Leadership Domains (Part 2)

For those people who lean into, and prefer, Strategic Thinking they might spend all day sitting but they equate thinking to doing. So they “did” a lot that entire day. These are the ponderers. They are often in their head. Musing, strategizing, innovating, problem solving, and just …. Thinking. 

Now, before we dive too much deeper into some of the common stereotypes let’s back up a little and go over some ground rules. What we discuss for each of the four domains are very general stereotypes. Stereotypes can be helpful at first to get a rough idea and direction but can often be misleading. So if you resonate with some, but not all, of these thoughts that’s totally fine! One thing I love so much about Gallup CliftonStrengths is the nuance and subtlety. 

Oh, and if you missed part 1 where we introduce the concept of the four domains, check that out here. 

Often, Strategic Thinkers will find themselves lost in thought. And will sometimes miss deadlines but for different reasons. One might come up with so many ideas they never get to implementing. Another gets so lost in the past that they never catch up to the present. While another is so far ahead in the future they have a similar, but opposite problem. Another person wants to collect so much information they never have enough to make a decision and move forward. 

Whatever the case, if you lead with Strategic Thinking preferences ask yourself this question. Is what I’m doing helping or hindering me? 

If it’s helping you then that’s great! Find out how to do more of what you’re already doing.

But I’m guessing many of you said that what you’re doing is hindering you. If that’s you, read about some practical tips. 

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