Is the Command Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Command talent are part of a small group.  Out of 34 traits that are measured in the StrengthsFinder assessment, Command comes in at 34 in frequency.  Only 5% of people have Command in their Top 5 Traits or Strengths. 

People who possess strong Command have presence.  They naturally take control of a situation.  They make decisions and they lead. 

Command gifted people need to be in the driver’s seat.  They need for things to be clear amongst other people.  They are willing to speak up.  They’ll share good to know, bad to hear news to give people a realistic idea of where they stand.

People with high Command do not shy away from confrontation.  They can be direct and highly decisive. Command gifted people can inspire others to rise above their fears.

Command comes with a powerful high side to leverage if you have it.  Command also comes with a powerful low side if you have it and you haven’t built a strategy to manage it properly.

You can find out how you're uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of talents into strengths!

Jeff Snyder Coaching

Is the Includer Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Includer talent are exceptionally skilled in the act of accepting others.  They have an instinctive awareness that helps them to spot those who might be left out of a group.

Includers look for ways to make the circle of inclusion larger.  Includers see everyone as being the same. Therefore, everyone should be included.  Includers bring a high tolerance for acceptance and diversity to a group or team.  Includers generally hate cliques.

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Is the Futuristic Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Futuristic talent are inspired by what they envision being just down the road. Futuristic people can inspire those around them when they share their visions of what could be in the future.

People who possess the Futuristic talent have the ability to see what is around the corner. They can often see what’s ahead in ways that other people cannot see. 

The Futuristic talent enables those who have it to spot trends. People who have this talent can often see what’s just beyond the horizon.

Another word for Futuristic is Visionary. Companies look for vision in candidates when they hire to fill leadership roles.

You can find out how you're uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of talents into strengths!

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Is the Restorative Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Restorative talent are exceptionally capable when it comes to dealing with problems.  They are instinctively gifted when it comes to determining what went wrong and what should be done to fix a problem. 

Restorative people are energized by solving problems.  People who are wired in this way can effectively deal with personal, professional, financial, systems problems and more.  They are diagnostic experts who can deal with problems in a calm and collected manner.

You can find out how you're uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of talents into strengths!

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Is the Developer Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Developer talent are able to spot talent in others and they have an instinctive ability to know how to develop the potential that lies in others. 

When a Developer gets to assist in developing another human being, this is one of the best experiences they can possibly have.  Developers possess a selfless desire to help others succeed.  Developers can often see talent in other people that those people don’t see in themselves.

You can find out how you're uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of talents into strengths!

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Is the Adaptability Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Adaptability talent are “right here”, “right now” kind of people.  They embrace change and can implement change quickly.  They are energized by chaotic situations because they have a unique ability to work their way around obstacles that chaotic situations tend to present.

Adaptability people aren’t swayed by sudden change or sudden requests for a change in direction.  They prefer to go with the flow and they aren’t stopped by obstacles.  Instead, they’ll figure out a way to work around what might be obstacles to other people.

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Is Your Management Style Working?

This is one of many questions I ask when I meet a new hiring manager.  One hiring manager I shared this question with proceeded to tell me that he likes to interact with his team as little as possible. 

I asked a few more probing questions and quickly determined that placing people with this particular hiring manager might be a problem.

Is There A Problem Here?

Most of the candidates who would fit this hiring manager’s openings would be at the 7-12 year mark (give or take) in their career.  People at this stage in their careers are Millennials.  

Most (not all) Millennials prefer regular feedback from their coach.  Notice I didn't say manager.  Most Millennials would rather have a coach than a manager.

Millennials generally like to know where they stand and they like to know how they’re going to get to the next level.

The problem with the hiring manager’s hands-off; interact as little as possible approach is that his one size fits all approach to managing people would likely not fly with most of his Millennial-aged employees.  

This issue is not unique to Millennials.  I can’t really think of anyone from any generation who wants to work for a boss who is mostly absent. 

A Solution

This hiring manager, he could benefit from coaching that addresses how to manage a multi-generational workforce.  He would benefit by learning not his own strengths but also the strengths of each individual on his team.  

Beyond simply learning about his strengths and the strengths of those around him, if this manager was willing to adjust his leadership style to match each person's unique needs (based on each person's unique strengths), he would find his leadership results changing significantly. 

The benefits to this manager when he learns how to adjust his managerial approach would include the ability to attract more of the right kinds of candidates as well as a higher likelihood of retaining talent.

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Is the Belief Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Belief talent have sound, unchanging core values that produce a well-defined purpose for their lives. People with strong Belief talents know where they stand and they know what they stand for. 

Belief people are frequently purpose driven, mission driven, people driven and values driven.  The consistency by which they live enables people who are gifted with the Belief talent to provide a strong foundation for their relationships.

People who are high in the Belief talent are people you can depend on.  You’ll always know where they stand.  They can often raise the ethical standards of those around them.

You can find out how you're uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of  talents into strengths!

Jeff Snyder Coaching

Jeff: Why Do You Write About Strengths So Often?

This is a simple question to answer

For a long time, psychologists focused their study on what’s wrong with people.  Then they focused on trying to fix what’s wrong with people.

Don Clifton PhD came along and decided to focus on what’s right with people.  This approach to psychology is a positive approach to psychology.  His research led to the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment.

This assessment has now been taken by over 14,000,000 people around the world.  The StrengthsFinder pinpoints unique talents each person possesses that would allow them to create their best performance if they simply knew what they had to work with and the knew how to leverage what they had in their bucket of talents.

The world is full of so much negativity and despair

In my pursuit of Strengths Coaching, I chose to pursue work that allows me to show my clients how they can figure out not just what they were built to do but I get to guide my clients in discovering how they can maximize their gifts to create their best performances.

Check Out What I Get To Do!

I'm able to blend my 26+ years of experience working as a talent agent for my clients with my understanding of strengths and how different strengths enable a person to excel at certain kinds of employment.

If everybody knew their unique strengths and if everybody knew how their unique strengths impacted those around them, the world would be a different place.  I’m changing my world one client at a time and sometimes in groups!

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Is the Analytical Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

People who are strong in the Clifton StrengthsFinder Analytical talent are people who have the ability to think about a large variety of factors that might impact a situation or a decision.  They search for reasons and causes.  They love to dig deep and they are stimulated by probing and asking questions.
 

Analytical people will frequently challenge others to prove their point.  They don't just accept information as truth. They're likely to do research to verify the truth.  People who are gifted with the Analytical talent are often perceived by other people as being logical and rigorous. 

Analytical people usually have a passion for data.  These people are particularly useful in situations where a high quality outcome is necessary or desired.

You can find out how you’re uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of strengths into leverage that comes out in your personal power!

Jeff Snyder Coaching

Is the Strategic Talent one of your top Talents or Strengths?

The Clifton StrengthsFinder suggests that people who have the Strategic talent theme high on their list of talents / strengths are very good at sorting through clutter in order to find the best course of action.

When companies are in search of senior leadership, they are frequently in search of individuals who possess high levels of strategy in their unique makeup.  With the Clifton StrengthsFinder, we can find out just how strategic a person is or is not.

People who have the Strategic talent high on their list of talents / strengths offer an instinctive ability to see patterns or trends.  They are naturally gifted at finding the best means of moving forward.  They can often see a way to move forward when others don’t see any options at all. 

People who are gifted with the Strategic talent or strength often begin with the end in mind.  In their minds, they see what a project looks like when it is finished and frequently start at the end and work backwards in order to get others on board with their strategic vision.

You can find out how you’re uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of strengths into leverage that comes out in your personal power!

Jeff Snyder Coaching

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Is the WOO Talent one of Your Top Talents or Strengths?

The Clifton StrengthsFinder suggests that people who have the WOO (Winning Others Over) talent love the idea of meeting new people.

“They see no strangers – only friends they haven’t met yet.”

People who have WOO talent high on their list of talents / strengths bring energy to groups.  They are especially gifted when it comes to drawing others out of their introverted shells.

You can find out how you’re uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of strengths into leverage that comes out in your personal power!

Jeff Snyder Strengths Coaching

Is the Intellection Talent one of Your Top Talents or Strengths?

The Clifton StrengthsFinder suggests that people who have the Intellection talent are people who are energized by mental activity. 

Intellection gifted people love to think.  They appreciate all kinds of mental activity. They are problem solvers who are capable of developing significant ideas and solutions. Most people who possess high Intellection talent love to read and they can’t get enough of analyzing things.

You can find out how you’re uniquely wired and you can learn how to turn your unique set of strengths into leverage that comes out in your personal power!

Jeff Snyder Strengths Coaching

Is the Responsibility talent high on your list of talents / strengths?

The Clifton StrengthsFinder suggests that people who have the Responsibility talent high on their list of talents take ownership for what they say they will do. 

People with high Responsibility talent hold values such as honesty and loyalty highly. These people tend to connect their words and their actions. They keep promises and honor commitments. They are people you can count on. Responsibility people are frequently trust builders.

You can find out how you’re uniquely wired and you can learn how to leverage your unique set of talents into strengths that show up in your personal performance.

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LinkedIn Job Search Coaching Results

My LinkedIn Coaching clients are taught how to build their LinkedIn profile so it is attractive to recruiters and hiring authorities.  These results belong to a Resume Writing client who also took advantage of my LinkedIn Coaching services.  Out of 1,599 people in his company, his LinkedIn Profile sits in the top 1% of profiles viewed.  

This top 1% ranking has everything to do with the LinkedIn Coaching this particular client received from Jeff Snyder Coaching.

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