Strengths Test, you\u2019ll be tested for 34 distinct abilities and discover your top five (or 10, depending on the version of the test you take) abilities. Then, by reading StrengthsFinder 2.0<\/em> by Tom Rath, you\u2019ll glean further information about your abilities and how to leverage them to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Problem With Modern Self-Improvement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rath asserts that the problem with modern self-improvement is that it focuses on weaknesses. However, he claims that you can\u2019t<\/em> overcome every weakness by simply trying hard enough. Instead of investing time and energy into canceling out your weaknesses, focus on ways to build on your innate abilities<\/strong>. To focus on strengthening your innate abilities, first identify<\/em> them. This is where the Strengths Test comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 34 Strengths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve grouped the 34 innate abilities in the Strengths Test into four categories. We cover most of these abilities individually within the categories, but we\u2019ve also combined some of Rath\u2019s abilities that are similar to each other (we\u2019ve indicated clearly where we\u2019ve done this). You\u2019ll find Rath\u2019s original ability name in parentheses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Action-Oriented Abilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These nine abilities involve action or forward movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #1: Doer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rath writes that if you\u2019re a doer (Achiever), you\u2019re innately driven to accomplish goals. When you don\u2019t accomplish a goal, you feel bad, and when you don\u2019t have a goal, you find a new one to strive toward. An example of a doer is a runner who keeps entering longer and longer races to attain a feeling of accomplishment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #2: Catalyst<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As a catalyst (Activator), you want to put plans into action right away, writes Rath. You dislike endlessly ironing out details and would rather try something and fail so that you can learn from the experience. For example, a catalyst teacher might test a new exercise in the classroom right away and see how it goes instead of tweaking it until it\u2019s perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #3: Leader<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As a leader (Command), you take a firm stance on issues and communicate your opinion clearly and fearlessly, asserts Rath. You confront difficult situations head-on, which means others often see you as a leader. For instance, a leader political strategist wouldn\u2019t hesitate to tell their candidate why their platform won\u2019t win them the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #4: Contender<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a contender (Competition), you\u2019re motivated by the desire to win and beat others, though you\u2019re not necessarily mean or unpleasant about it, claims Rath. Your sense of success is based on how well you do compared to others. For example, a contender salesperson is motivated to achieve by the desire to sell more than their colleague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #5: Orderer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rath says that as an orderer (Discipline), you believe in structure and routines as enablers of success. You like imposing order on the world through organizational systems and processes. An orderer restaurant manager might create a system to track employees\u2019 schedules to increase restaurant efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #6: Student<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

According to Rath, if you\u2019re a student (Learner), you love learning and become discontented when not actively educating yourself and building your skills. You always want to grow and improve, and the outcome of your learning matters less than the process. For instance, an urban gardener attends conferences on gardening because they\u2019re interested in the act of expanding their skill set, rather than in the gardening skills they\u2019ll acquire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #6: Student<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

According to Rath, if you\u2019re a student (Learner), you love learning and become discontented when not actively educating yourself and building your skills. You always want to grow and improve, and the outcome of your learning matters less than the process. For instance, an urban gardener attends conferences on gardening because they\u2019re interested in the act of expanding their skill set, rather than in the gardening skills they\u2019ll acquire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #8: Commitment-Keeper<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rath claims that as a commitment-keeper (Responsibility), you take your responsibilities seriously and must complete them fully and to everyone\u2019s satisfaction to feel good. You never make excuses when something goes wrong and instead work double-time to make amends for errors. A commitment-keeping customer service rep might personally continue to update a customer on the status of their order until it\u2019s fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #9: Fixer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

According to Rath, as a fixer (Restorative), you enjoy fixing practical problems. You\u2019re good at identifying underlying issues and finding solutions. A fixer movie producer might thrive when actors or locations fall through and they need to find replacements, for instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive Abilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These 11 abilities pertain to the way you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #1: Logician<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a logician (Analytical), you want to find logical explanations and understand why <\/em>something is the way it is, writes Rath. You like digging into claims to prove or disprove them, and you love using data to back up your research. A logician business consultant would want to understand why<\/em> a business designed its processes a certain way and verify if those processes are efficiently using data, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #2: Organizer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rath says that as an organizer (Arranger), you excel at organizing and planning and can hold many items in your head at once while you figure out how to best arrange them. You can think on your feet and make short-notice changes to improve your organization based on new information. An organizer wedding planner would cope with unexpected bad weather at an outdoor wedding by quickly shifting the celebration indoors and making the necessary logistical adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #3: Historian<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a historian (Context), you\u2019re good at learning about the history or background of a person or decision so that you can understand it now<\/em>, asserts Rath. You always look to the past to explain the present and to inform how to proceed. For instance, a historian city planner might seek to understand how space was used in a city in the past to understand how to use that space now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #4: Cautioner<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

According to Rath, if you\u2019re a cautioner (Deliberative), you\u2019re cautious and strive to understand the full context of a decision before you make it so you can pursue the best route. You\u2019re risk-averse and only chime in when you\u2019re confident you know what you\u2019re talking about. A cautioner supervisor might not give a subordinate a task until the supervisor knows it\u2019s necessary and is sure the subordinate is the best person for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #5: Corraler<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As a corraler (Focus), you\u2019re laser-focused on goals and help keep others on track toward achieving them, argues Rath. You consistently realign yourself and others with these goals and can easily deprioritize items that don\u2019t move you closer to them. For example, a corraler might keep bringing colleagues back to the main purpose of a meeting when they get off-topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #6: Prophet<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a prophet (Futuristic), you have a great sense of future possibility, states Rath. You envision future scenarios clearly and often think in hypotheticals. A prophet textile designer might envision many future uses of a new fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #7: Conceptualist<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rath claims that as a conceptualist (Ideation), you love coming up with new ideas and novel connections. You delight in thinking and devising new concepts. A conceptualist performance artist might devise an entirely new form of dance by reflecting on and connecting distinct ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #8: Researcher<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Your researcher (Input) ability means you love acquiring new knowledge and take time to research and learn to add to your understanding, asserts Rath. Facts excite you, and you collect them for the fun of it. For example, a researcher intern might go above and beyond her research assignment because she\u2019s interested in the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #9: Professor<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As a professor (Intellection), you love thinking and problem-solving, says Rath. You\u2019re good at dedicating yourself to long-term projects that require deep consideration. You function best when left alone with your thoughts and given the time to sort them out. For example, a professor clockmaker would dedicate a long period of solitary time to fixing a broken antique clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #10: Tactician<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rath claims that as a tactician (Strategic), you\u2019re great at thinking through possible outcomes and choosing the best one. You can predict others\u2019 behaviors and tailor your response to those behaviors to ensure a positive outcome for yourself. A tactician lobbyist would think through all possible ways to approach a politician and select the approach most likely to persuade them to support a specific policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #11: Adapter<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re an adapter (Adaptability), you live life in the moment and can respond gracefully to disruptions, states Rath. You thrive in uncertain environments with constantly changing demands on your time. An adapter babysitter would cope gracefully with a child who won\u2019t go to sleep by inventing a game or story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belief-Based Abilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These six abilities stem from your beliefs and worldview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #1: Valuer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

According to Rath, your valuer (Belief) ability means you\u2019re motivated by your values. You won\u2019t do something if you don\u2019t feel it\u2019s important. You have a great sense of responsibility toward others and take your ethics into account when you make choices. A valuer carpenter might choose to only work with sustainable or recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #2: Liaison<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As a liaison (Connectedness), you sense the interconnectedness of the universe deeply, claims Rath. You believe your actions have meaning and an impact on others and that all humans are connected. This belief gives you a high sense of responsibility toward others. A liaison fitness instructor might stay after class to provide specific instructions to students because they think they can make a big difference in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #3: Equalizer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The equalizer (which encompasses the Consistency and Includer abilities) believes everyone should be treated equally and have the same opportunities, contends Rath. As an equalizer, you work to include everyone in decisions and activities. You respect everyone\u2019s right to be heard, and you advocate for the underrepresented. An equalizer restaurant worker might represent their colleagues when addressing a safety issue with their boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #4: Peacemaker<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a peacemaker (Harmony), you think success arrives when people set aside their ego-driven opinions and come to a consensus, claims Rath. You\u2019re willing to change your approach or beliefs if it helps the group achieve a goal, and you try to get others to do the same. For instance, a peacemaker corporate executive would be OK not having their suggestion on a project implemented if it meant maintaining the peace and getting the project done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #5: Optimist<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rath believes that as an optimist (Positivity), you always see the best in every person and situation. You make the people you\u2019re around happier, too. An optimist nurse would spread joy to all patients by speaking to them positively about their healing progress and how well they\u2019re coping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #6: Believer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a believer (Self-Assurance), you have confidence in your judgment, abilities, and understanding, and this allows you to act decisively, asserts Rath. You understand intuitively that only you can make the best choices for your life. This confidence attracts others to you. A confident advertising executive might advise a client to run an outside-of-the-box campaign because they\u2019re certain of the strength of their judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People-Oriented Abilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This last category contains six abilities based on how you see and interact with others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #1: Cheerleader<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The cheerleader ability (which encompasses the Developer and Individualization abilities) means you\u2019re great at finding others\u2019 strengths and unique traits and helping them develop them, claims Rath. A cheerleader camp counselor would assign campers to activities they know they\u2019ll excel at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #2: Storyteller<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

According to Rath, as a storyteller (Communication), you\u2019re excited by communication in all forms: written, verbal, and so on. You\u2019re good at bringing ideas to life through communication and can weave an engaging story around any concept. You like capturing the attention of others. A storyteller astronomer might find ways to communicate their complicated research findings via an exciting story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #3: Commiserator<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

When you have the commiserator (Empathy) ability, you understand the needs and feelings of others, states Rath. You can put yourself in their shoes and communicate to them how well you grasp their situation. A commiserator plumber would communicate to the client that they understand how upsetting plumbing issues can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #4: Intimate<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As an intimate (Relator), you love developing strong connections and establishing intimacy, says Rath. You prefer to invest deeply in a relationship than to form many superficial ones. An intimate flight attendant might prefer to get to know one fellow attendant and one pilot well instead of getting to know all colleagues a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #5: Celebrity<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a celebrity (Significance), you\u2019re motivated by the desire to be important and recognized by others, argues Rath. You like being able to put your personality and strengths on display in your work and usually behave independently. A celebrity clothing designer might try to create a totally unique design that garners attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability #6: Befriender<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Finally, as a befriender (Woo), you want to meet and gain the good opinion of as many people as possible, Rath suggests. You\u2019ll talk to every stranger you meet in the hope that they\u2019ll like you and enjoy your company. You don\u2019t let these initial conversations drag on, however\u2014you leave to converse with a new stranger as soon as you\u2019ve won someone over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise: Consider When and How to Strengthen Your Top Five Abilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pinpoint situations in which you can both build upon your top five abilities and use them in novel ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Now that you\u2019ve reviewed all 34 abilities tested for in the Strengths Test, write down the five abilities you feel best describe you.<\/li>
  • For each ability, briefly describe a specific situation in which you often use that ability and how you currently use it. This can be in the workplace, in the home, or in your social life. (For instance, you might use your logician ability to regularly conduct high-quality analyses of app performance at the tech company you work for.)<\/li>
  • Now, write down briefly how you could use each ability differently <\/em>to excel in that situation. How else can you contribute your unique ability to the situation to improve it? What additional actions could you take to use your ability to its fullest? (For example, you might use your logician ability to explore and analyze why your company\u2019s advertising is failing and share those findings with the marketing team to build better collateral.)<\/li>
  • Finally, write down five situations in which you don\u2019t <\/em>currently use each ability. Where in life do you rarely, if ever, use a certain ability? Now, as you did in the last question, jot down how you can use your ability to excel in that new situation. (For example, you might apply your logician ability to your personal life, implementing it at your regular book club to explore a claim made in a non-fiction book.)<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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