When you talk about your strengths you radiate confidence, positivity, knowledge, and passion. Consider how you can bring strengths into your everyday language:-

Colleagues – when working together, try to be explicit in describing the behaviours necessary for the project to be successful and share responsibility according to what each of you bring. Discuss any gaps in your strengths there might be and how you might overcome these. If you have a Strengths Profile, make this visible so others can see it.

Friends and Family – when someone asks you how your day was, try not to say, “good thanks”. Share why it was good, what went well, and how you felt about any positive outcomes. It doesn’t need to be really formal, just as simple as “it was really productive thanks. I managed to squeeze in a meeting I wasn’t expecting and now I’m much better organised for a client call tomorrow”. You may even encourage your children to share more about their day!

Manager – help your manager visualise how you use your strengths in your role. Share what you love about your job and why this is. When tasks go well, reflect on why this was and make a note for your next catch up. You might also want to share when things don’t go so well, and recognise what weaknesses you may have been using.

CV and Interviews – don’t just be a ‘good decision maker’, be someone who ‘loves to assess a situation, exploring the evidence and facts so I’m confident in reaching the right decision’. Find ways to use the definitions in your Profile to make your summary statement and interview stand out.

LinkedIn Profiles – list your key strengths as an important part of what drives you to be successful. Share what you are passionate about through your strengths language, so you can encourage authentic connections.

Use The Strengths Profile Book for definitions of how to describe your strengths further in a natural language.

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