GALLUP® Theme Thursday

People with strong Positivity talents are generous with praise, quick to smile and always on the lookout for the upside of the situation. They bring enthusiasm to people, groups and organizations. They can stimulate others to be more productive and hopeful. They always seem to find a way to lighten the spirits of those around them. Those with high Positivity talents exhibit a level of emotional influence by expressing their natural optimism and enthusiasm in everyday situations. They know how to make others feel good and lift the spirits of those around them. Categorized in the Relationship Building domain, Positivity helps people build rapport with others in nearly every situation, whether in the workplace or at home. Positivity, in its raw, undeveloped form, can cause those who have it to purposefully avoid others who are negative. However, individuals who have developed their Positivity talents approach negative people with the hopes that they can turn their attitude around and bring optimism into their lives.Theme Thursday is a Gallup Webcast series that dives deep into the CliftonStrengths Themes, one at a time. https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us?utm_source=youtube

Adrienne Wilson, a Gallup certified coach and founder of StrengthZone, shares insights on the Maximizer talent theme. She emphasizes how Maximizers excel in enhancing quality and enabling others to thrive. The conversation explores personal journeys in leadership and sports, revealing the pursuit of excellence through collaboration. Adrienne illustrates the distinctiveness of the Maximizer role, highlighting its influence on team dynamics and talent development. Listeners also learn how embracing their strengths can lead to superior outcomes.

Joining the discussion is Paul Allen, a Gallup Strengths Evangelist with a passion for learning and strengths development. He delves into the joys and curiosities of the Learner talent theme, sharing personal stories of growth. The conversation highlights how individual learning preferences impact personal and professional journeys, and the role of technology in fostering exploration. Communication dynamics are also explored, demonstrating the energetic effects of engagement. The future of strengths-based development is emphasized, showcasing collaboration and community as key to effective learning.

Exploring the Intellection theme and its importance in deep thinking and understanding. Discussing the correlation between introversion and the Intellection and Woo themes. Delving into the functions of Intellection as a cognitive processor and its impact on relationships. Maximizing talent in the face of perfectionism and the importance of collaboration. Information on accessing podcast content and upcoming episodes.

Speakers discuss the role of individualization in understanding diversity and the importance of coaching. They explore the relationship between individualization and empathy. They also discuss when to sharpen or round individualization and balancing individuality and belonging. The hosts provide resources for further communication and tease the next episode about the developer theme.

Includers are sensitive to those who are excluded and have an innate desire and capacity to bring them into the group. Their thoughtful approach to others not only increases participation and communication as they ensure everyone is considered, but it also brings a level of tolerance and acceptance of diversity.Our special guest will be Gallup's Learning Design Consultant Rick Koch.Rick's top five strengths: Learner | Input | Includer | Focus | Harmony.To learn more about Gallup's additional strengths resources, visit the Gallup Strengths Center: http://on.gallup.com/1l04XVZ. Gallup's Theme Thursday is a live Webcast that targets strengths coaches and enthusiasts to provide a deeper context behind the language of strengths by talking in-depth about each of the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder themes.To attend future Theme Thursday sessions visit http://gallup.eventbrite.com.

Theme Thursday is a Gallup Webcast series that dives deep into the CliftonStrengths Themes, one at a time. https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us?utm_source=youtube

Theme Thursday is a Gallup Webcast series that dives deep into the CliftonStrengths Themes, one at a time. https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us?utm_source=youtube

The Communication theme is predominant in people who have a natural ability for verbal expression and who can provide conceptual clarity and social connection. Communication is not only a social theme -- it also helps facilitate and guide understanding in conversation.People with Communication typically value being understood; they want people to get what they’re saying. Those with high Communication are not only great speakers, they are also great listeners who value dialogue. Communication energizes people. People with Communication feed off of great conversation.View the complete transcript for this webcast, along with audio and video, at https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/251243/communication-learning-love-talent-themes.aspxTheme Thursday is a Gallup Webcast series that dives deep into the CliftonStrengths Themes, one at a time. https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us?utm_source=youtube

Command brings decisiveness and emotional clarity. They have the ability to bring to light what is often avoided or unstated. This gives them the ability to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings. Command falls into the Influencing domain, which reflects its power to persuade people. Individuals with high Command like to be in control of situations. They tend to be highly assertive and thrive in opportunities when they can take charge. Command is as an energizing, persuasive, and inspirational theme.Theme Thursday is a Gallup Webcast series that dives deep into the CliftonStrengths Themes, one at a time. https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us?utm_source=youtube