Understanding the CliftonStrength of:
Woo®
People talented in the StrengthsFinder Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with someone.
Woo is one of 34 strengths from Clifton Strengths / Gallup Strengths Finder. These words are used interchangeably.
Summary of This Strength
WOO stands for Winning Others Over. People with Woo (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents thrive on building connections with new people and helping others create meaningful relationships. You are outgoing and naturally good at engaging with others, quickly finding common ground and bringing energy to social situations. Walking into a room of strangers feels like an opportunity, as you know exactly how to start conversations and make people feel comfortable.
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How You See The World
People with Woo (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents view the world as full of potential friends. To you, there are no strangers—only people you haven’t yet met.
What This Strength is Known For
You are highly sociable and persuasive, with a natural initiative for starting conversations and forming connections.
Potential Downsides (or 'shadow' sides)
Others might sometimes view your enthusiasm for meeting new people as insecurity or see you as someone who flits from group to group without forming deep connections. Some people with WOO also like to be liked, and can find it hard if others don’t like them.
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What Frustrates You
You may feel frustrated when there aren’t enough chances to meet new people or when strangers seem uninterested in forming a connection with you.
What’s Important to You
You value opportunities to engage with others, make new acquaintances, and expand your social circle.
Your Greatest Value-Add
You are skilled at quickly building rapport with people, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and helping others feel appreciated through attention and affirmations. Your ability to foster connections strengthens team bonds and ensures people feel included and valued.
The genius of Woo (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is in your ability to quickly connect with people and become a catalyst in helping them connect with one another. You have an exceptional sense of how to draw others out.
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