It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.
-Rene Decartes
My [Clifton]Strengths (January 2021)
In preparation for a staff retreat, I took the CliftonStrengths Assessment. I initially took the assessment in 2014 with my top five strengths being Learner, Consistency, Developer, Responsibility, and Analytical. I know, what a nerd. Since 2014, my top five have has changed with the exception of one. Having gone through a lot of growth and life experiences, these changes are fitting.
Adaptability
People exceptionally talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to go with the flow. They tend to be "now" people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.
Context
People exceptionally talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history.
Relator
People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
Input
People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
Learner
People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.