Understanding the CliftonStrength of:
Significance®
People especially talented in the StrengthsFinder Significance theme are drawn to doing work that gets noticed by others. They seek to have an impact on people, and this leads them away from the mundane toward the exceptional.
Significance is one of 34 strengths from Clifton Strengths / Gallup Strengths Finder. These words are used interchangeably.
Summary of This Strength
People with Significance (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents thrive on being recognised as credible, professional, and successful. You are driven by the desire to make an impact and be admired for your value. This admiration fuels your motivation to be someone exceptional, someone who leaves a lasting impression. Your focus is on creating meaningful contributions that stand out, steering clear of mediocrity and striving to achieve something remarkable.
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How You See The World
As someone with Significance (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents, you have a deep desire to aim for excellence and distance yourself from anything ordinary or average.
What This Strength is Known For
You are known for your outstanding qualities and independence, which set you apart and enable you to achieve impressive results.
Potential Downsides (or 'shadow' sides)
Your focus on being admired can sometimes make you appear self-centred, and you may come across as overly reliant on external validation.
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What Frustrates You
You feel frustrated when you are unable to make a meaningful difference or have a noticeable impact in your work or relationships.
What’s Important to You
Recognition and independence are key motivators for you. You value being acknowledged for your efforts and having the freedom to pursue your goals in your own way.
What You Contribute
You inspire others to aim for excellence in their work, raising the standard for everyone. Your focus on creating meaningful and high-quality results often leaves a lasting legacy in the places you work and the people you influence.
The genius of Significance (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents begins and ends with the difference you are determined to make. You want the world to be a better place because you are in it.
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