KEYWORD: Customization

GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Individualization (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

CHARACTERISTICS 

People with Individualization (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents have a gift for understanding the unique qualities of each person, and you are often intrigued by each person’s story, style, motivation, how they think and how they build relationships. You know how to build productive teams because you customize your approach to individuals and help people who are different work together.

YOUR WORLD VIEW

Humans are profound and we are all wired very differently. Having a standard approach dealing with people is ineffective. Customization is necessary. You take pride in understanding their needs and customizing your approach for each one of them.

WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

• Appreciate uniqueness

• Love people for who they are

• Accepting

• Open-minded

• Understanding needs of others well

POTENTIAL PITFALLS

• Making too much exceptions for individual requests

• Difficulty making decisions that accommodates everyone’s requirements

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

• Fixed procedures with no leaways given

• Cookie cutter approach that is expected to be effective on everyone

• People who perceive your customization approach as displaying favoritism

WHAT YOU VALUE

• Helping others achieve their own unique success

• Information about your clients so you can customize

• Opportunities to change details to serve different clients 

YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

• Your ability to see the unique traits in others allow them to feel special and empowered

• People feel celebrated for their special talents and abilities

• Foster deeper relationships as others feel valued and appreciated by you

“The genius of Individualization (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is in your ability to notice and appreciate the unique characteristics of each person, and to customize your approach accordingly.