"How are you wired?" Part 2

    "How are you wired?: Part 2" is about knowing your strengths and utilizing them to its maximum potential in your business.   As a result, you will obviously be running your business more effectively.  

Before any of my clients start "The 90 Day Challenge", it is imperative that we determine each person's individual strength.   I have them take the Strength Based Leadership Test from the following website: http://www.strengthstest.com/strengths-tests.html. (There is a small fee if you are interested in taking the test)

In the book, "Strengths Based Leadership" by Tom Rath and Barrie Conchie, they divide leadership into four domains: 1) Executing, 2) Influencing, 3) Relationship, and 4) Strategic Thinking.

"Executing" means "Striving and Working harder". 

"Influencing" means "Impacting and Influencing others"

"Relationship" means "Relating with others"

"Strategic" means "Thinking working Smarter."

So what does this all mean? Let me share with you my results based on the Strengths Based Leadership Test.

In the Executing Domain, I have the strength: Arranger. With this strength, I like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.

In the Influencing Domain, I have the strength: Maximizer. With this strength, I focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. I seek to transform something strong into something superb.

In the Relationship Domain, I have the following strengths: Relator and Individualization. As a Relator, I enjoy close relationships with others. I find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. With the strength of Individualization, I am intrigued with the unique qualities of each person and  I posses a gift in figuring out how different people can work together productively.

In the Strategic Thinking Domain, I have the strength: Strategic. With this strength, I create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, I can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues and come up with a strategy immediately.

Knowing these five strengths based on leadership, I have been able to run my business more effectively.  I have been able to utilize my strengths and delegate work to people whose strengths are my weaknesses. With all that said, my business has been doing well in revenue over the last 60 days and it has definitely been more enjoyable.

If you do not know your strengths based on leadership, I highly encourage you to take the test and read the book. It will be life changing for you and your business.  I have included a link below to purchase the book (Amazon Affiliate).

After reading this post, please leave me a comment on what you think about knowing your strengths based on leadership and how it can change your business. I would love to hear your insight. 

If you need someone to help you interpret the results and implement the information into your business do not hesitate to contact me. I am willing to help.

The next post will be "How are you wired?: Part 3". This will focus on knowing your business owner profile in order to run a successful business.