Futuristic®

Futuristic is one of 34 strengths from Clifton Strengths Finder / Gallup Strengths Finder.

Do you manage somebody with the Futuristic Strength? Find out how to maximise their contribution, both as an individual and as part of the team’s strengths.

Summary of This Strength

Individuals with Futuristic talents are energised by thinking about the future.

They enjoy thinking about ‘what could be’. They encourage planning that works towards long term outcomes.

They are often ‘visionaries’ or ‘legacy-builders’, keen to leave the team, project, world in a better place.

How You See the World

This talent enables you to see beyond the present, giving you the ability to look ahead to what could be. You take great pride in your ability to stay a step ahead, visualising future trends and possibilities that others might not yet see.

What This Strength is Known For

This strength is characterised by its visionary nature. Those with Futuristic talents are often seen as dreamers and creatives, inspiring those around them with their forward-looking perspective. They are celebrated for their ability to imagine and articulate vivid, compelling visions of the future.

Potential Downsides (or ‘shadow’ sides)

However, there are potential drawbacks to this strength.

Others may sometimes feel frustrated that your focus on the future is at the expense of the present. This is not necessarily true. You may need to reassure them that you whilst you are energised by the future, you are also very much rooted in ‘today’.

Chat to us to understand the ‘shadow’ sides of this strength and how to manage these at work and at home.

What’s Important to You and What Frustrates You

 You place great importance on opportunities that allow you to work on things that have long-term impact

You value being able to share your future aspirations and work towards making these visions a reality. Seeing connections between current events and your future goals is crucial for maintaining motivation and focus.

You’ll find it frustrated with ‘short-termism’ and will encourage planning that works towards long term outcomes.

What You Contribute

You offer a unique perspective that often serves as a rallying point for others, providing a shared vision that inspires collective effort. Your approach to problem-solving is highly creative, focusing on what could be rather than what is, which allows you to think outside the box and propose innovative solutions.

Your vision can unite people under a common goal, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. This motivates you and others to work towards it.

You are continually inspired by the potential for a better world, which drives you to think innovatively about improvements.