The 30 talent themes in the Strengthmaker app are a real treasure for anyone who wants to better understand their strengths and use them in a targeted way. But what exactly is in these descriptions and how can you use them to really get started? Here is a brief guide to why and how you can make the most of the talent descriptions.

1. talent description – Recognize what makes you special

Each talent is explained in detail so that you can find yourself in the descriptions. This helps you to get to the heart of your individual strengths and understand why you act the way you do in certain situations. And hey, sometimes it’s just cool to see that what comes naturally to you is actually a particular strength.

2. what does your talent need?

Every talent has its own needs – be it that you need a lot of freedom, feedback or rest in order to give your best. The descriptions will tell you exactly what your talent needs in order to flourish. This insight will help you to shape your environment accordingly so that you can really shine in your strengths.

3. blind spots – no talent is perfect

Your strengths also have their pitfalls. For example, if you always focus too much on a particular strength, it can get in your way in some situations. The talent descriptions show you where you might fall into the “overdoing it” trap and how you can avoid this.

4. talents in action – examples from everyday life

The fictitious situations will give you a feel for how your talent comes into its own in different situations. This will help you to use your strengths more consciously in real life. In this way, theory becomes directly applicable practice – and you may notice how you are already unconsciously doing some things really well!

5. connection with other talents

You will also find out which talents go well together. Sometimes one talent complements another perfectly, and the app gives you an overview of how you can let your talents play as a team.

6. not set in stone – descriptions as indications

Important to know: The talent descriptions and the results of your strength test are not set in stone. They are indications that should point you in the right direction and help you to better understand your strengths. People are complex and not everything will always apply 100% to you. The descriptions give you valuable pointers, but it’s up to you what you do with them and how you develop your talents in everyday life.

Now it’s your turn: explore your top 5 talents

Here’s a simple tip that you can implement immediately:
Take the descriptions of your top 5 talents and read through them at your leisure. Mark the places where you think: “Yes, that’s me!” And also the ones where you’re not quite sure whether they apply to you. You can then bring these thoughts directly to our monthly Strengthmaker Meetups! There you can exchange ideas with other users and find out how they use their talents. This will give you even more input and enable you to use your strengths even more effectively in everyday life.

Let’s go! Your talents are waiting for you to develop them properly.