When you are taking advantage of your CliftonStrengths and are firing on all cylinders, you are on your way to employing a Strengths Champion Mindset. But it takes more than that.
What is a Strengths Champion Mindset?
It starts with the revolutionary concept of moving away from the old ‘self-improvement’ model of fixing weaknesses and moves into the modern idea of fostering a strengths growth mindset. When you work on enhancing your strengths you are moving toward a more fulfilling and productive way of being.
The goal of maximizing strengths is to be a Strengths Champion. And it is defined by these 3 main characteristics.
1. Strengths Champions pursue excellence.
When you constantly utilize your strengths to their maximum potential and strive to be world class in those strengths, you will be on the path to excellence. In short, be your best.
2. Strengths Champions are perpetual learners.
Are you using the best tools? Do you have a coach or team to support you? These are things that perpetual learners use. They find the information they need to push their strengths to the forefront and continue on the champion’s path. They don’t rest on what they’ve already learned.
3. Strengths Champions purposely defend the cause of strengths.
Beyond social causes is the belief in your utilization of strengths as a tool to better yourself, your community and your world. A Strengths Champion Mindset is worthy of spreading the word to others so they can maximize their unique strengths as well.
Are you doing these three things? Are you pursuing excellence? Are you perpetually augmenting your learning? Are you out there defending and spreading the idea of the strengths growth mindset?
There are a lot of resources out there. In fact, I offer two great opportunities. The first is my Strength Champion Certified Coach program. This is an ICF certified program that can add to your strengths tools, even if you’re already a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach.
If you’re not ready for that, take advantage of my free Strengths Champion Toolkit. This toolkit features 7 tools that you can use personally, with your staff, or even with clients. It is a great resource, and it’s totally free.
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And as always, if you have questions or want to pursue further learning for yourself or your employees, you can contact me at Ask Brent Anything.
