"𝗪𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝗪𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓?"
This is a recurring question in the life of someone with activator strength.
Continuing my exploration of "Strengths Finder" by Tom Rath, I've delved into the world of the "𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫" strength.
This strength is all about taking action, igniting change, and making things happen.
Activators are generally impatient, not interested in listening to the potential roadblocks.
The Coordinating Team - Open Dreams Summer Academy, Douala
One activator (Jim L, entrepreneur ) said, “𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴, ‘𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘮𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘺—𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣. 𝘐 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧’”
Here are some key insights from my read
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The Activator strength embodies a powerful drive to turn thoughts into actions. Activators are natural catalysts, inspiring others with their ability to initiate and execute ideas swiftly.
𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Those with the Activator strength possess the unique ability to transform visions into reality. They thrive in seizing opportunities, overcoming obstacles, and propelling progress in both personal and professional spheres.
𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬: While the Activator strength is a tremendous asset, it's essential to be aware of potential challenges. Activators can sometimes act impulsively or underestimate the time required for thorough planning.
𝐒𝐨, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡?
Here are a few suggestions:
𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Embrace your instinct to take action and don't shy away from new opportunities. Your ability to initiate change can lead to remarkable achievements.
𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: While acting swiftly is important, take moments to reflect and evaluate your actions. Pausing to consider potential implications can refine your decision-making process.
𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞: Use your Activator strength to motivate others and create a ripple effect of positive change. Collaborate with like-minded individuals and ignite a collective drive for progress.
𝐅𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫
Tell them you know they can make things happen and that you will be asking their help at key times. Your expectations will energize them
Ask this person what new goals or improvements your team needs to achieve. Then help to see what steps he/she can take to start making progress towards this goals.
Nchofon Tagha please read this and let me know if you think Sir Akaba James is an activator.
Reading this strength reminded me of how when we were planning for the Open Dreams Summer Academy 2023 in Douala at the last minute, we saw all the roadblocks but Sir Akaba kept pushing us to get it done and wait till we get to the river then figure out how to go across and thankfully, we crossed each bridge and made the #ODSA2023 happen in Douala.
"In us lies a better tomorrow" - Open Dreams Douala
Stay tuned for additional insights as I discover each strength daily and please share your thoughts on the Activator strength!
Let's harness our strengths and catalyze transformation together.
Guilian Asongtia | Open Dreams Douala