KEYWORD: Sense emotions, Understand feelings

GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Empathy (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme can sense other people’s feelings by imagining themselves in others’ lives or situations.

CHARACTERISTICS

People with Empathy (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talent have the ability to sense the emotions of others as if they are your own. You are able to accurately put into words how they feel, and this gives great comfort to others. With you, they feel heard, understood and supported. You are someone others love to be around, they confide in you, knowing that you will listen and not pass your own judgement.

YOUR WORLD VIEW

You laugh and cry together with others as if you are going through their problems. It is a great gift to be sensitive about the feelings of others so that you can really understand them and journey with those who are having a hard time.

WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

• Understanding

• Genuine

• Knows what to say and do

• Ability to see from their perspective

POTENTIAL PITFALLS

• Moody

• Easily affected by others

• Over-involved

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

• Insensitive people who say things at the wrong time

• People who do not appreciate the efforts of others

WHAT YOU VALUE

• People confiding in you

• Opportunities to help others find their voice

YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

• You form deep and personal relationships because people appreciate how understanding you are

• You speak up for others because you can sense that they are upset

• You can sense how a situation can influence the emotions of others and take quick action against situations that may make others feel uncomfortable

• You have the ability to make people feel comforted

• You help people find their voices and ways to express themselves

“The genius of Empathy (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents lies in the emotional depth of the relationships you’re able to form with others. People feel understood by you and seek your company.