Week 2: Strengths Based Leadership

I took my strengths based test and found I am strong in five areas.  They are Competition, Deliberative, Activator, Relator, and Command.  I have learned a lot about my leadership strengths through this exercise. 

I am strong in Competition.  I thrive in situations where I can measure my progress against the progress of others.  I want to know the score and my goal is to win.  This is so true!  I was a very competitive athlete and even played college basketball.  I want to win whether I am playing a sport or playing a game of checkers. 

I am Deliberative.  I put a lot of thought and care into the decisions that I make.  I am known as being dependable and anticipate obstacles before they happen. 

I am an Activator.  I make things happen and turn thoughts into action.  I have been known to step forward and to take charge.  I bring a lot of enthusiasm and energy and have the ability to motivate others to join me.  This is so true!  I am a doer.  If I think something is a good idea, I will will typically make it happen. 

I am a Relator.  I do enjoy the relationships I form with others.  I have been known as a good counselor and others do seek out my advise.  I am also very open when others ask me to share my perspective.  Again, this was spot on.  I do enjoy the relationships that I form and enjoy helping others.

I am in Command.  I have a presence and have been in many roles where I naturally take control.  Some examples would be as a basketball coach and as a youth pastor. 

I believe it is very important to know your strengths and to encourage those you lead to know their strengths as well.  Being aware is critical to being successful.  When a staff or team is aware of their strengths, they can support a community of teacher leaders that are making a difference!

Ryan