I'm a long time fan of MBTI (Myers-Briggs) and I've enjoyed learning people's strengths along with their MBTI preferences.

For example, as an ENFP, I like things open-ended and spontaneous whenever possible. So it's no surprise that Adapatability appeared in my top 5 the first time I took the SF. But Activator appeared both times. Statistically, Activator is negatively correlated to Adaptability. Which means, I prefer unstructured environments where I can "get things going" on short notice, even "spur of the moment". Also causes me to appear "intense". I'm always looking for something to "happen".

My other friends with Activator are ENTJs and ESTJs, so they use their Activator in a different way.

I also know of several ENTJs that have Command. A fairly obvious correlation, but so obvious with my INFP friends. All that to say, I'm interested in exploring the relation between MBTI and SF. Anyone else find this of interest?

Respond with your MBTI and your strengths, just for fun OK.

My sister-in-law introduced me to Meyers-Briggs about a year ago. She typed me as an INTJ, although I test ISTJ, we think the S is a result of my current job situation but that I'm truly an "N". My Strength themes are Intellection, Input, Learner, either Strategic or Adaptability (difference between 2.0 and 1.0), and Maximizer. The correlations I see in Meyers-Briggs would be Intellection/Introversion (both require a great amount of alone time for introspection), and Adaptability/Judging (I'd imagine it would be tough for a "P" to be highly adaptable, since they prefer to continue taking in information).

I've found that trying to type my bosses at work has helped me be able to communicate better with them. I have one boss who was difficult for me to "read" and was frustrating to work with. By looking for his MBTI, I've figured out the problem stems from me being a "J" and him most likely being a "P". Now that I understand his preference to continue taking in information working with him has been much better. When I have a problem I need an immediate decision on that I can't just make myself and then justify the hell out of I go to one of the bosses I've typed as a "J". The boss I get along best with is most likely an INTJ like me.

I'm ENTP (XNTX)
E weak
N very strong 100%
T somewhat strong
P weak

and
IDEATION (strong)
STRATEGIC (strong)
and then flip around on:
analytical
command
learner
activator
communication
futuristic
maximizer
self assurance

Over the past several years, I've found that throwing out the middle of the road myers briggs results takes the test from slightly accurate to significantly accurate. I think the people fall into several groups:
test incorrectly (I'd guess 40%)
not self aware or want to be different i.e. P can be interpreted as lazy in several questions are you lazy or do you like to get things done?
are you clean(J) or messy(P)

I had a keyboard malfunction and did not finish entering and editing my last post.
I would be very surprised in the following were not true:
Everyone with ideation is N on the myers briggs.
I taught mind mapping to mensans and found that non N people had greater difficulty understanding the technique.


The general errors on the myers briggs I've found are:
more people want to be J than P
many Fs test as Ts
teenagers like to consider themselves more E than I

MBT = INTJ

CSF 2.0 =

- Futuristic
- Ideation
- Individualization
- Strategic
- Maximizer


about 2 years ago, CSF 1.0 was:

- Strategic
- Individualization
- Relator
- Command
- Restorative


Pretty interesting shift in CSF versions; however, makes sense given the shifts of focus in my life, work role and family.

Using both MBT and CSF in conjunction, I found some really great strategies in managing myself. I think the CSF 2.0 more accurately describes where I am now though given the role shifts, I gotta go back and figure out some new angles on things.

what are you recent shifts? Specifically, how is strategic a part of it?
strengthsfinder@mindmappingtools.com

Specifically, I have moved companies and am much more focused in redesigning an organization to be more scalable. Prior to this, I was in an operational role in a company which was more stabilized in my industry. This old role certainly played to a strategic nature but far less so than now.

Does that help clarify?

I've also been interested in the possible correlation.

My MBTI is INFP and my SF 5 are:

Maximizer
Empathy
Individualization
Adaptability
Connectedness/Relator

Where did you guys find these Talents correlation, all-34-talents ranking etc. information?!?

Is there a SF-MBTI correlations study/site/article?

I've also been a long-term MBTI fan (I went so far as geting a certification from CAPT).

I'm a INTJ and

Strategic (but of course...)
Intellection ("NT-llection")
Ideation
Achiever
Input

You probably noticed that many of the talents are recomended to team up with different talents. Strategics, for instance, should team up with Activators.

What I think Gallup should do is create a community engine, like LinkedIn or Orkut, so we could establish our own "private boards of directors" -- and, of course, "serve" in other people's "boards", where our strengths would be valuable.

Do you think there's a way of doing this, without the support of a web engine from Gallup? Is it a good idea, in the first place -- would people be willing to use and serve into "personal boards"?

I took M-B about 6 years ago and tested as an ENFJ. I still agree with that result, though I am borderline E and need some alone time to recharge (but minimal, and I prefer to be with people and can gain energy from social activities.)

My SF 1.0 results:
Input
Individualization
Achiever
Responsibility
Connectedness

SF 2.0:
Communication
Input
Strategic
Intellection
Discipline

I tend to agree more with the 1.0 results, except that I think communication is in my top 5. The latter 3 in 2.0 I see more as responsive strengths - ones that come out in certain situations.

The main thing I disagree with is the presumption that there are no "well-rounded" people. I think input lends itself to mainfesting as well-roundedness, and that added to an ability to learn quickly means that I have strengths and abilities in many areas. Perhaps this accounts for the drastic change in the 4 months between SF 1.0 and 2.0.

I'm ENTJ and am waiting for my Strengths results because the system is having "technical difficulties". I found many of these questions to be very similar to MBTI. When I finallly do get my results, I'll post them here.

MBTI = INFP
Each are pretty pronounced.

SF 2.0
Intellection
Empathy
Input
Learner
Connectedness

SF 1.0 (about 2 or so years ago)
Input
Intellection
Connectedness
Ideation
Learner

It all fascinates me!

My MBTI is also INFP. It's good to see that there are a few of us on here! I guess that by nature we are always seeking to learn more about ourselves. Anyway, my CSF2.0 results don't seem to be similar to the other INFP's who have responded.

MBTI = INFP

CSF2.0 results:
- Empathy
- Strategic
- Adaptability
- Ideation
- Intellection

Correction - all three of the INFP's (including myself) have Empathy as a Top 5 strenght. Two of us have Adaptability. Maybe there are some correlations!

Correction - all three of the INFP's (including myself) have Empathy as a Top 5 strenght. Two of us have Adaptability and two have Ideation. Maybe there are some correlations!

It is interesting to me not only the commonalities, but that we tend to be the folks posting on the topic. We introvert, intuitive types do spend quite a bit of time reflecting on ourselves. chuckle.

I am, obviously, an INFP. Strongly so at that.

My SF 2 is....

Strategic
Ideation
Intellection
Input
Empathy

These all sound very INFP to me. Empathy is a very strong point in me, but I use it sparingly because it usually costs me a lot of recharge time.

I am also interested in knowing how the SF characteristics to IQs. INFPs tend to be a highly to profoundly gifted lot.

Interesting thread... what surprised me is that empathy didn't make it in to my Top 5, with either testing:

Top 5 2.0
Deliberative
Ideation
Maximizer
Individualization
Achiever

Top 5 1.0 (taken two months ago)
Ideation
Maximizer
Deliberative
Individualization
Achiever

I've taken the Myers Briggs 5 times over the last 5 years - always strongly an INFP.

OK.

My MBTI is INTJ.

Here are my SF 2.0 Results:

Achiever
Responsibility
Deliberative
Relator
Individualization

I'm not sure that I see a correlation here. However, my MB "I" was a dead even heat with the "E" so, who knows?

Arghhhhhh, there's still no way to respond to an individual poster on this board, so until that day comes.....I'll respond to the whole group.

so INTJ...with

Achiever
Responsibility
Deliberative
Relator
Individualization

Looking at your strengths through the lens of the 4 domains, you have

1 Striving
1 Thinking
3 Relating

Wow. You are one of the most relational "Thinkers" I've seen to date. This is why I love combining MBTI and SF. It yields so many different flavors of combinations....yes, Individualization is my #1. Woohoo...

Tim (ENFP)I started this thread way back when.
Individualization, Ideation, Activator, Woo, Communication (Adaptability)

http://tim-mcginnis.com/strengthsfinder.html

My previous MBTI analysis produced an ENTJ profile, which pretty much fits me very well. I find it interesting that I would have expected Command to be one of my top 2.0 categories as well, but it was not in my top 5 results.

Learner
Competition
Achiever
Strategic
Activator

Are there any other ENTJ's willing to share their profile? I am curious if I am an outlier.

Thanks.

MBTI: INTJ (very strong I and T, moderately strong N, barely J)

SF 1.0:
Deliberative
Intellection
Input
Responsibility
Ideation

SF 2.0:
Intellection
Ideation
Responsibility
Input
Analytical

ENTJ -- When I orginially took the MBTI, my E/I and N/S were very ill defined -- to the point the tester questioned the results for those. Subsquent tests have been E and N if I remember correctly, but very weakly defined. However, my T and J are defined to the maximum. Also, I am female, so my understanding is it is very unusual to have T so strongly defined.

SF 2.0 --

Strategic
Learner
Competative
Ideation
Achiever

SF 1.0 --

Strategic
Input
Achiever
Command
Learner

I think the 2.0 results just give me more insight to my total strengths (especially since I had had others try to add competative to my orginial results). Both sets are very accurate.

Any input or insight on the correlation with MBTI would be greatly appreciated.

Is it just me or do I see more INTJ's posting here than other MBTI types? My observation is that INTJ tend to be also more interested in MBTI than other types. I been tested an INTJ (strong I, N and T) everytime I take a MBTI test. My top 5 are

Ideation
Deliberative
Learner
Analytical
Individualization

The first 4 did not surpise me. It fits in with my MBTI profile and my own accessment of myself. The last strength is a bit of a surprise. Its one of the areas that I have been working on and I wondered if it was a natural or self-made strength.

I've worked with several ENTJs and these are their strengths.


ENTJ 1- Activator, Input, Focus, Achiever, Significance.
(Visionary Leader of a large non-profit)

ENTJ 2- Futuristic, Competition, Significance, Analytical, Command, (Connectedness)
(Designing an entertaining video game that would give people experience building villages in developing countries)

ENTJ 3- Command,Competition,Ideation,Strategic,Activator
(Started computer software company)


This is why I love Strengths Finder in addition to MBTI. These are all so diverse, yet all ENTJs.

Peace, Tim

tim@tim-mcginnis.com
Ignite your genius

hi all,

I had asked this question earlier on in another thread, where almost all of us turned out to have v. strong similar top 5s - ideation/intellection/strategic among them. Yay for this thread!

I do think we can't escape relating how we feel/think about who we are without dipping into our present work and circumstances. Who knows who's fooling who when we put in our responses, after all we are all ideas of ourselves...

Having said that, and being aware that a lot of this talkin' is nonproductive (I say this to myself, not to put others down, as I used to overphilosophise as a younger person), I *still* want to know what, if any, correlations there are without getting overly technical about it.

My most stable and strong axes on the MBTI over the years (multiple tests) have been 'I' and 'N', the others seem to move a bit depending on what my job demands of me.

I have almost consistently tested INFJ and my top 5 are

Input
Strategic
Connectedness
Learner
Intellection

No coincidence that we all end up in the same place - only preaching to the converted :P

-pathfinder

Hi folks,

I waffle between the INFP & INFJ but today I've decided that I'm an INFP. ;o)

My top five:
- Input
- Empathy
- Achiever
- Responsibility
- Deliberative

BTW, re: the technical difficulties. I got that too initially (perhaps because I use Firefox instead of IE typically?) but when I clicked on the link again almost immediately my strengths report appeared. Also, I was unable to post using Firefox; after switching to IE it seems to work.

Fascinating discussion. Haven't seen any ST on the board, though. (sorry if i accidentally missed one)
Let me know what you make of this:
I am an ISTP
My strengths are:
Individualization
Analytical
Relator
Learner
Ideation

In my opinion, P's should be more adapdable as at the time of the decision-making they haven't made up their mind yet and could go either way. A very different situation with J's - very fast decision without looking back.

Looking forward to continuing this discussion

I am an ESTP--so far I haven't noticed any others posting.

I, too, have taken the test twice--

First time was about a year ago
Input
Adaptability
Relator
Learner
Activator

This time:
Learner
Adaptability
Activator
Connectedness
Command

I'm struggling with the Connectedness one--the rest all make sense.

Interesting discussion! I learned a lot from the Myers-Briggs personality types too.

MBTI: I'm an ISFJ.

CSF 2.0:
Input
Responsibility
Learner
Achiever
Intellection

I used to work in an office comprised of INTJs and ENTJs... we were not compatible, but it took me a long time to discover this!

I too am an MBTI fan and am also certified to give the test. My indicated type is INTP. I would be very interested in knowing if there have already been studies done correlating the relationship between StrenthsFinder and MBTI or other personatlity tests/indicators.

INTP with Strengths Finder:

1. Ideation
2. Deliberative
3. Learner
4. Analytical
5. Command

Just for observations sake. For those who posted their MBTI type it seems the T's and F's stick out fairly well in the wording of what each gets out of StrengthFinder. I do see a correlation in Ideation and N's.

The first four fit me well but I'm not so sure about Command. Personally, I have a tendency to avoid confrontation except when necessary because I believe others should learn from their own mistakes but my current job forces me to be much more confrontational (Executive Director/Head Instructor of a non-profit martial arts school).

I wonder how much current circumstances (such as your job) reflects in this test.

Let me know if there have been any correlational studies with other tests...

extreme N and P and barely F versus P:

Learner
Connectedness
Ideation
Input
Empathy

I am really curious if the next ones in ranking are close or distant because a number of the other descriptions sound like they fit well too.

extreme N and P and barely F versus T:

Learner
Connectedness
Ideation
Input
Empathy

I am really curious if the next ones in ranking are close or distant because a number of the other descriptions sound like they fit well too.

So it turns out that I'm the first ISTJ to post! I didn't take an "official" MBTI test, so I'm not sure how accurate my results are. I do know that the I is correct -- I'm naturally introverted -- and the S and T seem to be right on -- I'm not much of a "feeler", as you'll see indicated below.

Here are my strengths. Make of them what you will in correlation to the MBTI results!

2.0
1) Learner
2) Analytical
3) Harmony
4) Consistency
5) Achiever

and 1.0
1) Learner
2) Focus
3) Analytical
4) Achiever
5) Consistency

Obviously there's not much difference between the two versions for me.

Despite innumerable attempts to try to trick the MBTI, I always score ENTJ, with a nearly perfect T score, which confounds me because all who know me think I'm oh-so-compassionate. The E/I waffles, like it does for a lot of us. (I see some previous posts from compatriots with the same MBTI scores).

What really makes me shake my head in wonder is this: how in the world can people who score the same on the MBTI have such wildly divergent results on the 2.0? Just doesn't make sense. Maybe the 34 optional results v just 16?

My 2.0 is:

Intellection
Strategic
Ideation
Input
Learner

and my 1.0 was:

Focus
Achiever
Significance
Strategic
Input

The weirdest thing is that the other ENTJs in this thread report other results, and here I've gotten somewhat conflicting results myself from the testing instrument, despite the fact that I run the same company I've run for +18 yrs and really nothing has changed since I took the test the first time. AND only 2 "strengths" survived to this round. Just plain odd. Can anyone explain this?

And another INFP

I was very surprised to find all of my results in the Thinking category, which means Empathy was not one of my top five. This is puzzling to me, although I haven't given myself much time to reflect on how this could be.

2.0

Intellection
Learner
Input
Ideation
Context

Like many others here I'm an INFP (this has been consistent over the years).

Strengths 2.0

Strategic
Ideation
Learner
Input
Intellection

Hi
Glad to see so many INFPs out there. I test INFP on MBTI. I'm a strong IN. My Feeling is very strong but at the same time I have extremely strong technical/analytical/mathematical skills so I feel I can be an INTP too. I am an engineer. I love MBTI because it helped me understand my idealist tendencies and respect the value of my intuitive mind and my tendencies to philosophize and empathize.

Here's what I test on strength finder.
1. Maximizer
2. Empathy
3. Positivity
4. Individualization
5. Intellection

The Empathy is obviously an NF trait.
Intellection is probably an IN trait.
Maximer and Individualization may be NF traits.
I don't know where the Positivity came from! Maybe NFP.
I would describe myself as a combination of a architect and a mentor (I excel at both at work). I found the MBTI categories more helpful although I had to look at both NF and NT to understand myself.

Hi All,

I am a MBTI INTJ but weakly TJ. My strength finder top 5 are:

Strategic
Input
Deliberative
Responsibility
Intellection

I read through the description of the other themes and put them into a table.

High in…
Ideation
Individualization
Adaptability
Analytical
Arranger
Belief
Consistency?
Context
Deliberative
Developer
Discipline
Empathy?
Futuristic
Harmony
Includer
Learner
Restorative
Self-Assurance
Significance?

Low in …
Achiever
Activator
Command
Communication
Competition
Connectedness?
Focus?
Maximizer?
Positivity?
Relator
Woo

My feeling was that my gut reaction to the descriptions of the 29 themes and placing them into "High in" or Low in" was pretty accurate but then I am a strong N. Within the two catagories I did not score the themes any further. I did note I had more High in's then Low in's, vanity? I also thought a combination of themes could produce a "false postive". In my case I put Harmony and Includer in my High in's; togther do they look like Empathy? I got to run to an offsite training.

Later Le Pou

Lot's of INFP's here, I'm ENFP.
E - 60%
N - 100%
F - 80%
P - 70%

Ideation
Strategic
Connectedness
Belief/Intellection (1.0/2.0)
Relator

Very consistent results betwee SF tests (though only a few weeks in time difference). Ideation and Strategic seem very common for us heavy "N"s. The rest seem a lot more variable.

SF addresses what I've always considered a weakness of MBTI: relative strength of each axis. The "E" for me is marginal at best, but the "N" is crazy strong. I think it is more instructive to know what you most identify with, and SF seems to have provided that better.

I found the SF measurement much more useful than my 4 attempts at MBTI. I guess you would call me an XXXJ. I have taken the test 4 times and each time I come out right on the border between E/I, N/S, and T/F but I am definitely a J.

I've discussed MBTI scores often with people. People who dont know me assume that my scores are faulty or I didn't take an "official test". I did take official tests and those who do know me are not surprised to find out my results. My friends are usually actually relieved to discover I am not dominently one way or another because they couldn't figure it out either. I think that the MBTI is just not a good indicator for me.

The SF results were exactly the opposite. I took the test twice and the 7 themes that came up are exactly me. The biggest change between the 1st set and the 2nd was that once I had finished ready the book I realized that my fundamental faith was so basic I had failed to answer anything relating to that correctly because "that's just the way it is... doesn't everyone have that underpinning faith?"

So my SF Results:

Belief
Relator
Responsibility
Connectedness
Intellection
Individualization
Input

As far as how the SF and MBTI coorelate...

The only one that jumps out for me is the Responsibility and J connection. The things that make me strongly J are the same type of things that make me Responsibility.

Someone earlier said that Intellection seems to be IN but I am not strong in either.

I find it intriguing that there are so many INFP posts here.

SF 2.0:

Intellection
Ideation
Responsibility
Significance
Relator

Hi all - my SFs are

Strategic
Restorative
Positivity
Responsibility
Achiever

I have taken the MBTI test ages ago a couple oftimes, and always came out INFP

interesting I see the thread and I see thecorrelation of talents

like mine...

Adaptability
Input
Intelection
Maximizer
Relator

the 3 easily seen for an INFP are Input, Intellection and Maximizer.

Very interesting correlations indeed.

Myers briggs ESTP

SF 2.0

Command
Maximizer
Strategic
Achiever
Learner

The explanation of the two has definitely helped me. In some way I think that one helps drive the other so they are correlated but not dependent upon each other.

I have found that some choices that I have made in my life are pretty concidental or at least follow some pattern.

I'm an INTP occasionally I flip over to ENTP instead.

2.0 (in no particular order)
Strategic
Ideation
Futuristic
Activator
Deliberative

1.0
Strategic
Focus
Learner or Ideation? (Can't remember)
Self-Assurance
Analytical


I like now that I should partner up with myself (they keep saying Strategic/Futuristic/Ideation people should team up with Activators.).

It does seem Ideation is common among NTs.

Yet another INFP....

20 years ago I tested as INTJ.

J was a learned coping skill. I'm very P in my daily life.

I am a VERY strong N, which I think is IDEATION.

T and F are close, so I'm actually INXP. However, noting that my SF are all thinking skills, perhaps I am INTP! Hmmmm.

Yet, it's my understanding that MBTI determines T/F by how decisions are made. I may think a lot, but I often times base my decisions on emotion, mood, instinct or intuition. So I'm still probably INFP.

EVIDENCE OF SF:

-IDEATION(Art Ed major, costume designer & science
teacher, sci fi fan)

-CONTEXT (History minor)

-LEARNER (12 years in 5 colleges; two AA degrees,
two certificates, and finally got BA in 2005!)

-INTELLECTION (love to think about everything;
diagnosed ADD daydreamer; love college
courses in philosophy & art history)

-INPUT (collect science articles; ravenous
appetite for anything design/art/historical;
compulsive data-gatherer for upcoming decisions)

Lastly, for #1 IDEATION people...
Do you love to seek out the underlying meanings and connections that designers and writers use in movies and TV, especially Sci Fi? My favorite for this is Babylon 5. Any Stargate fans out there? Both rely heavily on historical connections, which relates to my #2 CONTEXT.

And, yes, we INFPs do love to ponder ourselves...
Why do we think we are such a mystery? I guess we just like to INTELLECTUALly IDEATe, LEARNing from our personal CONTEXTual INPUT!

Thanks for the chat!

Includer
Ideation
Strategic
Positivity
Woo

ENFP

Good Evening-
I could not help but to chime in on this subject as I find it so interesting. I'm working with a coach who had me take both profiles.

MBTI: ENTJ
SF 1.0: Maximizer
Ideation
Individualization
Strategic
Woo

SF 2.0 Maximizer
Individualization
Arranger
Learner
Achiever

It is interesting as every one of these seem to fit. I was previously working in mechanical design, moved to project management and now I'm managing a product development & QA department. I have about 10 talents I feel correlate strongly with the 34, and there are about 10 that are no where close. It amazes me because in the period of time I've been paying attention to this, I feel different ones emerge depending on the situation, environment, colleagues, etc. It is also funny, some of the items that my coach & I discussed about not being on the 1.0 anded up on the 2.0. This also makes me think we all have several other talents that fall just short of the list and will phase in and out. I sat soen with each memeber of my team upon arrival and talked with them about many things, but related to this subject, their strengths and weaknesses. Then I had them take the SF test. Amazing just how accurate it is. Anyway, I need to get going, but keep up the conversation. It is quite a neat learning tool.

Good Night!

In college, I tested generally as an INTP, but over the years since (I'm now 45), I've consistently tested as an INFP. My preferences are nearly off-the-scale for intuition, somewhat weaker for feeling, and weaker still for introverted and perceptive (I feel very strongly "I", in fact, though many people tend to assume I'm an E).

My StrengthsFinders 2.0 top 5 themes:

Input
Strategic
Ideation
Intellection
Futuristic

I'm not actually surprised by my top five themes; they do seem to describe me accurately. On the other hand, I was a little surprised that there wasn't anything more "F"-oriented in my five, given that my MBTIs have tended to show Feeling as a moderately strong preference.

(As an aside, on the Enneagram, I'm a 4 with a 5 wing, which seems to correlate pretty strongly with both my MBTI and my 5 themes.)

I tested ENFJ as a college Junior (1988) but when I turned 40 I retested and was an INFJ.

I took the "Teach with your Strengths" strengthfinder several years ago, and this was me then (when I was teaching full-time):

Communication
Input
Intellection
Positivity
Strategic

Since then, I have turned 41, had a 2nd child, quit teaching, become a runner, and now Strengthsfinder 2.0 calls me:

Intellection
Responsibility
Input
Positivity
Context

Intellection, Responsibility and Input are all still there. But the others are all true too (Communication--check. Responsibility--check. Context--check. Strategic...sort of!).

I think I see now why people say that the recurring themes are your core strengths, and the others rotate in and out. Makes sense...

--Karina

Learner
Analytical
Focus
Competition
Input

It seems that learner and input are essentially one and the same. However, I have found few if any who have learner and competition in their top 5.

INTP

Strategic
Learner
Achiever
Ideation
Activator

Enneagram type 3w4

MBTI 9 years ago: INFJ
MBTI 4 years ago: INTP
MBTI last year: INFJ (my FJ/TP indexes have always been pretty close to 0. So, maybe I'm an FJ who can TP when the need arises? ;-)

StrengthsFinder 2.0:

1.) Strategic
2.) Relator
3.) Intellection
4.) Input
5.) Connectedness

I can see how some of these strengths would show up in an INFJ (particularly Connectedness and Relator) and others would show up in an INTP (Intellection and Input). I think the Strategic theme is served by the IN portion of the profile. If anyone has any comments or insights, I'm happy to recieve your Input (pun, unfortunately, intended).

Hi there -

I've seen at least two other ENFP's on here and it appeared that only one of them had at least one of the same strenghts (Positivity).

CSF:
- Harmony
- Empathy
- Developer
- Arranger (do not agree)
- Positivity

After my own personal analysis, I believe the Arranger is incorrect and that it should be Learner.

I'm confident there is a correlation, however, I would not expect it to be a strong correlation. I believe MBTI is more related to who you are at any time in your life. I believe the CSF may change over time based on experience and development. I think this is evident by reading the postings here. It's possible that the converse is true, but based on the number of posts that indicate a change in their strengths from release 1.0 and 2.0, I'm leaning toward your strengths wavering than your "type."

Thanks

MBTI: (E/I)NFP (5 months ago)

Top 5 are: (two days ago)
IDEATION
INDIVIDUALIZATION
MAXIMIZER
CONNECTEDNESS
FUTURISTIC

livecareer.com -based on Holland Codes- (a year ago):
Artistic(Creators) Scored: High
Social(Helpers) Scored: High
Enterprising(Persuaders) Scored: High
Investigative(Thinkers) Scored: Med
Attentive(Servers) Scored: Med
Conventional(Organizers) Scored: Low
Realistic(Doers) Scored: Low

JASPER from www.monster.com (today):
Type 3 - Visionary


Since I believe these results show some consistency, I think I'll bet on the accuracy of my SF 2.0 results :)

I am an INFP, too, with some J tendencies (I adapt to crowds).

My Top 5 Strengths:

1. Empathy
2. Input
3. Connectedness
4. Strategic
5. Responsibility

I think that some of the strengths I have seen on other INFP's would be in my top 10, particularly Futuristic and Ideation.

I started reading this thread in hopes I'd find some commonalities between other people of my MBTI type. Turns out, there's only one other ISTJ who's posted!

My SF2.0 results are:
Responsibility
Achiever
Analytical
Input
Learner

Both the MBTI and SF2.0 feel like very accurate descriptors of who I am ... now if only I could figure out how to apply this information in choosing a career!

It's interesting to see the correlations between this test and the MB.

I am strong ENTJ. It's me perfectly.

My list is:

Activator
Individualization
Strategic
Ideation
Command


I had looked at the list and had predicited 4 of my five, missing only Individualization. My husband couldn't see it right away. But, I finally looked at it as my ability to sway people by analyzing them very specifically and being able to determine what drives them. I did not use this skill to build teams, but to solve problems and predict behavior and force settlements as a divorce lawyer. Interestingly, I am altering my profession to begin small business consulting and life coaching so LOL, I guess I will begin to work on the 'postive' side of my skill!

Its nice to have seen so many ENTJ's chime in. As ENTJ's are supposed to be just around 5% or less of the population, I guess we are more inclined to utilize these types of resources so a high percentage of our category turns up.

Everyone who is working on themselves should pat themselves on the back... Have a good one.

Tanya in Smyrna, Georgia

But I am a slight E and several people think that I am a T, not an F. But the ENFJ as a whole describes me best (although I am seeing more ENTJ in me as the years go by).

Have taken SF a few times; fairly consistent, but some differences.

Just took 2.0 today:
Individualization
Strategic
Relator
Responsibility
Maximizer

1.0 (about a year ago)
Individualization
Maximizer
Relator
Stragetic
Connectedness

1.0 (about 4 years ago at the end of 2nd year of grad school)
Individualization
Relator
Connectedness
Input
Maximizer

Am talking with my boss about mapping the connections between SF and MBTI; would be great to find resources about this. Please post if you have any ideas!

I am an xNTx. From what I have read, I have elements of both E and I (I usually keep generally quiet, but I like to be around people), and J and P (I am a bit disorganized, but very punctual).

Strengths Finder 2.0

1)Competition (I think I get this from growing up with 3 brothers, and loving sports)

2) Strategic (I'm not sure if I always had this or acquired this)

3) Maximizer (I think I only acquired this recently, but makes some sense with the things that I have worked on.)

4) Futuristic (Always been that way)

5) Activator (I either always had this, or exponentially grew this while I was a salesman).

The assessment kind of surprised me, but makes some sense. I have trouble understanding maximizer, but I think it can be used to include technology and other areas, which are similar to the work I do.

Competition was the one that really lit up a light bulb in me, because I never really thought of it before. I continually grade myself against other employees, friends, etc.

I'm a little surprised after reading most of the posts that I don't have ideation and learner on the list.

Really interesting thread!

I'm an ENFJ, though the E is only slightly stronger than the I.

My SF results are:

Empathy
Context
Input
Individualization
Connectedness

I've only seen 2 ENFJ's on this thread so far---I hope there are more of us who will share their results!

ENFP

Empathy
Activator
Positivity
Futuristic
WOO

I'm tested as ENTP with slightly weak P.

CSF 2.0:
- Competition
- Strategic
- Restorative
- Activator
- Learner

After reading the descriptions and Rath's ideas for action... seems all my talents point to a central theme with one purpose: problem-solving!

I notice most ENTJs share these themes: Strategic, Command, Activator, Competition, Ideation, Futuristic
I share 4/5 themes as Johnball who's an ENTJ, and 3/5 themes with TechMan who is also an ENTJ.

Seems there are more NTs posting here than ST/SF types - is it just me or NTs are apt to find this topic extremely interesting? :)

Myers and Briggs identified me as E, weak NFP are all strong. On Strength finder I am
Adaptability, Relator, Ideation, Connectedness, Empathy. I found it interesting that I did not recognize my ideation strength as described. My spouse did not either. When reading actions to take to capatilize on this attribute, I then recognized the strength in what I do. It was a little weird.

Am also trying to map my SF2.0 top 5 (Positivity, Input, Maximizer, Strategic, and Adaptability) to MBTI (ESFJ -- very borderline on the "S"). Is there anyone like me out there? I feel so alone... ;-)

I am yet another person who consistently tests as an INFP, although to my utter amazement and disbelief, when I took the MBTI on Facebook recently, it pegged me as an ENFP.

Here are my top 5 themes:

Learner

Maximizer

Intellection

Positivity

Strategic


My initial impression reading this thread is that there is very little correlation between peoples' top 5 themes and Myers-Briggs Type indicator results, which is surprising to me, especially since so many of the questions in Strengthfinder 2.0 seemed to me to be questions which would immediately identify a person as either I or E, N or S, F or T, or P or J.

In 1998, I read that INFPs constituted only one percent of the population of the United States. Yet, this thread has enormous representation from INFPs, which is a significant confirmation of something that I read the following year, according to which INFP and ENFP people (including myself, obviously) are susceptible to becoming "too preoccupied" with the MBTI and with other psychological instruments which help people to learn more about themselves.

Interesting discussion. Have always been a fan of MBTI--how else to get comfort level around having a rare personality type. My MBTI score:

Extrovert -- off the charts
Intuition -- off the charts
Feeling -- closer to mid-point, tested as T when I used to practice law
Perceiving -- strong

Just took the SF recently and my strengths are:

Maximizer
Empathy
Futuristic
Positivity
Ideation

As I look at this now, I'm feeling a great fit with my 3rd "act" as a career coach supporting people in midlife and mid-career. Wish the SF had been around years ago. I see it as a valuable tool for my clients to finally become comfortable with who they are and what they want to be when they grow up -- again.

BTW--Happy New Year! Can't think of a better topic to be focused on as I move into 2009.

I'm ENFP too, which is pretty hilarious, since I straddled 50 percent on all of these. I thought I was an INTJ, when I was really ENFP.

Here's my 5.

Restorative
Developer
Input
Communication
Harmony

I am an INFP. My strengths are: Input, Intellection, Learner, Connectedness, and Ideation.

I put the strengths reported by these INFPs on this thread (seeker, namaste, specialli, INFP, ruth, epin, papergirl, marmoset, soulmusic, angellife, kevin, gillyflower, thomwatson, seaimch, rris, and me) into a spreadsheet and tried looking for some patterns.

These are the strengths with the highest frequencies:


Intellection --13 (mentioned by 13 INFPs)
Input--11
Ideation --11
Learner--8
Empathy --8
Connectedness --6
Strategic -- 6

Another interesting pattern is that out of the four domains (the thinking themes, relating themes, impacting themes, and striving themes, INFPs seem --overwhelmingly--to have strengths in the Thinking domain.

In one way, that is not surprising because INFPs spend so much time "in their heads" --daydreaming and musing and brooding and observing. On the other hand, could this happen simply because the Thinking domain contains more strengths than the others? It has 12 strengths as opposed to 7 in relating, 6 in impacting and 9 in striving.)

(FYI: The Thinking domain consists of analytical, arranger, connectedness, context, deliberative, fair, futuristic, ideation, input, intellection, learner, strategic; the relating domain consists of communication, empathy, harmonizer, inclusive, individualism, relator, responsibility; the impacting domain consists of command, competition, developer, maximiser, positivity, woo; the striving domain consists of achiever, activator, adaptability, belief, discipline, focus, restorative, self-assurance, and significance. )

Anyway, I was glad to find that so many INFPs reported the same strengths because I think the MBTI really works, and these similarities validate the strengthfinder for me.

My Myers Briggs results are: ENFP which is right on.

My Top 5:

1. Relator
2. Belief
3. Responsibility
4. Individualization
5. Self-Assurance

I'm currently sifting through any correlations between the 2. Any ideas?

My Myers Briggs results are: ENFP which is right on.

My Top 5:

1. Relator
2. Belief
3. Responsibility
4. Individualization
5. Self-Assurance

I'm currently sifting through any correlations between the 2. Any ideas?

Just started reading this and have to get rolling to catch a flight, so I can't comment to the extent I'd like, but is anyone tabulating all of this? Like one of you people who are not..

E(borderline)
N(high)
T(one hundred percent)
P (high)

and

Strategic
Achiever
Activator
Maximizer
Ideation

In other words, anyone more analytical/quantitative who can help this big picture thinker understand if there is, in fact some correlation?

My favorite advice from the SF2 results has been to work for a leader who will evaluate me on my results...because my process is never very pretty :). Nailed me!

Have scored both E and I NTJ

Ideation
Strategic
Input
Individualization
Achiever

Have worked in both public and private sector, publicly and privately held organizations. Currently owner/operator of a service and retail business.

This is an interesting topic. I've been tested as a fairly strong INT with tendencies to both J and P.
For SF I tested:

Restorative
Intellection
Ideation
Input
Adaptability

Looking through the other posts of INTJs and INTPs I see we match with Ideation, Input and Intellection which should be obvious, but I don't see a lot of Adaptability and Restorative themes. I wonder, since the MBTI test does not present a solid type for me, is the SF test more or less accurate? Personally I think the Restorative theme is right on, but the Adaptability theme depends on the circumstances. I think that theme pushes me further into P than J, which is probably a good indicator that the SF combined with MBTI is a way to further define types for those of us that tend to waffle a bit.

I'll have to examine the themes other INTJs and INTPs have that I do not, to see if those hold important clues for me as well.

T. Hoffbauer

Merers Briggs type: xSFJ

SF2:
Harmony
Learner
Connectedness
Intellection
Responsibility


I think my top 10 should be:
Belief
Intellection
Learner
Developer
Empathy
communication
harmony
context
deliberative

The only other ESFJ or ISFJ I noticed did not share any of the SF attributes with me.

I think the MB describes me much more accurately. There are many more years of experience behind it. It appears to me they are not as interested in making money as Gallup is.

Issues I have with the test: there were a number of questions I answered neutral because I AGREED with both sides. Another group of questions I chose neutral because I DISAGREED with both sides. I would have preferred a longer test. Also, the language seemed to be geared toward people who have had a lot of successes in their lives. However, it is recommended for everyone including homemakers. I would have have liked to see some broader language to be more inclusive of people with different levels of success and people in different stages of life, and different types of goals and atmospheres.

My first vocation is being a homemaker. I also work as a social worker on a psychiatric unit 3 days per week. Neither are like corporate America.

The results of this actually got me really depressed and feeling like a failure. I was heartened to read some of the criticisms of the test itself on some other threads. I want to stick to the Meyers Briggs, (and also the Enneagram, which I don't think anyone has mentioned yet.) But I am also looking for some resolution to wrap up my issues with the strengths finder.

Over the past 25 years I have taken the MB and always come out as an ENTJ with a weak E. Just took the Strengths 2.0 and here are the results:

Significance
Competition
Strategic
Self-assurance
Learner

1.0
Strategic
Deliberative
Learner
Acheiver
Input

2.0
Deliberative
Strategic
Learner
Achiever
Individualization

Wonder why INTJs seem to be especially interested in pondering these things?

That is kind of what we do - although I would believe the NF(s) would probably be even more highly represented. I think Jung was an INTJ. There is a great book by Lenore Thomson called "Personality Type: An Owner's Manual." She states "INJs acknowledge many conceptual standpoints. They experience no need to declare one inherently better than another. Indeed, these types have the disconcerting habit of solving a problem by shifting their perspective and defining the situation some other way".

She says they "are rarely committed to general assumptions about rules, laws, and hierarchy, and they may have an acerbic or wry sense of humor about such things. INTJs will use what works in the service of their ideas; and they will quickly discard or change what doesn't." Although I believe in focusing on strengths, the book does offer interesting insights into how different types tend to "act out."

The key for me was not so much in understanding my own strengths, but learning to appreciate and value others. As Stephen Covey says, "until we take how we see ourselves (and how we see others) into account, we will be unable to understand how others see and feel about themselves and their world. Unaware, we will project our intentions on their behavior and call ourselves objective... two people can see the same thing, disagree, and yet both be right."

I get excited when I can take Gallup's view of strengths (you are kind of hard-wired, focus on your strengths), MBTI (you are kind of hard wired, you need to explore the less developed parts of your personality), Covey's (you're not hard-wired unless you choose to be, you can re-write your own scripting) and Dottino's (your brain is infinitely capable of learning anything) and saying "yeah, I agree with all of that."

This thread has been an interesting read. As someone who has invested some time in understanding the MBTI, I want to point out some facts about the instrument. If you're interested, read on. If you don't want a bunch of facts about Myers-Briggs, skip it. You Input and Learner folks might enjoy it. : )

Test Results ≠ You.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is one of the oldest and most statistically validated and reliable psychological type instruments on the market. That is, of course, when you are using the instrument correctly. The "test" that many people refer to is simply an indicator for the deeper work of verifying and understanding your "best fit" type. No test will definitively tell you who you are. It will simply point you in a direction. Looking into the carefully written descriptions after completing the instrument is still the best way to determine your type and get advice on actually using it as more than a label.

The percentages for each letter do not indicate strength or degree.
This was one of many major MBTI learnings for me. Those numbers, in the real MBTI (not the "unofficial" web versions) indicate your confidence in your choices on the day you completed the instrument. The developers of the original instrument did not design it to be a spectrum. The dichotomies are an either-or proposition. Sometimes you're sure and sometimes you're not. Most people have experience with Step I (or an unregulated, unofficial copy of it). MBTI Step II involves breaking each of the pairs (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/P) into 5 facets each. You can have a preference for introversion and be gregarious, for instance. Step II is revealing and explains much uncertainty in nailing down a general preference. This, along with peer/supervisor pressure, life stresses, life circumstances, psychological or neurological disorder and so on will account for the variances seen for each type - and the variances in the resulting perceived correlation with Strengthsfinder seen above.

The choice is always yours.
Remember, no matter what ANY of these instruments reveal (MBTI, Strengthsfinder, Disc and so on) you still have free will and can choose do whatever you want or feel is necessary in any given moment. These tools just tell us what feels most natural. The insights gained through introspection allows us to set a compass for decision-making, improve relationships, work optimally, and ultimately get to that self-actualization at the top of Maslow's hierarchy. It's about happiness, I think.

I would love to see someone do a more thorough comparison of Strengthsfinder and MBTI Step II. I think that when used conscientiously, the two instruments and theories can compliment each other nicely in career development, team building and leadership (and...?).

My sources include: myersbriggs.org, CPP.com or CAPT.org.

Namaste: INFP / Intellection, Empathy, Input, Learner, Connectedness

We have a new CEO he raved about Strengths Finders and informed us that we'd eventually have to take the test.
I went ahead and got the book this past weekend and did the test.
I've did the MBTI a month ago or so and came up with INTJ.
My S.F. test last night said I'm:
Focus
Competition
Responsibility
Context
Analytical

It all seems close to me, unless I'm missing something since I'm reading way into it.

It's been a while since my MBTI's . First two times I was ENTJ/ENFP - the results were so evenly split that they suspected I was an ENTJ with more than average empathy. Then on day I was more than a bit driven about an issue at work and the results were clearly ENTJ (I had worn out my empathy button :-) ).

Anyway, I just took the StrengthsFinder 2.o evaluation and came up with:

Strategic
Maximizer
Responsibility
Self Assurance
Activator


Although some the platitudes that come out in the personalized report remind me of horoscope prediction, I do find the results quite interesting. They seem to fit where I am at now in my career and home life.

The one that is both a strength and a weakness for me is the Self Assurance. Being able to think for myself causes some managers love my style and others hate it. Occasionally, I intimidate others without realizing I've done so just by being certain of my facts and the direction I am willing to support. And so on ...

Self Assurance is also a character trait, like the "T" part of the MBTI, that doesn't fit the female stereo type. I _really_ resent it when someone "pats me on the head" and is patronizing. I know I can do what they throw at me, either by myself or mobilizing others because I have, time and time again.

I have to admit I was surprised when Command didn't appear as a current strength like it seems to for other ENTJs. In my family especially, I end up being the one who the group turns to make decisions and lead when there's an emergency. It it is a part of my character; perhaps it's not where need to spend energy right now .

Anyway, it would be interesting to find out if any strong correlations exist between these two types of assessments.

I'm an INFP...and my top 5 are: empathy, learner, input, individualization, and developer. The strengths seem to fit well with INFP...but I was still surprised....there were a few other strengths that I expected to see and didn't and some of the ones that showed up were a bit surprising.

The whole topic of strengths is interesting - and it gives new options to think about when working with teams. It'll be great to learn more about about it.

I am an INTP but with a high "F", so INXP is more accurate.

Strengths:
Ideation
Intellection
Input
Strategic
Belief

and my SF result is:
- Context
- Learner
- Restorative
- Input
- Intellection

So it's correlated with Gator's pattern. Many "thinking" themes, no dominance theme. I think my secondary function "extraverted intuition" is stronger than the "introverted feeling". This may explain why I'm good at history and languages (Context) and have a moderate sense of values.

I've taken the MBTI - many times over the past 30 years. I always test ENTJ. I was told once that the majority of ENTJ's are male and it was unusal for a female to show as ENTJ (is that true still?) ...which helped me understand some of the conflict I occasionally run into. :)

My SF 2.0 results don't seem to line up with other ENTJs that have reported their scores here. What does that mean?

My SF 2.0 results are:

Connectedness
Maximizer
Communication
Learner
Woo

This is all still new to me - but interesting. thx.

ENTJ - Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %11 50 38 22

ENTJ - Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %11 50 38 22

Strengths -
Relator
Learner
Intellection
Analytical

Hi:

My MBTI is ENTJ and my strength finder results are:

Individualization
Ideation
Communication
Strategic
Futuristic

How does that relate to other MBTI's

As a female, and ENTJ, I see a great deal of correlation between not only my MB and Strengths, but also between each of my strengths.

According to the 2.0 test, my strengths are:

Futuristic
Command
Competition
Strategic
Achiever

I am an undergraduate student and still determining the best possible course for life, I was required to take the MBTI test for several undergraduate management courses, and retook the test several times, wondering about the validity of the test, since ENTJ's are most often male. I have found female ENTJs, (especially in the South) have generally been pressured to embody a more traditionally "feminine" role both in social and professional settings and rather than looking for strengths with my type, I retook the test, I am still an ENTJ. The strengths finder better describes, (in gender-neutral language) the potential opportunities for each strength. I am looking forward to opportunities to use my strengths and minimize the impact of weaknesses associated with the strengths.

My strengths:

Activator
Strategic
Ideation
Futuristic
Woo

Gallup would do well to compile results and draw correlations.

MBTI says
INFJ

SF 2.0 says

Strategic
Activator
Maximiser
Command
Futuristic

ENFP here with:

Activator
Ideation
Futuristic
Adaptability
Woo

close huh?

As a strong ISTJ, my strengths came out as:

Harmony
Responsibility
Context
Developer
Input

I think these are quite representative of who I am. I was a little surprised that developer was there but as I think about it, it makes sense.

My SF 2.0 top five:

Harmony
Restorative
Input
Analytical
Intellection

All in all, pretty on target for me.

Strategic
Learner
Ideation
Connectedness
Input

I find it hilarious that so many other I/E NTJ are posting on this forum. I see alot of commonality with the strategic element.

Another INFP, I've read through some of my Myers Briggs research that INFPs are fairly rare in comparision with the other types, so i find it interstering that we are so highly represented on this forum...

My Strengths:
- Adaptability
- Connectedness
- Empathy
- Ideation
- Belief

:)

My MBTI: INTJ (Very clear I and J, moderate N and T)

SF 2.0 Top 5: Learner, Intellection, Analytical, Input, Relator

SF 1.0 Top 5: Learner, Analytical, Input, Intellection, Focus

This seems to make sense since both evaluation methods reveal a leaning towards thinking, ideas, and objectivity as opposed to emotions. The Learner and Intellection themes would seem to go along with Introversion since since this indicates a tendency to focus on the “inner world of ideas and impressions” rather than than the “outer world” of people and things.

In my case, I think both assessments are accurate.

In reading through the other INTJ posts, there seems to be a correlation with the Analytical, and Input themes.

I noticed that most INFP's have the Intellection strength.

My Top 5 are:

Intellection
Input
Learner
Connectedness
Adaptability

There really must be a correlation to this. It's intriguing!

Wow this post is really long...

Analytical
Individualization/Maximizer
Connectedness
Learner
Responsibility

fun!

I'm looking for ENTJ's and their methods to strengthen their strenghts. How do you
manage your life in terms of daily routines, rituals or other recurring processes.



SF1

Focus
Ideation
Maximizer
Strategic
Input

ralf1964@arcor.de

My strengths are:

Competition
Deliberative
Self-Assurance
Activator
Analytical

My meyer's briggs results are

ESTJ (The Supervisor) /ESTP (The Promoter) 50/50 split on the J/P

Interesting how these two personality tests correlate with each other.

Now I need a job that reflects these qualities and strengths.

This is very interesting. I've only seen 2 other ESTP or ESTJ people post on here. Most of the people are IXXX Are we EST people too busy out to conquering the world? I had to take both of these tests for work. Anyone esle out there ESTP/J people?

Another INFP, consistently so over decades of testing.

My StrengthsFinder 2.0:

Intellection
Achiever
Input
Learner
Ideation

My top 5 strengths are: Input, Adaptability, Context, Activator and Connectedness.

My MBTI is an INTP/ISTP mix.

The inherent problem with my type is that I'm keenly aware of my strengths and weaknesses, but I'm still seeking more information about myself. It's a vicious cycle.

Any suggestions for another "self-analysis" book ?

Huh,

I was thinking the same thing until I saw your post. I just took the Strength Finder test yesterday and had to go home to make sure I had my MBTI test results right. I'm ESTJ and most of the time, I wouldn't waste my time with this sort of forum. But for today I have a purpose, hence, my presence here. I just took the strength finder as a part of a government interview process. My strength finder results were:
Individualization
Maximizer
Relator
Analytical
Deliberative

Guess you would never have predicted that from an ESTJ, right? Well!! On to my question to anyone. Has anyone heard of a goverment position and this sort of test? To be honest, I was quite supprised that they would go this route. Any comments are welcome!!!!

Thanks

This is very interesting. I've only seen 2 other ESTP or ESTJ people post on here. Most of the people are IXXX Are we EST people too busy out to conquering the world? I had to take both of these tests for work. Anyone esle out there ESTP/J people?

I'm an ESFJ and my SF 2.0 results were:

1. Connectedness
2. Input
3. Communication
4. Activator
5. Strategic

in SF 1.0 my results were:
1. Connectedness
2. Empathy
3. Developer
4. Input
5. Activator

My MBTI is INFP. When I read the profile, it fits, and since I have completed that assessment three times in my life, at very different points, with the same results, I'm a believer.

My top five strengths from the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment are:
Strategic, Connectedness, Input, Arranger, Maximizer

Once again, all the descriptors sounded like me, with some individual sentences sounding like they came right out of my mouth!

Are you analyzing the relationship between the two sets of results at all? That's something I'd be interested in knowing more about if you have anything to share.

New management = we all had to read this book , take the test and compare? What a trip! I found out I am the only one in the office I work at that has 4 out of the five areas different from those in the office. All others have more similar outcomes???

My Top 5 Strengths
Maximizer
Communication
Achiever
Command
Significance

What does that mean to any of you? Have any of you had group testing and then group comparisons?