3. Strengths Quest (November 19, 2008)

Through my RA leadership class I took the Strengths Quest test. This test is series of questions that help determine your top 5 strengths. The idea it that if you focus and develop what you are good at, instead of what you are bad at, increases performance and find the right fit for a job. These strengths are not necessarily perfected yet, but with deliberate work you can reach your full potential.

My signature themes (top five strengths) are: Developer, Individualization, Connectedness, Empathy, and Includer. The Developer “sees potential in others” and believes that “no individual is fully formed.” The Developer’s genuine goal is to help others succeed and seeing this success brings strength to you. The Individualization theme focuses on the uniqueness of each person and seeing their strengths. The Connectedness theme shows that you believe that things happen for a reason and that we are all apart of something larger. Empathy is fourth on my list and it shows that I sense the emotions of those around me. I am able to see the world through someone else’s eyes/ perspective. My last signature theme is Includer. I definitely see this day to day. I avoid exclusive groups and work to “stretch the circle wider.”

I really enjoyed taking this quiz and I am working at strengthening these strengths. All of my themes suggest teaching or working with handicapped children as a possible currier paths. This is a great affirmation for my choice an Elementary/ Special Education Major.