Strengths Overview

Strengths Descriptions from the High5 Test 1. Analyst These individuals are energized by getting to look for simplicity and clarity through a large amount of data. They are frustrated when someone asks them to follow their heart rather than logic and proven facts. 2. Believer Actions of these individuals are driven by the core higher values that cannot be compromised at expense of the success. They are drained if their beliefs and values are getting questioned or misaligned with what they have to do. 3. Brainstormer These individuals are excited when asked to come up with new no-limits ideas and connect seemingly unrelated things. They get quickly bored by standard practices or closed minded people 4. Catalyst These individuals enjoy getting things started and creating momentum in a stagnant environment. They cannot stand 1/6 waiting and wasting time when they could be getting things off the ground. 5. Chameleon These individuals draw excitement from constantly changing environments, surprises, unexpected detours and working 'on the fly'. They are bored to tears by predictability and routine. 6. Coach These individuals enjoy discovering the potential in other people and supporting their personal growth. They find it hard to accept when this potential is getting wasted. 7. Commander These individuals love to be in charge, to speak up, and to be asked for a direct opinion. They do not avoid conflicts and cannot understand 'beating around the bush' mentality. 2/6 8. Deliverer These individuals follow through on their commitments and they enjoy seeing how it builds more trust and respect among others. They feel horrible if promises get broken both on the receiving and on the giving side. 9. Empathizer These individuals are great at noticing how others feel and using this understanding to do something good. They are frustrated when asked to disregard feelings and emotions and follow strict logic instead. 10. Focus Expert These individuals enjoy getting one project until the finish line rather than changing course regularly. They cannot stand distraction that can interrupt them from focusing on one thing at a time. 11. Optimist These individuals enjoy giving praise on what's right about people and being grateful for what they have. They find it hard to be around people who constantly pick out what's wrong in everything. 3/6 12. Peace Keeper These individuals are masters of balance, finding alignment and building bridges among people to get to the best outcome. They feel emotionally drained by constant frictions among people, who do not look for common ground. 13. Philomath These individuals are in love with learning - exploring many interests, following new paths, learning as many things as possible. They do not enjoy companies of 'know-it-all' people are not curious to learn something new or to explore new ideas. 14. Problem Solver These individuals love diagnosing problems and finding solutions to them. They find it hard to sweep problems under the rug and keep going while ignoring unsolved issues. 15. Self-Believer These individuals are independent and self-sufficient people, inspiring others with their certainty and confidence. 4/6 They cannot stand when others tell them what to do or control their actions. 16. Storyteller These individuals are masters of communication. They like to host, speak in public and to be listened to. They drain in situations that do not allow expressing themselves through words. 17. Strategist These individuals have the skill to see the big picture, which enables them to find the best route through the clutter. Because connecting the dots comes so naturally for them, they get impatient with people who make slow decisions. 18. Thinker These individuals enjoy the mental activity, intellectual discussions and spending time alone thinking. They find it hard to work in teams where acting before thinking is the norm. 5/6 19. Time Keeper Nothing excites these individuals more than meeting the deadline. They enjoy setting up processes, timelines, and plans. Time Keepers get confused in chaos where neither outcomes nor ways to achieve them are clear. 20. Winner These individuals can turn any mundane task into a game or challenge because the feeling of competition is essential for them. They feel lost in the environments with no defined measure of success. 6/6