STRENGTH FINDER
MICHELLE FORDHAM
BUS 3012 FUNDMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
LEN SHOLTIS
November 15, 2014
Upon reading and reviewing the 34 strengths, much about my strengths were revealed to me and how they have utilized them in different aspects of my life. My strengths were identified as:
Activator
Adaptability
Belief
Communicator
Positivity
Self-assurance
Turning my thoughts in action indicates I am an activator. Things I believe can be achieve often start with my thoughts and the end in mind. I am in the process of beginning a business which started with a thought. My thinking caused me to look into the field I wanted to begin my business and the impact I desire to have as a result of this business. I have orchestrated the brand, mission, and flyers. The action of my dreams are playing out before me, slowly but surely.
Since the age of 14 years old, I have always “gone with the flow” of things. I correlate my ability to adapt to factors of my father being in the military and the divorce of my parents. Moving from place to place and the divorce process of being divided between parts taught me to adapt with the flow of ever changing events. I am not challenged in environments that change often, this is where I feel most comfortable.
The ability to believe in unseen is brought forth by my faith. Hope and believing should be present in an effort to be a good leader that care to have followers who trust. Believing in the impossible and having the clear vision of the end helps build others up in the end and can inspired a shared vision.
Communication is a strong suit of mine. Two things about communication deliver a message that can be understood to all listening and ask question to receive clarity. I have often been told I communicate well. Some state it’s intuitive however, I believe it is because I care to learn more and share what I know that can help others in different aspects of their lives. Communication is also about having the
BUS 3012 FUNDMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
LEN SHOLTIS
November 15, 2014
Upon reading and reviewing the 34 strengths, much about my strengths were revealed to me and how they have utilized them in different aspects of my life. My strengths were identified as:
Activator
Adaptability
Belief
Communicator
Positivity
Self-assurance
Turning my thoughts in action indicates I am an activator. Things I believe can be achieve often start with my thoughts and the end in mind. I am in the process of beginning a business which started with a thought. My thinking caused me to look into the field I wanted to begin my business and the impact I desire to have as a result of this business. I have orchestrated the brand, mission, and flyers. The action of my dreams are playing out before me, slowly but surely.
Since the age of 14 years old, I have always “gone with the flow” of things. I correlate my ability to adapt to factors of my father being in the military and the divorce of my parents. Moving from place to place and the divorce process of being divided between parts taught me to adapt with the flow of ever changing events. I am not challenged in environments that change often, this is where I feel most comfortable.
The ability to believe in unseen is brought forth by my faith. Hope and believing should be present in an effort to be a good leader that care to have followers who trust. Believing in the impossible and having the clear vision of the end helps build others up in the end and can inspired a shared vision.
Communication is a strong suit of mine. Two things about communication deliver a message that can be understood to all listening and ask question to receive clarity. I have often been told I communicate well. Some state it’s intuitive however, I believe it is because I care to learn more and share what I know that can help others in different aspects of their lives. Communication is also about having the
References: http://www.strengthstest.com/strengthsfinderthemes/strengths-themes.html Kouzes & Posner (2012) The Leadership Challenge, 5th Edition