My foremost strength is in the area of Input. I found this area very challenging to integrate into a productive, actionable strength for my team prior to deep reflection. I am constantly collecting and archiving information and resources, but this never seemed like something that was deeply productive until I realized that I could archive all of that information and knowledge in a way that made it accessible to others who needed it. I am now responsible for archiving and disseminating information for my school and the majority of service organizations of which I am a member.

My second highest-ranked strength is in the area of Achiever.  This is, for me, both an area of deep strength and moderate weakness. Because I must complete something tangible and measurable every day, there are times that my work/life balance suffers. Since work comes above all else (including family, health, and well-being), I am very productive, but I have to keep a constant watch to be sure that I do not sacrifice things that ought not to be lost. This is what has driven me to gain the number of certifications I hold and what has and will continue to make me push for that next thing.

My third highest-ranked strength is in the area of Intellection. I never realized this was a strength prior to taking this assessment- I thought it was just ADHD. As long as it was useful, I did not particularly care. I am not an extrovert, but I pre-plan interactions to ensure that all goals are met with the interaction- whether that is strengthening a relationship, organizing a path, or executing a plan. I find this strength also allows me to multitask with relative competency. I can keep multiple projects, plans, and priorities progressing simultaneously.

My fourth-ranked strength is in the area of Learner. Prior to taking the assessment, I thought this would be my highest strength since it is the one that brings me the most joy. It is also the center of my  favorite sayings: "Knowledge is power," "All knowledge is worth having," and "Knowledge is carnage." I enjoy learning everything I can quickly so that I may move on to the next thing I need to learn. I want to have the answers, and, lacking that, I want to know how to find them. I love sharing my knowledge and teaching others because it means that I can both concrete my knowledge and watch others experience that "lightbulb moment" that I love so much.

My fifth-ranked strength is in the area of Responsibilty. This is, for me, another of those double-sided traits. It is a strength as it helps me maintain my own ethical standards. It is a weakness because I want so desperately to be all things to all people, which is impossible. I have had to work conscientiously on limiting my engagements to the logically attainable rather than saying yes to all things. I do not believe there should be a line between work and personal ethics. Ethics are ethics, and the right thing is the right thing. I love accountability, and I fully own my own mistakes (and occasionally those of others). I have to keep in mind that my ethics and standards are not universally shared, and it is unfair to hold others to the standards I hold for myself.