You love to solve problems.
You enjoy the challenge of analyzing the symptoms, identifying what is wrong and finding the solution.
Whereas some are dismayed when they encounter yet another breakdown, you can be energized by it. You may prefer practical problems or conceptual ones or personal ones. You may seek out specific kinds of problems that you have met many times before and that you are confident you can fix. Or you may feel the greatest push when faced with complex and unfamiliar problems. Your exact preferences are determined by your other themes and experiences. But what is certain is that you enjoy bringing things back to life. It is a wonderful feeling to identify the undermining factor(s), eradicate them and restore something to its true glory. Intuitively, you know that without your intervention, this thing — this machine, this technique, this person, this company — might have ceased to function. You fixed it, resuscitated it, rekindled its vitality. Phrasing it the way you might, you saved it.
Theme Thursday Podcast brings thought leaders to deep dive on each StrengthsFinder theme.
The time invested is worth it - learn about Restorative with a leader lens.
BALCONIES
When Restorative is soaring...
Problem solver
Troubleshooter
Finds improvements and solutions
Raw restorative is problem focused. Mature is solutions focused. Raw Restorative takes all responsibility to fix a problem on their own shoulders. Mature is the facilitator of fixing problems. Statistically, Restorative is least likely to be paired with Responsibility in an individual’s top 5 strengths.
BASEMENTS
When Restorative is on over-drive...
Focuses on weaknesses
Punitive
Negative
Critical
A leader with Restorative...
Builds trust by showing others that you have their best interests in mind. Bringing the team together and walking through the steps on how you look at improving or fixing problems.
Shows compassion by listening and showing people that your ideas and approach will provide benefit for them.
Shows stability by anticipating when people need help in seeing how to fix something that they are struggling with. Help them see other's perspectives so they will feel comfortable with change.
Inspires hope by working with people to improve their world.
