Responsibility
(StrengthsFinder) Theme
KEYWORD: Commitment
GENIUS STATEMENT
People exceptionally talented in the Responsibility (CilftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.
CHARACTERISTICS
When people with Responsibility (CilftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents make a promise, you will do your very best to deliver. Words carry weight and promises should not be made lightly. Even when you fail to deliver, excuses and justifying behaviors are not tolerable. You will find ways to compensate and make sure it is felt.
YOUR WORLD VIEW
What you promised, you will do your very best to deliver. Words carry weight and promises should not be made lightly. Even when you fail to deliver, excuses and justifying behaviors are not tolerable. You will find ways to compensate and make sure it is felt.
WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR
Dependable
Firm
Person of your word
Committed
Accountable
POTENTIAL PITFALLS
Blaming yourself for everything
Difficult to reject others and having too much on your plate
Guilt if you cannot complete something till the end or deliver promised
WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU
Excuses
WHAT YOU VALUE
Honesty
Loyalty
Trust from others
Opportunities to see through what you are tasked to do
YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION
Your commitment to your work
You hold true to your words
You are able to form deep and stable relationships
“The genius of Responsibility talents stems from the deep commitments you make to others and the ownership you feel. Because you are a person of your word, people trust you and count on you.