When leaders use their strengths as a platform, what happens when they start something new? This article is the beginning of a four-part series highlighting the way four types of leaders start new organizations and how their start-up style affects others.
One of the most widely used strength identifiers is the Clifton StrengthsFinder inventory. In Strength Finders 2.0, author Tom Rath provides a detailed look at the way our strengths affect the way others see us or respond to the way we lead. This week, we’ll look at the Activator strength.
According to Rath, Activators take charge, leave little room for ambiguity, and get the ball rolling. They usually give very little attention to the process; instead, they focus on achieving the outcome. When using this strength, group members may feel energized by getting the job done, but some may feel left behind. Activators need to know when…
