CONNECTEDNESS

CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme

KEYWORD: Big picture, links, purpose


GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Connectedness (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme have faith in the links among all things. They believe there are few coincidences and the events that happen in life are all part of a bigger picture. 


CHARACTERISTICS

People with Connectedness (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents have a need to see the value and purpose in everything. You believe that there are few coincidences, and there is something bigger in life than yourself. Faith is important to you. You are aware of your responsibilities in this world, and you are intentional in building bridges for people from all walks of life, you bring comfort and stability to others in the face of uncertainty.


YOUR WORLD VIEW

Everything happens for a reason, there are no accidents. Every event is caused by something or someone and what is happening now will have a “ripple” effect into the future.


WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

  • Open-minded

  • Caring

  • Accepting

  • Considerate

  • Purpose-driven


POTENTIAL PITFALL

  • Too passive

  • Naive

  • Too idealistic

  • Not attentive to details


WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

  • When you cannot see the big picture or how the details contribute to the big picture

  • When you don’t see the purpose of doing something

  • When you don’t see how your knowledge can be applied to other areas of your life


WHAT YOU VALUE

  • Understanding the big picture and purpose of what you do

  • Platforms and opportunities to share your unique perspectives and learning points


YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

  • You provide unique perspectives and help people understand themselves by seeing the connection between the past, present and future meaningfully

  • Your ability to gain inspiration from everyday events allows you to generate ideas and solutions for other areas of life such as a project you are working on

  • You are able to see the big picture of any project and whether the micro details are effective in achieving the bigger goal.

  • You help people to make present choices that will build them a better future

“The genius of Connectedness (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents lies in the ability to
“connect the dots” between the past, present, and future in a way that gives you and others hope.