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Al Dino Macavinta

Strengths Insight and Action-Planning


Guide
SURVEY COMPLETION DATE: 08-06-2016

DON CLIFTON

Father of Strengths Psychology and


Inventor of CliftonStrengths

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YOUR TOP 5 THEMES


1. Adaptability

2. Empathy

3. Input

4. Relator

5. Positivity

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What's in This Guide?
SECTION I: AWARENESS

A brief Shared Theme Description for each of your top five themes

Your Personalized Strengths Insights, which describe what makes you stand out from others with the
same theme in their top five

Questions for you to answer to increase your awareness of your talents

SECTION II: APPLICATION

10 Ideas for Action for each of your top five themes

Questions for you to answer to help you apply your talents

SECTION III: ACHIEVEMENT

Examples of what each of your top five themes "sounds like" -- real quotes from people who also have
the theme in their top five

Steps for you to take to help you leverage your talents for achievement

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Section I: Awareness

Adaptability

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

People who are especially talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to go with the flow. They tend to
be now people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Because of your strengths, you may appreciate people who are not worrywarts. You might work better
with individuals who avoid fretting over unimportant details. These people might approach everyday
situations or crises with an inner calmness that frees you to modify plans, rules, processes, or
assignments. Its very likely that you realize that each day offers its own surprises. You trust you can
handle whatever occurs. Even when you do not know exactly what to do, you probably know
someone who does. You have an uncanny ability to easily and cooperatively proceed in the direction
in which other people and processes are moving. Chances are good that you might deal with the
requests or problems of others as soon as you learn about them. Driven by your talents, you are quite
comfortable letting the days events and peoples demands determine what really deserves your
attention. Instinctively, you picture yourself handling situations and issues that could arise in the
coming months, years, or decades. You mentally rehearse what you plan to do in various worst-case
and best-case scenarios. Your forethought prepares you to deal with whatever happens. You are a
flexible person. You are not easily flustered by unexpected events, problems, or opportunities.

QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?

2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?

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Empathy

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

People who are especially talented in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by
imagining themselves in others lives or others situations.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

By nature, you sometimes have quick and ready insights into what individuals are sensing. Perhaps
your instincts allow you to ask questions in the right way. In your dealings with people, you might
know the best time to speak, listen, advise, or praise. Instinctively, you notice that people feel
comfortable telling you their innermost thoughts and feelings. Often you sense the moods of
individuals without them having to say a word. As a result, you can ask questions and broach that
is, bring up and introduce topics with people who are naturally reserved, timid, or shy. Chances are
good that you occasionally tune in to the moods of specific people. You might have spent quality time
together or shared some experiences. When you make a point of really knowing someone, it might be
easy for you to accurately interpret the persons emotions in certain kinds of situations. Its very likely
that you encourage people to express their innermost thoughts and feelings, and you refrain from
judging them. You like knowing that others depend on you to listen. Moreover, you have noticed that
individuals come to you for advice. Driven by your talents, you occasionally interpret the moods of
people. Perhaps you sense what they are thinking or feeling at the moment they experience an event,
overhear a comment, reach a goal, or make a mistake.

QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?

2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?

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Input

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to
collect and archive all kinds of information.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Because of your strengths, you periodically rely on your sophisticated vocabulary to outthink certain
people. Whether speaking or writing, you might interject technical or subject-specific terms to confront
resistance or force specific issues into the open. This authoritarian stance may put a few people on
notice that you are clever. Sometimes their confidence begins to crumble. Perhaps your ease with
language and artful tactics signal that you are the one in charge. By nature, you pay close attention to
current events. Numerous people merely recount what they heard, saw, or read. Typically you dive
deeper into the topic. You are likely to generate theories, concepts, or philosophies to explain the
reasoning behind newsmakers decisions. You routinely gather information about events, policy
statements, people, or crises. Your fresh insights are likely to draw equally engaged thinkers into the
conversation. Driven by your talents, you are determined to push for changes that will benefit
humankind or Earth itself. Your desire to have an impact motivates you to enter into conversations
with intelligent people. Drawing on their wealth of knowledge and ideas as well as sharing your
treasure trove of wisdom is exciting. These discussions frequently cause you to think in new ways and
to reexamine your purpose in life. Its very likely that you sometimes use academic-sounding words to
talk about your ideas or areas of expertise. Perhaps you have invested time in broadening your
vocabulary by looking up words in the dictionary and committing their meanings to memory.
Instinctively, you might enjoy discovering complicated words and committing their meanings to
memory. Maybe you are pleased to add a few uncommon terms to your vocabulary. Possibly few
things please you more than showcasing bits and pieces of your newfound vocabulary in
conversations, discussions, or presentations. Perhaps you are taken aback that is, surprised and
confused if some people feel threatened by your command of language.

QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?

2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?

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Relator

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They
find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Its very likely that you are quite comfortable being honest about yourself with others. You harbor very
few illusions about who you really are. Furthermore, you can openly acknowledge your mistakes and
shortcomings. This is apt to distinguish you from most people. By nature, you periodically are sought
out by people whom you have befriended. They may trust you when you have taken time to know
them individually. This may partially explain why certain people come back again and again for ideas
or suggestions. They might realize you try to tailor your words of wisdom to fit their unique situations,
needs, strengths, limitations, goals, or personalities. Chances are good that you are regarded as a
hard worker and a doer. You derive a lot of satisfaction from tackling projects without anyone
interfering with your plans or second-guessing how you do things. Because of your strengths, you
sometimes offer guidance to friends who seek your assistance. Maybe you keep your opinions,
recommendations, or suggestions to yourself until you are invited to share them. Instinctively, you
may be convinced that you are measuring up to your potential. Perhaps you know when you are doing
your best work or earning the highest grades you possibly can.

QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?

2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?

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Positivity

SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION

People who are especially talented in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious.
They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS

What makes you stand out?

Chances are good that you now and then have moments when you are keenly aware of things around
you. Perhaps you choose to experience life to the fullest. Driven by your talents, you try to understand
as much as you can about certain individuals. The more knowledgeable you are about someone, the
easier it may be for you to celebrate the persons accomplishments or talents. Its very likely that you
cheer up people by telling jokes and funny stories. Your comedic flair and your clever wit often evoke
laughter. You can make others smile regardless of the circumstances. Because of your strengths, you
sense there is something good in each person you meet. Your open approach to people makes you a
very likeable individual. Instinctively, you may be regarded as a happy, lively, and animated person.
Perhaps the fun ends abruptly, however, when people expect you to begin discussions. You might
feel relieved the instant someone else volunteers to engage particular people in casual chitchat or
serious dialogue.

QUESTIONS
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?

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Questions
1. How does this information help you better understand your unique talents?

2. How can you use this understanding to add value to your role?

3. How can you apply this knowledge to add value to your team, workgroup, department, or division?

4. How will this understanding help you add value to your organization?

5. What will you do differently tomorrow as a result of this report?

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Section II: Application

Adaptability

IDEAS FOR ACTION:

Cultivate your reputation as a calm and reassuring person when others become upset by daily
events.

Avoid roles that demand structure and predictability. These roles will quickly frustrate you, make you
feel inadequate, and stifle your independence.

When the pressure is on, help your hesitant friends, colleagues, and clients find ways to collect
themselves and take control of the situation. Explain that adaptability is about more than simply
rolling with the punches; it is about calmly, intelligently, and readily responding to circumstances.

Dont let others abuse your inherent flexibility. Though your Adaptability talents serve you well, dont
compromise your long-term success by bending to every whim, desire, and demand of others. Use
smart guidelines to help you decide when to flex and when to stand firm.

Seek roles in which success depends on responding to constantly changing circumstances.


Consider career areas such as journalism, live television production, emergency healthcare, and
customer service. In these roles, the best react the fastest and stay levelheaded.

Fine-tune your responsiveness. For example, if your job demands unanticipated travel, learn how to
pack and leave in 30 minutes. If your work pressure comes in unpredictable spurts, practice the first
three moves you will always make when the pressure hits.

Look to others for planning. People who have strong Focus, Strategic, or Belief talents can help you
shape your long-term goals, leaving you to excel at dealing with the day-to-day variations.

Your Adaptability talents give you an even-keel mindset that lets you ride the ups and downs without
becoming an emotional volcano. Your dont cry over spilled milk approach will help you quickly
recover from setbacks. Recognize this aspect of your nature, and help your friends and colleagues
understand that it is productive flexibility rather than an I dont care attitude.

Avoid tasks that are too structured and stifle your need for variety. If given a list of tasks to complete,
try to indulge your desire for flexibility by making a game of that list. See if you can be creative or
make the tasks more fun in some way.

Openly use your reassuring demeanor to soothe disgruntled friends or coworkers. Think about the
approach you used, and remember to apply it again when the situation presents itself.

QUESTIONS

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1. Which of these action items speak to you? Highlight the actions that you are most likely to take.

2. How will you commit to taking action? Write your own personalized action item that you will take in

the next 30 days.

Empathy

IDEAS FOR ACTION:

Help your friends and colleagues be more aware when one of your peers is having a difficult time.
Remember, most people do not have your ability to pick up on sensitive situations.

Act quickly and firmly when others behave in a way that is unhealthy for themselves or others.
Understanding someones emotional state does not mean that you must excuse this behavior. Be
aware that when your empathy turns to sympathy, others might see you as a bleeding heart.

Partner with someone with strong Command or Activator talents. This person will help you take
needed action, even though peoples feelings might suffer as a result.

Consider serving others as a confidante or mentor. Because trust is paramount to you, people are
likely to feel comfortable approaching you with any need. Your discretion and desire to be genuinely
helpful will be greatly valued.

At times, your empathy for others may overwhelm you. Create some rituals that you can use at the
end of your day to signal that work is over. This will help buffer your emotions and prevent burnout.

Identify a friend who has strong Empathy talents, and check your observations with him or her.

Sensitive to the feelings of others, you readily gauge the emotional tone of a room. Use your talents
to forge a bridge of understanding and mutual support. Your empathy will be especially important
during trying times because it will demonstrate your concern, thereby building loyalty.

Witnessing the happiness of others brings you pleasure. Consequently, you are likely to be attuned
to opportunities to underscore others successes and positively reinforce their achievements. At
each opportunity, deliver a kind word of appreciation or recognition. In doing so, you are likely to
make a profound and engaging impression.

Because you are observant of how others are feeling, you are likely to intuit what is about to happen
before it becomes common knowledge. Although your intuitions may at times seem nothing more
than hunches, take conscious note of them. They may turn out to be valuable assets.

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Sometimes empathy does not require words at all. A kind gesture may be all someone needs to be
reassured. Use your Empathy talents to nonverbally comfort others with a glance, a smile, or a pat
on the arm.

QUESTIONS

1. Which of these action items speak to you? Highlight the actions that you are most likely to take.

2. How will you commit to taking action? Write your own personalized action item that you will take in

the next 30 days.

Input

IDEAS FOR ACTION:

Look for jobs in which you are charged with acquiring new information each day, such as teaching,
research, or journalism.

Devise a system to store and easily locate information. This can be as simple as a file for all the
articles you have clipped or as sophisticated as a computer database.

Partner with someone with dominant Focus or Discipline talents. This person will help you stay on
track when your inquisitiveness leads you down intriguing but distracting avenues.

Your mind is open and absorbent. You naturally soak up information in the same way that a sponge
soaks up water. But just as the primary purpose of the sponge is not to permanently contain what it
absorbs, neither should your mind simply store information. Input without output can lead to
stagnation. As you gather and absorb information, be aware of the individuals and groups that can
most benefit from your knowledge, and be intentional about sharing with them.

You might naturally be an exceptional repository of facts, data, and ideas. If thats the case, dont be
afraid to position yourself as an expert. By simply following your Input talents, you could become
known as the authority in your field.

Remember that you must be more than just a collector of information. At some point, youll need to
leverage this knowledge and turn it into action. Make a point of identifying the facts and data that
would be most valuable to others, and use this information to their advantage.

Identify your areas of specialization, and actively seek more information about them.

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Schedule time to read books and articles that stimulate you.

Deliberately increase your vocabulary. Collect new words, and learn the meaning of each of them.

Identify situations in which you can share the information you have collected with other people. Also
make sure to let your friends and colleagues know that you enjoy answering their questions.

QUESTIONS

1. Which of these action items speak to you? Highlight the actions that you are most likely to take.

2. How will you commit to taking action? Write your own personalized action item that you will take in

the next 30 days.

Relator

IDEAS FOR ACTION:

Find a workplace in which friendships are encouraged. You will not do well in an overly formal
organization. In job interviews, ask about work styles and company culture.

Deliberately learn as much as you can about the people you meet. You like knowing about people,
and other people like being known. By doing this, you will act as a catalyst for trusting relationships.

Let it be known that you are more interested in the character and personality of others than in their
status or job title. This is one of your greatest talents and can serve as a model for others.

Let your caring show. For example, find people in your company to mentor, help your colleagues get
to know each other better, or extend your relationships beyond the office.

No matter how busy you are, stay in contact with your friends. They are your fuel.

Be honest with your friends. True caring means helping the other person be successful and fulfilled.
Giving honest feedback or encouraging your friend to move out of a role in which he or she is
struggling is a compassionate act.

You probably prefer to be seen as a person, an equal, or a friend, rather than as a function, a
superior, or a title. Let people know that they can address you by your first name, rather than
formally.

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You might tend to withhold the most engaging aspects of your personality until you have sensed
openness from another person. Remember, building relationships is not a one-way street.
Proactively put yourself out there. Others will quickly see you for the genuine individual you are,
and you will create many more opportunities to cultivate strong, long-lasting connections.

Make time for family and close friends. You need to spend quality moments with those you love in
order to feed your Relator talents. Schedule activities that allow you to get even closer to the
people who keep you grounded and happy.

Make an effort to socialize with your colleagues and team members outside of work. It can be as
simple as lunch or coffee together. This will help you forge more connected relationships at work,
which in turn can facilitate more effective teamwork and cooperation.

QUESTIONS

1. Which of these action items speak to you? Highlight the actions that you are most likely to take.

2. How will you commit to taking action? Write your own personalized action item that you will take in

the next 30 days.

Positivity

IDEAS FOR ACTION:

You probably will excel in any role in which you are paid to highlight the positive. A teaching role, a
sales role, an entrepreneurial role, or a leadership role will make the most of your ability to make
things dramatic.

You tend to be more enthusiastic and energetic than most people. When others become
discouraged or are reluctant to take risks, your attitude will provide the impetus to keep them
moving. Over time, others will start to look to you for this lift.

Plan highlight activities for your friends and colleagues. For example, find ways to turn small
achievements into events, plan regular celebrations that others can look forward to, or capitalize on
the years holidays and festivals.

Explain that your enthusiasm is not simple naivety. You know that bad things can happen; you
simply prefer to focus on the good things.

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You may get your greatest joy by encouraging people. Freely show your appreciation of others, and
make sure that the praise is not vague. Consistently seek to translate your feelings into specific,
tangible, and personal expressions of gratitude and recognition.

As you share your Positivity talents, be sure to protect and nurture them. As necessary, insulate
yourself from chronic whiners and complainers, and intentionally spend time in highly positive
environments that will invigorate and feed your optimism.

Dont pretend that difficulties dont concern you. Other people need to know that while you find the
good in virtually every situation, you are not nave. Recognize challenges, and communicate the
reasons for your optimism. Your positive approach will be most powerful when others realize it is
grounded in reality.

Because people will rely on you to help them rise above their daily frustrations, arm yourself with
good stories, jokes, and sayings. Never underestimate the effect that you can have on people.

Avoid negative people. They will bring you down. Instead, seek people who find the same kind of
drama and humor in the world that you do. You will energize each other.

Deliberately help others see the things that are going well for them. You can keep their eyes on the
positive.

QUESTIONS

1. Which of these action items speak to you? Highlight the actions that you are most likely to take.

2. How will you commit to taking action? Write your own personalized action item that you will take in

the next 30 days.

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Section III: Achievement
Look for signs of achievement as you read these real quotes from people who share your top five
themes.

ADAPTABILITY SOUNDS LIKE THIS:

Marie T., television producer: I love live TV because you never know what is going to happen. One
minute, I might be putting together a segment on the best teenage holiday gifts, and the next, I will be
doing the pre-interview for a presidential candidate. I guess I have always been this way. I live in the
moment. If someone asks me, What are you doing tomorrow? my answer is always, I dont know.
Depends what Im in the mood for. I drive my boyfriend crazy because hell plan for us to go to the
antique market on Sunday afternoon, and then right at the last minute, Ill change my mind and say,
Nah, lets go home and read the Sunday papers. Annoying, right? Yeah, but on the positive side, it
does mean that Im up for anything.

Linda G., project manager: Where I work, I am the calmest person I know. When someone comes in
and says, We didnt plan right. We need this turned around by tomorrow, my colleagues seem to
tense up and freeze. Somehow that doesnt happen to me. I like that pressure, that need for instant
response. It makes me feel alive.

Peter F., corporate trainer: I think I deal with life better than most people. Last week, I found that my
car window had been smashed and the stereo stolen. I was annoyed, of course, but it didnt throw me
off my day one bit. I just cleared it, mentally moved on, and went right on with the other things I had to
get done that day.

EMPATHY SOUNDS LIKE THIS:

Alyce J., administrator: Recently, I was in a meeting of trustees where one of the individuals was
presenting a new idea that was critical to her and to the life of this group. When she was finished, no
one heard her opinion, no one really heard her. It was a powerfully demoralizing moment for her. I
could see it in her face, and she wasnt herself for a day or two afterward. I finally raised the issue with
her and used words that helped describe how she was feeling. I said, Somethings wrong, and she
started to talk. I said, I really understand. I know how important this was for you, and you dont seem
like yourself, and so on. And she finally gave words to what was going on inside her. She said,
Youre the only one who heard me and who has said one word to me about it.

Brian H., administrator: When my team is making decisions, what I like to do is say, Okay, what will
this person say about this? What will that person say about it? In other words, put yourself in their
position. Lets think about the arguments from their perspective so that we can all be more

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persuasive.

Janet P., schoolteacher: I never played basketball because they didnt have it for women when I was
a kid, but I believe I can tell at a basketball game when the momentum is changing, and I want to go
to the coach and say, Get them revved up. You are losing them. Empathy also works in large groups;
you can feel the crowd.

INPUT SOUNDS LIKE THIS:

Ellen K., writer: Even as a child, I found myself wanting to know everything. I would make a game of
my questions. What is my question today? I would think up these outrageous questions, and then I
would go looking for the books that would answer them. I often got in way over my head, deep into
books that I didnt have a clue about, but I read them because they had my answer someplace. My
questions became my tool for leading me from one piece of information to another.

John F., human resources executive: Im one of those people who thinks that the Internet is the
greatest thing since sliced bread. I used to feel so frustrated, but now if I want to know what the stock
market is doing in a certain area or the rules of a certain game or what the GNP of Spain is or other
different things, I just go to the computer, start looking, and eventually find it.

Kevin F., salesperson: I am amazed at some of the garbage that collects in my mind, and I love
playing Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit and anything like that. I dont mind throwing things away as long
as theyre material things, but I hate wasting knowledge or accumulated knowledge or not being able
to read something fully if I enjoy it.

RELATOR SOUNDS LIKE THIS:

Gavin T., flight attendant: I have many wonderful acquaintances, but as for true friends that I hold
dear, not very many. And Im real okay with that. My best times are spent with the people Im tightest
with, like my family. We are a very tight-knit Irish Catholic family, and we get together every chance
we can. Its a large family I have five brothers and sisters and ten nieces and nephews but we
all get together about once a month and yuk it up. Im the catalyst. When Im back in Chicago, even if
there is no birthday or anniversary or whatever, I become the excuse for getting together and hanging
out for three or four days. We really enjoy one anothers company.

Tony D., pilot: I used to fly in the Marines, and, boy, you had better be comfortable with the word
friend in the Marines. You had better feel good about trusting someone else. I cant tell you how
many times I put my life in someone elses hands. I was flying off my friends wing, and Id be dead if
he couldnt get me back safely.

Jamie T., entrepreneur: Im definitely selective about my relationships. When I first meet people, I

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dont want to give them very much of my time. I dont know them; they dont know me so lets just
be pleasant and leave it at that. But if circumstances make it so that we get to know each other better,
it seems like a threshold is reached where I suddenly start wanting to invest more. Ill share more of
myself, put myself out for them, do things for them that will bring us a little closer, and show that I
care. Its funny because I am not looking for any more friends in my life. I have enough. And yet with
each new person I meet, as soon as that threshold is reached, I feel compelled to go deeper and
deeper. Now I have ten people working for me, and I would call each of them my very good friend.

POSITIVITY SOUNDS LIKE THIS:

Gerry L., flight attendant: There are so many people on an airplane that I have made it a point over
the years to single out one or two on a flight and make it something special for them. Certainly, I will
be courteous to everybody and extend to them the kind of professionalism that I would like given to
me, but over and above that, I try to make one person or family or small group of people feel
particularly special, with jokes and conversation and little games that I play.

Andy B., Internet marketing executive: I am one of those people who loves creating buzz. I read
magazines all the time, and if I find something fun some new store, new lip gloss, whatever I will
charge around telling everyone about it. Oh, you just have to try this store. It is so-o-o cool. Look at
these pictures. Check them out. I am so passionate when I talk about something that people just
have to do what I say. Its not that I am a great salesperson. Im not. In fact, I hate asking for the
close; I hate bothering people. Its just that my passion about what I say makes people think, Gosh, it
must be true.

Sunny G., communications manager: I think the world is plagued with enough negative people. We
need more positive people people who like to zero in on what is right with the world. Negative
people just make me feel heavy. In my last job, there was a guy who came into my office every
morning just to unload on me. I would purposely dodge him. Id see him coming, and Id run to the
bathroom or go some other place. He made me feel as if the world was a miserable place, and I hated
that.

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QUESTIONS

1. Talk to friends or coworkers to hear how they have used their talents to achieve.

2. How will you use your talents to achieve?

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