We all have the ability to connect with people.
When you’re dominant in the Relationship Building domain in CliftonStrengths®, you lead from the heart.
You feel and care about people, often very deeply.
Gallup® defines the Relationship Building domain as: “People with dominant Relationship Building themes build strong relationships that hold a team together and make it greater than the sum of its parts.”
This domain, just like the Influencing domain, includes energy themes.
The difference is how that energy is expressed.
With the Influencing domain, the energy is more external.
With Relationship Building, it’s internal and expressed with a different kind of presence.
And as always, your unique mix of talents across domains shapes how you ultimately show up.
What are the themes?
Positivity® brings light.
You have a natural glass-half-full perspective and often lift others through encouragement. You also read the room well and pick up on how people feel.
Developer® sees potential.
You notice small steps of growth in others and support their progress, making you a natural coach, leader, or mentor.
Relator® goes deep.
You’re selective about who you let in, but once you do, you build strong, meaningful connections. Surface-level interactions don’t fulfill you.
Adaptability® lives in the moment.
You move with change, often quickly, and follow what feels right in the moment. Flow matters to you, even if it’s hard to explain.
Includer® brings people in.
You notice who’s being left out and naturally create space for others to feel seen and included.
Connectedness® sees meaning.
You sense that everything is linked. Moments, people, and events often feel purposeful or aligned.
Harmony® creates balance.
You prefer cooperation over conflict and help others find common ground. You’re a natural diplomat.
Empathy® feels deeply.
You tune into the emotions of others, sometimes outwardly, sometimes internally. You can step into someone else’s experience and understand their perspective on a deeper level.
Nurture what comes naturally
No matter which of these themes show up in your Top 10 or Top 15, they need attention.
Not once in a while.
Consistently.
When you nurture them, your connections deepen and your impact expands.
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