StrengthsFinder - What Role Fits for Command Careers?

StrengthsFinder Definition - Command

People exceptionally talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions. Here's the full list of CliftonStrengths definitions so you can check out your other talents as well.

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StrengthsFinder Command Careers - What Work Cultures Fit?

StrengthsFinder Command Careers - Energy Takers & Energy Makers

In the next section, you'll explore what fuels you up and what drains you. Just like gas (or petrol) in your car, you need to keep your personal tank full to be at your best. Each StrengthsFinder talent theme is energized and drained by different things. When you see the stick figure who looks strong, you can consider how these things fuel you up at work. They're your energy makers. When you see the stick figure who looks weak, consider if these things are draining you at work. They're your energy takers.

Yucks for CliftonStrengths Command

  • Avoiding issues and conflicts or "beating around the bush"
  • Seeing passive responses at work, or worse — passive-aggressive

Example yuck from client: "On my last team, people skimmed over important challenges. They didn't want to hurt each other's feelings. That hurts my head. They were boiling about something, and they just wouldn't say the important thing."

Yays for CliftonStrengths Command

  • Getting asked for a direct answer — when people want you to "cut to the chase"
  • Pushing back or speaking up when an issue has been hiding

Example yay from client: "When I get to say, 'Step 1, I'll do X. Step 2, Sue can do Y. And Step 3, Amit does Z.' That's a great day for me because they wanted decisive answers, and I could bring the confident action steps."

Build Fitting Command Careers - You At Your Best

Most people have a good handle on "What" they bring to the workplace. Resumes, CVs, and career development conversations are filled with lists of skills and job titles that show "what" you can do. Nearly everyone misses the "How".

Your Clifton StrengthsFinder talent themes help you communicate "How" you show up. It's how you think. It's how you feel. It's how you act. These are huge differences in each person that are differentiators on the job. Consider these adjectives you might want to consciously put into your personal branding efforts.

We recommend working a "How" description into the Summary section in your LinkedIn profile (if you don't yet use that section, don't worry, most people haven't paid attention to it until now). Of course, make up adjectives or phrases that describe you at your best. Try to avoid words like "motivated, self-starter" because they're so overused that you'll blend in with everyone else. Here are some ideas to spark your thinking:

  • Strong-willed
  • Bold
  • Challenging
  • Driven
  • Unruffled
  • Truthful
  • Honest
  • On The Level
  • Influential
  • Straightforward
  • Decisive
  • Candid
  • Persuasive
  • Quick
  • Direct
  • Determined
  • Frank
  • Chaos Tamer
  • Clear Communicator
  • Assertive
  • Clarifier
  • Strong Presence
  • Truth-Teller
  • Leader
  • Concise
  • Plain-Spoken
  • Purposeful
  • Forthright
  • Unshakable