In order to be most effective teams need to be able to think and plan strategically, influence others, build relationships and execute on plans and strategies. The 34 strengths fit into one of each of these four categories or Strength Clusters. Instructions: Review the list on the next 4 pages and place a check next to each of your strengths. Note if your strengths cluster in any particular categories. Strengths-Based Leadership (Rath, Conchie 2008) Forming Complimentary Partnerships Living Your Strengths St. Peter Catholic Church

Strengths-Based Leadership (Rath, Conchie 2008 ) Strategic Thinking: "Leaders with great Strategic Thinking strengths are the ones who keep us all focused on what could be. They are constantly absorbing and analyzing information and helping the team make better decisions. People with strengths in this domain constantly stretch our thinking for the future. Analytical Context Futuristic Ideation Input Intellection Learner Strategic StrengthClusters Living Your Strengths St. Peter Catholic Church

Influencing: "Those who lead by Influencing help their team reach a much broader audience. People with strength in this domain are always selling the team's ideas inside and outside the organization. When you need someone to take charge, speak up, and make sure your group is heard, look to someone with the strength to influence." Activator Command Communication Competition Maximizer Self-Assurance Significance Woo Strengths-Based Leadership (Rath, Conchie 2008) StrengthClusters Living Your Strengths St. Peter Catholic Church

Relationship-Building: "Those who lead through Relationship Building are the essential glue that holds a team together. Without these strengths on a team, in many cases, the group is simply a composite of individuals. In contrast, leaders with exceptional Relationship Building strength have the unique ability to create groups and organizations that are much greater than the sum of their parts." Adaptability Connectedness Developer Empathy Harmony Individualization Includer Positivity Relator Strengths-Based Leadership (Rath, Conchie 2008) StrengthClusters Living Your Strengths St. Peter Catholic Church

Executing: "Leaders with dominant strength in the Executing domain know how to make things happen. When you need someone to implement a solution, these are the people who will work tirelessly to get it done. Leaders with a strength to execute have the ability to "catch" an idea and make it a reality." Achiever Arranger Belief Consistency Deliberative Discipline Focus Responsibility Restorative Strengths-Based Leadership (Rath, Conchie 2008) Form Complementary Partnerships Strength Clusters Living Your Strengths St. Peter Catholic Church

Step 1: Identify team strengths. List team members name in each Strength Cluster category below. Forming Complimentary Partnerships Living Your Strengths Strength ClusterTeam Member Strategic Thinking Influencing Relationship Building Executing St. Peter Catholic Church

Step 2: Understand and agree on strengths. Discuss the following: What does each strength mean to the team? How and when can it best be leveraged? Are there gaps on the team? If yes, what are the implications? Forming Complimentary Partnerships Living Your Strengths Step 3: Consider a specific ministry focus or goal. Agree on how the team might leverage the strengths for success. “How can this be accomplished using the strengths of the team? “ St. Peter Catholic Church

Summary Living Your Strengths We thrive when we operate from our strengths The team is more engaged Our ministry will be stronger So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 2:1-30 St. Peter Catholic Church