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Your Top 5 Strengths Are:

Optimism (94%): 

* Look for positions where you can be as close to customers as possible.
* Actively help plan events - like new product launches and user groups.
* Do use your humor and good attitude to excite people.
* Being positive does not mean you'll be in good mood - be aware and let others know, as needed.
* Cynics quickly sap your energy and you dislike cheering negative people - minimize these instances.
* You enjoy celebrating and should actively find ways to recognize achievements.

Communication (94%): 

* Schedule some real time to develop communication strengths and skills - take a training class / read books!
* Try to attend events where prospects or customers are to be entertained.
* Seek to capture and learn company folklore and stories - be the company culture point of contact.
* Plan and take time to hear about the life and experiences of others.
* Plan to participate, organize, and encourage company social events.
* Volunteer to help others make more engaging presentations.
* Take advanced public speaking training; the novice classes will upset you.

Teamwork (94%): 

* You organize your life around your close relationships and should keep them in planning exercises.
* Don't move around too much - you enjoy close, strong, genuine bonds and could be shaken up otherwise.
* Knowing people's goals helps you bond with them - seek to find out more about the people you meet.
* You are loyal, place a high value on trust, and will not betray people - be the person people can come to.
* Build genuine trusting relationships with critical people you want around.
* Generosity is a strength - be aware, get noticed, and keep it up.

Innovation (88%): 

* Actively seek out positions where your ideas will be valued and encouraged.
* Be a designer, sales strategies, marketing guru, or customer service rep for new products and ideas.
* Search out and request ideas from others to stimulate your thinking.
* Constantly think of ideas that can improve businesses and the lives of others.
* You enjoy the power of words; punchy ideas stimulate your thinking - focus and play with this fact.
* For decisions, you need to know that everything fits together. Be aware and plan for decisions.
* If a decision seems to stand out as particularly bothersome, then check if it is an exception before worrying about it.

Salesmanship (81%): 

* Make it a point to meet new people every day - strangers energize you.
* Be the initial point of contact for groups, organizations, and teams.
* Continually work on your system for remembering names and faces.
* You prefer to meet, win over, and move on - stick to broad relationships in work. Quantity not quality.
* Be careful that your salesmanship doesn't cloud the vision of others - too much influence can be dangerous.
* Consistently be a builder of goodwill for your groups, community, or organization.

Your Remaining Results Are:

Purpose (75%): 
Curiosity (75%): 
Faith (75%): 
Visionary (69%): 
Leadership (69%): 
Integrity (69%): 
Self Motivation (63%): 
Adaptability (56%): 
Strategic Thinking (56%): 
Problem Solving (56%): 
Ambition (56%): 
Risk Taking (50%): 
Resourcefulness (50%): 
Determination (44%): 
Focus (38%): 

Your Bottom 1 Weakness Is:

Balance (38%):


* You bring structure to chaotic situations - you don't rest until order restored. Seek teams that need your help.
* Clutter will greatly annoy you - make every effort to enhance your organizational and planning systems.
* Always seek advance notice of deadlines, meetings, and project milestones.
* Surprises are distressing to you and can ruin your day - help others understand the way you operate.
* Actively take time out to prioritize your tasks and goals.
* Offer to help with time management and department processes.
* Continually work out possible outcome paths ahead of time to prepare for the unknowns.