StrengthsFinder - What Role Fits for Activator Careers?

StrengthsFinder Definition - Activator

People exceptionally talented in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They want to do things now, rather than simply talk about them. Here's the full list of CliftonStrengths definitions so you can check out your other talents as well.

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StrengthsFinder Activator Careers - What Work Cultures Fit?

StrengthsFinder Activator 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 Activator

  • Waiting around for projects or people to start what you've been talking about
  • Wasting time when you could be getting things off the ground

Example yuck from client: "My closest co-worker cannot make a decision to save her life. She is paralyzed inside of Excel formulas, and I could have finished the project by the time she's ready to start."

Yays for CliftonStrengths Activator

  • Getting things kicked off — being the one to press the proverbial Go Button
  • Creating momentum for the team when it has been stagnant

Example yay from client: "Give me a stalled project, and I'll get it moving. I love kicking things off like lighter fluid. Lean on me for forward progress. When people say, 'let's do this,' that's a yay day for sure."

StrengthsFinder: Building Activator 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:

  • Instigator
  • Fresh Thinker
  • Go Button Presser
  • Initiating
  • Catalyst
  • Movement Maker
  • Brave
  • Just Ship
  • Influential
  • Action-Oriented
  • Propulsive
  • Starter
  • Fast
  • Change-Friendly
  • Early Adopter
  • Spark
  • Gets It Going
  • Momentum Creator
  • Eager
  • Motivator
  • Kick Off Crew
  • Energetic